The Tip Top IV Galapagos Cruise vessel is another fantastic Yacht in the Tip Top fleet. This yacht is modern and offers swift navigation between the islands. As with other Tip Top yachts, this is a great family option, considering it has the option of interconnected cabins, all with lower beds. The Tip Top line of yachts is operated by the Wittmer family, one of the earliest to settle on the islands. They are known for their attention to detail and top-notch service record.
Baltra IslandArrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.
North Seymour Island
North Seymour IslandExplore the rocky coast, passing colonies of blue-footed boobies and magnificent frigatebirds.
Day 2 – Darwin Bay – Prince Phillip Steps
Darwin Bay
Genovesa Island: Darwin BayA coral beach where a 750 mt. trail takes you through more seabird colonies.
Prince Phillip Steps
Genovesa Island: Prince Phillip´s StepsAn extraordinary, steep path leads through a seabird colony full of life, up to cliffs that are 25m high.
Day 3 – James Bay – Espumilla Beach – Buccaneer Cove
James Bay
Santiago Island: James BayThere are many lava pools found here as well as caves and inlets home to an amazing variety of wildlife.
Espumilla Beach
Santiago Island: Espumilla BeachEspumilla Beach is a popular place for marine iguanas and Sally Lightfoot Crabs.
Buccaneer Cove
Santiago Island: Buccaneer CoveBuccaneer Cove is a testament to the fact that Santiago was once a refuge for British buccaneers.
Day 4 – Vicente Roca Point – Espinosa Point
Vicente Roca Point
Isabela Island: Vicente Roca PointThe remnants of an ancient volcano form two turquoise coves with a bay protected from ocean swells.
Espinosa Point
Fernandina Island: Espinosa PointA narrow stretch of land where hundreds of marine iguanas gather largely on black lava rocks.
Day 5 – Tagus Cove – Elizabeth Bay
Tagus Cove
Isabela Island: Tagus CoveAn opportunity to see penguins as well as marine iguanas, Sally Lightfoot crabs and sea lions.
Elizabeth Bay
Isabela Island: Elizabeth BayAs enter you the bay, hawks can soar overhear and schools of fish can be seen swimming underneath.
Day 6 – Urbina Bay – Moreno Point
Urbina Bay
Isabela Island: Urbina BayIts waters are a good place to see turtles and rays. Ashore you´ll find a short trail leading to a coral reef.
Moreno Point
Isabela Island: Moreno PointBeautiful rocky shores where penguins and shore birds, including blue herons, are usually spotted.
Day 7 – Cormoran Point – Champion Islet – Post Office Bay – Asilo de la Paz – Baroness Observatory
Cormoran Point
Floreana Island: Cormorant PointCormorant Point offers a trail overlooking a saltwater lagoon that is a favourite of flamingos.
Champion Islet
Floreana Island: Champion IsletA small island located very near Floreana, snorkeling and diving around Champion can be excellent.
Post Office Bay
Floreana Island: Post Office BayA white-sand beach where in the past sailors used to leave and receive their letters in a barrel.
Asilo de la Paz
Floreana Island: Asilo de la PazA hill in the agricultural area of the island. The main attractions are of an historic type.
Baroness Observatory
Floreana Island: Barones´s ObservatoryThis site shows a breath-taking view of La Loberia and the inland features of Floreana Island.
Day 8 – Los Gemelos – Baltra Departure
Los Gemelos
Santa Cruz Island: Los GemelosSpanish for The Twins, they are two volcanic depressions on the highest part of Santa Cruz.
Baltra Departure
Baltra. Transfer to the Airport.
Itinerary Details
Day 1 – Baltra Arrival – Santa Cruz
Baltra Arrival
Baltra IslandArrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.
Santa Cruz Day 2 – Suarez Point – Gardner Bay – Osborn Islet
Suarez Point
Española Island: Suárez PointSuarez Point is one of the most outstanding wildlife areas of the archipelago.
Gardner Bay
Española Island: Gardner BayGardner Bay has a magnificent beach with turquoise waters. The bay is home of a large colony of sea lions.
Osborn Islet
Española Island: Osborn IsletThis small island is a marine visit where you can enjoy fantastic snorkeling and swimming.
Day 3 – Pitt Islet – Pitt Point – Leon Dormido – Cerro Brujo
Pitt Islet
San Cristobal Island: Pitt IsletThis is the only site where the three booby species of the Galapagos can be seen together.
Pitt Point
San Cristobal Island: Pitt PointHere there are endemic species such as lava lizards and red-footed boobies.
Leon Dormido
San Cristobal Island: Leon DormidoThis island comprises two rocks which jut out of the ocean and is home to a large colony of sea birds.
Cerro Brujo
San Cristobal Island: Cerro BrujoA beautiful white-sand beach full of pelicans, blue-footed boobies, sea lions and marine iguanas.
Day 4 – Mosquera Islet – Black Turtle Cove
Mosquera Islet
Mosquera IslandThe island consists is a long narrow stretch of white sand, rocks, and tide pools.
Black Turtle Cove
Santa Cruz Island: Black Turtle CoveThis shallow inlet is surrounded by mangroves and provides natural protection for a variety of marine life.
Day 5 – Sombrero Chino – Rabida Island
Sombrero Chino
Sombrero Chino IslandThe landing is on a beautiful crescent-shaped beach, home to sea lions and Sally Lightfoot crabs.
Rabida Island
Rábida IslandA bird-watcher´s delight. Species includes Flycatchers, Galapagos Hawks and Brown Pelicans.
Day 6 – Bartholomew Island – Sullivan Bay
Bartholomew Island
Bartholomew IslandBartholomew is home of the Pinnacle Rock, the most famous view in the Galapagos, and a beautiful white-sanded beach.
Sullivan Bay
Santiago Island: Sullivan BayThe lava field has a variety of patterns made by the shapes and textures of trees that once existed there.
Day 7 – Santa Fe Island – South Plaza
Santa Fe Island
Santa Fe IslandA volcanic uplift that hosts a forest of Opuntia and palo santo. Endemic land iguanas are often seen.
South Plaza
South Plaza IslandSouth Plaza has one of the largest populations of land iguanas in the Galapagos.
Day 8 – Bachas Beach – Baltra Departure
Bachas Beach
Santa Cruz Island: Bachas BeachA swimming beach and one of the few remnants of the U.S. World War II presence in the Galápagos.
Baltra Departure
Baltra. Transfer to the Airport.
Itinerary Details
Day 1 – Baltra Arrival – Black Turtle Cove
Baltra Arrival
Baltra IslandArrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.
Black Turtle Cove
Santa Cruz Island: Black Turtle CoveThis shallow inlet is surrounded by mangroves and provides natural protection for a variety of marine life.
Day 2 – Sombrero Chino – Rabida Island
Sombrero Chino
Sombrero Chino IslandThe landing is on a beautiful crescent-shaped beach, home to sea lions and Sally Lightfoot crabs.
Rabida Island
Rábida IslandA bird-watcher´s delight. Species includes Flycatchers, Galapagos Hawks and Brown Pelicans.
Day 3 – Bartholomew Island – Sullivan Bay
Bartholomew Island
Bartholomew IslandBartholomew is home of the Pinnacle Rock, the most famous view in the Galapagos, and a beautiful white-sanded beach.
Sullivan Bay
Santiago Island: Sullivan BayThe lava field has a variety of patterns made by the shapes and textures of trees that once existed there.
Day 4 – Santa Fe Island – South Plaza
Santa Fe Island
Santa Fe IslandA volcanic uplift that hosts a forest of Opuntia and palo santo. Endemic land iguanas are often seen.
South Plaza
South Plaza IslandSouth Plaza has one of the largest populations of land iguanas in the Galapagos.
Day 5 – Bachas Beach – Baltra Departure
Bachas Beach
Santa Cruz Island: Bachas BeachA swimming beach and one of the few remnants of the U.S. World War II presence in the Galápagos.
Baltra Departure
Baltra. Transfer to the Airport.
Itinerary Details
Day 1 – Baltra Arrival – Santa Cruz
Baltra Arrival
Baltra IslandArrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.
Santa Cruz
Fausto Llerena Breeding Center
Day 2 – Suarez Point – Gardner Bay – Osborn Islet
Suarez Point
Española Island: Suárez PointSuarez Point is one of the most outstanding wildlife areas of the archipelago.
Gardner Bay
Española Island: Gardner BayGardner Bay has a magnificent beach with turquoise waters. The bay is home of a large colony of sea lions.
Osborn Islet
Española Island: Osborn IsletThis small island is a marine visit where you can enjoy fantastic snorkeling and swimming.
Day 3 – Pitt Islet – Pitt Point – Leon Dormido – Cerro Brujo
Pitt Islet
San Cristobal Island: Pitt IsletThis is the only site where the three booby species of the Galapagos can be seen together.
Pitt Point
San Cristobal Island: Pitt PointHere there are endemic species such as lava lizards and red-footed boobies.
Leon Dormido
San Cristobal Island: Leon DormidoThis island comprises two rocks which jut out of the ocean and is home to a large colony of sea birds.
Cerro Brujo
San Cristobal Island: Cerro BrujoA beautiful white-sand beach full of pelicans, blue-footed boobies, sea lions and marine iguanas.
Day 4 – Mosquera Islet – Baltra Departure
Mosquera Islet
Mosquera IslandThe island consists is a long narrow stretch of white sand, rocks, and tide pools.
Baltra Departure
Baltra. Transfer to the Airport.
Included
– Snorkel equipment. – Kayaks. – International and Ecuadorian food. – Water. – Coffee & Herbal tea. – Personalized service. – Air ticket. -Visits to the islands according to the itinerary -Transfer between the islands, and Airport -Yacht-Airport
Not Included
-Galapagos National Park entrance fee $100 (Subject to change). – Transit Control Card $20. – Alcoholic beverages consumed on board. – Gratuities. – Cancellation/medical insurance. – Wetsuit.
Deck Plans
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Technical Specs
Technical Specifications:
Capacity: 16
Contruction Year: 2006
Width: 8mts / 25ft
Max speed: 12 Knots
Exterior Material: Naval steel
Crew: 8 members, Captain, Multilingual guide,Engineer,International cook,Barman & waitress, and two sailors
