Tip Top V Catamaran
GALAPAGOS CRUISES
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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 2024
Browse through the different cruise itineraries below by clicking on each one.
- MAIN DECK (1-4) $4935 SINGLE $3418 DOUBLEPer person
- UPPER DECK (5-10) $5549 SINGLE $3801 DOUBLEPer person
- FAMILY ROOM (3 PAX) $9177 DOUBLE Per person
- FAMILY ROOM (4 PAX) $10883 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
- MAIN DECK (1-4) $6290 SINGLE $4263 DOUBLEPer person
- UPPER DECK (5-10) $7103 SINGLE $4772 DOUBLEPer person
- FAMILY ROOM (3 PAX) $11503 DOUBLE Per person
- FAMILY ROOM (4 PAX) $13634 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
- MAIN DECK (1-4) $8936 SINGLE $5922 DOUBLEPer person
- UPPER DECK (5-10) $10007 SINGLE $6589 DOUBLEPer person
- FAMILY ROOM (3 PAX) $16060 DOUBLE Per person
- FAMILY ROOM (4 PAX) $19131 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
- MAIN DECK (1-4) $8936 SINGLE $5922 DOUBLEPer person
- UPPER DECK (5-10) $10007 SINGLE $6589 DOUBLEPer person
- FAMILY ROOM (3 PAX) $16060 DOUBLE Per person
- FAMILY ROOM (4 PAX) $19131 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
- MAIN DECK (1-4) $16984 SINGLE $10952 DOUBLEPer person
- UPPER DECK (5-10) $19126 SINGLE $12285 DOUBLEPer person
- FAMILY ROOM (3 PAX) $29610 DOUBLE Per person
- FAMILY ROOM (4 PAX) $35369 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
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 conditioning
- Toiletries
- Room towels
- Beach towels
- 110v Electricity point in cabin
- Sundeck
- Lounge area
- Bar
- Reading Material
- TV/DVD - Communal
- Dining Area
- Kayaks
- Paddle boards
Private bathroom for each cabin
Air conditioning
Toiletries
Room towels
Beach towels
110v Electricity point in cabin
Sundeck
Lounge area
Bar
Reading Material
TV/DVD - Communal
Dining Area
Kayaks
Paddle boardsDiving - 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
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Entrance fees Galapagos:
- Galapagos National Park Fee $100 (increasing to $200 as of 1st August 2024)
- 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 (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
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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