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  • Number of Days

    4-15 Days

  • Type of Boat

    Catamaran

  • Prices From

    $2863 Per Person

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Highlights of the Tip Top II Catamaran

Category: Luxury

  • The Tip Top II catamaran is a stable double hull cruising option, and was completely redesigned in 2015/16 to provide modern services & facilities.
  • Comfortable cabins have lower beds, and useful amenities such as locker + drawers, safe box, hair dryer, hot water & air conditioning. Whilst upper deck cabins have private balcony.
  • Inter-connected cabins are available, ideal for family groups travelling together.
  • The Main deck lounge offers board games, videos, books and music to keep you busy during the cruise.
  • Sea kayaks are available on board for adventurous guests, be sure to reserve in advance if interested.
  • The 8-Days Tip Top II “North” itinerary is particularly recommended, combining the west islands of Isabela & Fernandina, with northern highlights such as Genovesa.

Tip Top II Galapagos Cruise

Itineraries and pricing 2025

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  • MAIN DECK (1 & 2) $4213 SINGLE $2863 DOUBLEPer person
  • MAIN DECK (3 & 6) $4573 SINGLE $3088 DOUBLEPer person
  • UPPER DECK (7,8,9 & 10) $4933 SINGLE $3313 DOUBLEPer person
  • FAMILY ROOM (3 PAX) $7608 DOUBLE Per person
  • FAMILY ROOM (4 PAX) $9039 DOUBLE Per person

Itinerary for 4 days

  • FRI Arrival to Baltra, Bachas Beach
  • SAT Genovesa: Prince Phillip´s Steps & Darwin Bay
  • SUN South Plaza and Santa Fe Island
  • MON Santa Cruz: Twin Craters & transfer out to the airport
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  • MAIN DECK (1 & 2) $5413 SINGLE $3613 DOUBLEPer person
  • MAIN DECK (3 & 6) $5893 SINGLE $3913 DOUBLEPer person
  • UPPER DECK (7,8,9 & 10) $6373 SINGLE $4213 DOUBLEPer person
  • FAMILY ROOM (3 PAX) $9633 DOUBLE Per person
  • FAMILY ROOM (4 PAX) $11439 DOUBLE Per person

Itinerary for 5 days

  • MON Arrival to baltra airpot, Santa Cruz: Center Fausto Llenera
  • TUE Floreana: Baroness View Point, Asilo de la Paz, Post Office Bay , Cormorant Point & Devil’s Crown OR Champion Islet
  • WED Española: Suarez Point , Gardner Islet, Osborn Islet & Gardner Bay
  • THU Kicker Rock, Witch Hill & Human Interpretation Center Gianni Arismendi
  • FRI Santa Cruz: Black Turtle Cove & Transfer to Baltra´s Airport
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  • MAIN DECK (1 & 2) $8488 SINGLE $5863 DOUBLEPer person
  • MAIN DECK (3 & 6) $9275 SINGLE $6388 DOUBLEPer person
  • UPPER DECK (7,8,9 & 10) $10693 SINGLE $6913 DOUBLEPer person
  • FAMILY ROOM (3 PAX) $15708 DOUBLE Per person
  • FAMILY ROOM (4 PAX) $18639 DOUBLE Per person

Itinerary for 8 days - Option 1 West

  • FRI Arrival to Baltra, Mosquera Islet
  • SAT Sullivan Bay & Red Beach – Rabida
  • SUN Fernandina: Espinoza Point & Isabela: Elizabeth Bay
  • MON Isabela: Urbina Bay & Tagus Cove
  • TUE Santiago: Egas Port & Bartholomew
  • WED Chinese Hat & Dragon Hill
  • THU Santa Cruz: Highlands & Fausto Llerena Breeding Center
  • FRI North Seymour & Transfer to Baltra´s Airport
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  • MAIN DECK (1 & 2) $8488 SINGLE $5863 DOUBLEPer person
  • MAIN DECK (3 & 6) $9275 SINGLE $6388 DOUBLEPer person
  • UPPER DECK (7,8,9 & 10) $10693 SINGLE $6913 DOUBLEPer person
  • FAMILY ROOM (3 PAX) $15708 DOUBLE Per person
  • FAMILY ROOM (4 PAX) $18639 DOUBLE Per person

Itinerary for 8 days - Option 2

  • FRI Baltra Airport, Bachas Beach
  • SAT Genovesa: Prince Phillip Steps, Darwin Bay
  • SUN South Plazas, Santa Fe
  • MON Santa Cruz: Highlands, Fausto Llerena Breeding Center
  • TUE Floreana: Baroness view point, Post Office Bay, Cormorant Point, Asilo de la Paz, Champion Islet OR Devil´s Crown
  • WED Espanola: Suarez Point, Gardner Bay, Osborn & Gardner Islets
  • THU San Cristobal: Cerro Brujo, Kicker Rock, Interpretation Center
  • FRI Santa Cruz: Black Turtle Cove, Baltra Airport
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Tip Top II Catamaran Specifications

  • Length: 104 feet
  • Beam: 40 feet
  • Speed: 12 knots
  • Crew: 8
  • Capacity: 16 passengers

Facilities

  • Private bathroom
  • air conditioningAir conditioning
  • toiletriesToiletries
  • room towelsRoom towels
  • beach towelsBeach towels
  • hair dryerHair dryer
  • electricity110v Electricity point in cabin
  • save deposit boxSafe deposit box
  • sundeckSundeck
  • lounge areaLounge area
  • barBar
  • reading materialReading Material
  • vTV/DVD - Communal
  • wetsuitsWetsuits for hire
  • kayaksKayaks
  • PaddlesPaddle boards
  • Wi-Fi

Diving - Snorkeling

  • Snorkeling: Equipment (mask, snorkel, flippers) included, wetsuit costs extra ($30-35 for 4days, $35-40 for 5days, $40-50 for 8days) and must be pre-booked prior to cruise.
  • Diving possible: No

Included Services

  • Meals: From lunch on Day 1, until breakfast on the final day.
  • Accommodation with private bathroom.
  • Excursions as listed in the itinerary, with a certified naturalist bilingual guide (Spanish/English).
  • Snorkel equipment
  • Unlimited purified water, tea, coffee, snacks.
  • Flight: Quito/Guayaquil – Galapagos – Quito/Guayaquil (this cruise generally includes Galapagos Flight tickets in their cruise rates, a reduction in price of $350pp can be made in the case a client buys his/her own flights)
  • Use of kayaks

Excluded Services

  • Entrance fees Galapagos:
    • Galapagos National Park Fee $200
    • Galapagos transit control card $20 pp (subject to change).
  • Flight: International Flights
  • Airport transfers in Quito or Guayaquil.
  • Fuel surcharge: $63 (4 days) / $80 (5 days) / $125 (8 days) / $250 (15 days)
  • Wetsuits rental: Shorty (30$ 4 days/ 35$ 5 days/ 40$ 8 days) /Full Wetsuits (35$ 4 days/ 40$ 5 days/ 50$ 8 days)
  • Child discount: 30% (14 yrs old and under)
  • Singles supplement
  • Alcoholic beverages & colas (there is a bar on board).
  • Tips for Guides and crew.
  • Any other personal expenses.
  • Special date (Easter, Christmas, New years) surcharge 20%.

About Itineraries

  • On day 1 there is only time for an afternoon visit to be included; similarly, on the final day, there is only a brief morning visit. The reason for this is to connect with the Galapagos flight arrivals and departures at the airport.
  • Christmas, New Years Eve and Easter departures will have an extra cost increase of 20% of the rate shown above
  • Contact us for information about which itineraries will run on different dates through the year, and to check tour availabilities. We often have special Galapagos offers too!
  • All yacht information is correct at time of publishing but may be subject to change by the yacht operator or Galapagos National Park authority. Published prices may be subject to change without prior notice

About Cabins

Cabin Distribution:

  • 2 Upper Deck Cabins (7 & 8) –twin bed, with balcony and windows.
  • 2 Upper Deck Cabins (9 & 10) –king bed, with balcony and windows.
  • 2 Main Deck Cabins (1 & 2) – single bed, with windows.
  • 4 Main Deck Cabins (3,4,5 & 6) –twin beds, with window.
  • It is possible to request the cabin of your choice at time of booking – just let us know your preference. Final decision on cabin allocation is always in the hands of the yacht operator.
  • If you want a double cabin with a king size bed (9 & 10 on the upper deck) ask your sales agent for rates information.
  • A family cabin is also available for 3 or 4 passengers. Ask our sales team for prices & info.

Deck Plan

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Comfort and Amenities ( Special features, beach towels, air conditioning, jacuzzy, TV, toiletries)

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