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The Tip Top IV is the younger sister of Tip Top II and III and the flagship of the Tip Top Fleet. The yacht was designed and constructed in 2006 to offer the highest level of security and is therefore the newest and most luxurious of the three boats.
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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 condition
Guest Accommodation: Lower Deck: -6 cabins with two single lower berths (Cabins: 1 to 6); Upper Deck: -4 cabins with two single lower berths (Cabins: 7 to 10). Upon request all the cabins can be used as king-size berths (one double bed). Social Areas (main deck): Bar; Dining room; Lounge; Sun deck
Tip Top IV Yacht Specifications:
| Crew: |
7 members + multilingual naturalist guide |
| Type: |
Motor yacht |
| Length: |
125 ft |
| Capacity: |
16 passengers |
| Beam: |
25 ft |
| Speed: |
12 knots |
| Safety & communication equipment: |
2) 24 mile 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 19 feet Nautica Inflatable boats with 25 HP four stroke outboard motors for 16 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: Espanola Island - Punta Suarez PM: Gardner Bay (SN), Osborn Islet (SN)
Sunday, Day 3
AM: San Cristobal Island - Punta Pitt PM: Kickers Rock
Monday, Day 4
AM: Mosquera Island 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: Santa Cruz island: Black Turtle Cove (PR)
Tuesday, Day 2
AM: Chinese Hat PM: Rabida Island (SN/PR/KY)
Wednesday, Day 3
AM: Santiago Island - Sullivan Bay (SN) PM: Bartolome Island (SN/PR)
Thursday, Day 4
AM: Santa Fe Island (SN/PR/KY) PM: South Plaza Island
Friday, Day 5
AM: Bachas Beach (SN) AM: Baltra
8 days/ 7 nights (Friday-Friday) Option 1
(SN:SNORKEL, PR: PANGA RIDE, KY: KAYAK)
Friday, Day 1
AM: Baltra PM: North Seymour
Saturday, Day 2
AM: Genovesa Island - Darwin Bay (SN/PR/KY) PM: Prince Phillip's Steps (SN/PR/KY)
Sunday, Day 3
AM: Santiago Island - James Bay (SN/PR/KY) PM: Espumilla Beach (SN/PR/KY), Buccaneer Cove (SN/PR/KY)- Salt Mines
Monday, Day 4
AM: Isabela Island - Punta Vicente Roca (SN/PR) PM: Fernandina Island - Punta Espinosa
Tuesday, Day 5
AM: Isabla Island - Urbina Bay (SN/PR/KY)- Tagus Cove (SN/PR/KY) PM: Elizabeth Bay (PR)
Wednesday, Day 6
AM: Isabela Island - Tintoreras -Sierra Negra Volcano PM: Tortoise Breeding Center" Arnaldo Tupiza" - Wall of tears- Humedales
Thursday, Day 7
AM: Floreana Island - Punta Cormorant, Champion Islet (SN, PR) PM: Post Office Bay (SN), Asilo de la Paz
Friday, Day 8
AM: Santa Cruz Island - Twin Craters 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: Espanola Island - Punta Suarez PM: Gardner Bay (SN)- Osborn Islet (SN)
Sunday, Day 3
AM: San Cristobal Island - Punta Pitt / Islote Pitt PM: Kicker Rock (SN)- Cerro Brujo (SN/PR/KY)
Monday, Day 4
AM: Mosquera Island PM: Santa Cruz - Black Turtle Cove (PR)
Tuesday, Day 5
AM: Chinese Hat PM: Rabida Island (SN/PR/KY)
Wednesday, Day 6
AM: Santiago Island - Sullivan Bay (SN) PM: Bartolome Island (SN/PR)
Thursday, Day 7
AM: Santa Fe Island (SN/PR/KY) PM: South Plaza Island
Friday, Day 8
AM: Bachas Beach (SN) 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 - 10) |
Fuel Surcharge* |
| 4 days / 3 nights |
2200 USD |
2452 USD |
+ 33 USD |
| 5 days / 4 nights |
2762 USD |
3100 USD |
+ 39 USD |
| 8 days / 7 nights |
4012 USD |
4537 USD |
+ 78 USD |
| 15 days / 14 nights |
7512 USD |
8562 USD |
+ 156 USD |
Single supplement: 50 %
* Fuel surcharge may vary.
PLEASE NOTE 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
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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