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Tiptop II Yacht

Category: First Class
Departures: Friday - Monday
Capacity: 16 passenger

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Facilities & Accommodation

‘Tip Top II’ was totally renovated in 1986, 1998 and 2006 ensuring she continues to live up to her name. She is owned by Rolf Wittmer and his family who also operate the ‘Rolf Wittmer Foundation’, supporting local Galapagos communities. Rolf was the first person to be born in the island of Floreana, experts don´t come much more genuine.

‘Tip top II’ offers a generous amount of communal space both inside and out. Dining area and lounge with bar feature nautical décor and TV/Video player. The upper deck with teak flooring is a great space to take in your surroundings with explanations from your ships naturalist guide. All cabins incorporate private bathrooms with hot shower. Sleeping arrangements are in twin or double berths. Active passengers can take advantage of the sea kayaks and snorkeling equipment to get an even closer look at the unique creatures of the Galapagos.

  • Totally Re-built in 1986, 1998 and 2006
  • Private Bathrooms with Hot Showers
  • Sea Kayaks and Snorkeling Equipment
  • Owned by Galapagos Born Rolf Wittmer

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2010 prices per person (except charter) starting at:

Prices are subject to change without prior notice.

Description 8 days 5 days 4 days
Cabins 1-6 US$2506 US$1789 US$1432
Cabins 7-8 N/A N/A N/A
Cabins 9-10 US$2716 US$1938 US$1552
       
Charter US$40096 US$25776 US$20048

All rates include fuel surcharge

2011 prices per person (except charter) starting at:

Prices are subject to change without prior notice.

Description 15 days 8 days 5 days 4 days
Cabins 1-6 US$5572 US$2786 US$1989 US$1579
Cabins 7-8 N/A N/A N/A N/A
Cabins 9-10 US$5949 US$2975 US$2125 US$1699
         
Charter US$88479 US$44239 US$28439 US$22119

 

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Rates include:

  • All meals
  • Transfers in the islands
  • All shore excursions with an English speaking naturalist guide

Not included:

  • US$100 Galapagos National Park entrance fee
  • US$10 Transit Control Card
  • Fuel Surcharge
  • Airfare from mainland Ecuador
  • Bottled beverages
  • Gratuities
  • Cancellation/medical insurance

Specifications

  • Steel-hulled motor Yacht built to impeccably high standard in Guayaquil/Ecuador (1998).
  • Length: 85 feet
  • Beam: 20 feet
  • Draft: 5 feet
  • Twin GM 6-71 Detroit diesel main engines (175 HP each.)
  • Twin Perkins generators (40 kW each.)
  • 110/220 V. AC current
  • Cruising speed: 9 knots
  • Twin 24 miles range Furuno radar's
  • Apelco Loran echosounder
  • GP-50 Furuno GPS
  • MC-7000 SSB radio
  • M125 Icom VHF radio
  • ACR RLB-23 Epirb
  • Silva 150 magnetic compass
  • Barometer
  • Clock
  • Thermometer
  • Helm indicator
  • Searchlight
  • Horn
  • Twin Elliot inflatable life rafts for 12 passengers each (Solas 74/83)
  • 50 life jackets
  • Fire & smoke detectors
  • Complete fire system
  • Twin 17 feet tender with 25 HP outboard motor for 12 passengers each
  • Safety equipment complies with international Coast Guard regulations.

Itinerary 5 days

Friday to Tuesday
Friday: Baltra / Las Bachas Beach
Saturday: Rábida Island and Bartholomew Island
Sunday: Genovesa Island, Prince Phillip's Steps and Darwin Bay
Monday: Santa Cruz Is, Highlands and Charles Darwin Research Station*
Tuesday: Land transfer to Baltra

*Last night to be spent in a hotel in Puerto Ayora

Monday to Friday
Monday: Transfer to Puerto Ayora / Charles Darwin Research Station
Tuesday: Plazas Island and Santa Fe Island
Wednesday: Española Island, Gardner Bay and Punta Suarez
Thursday: Floreana Island, Punta Cormorant and Post Office Bay
Friday: North Seymour Island / Baltra

Itinerary 8 days

Friday-Friday
Friday: Baltra / Las Bachas Beach
Saturday: Rábida Island and Bartholomew Island
Sunday: Genovesa Island, Prince Phillip's Steps and Darwin Bay
Monday: Santa Cruz Is, highlands and Charles Darwin Research Station
Tuesday: Plazas Island and Santa Fe Island
Wednesday: Española Island, Gardner Bay and Punta Suarez
Thursday: Floreana Island, Punta Cormorant and Post Office Bay
Friday: North Seymour Island / Baltra

NB. Itineraries are subject to National Park regulations and can be modified without previous notice.

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