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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 2023
Browse through the different cruise itineraries below by clicking on each one.
- Main Deck (1 & 2) $3024Per person
- Main Deck (3 & 6) $3418Per person
- Upper Deck (7,8,9,10) $3801Per 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
- Main Deck (1 & 2) $4015Per person
- Main Deck (3 & 6) $4263Per person
- Upper Deck (7,8,9,10) $4772Per 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
- Main Deck (1 & 2) $5691Per person
- Main Deck (3 & 6) $5922Per person
- Upper Deck (7,8,9,10) $6589Per 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
- Main Deck (1 & 2) $5691Per person
- Main Deck (3 & 6) $5922Per person
- Upper Deck (7,8,9,10) $6589Per 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
- Main Deck (1 & 2) $10791Per person
- Main Deck (3 & 6) $10952Per person
- Upper Deck (7,8,9,10) $12285Per person
Itinerary for 15 days
- FRI Arrival to Baltra & Santa Cruz: Bachas Beach
- SAT Genovesa: Prince Phillip´s Steps & Darwin Bay
- SUN South Plaza & Santa Fe
- MON Santa Cruz: Highlands & Fausto Llerena Breeding Center
- TUE Floreana: Baroness View Point, Asilo de la Paz, Post Office Bay , Cormorant Point & Devil’s Crown
- WED Española: Suarez Point , Gardner Islet, Osborn Islet & Gardner Bay
- THU Witch Hill & Kicker Rock, San Cristobal: Interpretation Center
- FRI Santa Cruz: Black Turtle Cove & Mosquera Islet
- SAT Sullivan Bay & 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: Twin Craters & Fausto Llerena Breeding Center
- FRI North Seymour & Transfer to Baltra´s Airport
Tip Top II Catamaran Specifications
- Length: 104 feet
- Beam: 40 feet
- Speed: 12 knots
- Crew: 8
- Capacity: 16 passengers
Facilities
Private bathroom- Air conditioning
- Toiletries
- Room towels
- Beach towels
- Hair dryer
- 110v Electricity point in cabin
- Safe deposit box
- Sundeck
- Lounge area
- Bar
- Reading Material
- TV/DVD - Communal
- Wetsuits for hire
- Kayaks
- Paddle boards
Private bathroom
Air conditioning
Toiletries
Room towels
Beach towels
Hair dryer
110v Electricity point in cabin
Safe deposit box
Sundeck
Lounge area
Bar
Reading Material
TV/DVD - Communal
Wetsuits for hire
Kayaks
Paddle boardsDiving - 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
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Entrance fees Galapagos:
- Galapagos National Park $100 pp (subject to change).
- 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: 50% (12 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
HAPPY GRINGO YACHT RANKING
Outdoor Space
Social areas, sundeck, restaurant & bar area and boat design.
Cabin Space
Type and size of cabin, type of beds, windows and access to the cabins.
Comfort and Amenities
Special features, beach towels, air conditioning, jacuzzi, TV, toiletries.
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