Built in 2019, the Tip Top V luxury catamaran offers fantastic cruises in the Galapagos Islands. On the main deck there are 2 double cabins and 2 twin cabins. On the upper deck there are 2 double cabins and 4 single cabins. Each beautifully decorated cabin has ample storage space, safe, hairdryer, individually controlled air conditioning, and private bathroom. All cabins have ocean views; the cabins on the upper deck have a private balcony. Main deck social areas include the large 20-seat outdoor dining area and indoor lounge. The upper deck has an outdoor terrace, lounge, bar and a hot tub to relax in between activities.
Class: First Class
Passengers: 16
Cabins: Main deck with 2 matrimonial cabins and 2 twin cabins, upper deck with 2 matrimonial cabins and 4 single cabins. All cabins with private bathroom, hot water and air-conditioning.
Features: Indoor and outdoor lounge, outdoor dining area, sun deck, bar and jacuzzi
Departures: Friday
Itinerary
| Itinerary East – 8D/7N (Friday to Friday) | ||
| Friday | AM | Baltra Airport |
| PM | Las Bachas Beach (Santa Cruz) | |
| Saturday | AM | El Barranco / Prince Philip’s Steps (Genovesa) |
| PM | Darwin Bay (Genovesa) | |
| Sunday | AM | South Plaza Island |
| PM | Santa Fe Island | |
| Monday | AM | Highlands (Santa Cruz) |
| PM | Fausto Llerenam Breeding Center | |
| Tuesday | AM | Baroness Point View/ Post Office Bay / Asilo de la Paz (Floreana) |
| PM | Cormorant Point / Champion Islet (Floreana) | |
| Wednesday | AM | Suarez Point (Española) |
| PM | Cerro Brujo / Kicker Rock (Española) | |
| Thursday | AM | Cerro Brujo /Kicker Rock (San Cristobal) |
| PM | Moreno Port / Gianni Arismendy Human Interpretation Center (San Cristobal) |
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| Friday | AM | Black Turtle Cove (Santa Cruz) |
| – | Baltra Airport | |
| Itinerary West – 8D/7N (Friday to Friday) | ||
| Friday | AM | Baltra Airport |
| PM | Mosquera Islet (Santa Cruz) | |
| Saturday | AM | Sullivan Bay |
| PM | Rabida Island | |
| Sunday | AM | Espinoza Point (Fernandina) |
| PM | Elizabeth Bay (Isabela) | |
| Monday | AM | Urbina Bay (Isabela) |
| PM | Tagus Cove (Isabela) | |
| Tuesday | AM | Egas Port |
| PM | Bartolome | |
| Wednesday | AM | Chinese Hat |
| PM | Dragon Hill (Santa Cruz) | |
| Thursday | AM | Highlands / El Chato Reserve (Santa Cruz) |
| PM | Interpretation Center Fausto Llerena (Santa Cruz) | |
| Friday | AM | North Seymour |
| – | 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.