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  • Number of Days

    4-15 Days

  • Type of Boat

    Catamaran

  • Prices From

    $3088 Per Person

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Highlights of the Tip Top V Catamaran

Category: Luxury

  • The Tip Top V catamaran is the newest edition to the renowned Tip Top fleet, beginning Galapagos operation in June 2019.
  • 10 spacious and modern cabins are available, with queen size beds in the doubles, and balconies in each upper deck cabin to enjoy the views.
  • Comfortable social areas include: Dining area & bar, Observation & Sun deck.
  • Sea kayaks are available for use during the cruise, free of charge; a great way to get up close to marine wildlife!

Tip Top V Galapagos Cruise

Itineraries and pricing 2025

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  • MAIN DECK (1-4) $4573 SINGLE $3088 DOUBLEPer person
  • UPPER DECK (5-10) $4933 SINGLE $3313 DOUBLEPer person
  • FAMILY ROOM (3 PAX) $8170 DOUBLE Per person
  • FAMILY ROOM (4 PAX) $9714 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 (1-4) $5893 SINGLE $3913 DOUBLEPer person
  • UPPER DECK (5-10) $6373 SINGLE $4213 DOUBLEPer person
  • FAMILY ROOM (3 PAX) $10383 DOUBLE Per person
  • FAMILY ROOM (4 PAX) $12339 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 (1-4) $9275 SINGLE $6388 DOUBLEPer person
  • UPPER DECK (5-10) $10693 SINGLE $6913 DOUBLEPer person
  • FAMILY ROOM (3 PAX) $17020 DOUBLE Per person
  • FAMILY ROOM (4 PAX) $20214 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 (1-4) $9275 SINGLE $6388 DOUBLEPer person
  • UPPER DECK (5-10) $10693 SINGLE $6913 DOUBLEPer person
  • FAMILY ROOM (3 PAX) $17020 DOUBLE Per person
  • FAMILY ROOM (4 PAX) $20214 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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  • MAIN DECK (1-4) $19093 SINGLE $12163 DOUBLEPer person
  • UPPER DECK (5-10) $20733 SINGLE $13213 DOUBLEPer person
  • FAMILY ROOM (3 PAX) $32508 DOUBLE Per person
  • FAMILY ROOM (4 PAX) $38589 DOUBLE Per 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
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Tip Top V Catamaran Specifications

  • Length: 34 meters / 112 feet
  • Beam: 13 meters / 43 feet
  • Speed: 12 knots
  • Crew: 7 + Naturalist multilingual guide
  • Capacity: 16 passengers/li>

Facilities

  • Private bathroom for each cabin
  • air conditioningAir conditioning
  • toiletriesToiletries
  • room towelsRoom towels
  • beach towelsBeach towels
  • electricity110v Electricity point in cabin
  • sundeckSundeck
  • lounge areaLounge area
  • barBar
  • reading materialReading Material
  • vTV/DVD - Communal
  • diningDining Area
  • kayaksKayaks
  • PaddlesPaddle boards
  • Wi-Fi

Diving - Snorkeling

  • Snorkeling: Equipment included.
  • 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) / $250 (15 days)
  • Wetsuits rental: Shorty (35$ 4 days/ 40$ 5 days/ 45$ 8 days) /Full Wetsuits (40$ 4 days/ 45$ 5 days/ 55$ 8 days)
  • Child discount: 30% (Under 14 yrs )
  • 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 (5 & 6) – king bed, with private balcony and windows.
  • 4 Upper Deck Cabins (7,8,9 & 10) – twin bed, with private balcony and windows.
  • 2 Main Deck Cabins (1 & 2) – king bed, with windows.
  • 2 Main Deck Cabins (3 & 4) –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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Outdoor Space ( Social areas, sundeck, restaurants & bar area and boat design) 

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Cabin Space ( Type ans size of cabin, type of beds, windows and access to the cabins)

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

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