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The First Class yacht Tip Top III was designed and constructed in 2001 and redesigned in 2008 to offer the highest level of security and comfort to its guests. It is the sister boat of Tip Top II and offers very reliable service at good prices as well.
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Accommodation
The 16 passengers accommodated in 8 cabins. Each cabin has: -Private bathroom (toilet, shower, washbasin and vanity) -Locker and drawers -Safety box -Air conditioned
Guest Accommodation: Lower Deck: -2 cabins with one double lower berth and one single upper berth (Cabins 1 & 2), -4 cabins with two single lower berths (Cabins: 3 to 6); Upper Deck: -2 cabins with one double lower birth (Cabins: 7 & 8), -2 cabins with two single lower berths (Cabins: 9 & 10)
Social Areas (main deck): Bar; Dining room; Lounge; Sun deck
Tip Top III Yacht Specifications:
| Crew: |
7 members + multilingual naturalist guide |
| Type: |
Motor yacht |
| Length: |
104 ft |
| Capacity: |
16 passengers |
| Beam: |
22 ft |
| Speed: |
11 knots |
| Safety & communication equipment: |
(2) 24 miles range Furuno Navnet Radar/Chart Plotter, (2) Furuno-FCV620 Eco sounder, GPS, Furuno NX300 Navtex, Furuno SC-Satellite Fluxgate compass, Furuno HF-MF/DSC Radio, (2) VHF/DSC Standard radios, ACR Epirb, Sart, (2) ACR VHF bi directional rescue radios, Ritchie Magnetic Compass, hydraulic helm, barometer, clock, thermometer, helm indicator, searchlight, horn, fire & smoke detector system. (2) You Lung inflatable life rafts for 25 passengers each one, (50) life jackets, twin 17 feet Nautica Inflatable boats with 25 HP four stroke outboard motors for 12 passengers each one. All safety equipment complies with International Coast Guard regulations.
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Itineraries
Departure days are Friday or Monday.
4 days/ 3 nights (Friday –Monday)
(SN: SNORKEL, PR: PANGA RIDE, KY: KAYAK)
Friday, Day 1
AM: Baltra PM: Charles Darwin Station (Santa Cruz Island)*
Saturday, Day 2
AM: Santa Fe Island (SN/PR/KY) PM: South Plaza Island
Sunday, Day 3
AM: Chinese Hat (SN/PR/KY) PM: Rabida Island (SN/PR/KY)
Monday, Day 4
AM: Black Turtle Cove (PR) AM: Baltra
* Landing transfer to Santa Cruz
5 days/ 4 nights (Monday- Friday)
(SN:SNORKEL, PR: PANGA RIDE, KY: KAYAK)
Monday, Day 1
AM: Baltra PM: Dragon Hill or Charles Darwin Station
Tuesday, Day 2
AM: Post Office (SN) PM: Devil’s Crown (SN)- Punta Cormorant (SN/PR/KY)
Wednesday, Day 3
AM: Punta Suarez PM: Gardner Bay (SN)- Osborn Islet (SN)
Thursday, Day 4
AM: Punta Pitt / Islote Pitt PM: Kicker Rock (SN)- Cerro Brujo (SN/PR/KY)
Friday, Day 5
AM: North Seymour (SN/PR) PM: Baltra
8 days/ 7 nights (Friday-Friday) Option 1
(SN:SNORKEL, PR: PANGA RIDE, KY: KAYAK)
Friday, Day 1
AM: Baltra PM: Las Bachas Beach (SN)
Saturday, Day 2
AM: Sullivan Bay (Santiago Island) (SN) PM: Bartolome Island (SN/PR)
Sunday, Day 3
AM: Prince Phillip's Steps (SN/PR/KY) PM: Darwin Bay (SN/PR/KY)
Monday, Day 4
AM: James Bay (SN/PR/KY) PM: Buccaneer Cove (SN/PR/KY)- Salt Mines
Tuesday, Day 5
AM: Punta Vicente Roca (Isabela Island) (SN/PR) PM: Punta Espinosa (Fernandina Island)
Wednesday, Day 6
AM: Urbina Bay (SN/PR/KY)- Tagus Cove (SN/PR/KY) PM: Elizabeth Bay (PR)
Thursday, Day 7
AM: Tintoreras -Sierra Negra Volcano PM: Tortoise Breeding Center" Arnaldo Tupiza" - Wall of tears- Humedales
Friday, Day 8
AM: Charles Darwin Station (Santa Cruz Island)* AM: Baltra
* Landing transfer to Baltra
8 days/ 7 nights (Friday-Friday) Option 2
(SN:SNORKEL, PR: PANGA RIDE, KY: KAYAK)
Friday, Day 1
AM: Baltra PM: Charles Darwin Station (Santa Cruz Island)*
Saturday, Day 2
AM: Santa Fe Island (SN/PR/KY) PM: South Plaza Island
Sunday, Day 3
AM: Chinese Hat (SN/PR/KY) PM: Rabida Island (SN/PR/KY)
Monday, Day 4
AM: Black Turtle Cove (PR) PM: Dragon Hill
Tuesday, Day 5
AM: Post Office (SN) PM: Devil’s Crown (SN)- Punta Cormorant (SN/PR/KY)
Wednesday, Day 6
AM: Punta Suarez PM: Gardner Bay (SN)- Osborn Islet (SN)
Thursday, Day 7
AM: Punta Pitt / Islote Pitt PM: Kicker Rock (SN)- Cerro Brujo (SN/PR/KY)
Friday, Day 8
AM: North Seymour AM: Baltra
* Landing transfer to Santa Cruz
15 days/ 14 nights (Friday-Friday)
Combination of 8 days/ 7 nights Option 1 and Option 2
Prices 2013 per person
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Lower deck (cabin 1 - 6) |
Upper deck (cabin 7 & 8) Single Use |
Upper deck (cabin 9 & 10 ) |
Fuel surcharge* |
| 4 days / 3 nights |
2115 USD |
3266 USD |
2351 USD |
+ 28 USD |
| 5 days / 4 nights |
2650 USD |
4185 USD |
2965 USD |
+ 38 USD |
| 8 days / 7 nights |
3837 USD |
6225 USD |
4327 USD |
+ 66 USD |
| 15 days / 14 nights |
7162 USD |
11936 USD |
8142 USD |
+ 133 USD |
Single supplement: see cabin 7 & 8
* Fuel surcharge which may vary.
PLEASE NOT THAT THE RATES ALREADY INCLUDE THE FLIGHT TO/FROM GALAPAGOS !!!
- Prices may increase if boat operators put prices up for certain dates in high season (especially July and August) or other agencies sell their charter spaces to us at higher prices.
- All boat information is correct at time of publishing, but subject to change by the boat owner or National Park authority.
Included
- Airflight rate Quito – Galápagos – Quito
- Accommodation on board
- All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Naturalist bilingual guide (English-Spanish).
- Fresh water, tea, coffee.
- Snorkeling equipment
- Kayaks
Not included
- Galápagos National Park entrance fee (100 USD for adults / 50 USD for children)
- INGALA Card (Tourist Migratory Control Card: 10 USD per person)
- Wet suits (25 USD for 4 days, 30 USD for 5 days and 35 USD for 8 days)
- Extra drinks
- Tips
- Personal expenses
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