The Tip Top IV continues the tradition of fine cruising as the latest superior Tip Top yacht. She has all of the fine features of her older sister ships, with a few more modern conveniences. Among its features are a roomy sundeck, inviting dining room, well-stocked bar and a lounge. It was designed in 2006 and is perfectly equipped with all the facilities needed for the comfort and safety of its guests.
Class: First Class
Passengers: 16
Cabins: Upper deck with 4 double cabins, lower deck with 6 double cabins. All cabins can be converted in twin and matrimonial cabins. All cabins with private bathroom, hot water and air-conditioning.
Features: Dining room, lounge, bar and sundeck
Departures: Friday
Itinerary
| Itinerary 1 – 8D/7N (Friday to Friday) | ||
| Friday | AM | Baltra Airport |
| PM | North Seymour | |
| Saturday | AM | Darwin Bay (Genovesa) |
| PM | Prince Philip’s Steps (Genovesa) | |
| Sunday | AM | James Bay (Santiago) |
| PM | Espumilla Beach / Buccaneer Cove (Santiago) | |
| Monday | AM | Vicente Roca Point (Isabela) |
| PM | Espinosa Point (Isabela) | |
| Tuesday | AM | Tagus Cove (Isabela) |
| PM | Elizabeth Bay (Isabela) | |
| Wednesday | AM | Urbina Bay (Isabela) |
| PM | Punta Moreno (Isabela) | |
| Thursday | AM | Punta Cormorant / Champion (Floreana) |
| PM | Post Office Bay / Asilo de la Paz / Baroness Viewpoint (Floreana) | |
| Friday | AM | Twin Craters (Santa Cruz) |
| – | Baltra Airport | |
| Itinerary 2 – 8D/7N (Friday to Friday) | ||
| Friday | AM | Baltra Airport |
| PM | Fausto Llerena Breeding Center (Santa Cruz) | |
| Saturday | AM | Suarez Point (Española) |
| PM | Grdner Bay / Gardner Islet / Osborn Islet (Española) | |
| Sunday | AM | Pitt Islet / Pitt Point (San Cristobal) |
| PM | Kicker Rock / Cerro Brujo (San Cristobal) | |
| Monday | AM | Mosquera Island |
| PM | Black Turtle Cove (Santa Cruz) | |
| Tuesday | AM | Chinese Hat |
| PM | Rabida Island | |
| Wednesday | AM | Bartolome |
| PM | Sullivan Bay (Santiago) | |
| Thursday | AM | Santa Fe Island |
| PM | South Plaza Island | |
| Friday | AM | Bachas Beach |
| – | Baltra Airport | |
Price
You can find all our Galapagos Cruise departures for 2023 and 2024 on our online Galapagos Cruise Availability and Prices platform.
Included
- Accommodation
- Meals from lunch on the first day until breakfast on the last day
- Activities as described in the itinerary
- Bilingual naturalist guide
- Water, coffee and tea
Not included
- Flight Quito/Guayaquil – Galapagos – Quito/Guayaquil (around $500 p.p.)
- Galapagos National Park entrance fee ($100 p.p.)
- Transit Control Card ($20 p.p.)
- Other drinks and alcoholic beverages
- Personal expenses
- Tips
- Snorkeling equipment
- Wet suit
- Isabela dock fee ($10 p.p. – only if itinerary includes Puerto Villamil)
In the case of diving cruises, please contact us to receive the complete list of included and not included equipment and services.
Departures
You can find all our Galapagos Cruise departures for 2023 and 2024 on our online Galapagos Cruise Availability and Prices platform.
Travel style
This is a Shared Tour / Group Tour. This means that there will be other people on this cruise besides yourself (or your travel party).
Meeting point
Most cruise operators will pick up from the airport on Galapagos, except for a few that don’t include the airport transfers. Depending on the exact itinerary you will have to fly into Baltra airport (GPS) or San Cristobal airport (SCY) on the first day of the cruise. Ask you travel agent about the exact meeting point for your cruise.
Flights
In most cases the cruise operator will arrange your flights (between the Ecuadorian mainland and the Galapagos) for you. In case you buy your own flights, a penalty fee may apply, unless stated otherwise by the cruise operator. You can read more about this in our Frequently Asked Questions about Galapagos. Ask your travel agent about the flight policy of this cruise.
What to bring?
- Passport
- Sunscreen and sunglasses
- Hat or lightweight scarf
- Layered clothing
- Bathing suit and towel
- Hiking shoes
- Reusable water bottle
- Camera
- Binoculars
- Motion sickness pills
- Insect repellent
Galapagos Cruise Availability and Prices
You can find all our Galapagos Cruise departures for 2023 and 2024 on our online Galapagos Cruise Availability and Prices platform.