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Tiptop IV Yacht

Category: First Class
Departures: Monday, Friday
Capacity: 16 passengers

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Facilities & Accommodation

16 passengers in 10 double cabins. Each cabin with private bathroom (toilet, shower, washbasin and vanity), locker and drawers. Bar, dining room, library, sun deck and diving platform. All cabins and public areas are fully carpeted.

Yacht Equipment:

Freezer, Ice Maker, Refrigerator, Electric range with grill & oven; reserve osmosis water maker (1.500 gallons/day) fully air conditioned (Self Contained System), hot & cold fresh water pressure system, Royal flush toilet system with headhunter TIDAL sewage treatment system, Village Marine Tec oil-water separator.
TV, VCR, DVD, Desktop PC, e-mail acccess, Data show, stereo music system. Snorkeling gear available for rent.

2012 prices per person (except charter)

Prices are subject to change without prior notice.

Occupancy
15 days
11 days
8 days
5 days
4 days
 
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DBL
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Cabins 1-6

US$6846 US$10269 US$5010 US$7515 US$3633 US$5450 US$2715 US$4073 US$2256 US$3384

Cabins 7-10

US$7308 US$10962 US$5940 US$8910 US$3864 US$5796 US$2880 US$4320 US$2388 US$3582
                     
Charter
US$109116
US$79740
US$57708
US$39348
US$32424

FUEL SURCHARGE:
15D/14N - $172
11D/10N - $123
8D/7N - $86
5D/4N - $49
4D/3N - $37

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Rates include:

  • Airfare from mainland Ecuador
  • 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
  • Bottled beverages
  • Gratuities
  • Cancellation/medical insurance

Specifications

  • Length: 125 feet
  • Beam: 25 feet
  • Draft: 6 feet
  • Twin Deutz BF8M 1015MC main engines (442 HP each)
  • Twin 55 MCGGA Cummins-Onan generators (55 KW each)
  • 110/220 V. AC Voltage -Cruising speed: 12 knots
  • Safety equipment complies with international Coast Guard regulations

Navigation & Safety Equipment

Twin 24 miles range Raymarine E1250 radar echo sounder & GPS, Furuno FS-1530 SSB radio, Twin Uniden UM 625c VHF radios DSC, Satellite Phone, ACR RLB-23 Epirb, Ritchie magnetic compass, Searchlight, Horn.
Twin Youlong KHA 2331life rafts for 25 passengers each one (Solas 74/83), 50 life jackets, Central fire & smoke detectors system, twin 19 feet Nautical RIB Inflatable tender for 16 passengers each one with (3) Yamaha 25 HP Four Stroke ecologic outboard motors.

Itinerary 2012

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» 15-day Galapagos Itinerary (click to display or hide)
15D / 14N
Santa Cruz Island MON Am Baltra Island
Arrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.
Pm Santa Cruz Island: Black Turtle Cove
This shallow inlet is surrounded by mangroves and provides natural protection for a variety of marine life. »Read more
TUE Am Sombrero Chino Island
The landing is on a beautiful crescent-shaped beach, home to sea lions and Sally Lightfoot crabs. »Read more
Pm Rábida Island
A bird-watcher’s delight. Species includes Flycatchers, Galapagos Hawks and Brown Pelicans. »Read more
Bartholomew Island WED Am Santiago Island: Sullivan Bay
The lava field has a variety of patterns made by the shapes and textures of trees that once existed there. »Read more
Pm Bartholomew Island
Visit the Pinnacle Rock and the white-sand beach: the best area to get photos of Galápagos penguins. »Read more
Santa fe island THU Am Santa Fe Island
A volcanic uplift that hosts a forest of Opuntia and palo santo. Endemic land iguanas are often seen »Read more
Pm South Plaza Island
South Plaza has one of the largest populations of land iguanas in the Galápagos. »Read more
North Seymour Island FRI Am Santa Cruz Island: Bachas Beach
A swimming beach and one of the few remnants of the U.S. World War II presence in the Galápagos. »Read more
Pm North Seymour Island
Explore the rocky coast, passing colonies of blue-footed boobies and magnificent frigatebirds. »Read more
Genovesa - Darwin Bay SAT Am Genovesa Island: Darwin Bay
A coral beach where a 750 mt. trail takes you through more seabird colonies. »Read more
Pm Genovesa Island: Prince Phillip's Steps
An extraordinary, steep path leads through a seabird colony full of life, up to cliffs that are 25m high. »Read more
Santiago - Buccaneer Cove SUN Am Santiago Island: James Bay
There are many lava pools found here as well as caves and inlets home to an amazing variety of wildlife. »Read more
Pm Santiago Island: Espumilla Beach
Espumilla Beach is a popular place for marine iguanas and Sally Lightfoot Crabs. »Read more
Santiago Island: Buccaneer Cove
Buccaneer Cove is a testament to the fact that Santiago was once a refuge for British buccaneers. »Read more
Isabela - Vincente Roca Point MON Am Isabela Island: Vicente Roca Point
The remnants of an ancient volcano form two turquoise coves with a bay protected from ocean swells. »Read more
Pm Fernandina Island: Espinosa Point
A narrow stretch of land where hundreds of marine iguanas gather largely on black lava rocks. »Read more
Isabela - Tagus Cove TUE Am Isabela Island: Tagus Cove
An opportunity to see penguins as well as marine iguanas, Sally Lightfoot crabs and sea lions. »Read more
Isabela Island: Urbina Bay
Its waters are a good place to see turtles and rays. Ashore you'll find a short trail leading to a coral reef. »Read more
Pm Isabela Island: Elizabeth Bay
As enter you the bay, hawks can soar overhear and schools of fish can be seen swimming underneath. »Read more
Isabela - Las Tintoreas WED Am Isabela Island: Las Tintoreras
A short distance from Puerto Villamil is the small island known as Las Tintoreras. »Read more
Isabela Island: Sierra Negra Volcano
On the way up you can see lush vegetation and the summit offers a spectacular view of the lowlands. »Read more
Pm Isabela Island: Wetlands
They consist of lagoons, swamps, and mangroves and are home to a variety of unique bird species. »Read more
Isabela Island: The Wall of Tears
Isabela was a penal colony. Prisoners were made build a wall with huge blocks of lava as punishment. »Read more
Isabela Island: Tortoise Breeding Station
Created to protect animals in their first years of life from the threats of foreign species. »Read more
Floreana - Post Office bay THU Am Floreana Island: Cormorant Point
Cormorant Point offers a trail overlooking a saltwater lagoon that is a favourite of flamingos. »Read more
Floreana Island: Champion Island
A small island located very near Floreana, snorkelling and diving around Champion can be excellent. »Read more
Pm Floreana Island: Post Office Bay
A white-sand beach where in the past sailors used to leave and receive their letters in a barrel. »Read more
Santa Cruz - Los Gemelos FRI Am Santa Cruz Island: Los Gemelos
Spanish for The Twins, they are two volcanic depressions on the highest part of Santa Cruz. »Read more
Pm Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station
An organisation that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galápagos. »Read more
Española Island SAT Am Española Island: Suárez Point
Suárez Point is one of the most outstanding wildlife areas of the archipelago. »Read more
Pm Española Island: Gardner Bay
Gardner Bay has a magnificent beach with turquoise waters. The bay is home of a large colony of sea lions. »Read more
San Cristobal - Cerro Brujo SUN Am San Cristobal Island: Pitt Point
Here there are endemic species such as lava lizards and red-footed boobies. »Read more
Pm San Cristobal Island: Leon Dormido
This island comprises two rocks which jut out of the ocean and is home to a large colony of sea birds. »Read more
San Cristobal Island: Cerro Brujo
A beautiful white-sand beach full of pelicans, blue-footed boobies, sea lions and marine iguanas. »Read more
Mosquera Island MON Am Mosquera Island
The island consists is a long narrow stretch of white sand, rocks, and tide pools. »Read more
Pm Baltra Airport

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

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» 8-day Option 1 Galapagos Itinerary (click to display or hide)
8D / 7N
FRI Am Baltra Island
Arrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.
Pm North Seymour Island
Explore the rocky coast, passing colonies of blue-footed boobies and magnificent frigatebirds. »Read more
Genovesa - Darwin Bay SAT Am Genovesa Island: Darwin Bay
A coral beach where a 750 mt. trail takes you through more seabird colonies. »Read more
Pm Genovesa Island: Prince Phillip's Steps
An extraordinary, steep path leads through a seabird colony full of life, up to cliffs that are 25m high. »Read more
Santiago - Buccaneer Cove SUN Am Santiago Island: James Bay
There are many lava pools found here as well as caves and inlets home to an amazing variety of wildlife. »Read more
Pm Santiago Island: Espumilla Beach
Espumilla Beach is a popular place for marine iguanas and Sally Lightfoot Crabs. »Read more
Santiago Island: Buccaneer Cove
Buccaneer Cove is a testament to the fact that Santiago was once a refuge for British buccaneers. »Read more
Isabela - Vincente Roca Point MON Am Isabela Island: Vicente Roca Point
The remnants of an ancient volcano form two turquoise coves with a bay protected from ocean swells. »Read more
Pm Fernandina Island: Espinosa Point
A narrow stretch of land where hundreds of marine iguanas gather largely on black lava rocks. »Read more
TUE Am Isabela Island: Tagus Cove
An opportunity to see penguins as well as marine iguanas, Sally Lightfoot crabs and sea lions. »Read more
Isabela Island: Urbina Bay
Its waters are a good place to see turtles and rays. Ashore you'll find a short trail leading to a coral reef. »Read more
Pm Isabela Island: Elizabeth Bay
As enter you the bay, hawks can soar overhear and schools of fish can be seen swimming underneath. »Read more
Isabela - Las Tintoreas WED Am Isabela Island: Las Tintoreras
A short distance from Puerto Villamil is the small island known as Las Tintoreras. »Read more
Isabela Island: Sierra Negra Volcano
On the way up you can see lush vegetation and the summit offers a spectacular view of the lowlands. »Read more
Pm Isabela Island: The Wall of Tears
Isabela was a penal colony. Prisoners were made build a wall with huge blocks of lava as punishment. »Read more
Isabela Island: Tortoise Breeding Station
Created to protect animals in their first years of life from the threats of foreign species. »Read more
Floreana - Post Office bay THU Am Floreana Island: Cormorant Point
Cormorant Point offers a trail overlooking a saltwater lagoon that is a favourite of flamingos. »Read more
Floreana Island: Champion Island
A small island located very near Floreana, snorkelling and diving around Champion can be excellent. »Read more
Pm Floreana Island: Post Office Bay
A white-sand beach where in the past sailors used to leave and receive their letters in a barrel. »Read more
Santa Cruz - Los Gemelos FRI Am Santa Cruz Island: Los Gemelos
Spanish for The Twins, they are two volcanic depressions on the highest part of Santa Cruz. »Read more
Pm Baltra Airport

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

Click here to e-mail us | Click here to fill in the registration form

» 8-day Option 2 Galapagos Itinerary (click to display or hide)
8D / 7N
FRI Am Baltra Island
Arrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.
Pm Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station
An organisation that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galápagos. »Read more
Genovesa - Darwin Bay SAT Am Española Island: Suárez Point
Suárez Point is one of the most outstanding wildlife areas of the archipelago. »Read more
Pm Española Island: Gardner Bay
Gardner Bay has a magnificent beach with turquoise waters. The bay is home of a large colony of sea lions. »Read more
Española Island: Osborn Islet
This small island is a marine visit where you can enjoy fantastic snorkeling and swimming. »Read more
SUN Am San Cristobal Island: Pitt Point
Here there are endemic species such as lava lizards and red-footed boobies. »Read more
Pm San Cristobal Island: Leon Dormido
This island comprises two rocks which jut out of the ocean and is home to a large colony of sea birds. »Read more
San Cristobal Island: Cerro Brujo
A beautiful white-sand beach full of pelicans, blue-footed boobies, sea lions and marine iguanas. »Read more
Isabela - Vincente Roca Point MON Am Mosquera Island
The island consists is a long narrow stretch of white sand, rocks, and tide pools. »Read more
Pm Santa Cruz Island: Black Turtle Cove
This shallow inlet is surrounded by mangroves and provides natural protection for a variety of marine life. »Read more
Isabela - Tagus Cove TUE Am Sombrero Chino Island
The landing is on a beautiful crescent-shaped beach, home to sea lions and Sally Lightfoot crabs. »Read more
Pm Rábida Island
A bird-watcher’s delight. Species includes Flycatchers, Galapagos Hawks and Brown Pelicans. »Read more
Isabela - Las Tintoreas WED Am Santiago Island: Sullivan Bay
The lava field has a variety of patterns made by the shapes and textures of trees that once existed there. »Read more
Pm Bartholomew Island
Visit the Pinnacle Rock and the white-sand beach: the best area to get photos of Galápagos penguins. »Read more
Floreana - Post Office bay THU Am Santa Fe Island
A volcanic uplift that hosts a forest of Opuntia and palo santo. Endemic land iguanas are often seen »Read more
Pm South Plaza Island
South Plaza has one of the largest populations of land iguanas in the Galápagos. »Read more
Santa Cruz - Los Gemelos FRI Am Santa Cruz Island: Bachas Beach
A swimming beach and one of the few remnants of the U.S. World War II presence in the Galápagos. »Read more
Baltra Island
Arrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.

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

Click here to e-mail us | Click here to fill in the registration form

» 5-day Galapagos Itinerary (click to display or hide)
5D / 4N
Santa Cruz Island MON Am Baltra Island
Arrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.
Pm Santa Cruz Island: Black Turtle Cove
This shallow inlet is surrounded by mangroves and provides natural protection for a variety of marine life. »Read more
Rabida island TUE Am Sombrero Chino Island
The landing is on a beautiful crescent-shaped beach, home to sea lions and Sally Lightfoot crabs. »Read more
Pm Rábida Island
A bird-watcher’s delight. Species includes Flycatchers, Galapagos Hawks and Brown Pelicans. »Read more
Bartholomew Island WED Am Santiago Island: Sullivan Bay
The lava field has a variety of patterns made by the shapes and textures of trees that once existed there. »Read more
Pm Bartholomew Island
Visit the Pinnacle Rock and the white-sand beach: the best area to get photos of Galápagos penguins. »Read more
Santa fe island THU Am Santa Fe Island
A volcanic uplift that hosts a forest of Opuntia and palo santo. Endemic land iguanas are often seen »Read more
Pm South Plaza Island
South Plaza has one of the largest populations of land iguanas in the Galápagos. »Read more
Santa fe island FRI Am Santa Cruz Island: Bachas Beach
A swimming beach and one of the few remnants of the U.S. World War II presence in the Galápagos. »Read more
PM Baltra Airport

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

Click here to e-mail us | Click here to fill in the registration form

» 4-day Galapagos Itinerary (click to display or hide)
4D / 3N
Santa fe island FRI Am Baltra Island
Arrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.
Pm Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station
An organisation that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galápagos. »Read more
Santa fe island SAT Am Española Island: Suárez Point
Suárez Point is one of the most outstanding wildlife areas of the archipelago. »Read more
Pm Española Island: Gardner Bay
Gardner Bay has a magnificent beach with turquoise waters. The bay is home of a large colony of sea lions. »Read more
Santa fe island SUN Am San Cristobal Island: Pitt Point
Here there are endemic species such as lava lizards and red-footed boobies. »Read more
Pm San Cristobal Island: Leon Dormido
This island comprises two rocks which jut out of the ocean and is home to a large colony of sea birds. »Read more
San Cristobal Island: Cerro Brujo
A beautiful white-sand beach full of pelicans, blue-footed boobies, sea lions and marine iguanas. »Read more
Santa fe island MON Am Mosquera Island
The island consists is a long narrow stretch of white sand, rocks, and tide pools. »Read more
Pm Baltra Airport

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

Click here to e-mail us | Click here to fill in the registration form

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