TIP TOP II CATAMARAN
Tip Top II is a catamaran that offers the best experiences to the north and west of the Galapagos Islands with the highest level of comfort with cabins that have private bathroom, locker, drawers, safety box, air conditioning and social areas with a capacity of 16 passengers.
SPECS
- Length LOA: 104 ft
- Beam: 40 ft
- Engines: Twin Detroit Diesel MTU 350 HP main engines
- Speed: 12 knots
- Crew: Captain, multilingual guide, engineer, cook, barman, waitress, and 2 sailors
- Capacity: 16 passengers
ACCOMMODATION
- 10 cabins each with private facilities
- Electricity: 110/220 v AC current
- Snorkelling equipment: Available for rent
SAFETY & NAVIGATION
- (2) 24 mile range Furuno Navnet Radar/Chart Plotter
- (2) Furuno-FCV620 Eco sounder, GPS, Furuno NX300 Navtex, Furuno SC-Satellite Fluxgate compass, Icom M802 HF-MF/DSC Radio
- (2) Icom M506 VHF/DSC radios, ACR Epirb, ACR Sart
- (2) ACR VHF bi directional rescue radios, Ritchie Magnetic Compass, hydraulic helm, barometer, clock, thermometer, helm indicator, searchlight, horn, fire & smoke detector system
- (2) Viking inflatable life rafts for 25 passengers each one
- (30) life jackets
- Twin 17 feet Caribe Nautica Inflatable boats with 25 HP four stroke outboard motors for 12 passengers each one
FRIDAY TO MONDAY
DAY 1: FRIDAY
AM: Arrival to Baltra Island Airport
PM: Santa Cruz Island: Bachas Beach
DAY 2: SATURDAY
AM: Genovesa Island: Darwin Bay
PM: Genovesa Island: Prince Phillip’s Steps
DAY 3: SUNDAY
AM: South Plaza Island
PM: Santa Fe Island
DAY 4: MONDAY
AM: San Cristobal Island: Interpretation Center
PM: Transfer to San Cristobal Airport
MONDAY TO FRIDAY
DAY 1: MONDAY
AM: Arrival at San Cristobal Island airport.
PM: San Cristobal Island: Moreno Port – Cerro Brujo – Kicker Rock
DAY 2: TUESDAY
AM: Floreana Island: Baroness Viewpoint – Post Office Bay
PM: Floreana Island: Asilo de la Paz – Cormorant Point – Devil´s Crown
DAY 3: WEDNESDAY
AM: Española Island: Suárez Point
PM: Española Island: Gardner Islet – Osborn Islet – Gardner Bay
DAY 4: THURSDAY
AM: Santa Cruz Island: Highlands
PM: Santa Cruz Island: Interpretation Center
DAY 5: FRIDAY
AM: Santa Cruz Island: Black Turtle Cove
PM: Baltra Island: airport
FRIDAY TO FRIDAY
DAY 1: FRIDAY
AM: AM: Arrival to Baltra Island Airport
PM: Santa Cruz Island: Bachas Beach
DAY 2: SATURDAY
AM: Genovesa Island: Darwin Bay
PM: Genovesa Island: Prince Phillip’s Steps
DAY 3: SUNDAY
AM: South Plaza Island
PM: Santa Fe Island
DAY 4: MONDAY
AM: San Cristobal Island: Interpretation Center
PM: San Cristobal Island: Moreno Port – Cerro Brujo – Kicker Rock
DAY 5: TUESDAY
AM: Floreana Island: Baroness Viewpoint – Post Office Bay
PM: Floreana Island: Asilo de la Paz – Cormorant Point – Devil´s Crown
DAY 6: WEDNESDAY
AM: Española Island: Suárez Point
PM: Española Island: Gardner Islet – Osborn Islet – Gardner Bay
DAY 7: THURSDAY
AM: Santa Cruz Island: Highlands
PM: Santa Cruz Island: Interpretation Center
DAY 8: FRIDAY
AM: Santa Cruz Island: Black Turtle Cove
PM: Baltra Island: airport
FRIDAY TO FRIDAY
DAY 1: FRIDAY
AM: Arrival to Baltra Island Airport
PM: Mosquera Islet.
DAY 2: SATURDAY
AM: Santiago Island: Sullivan Bay
PM: Rabida Island
DAY 3: SUNDAY
AM: Fernandina Island: Espinoza Point
PM: Isabel Island: Elizabeth Bay
DAY 4: MONDAY
AM: Isabela Island: Urbina Bay
PM: Isabela Island: Tagus Cove
DAY 5: TUESDAY
AM: Santiago Island: Egas Port
PM: Bartolome Island
DAY 6: WEDNESDAY
AM: Chinese Hat Island
PM: Santa Cruz Island: Dragon Hill
DAY 7: THURSDAY
AM: Santa Cruz Island: Highlands
PM: Santa Cruz Island: Interpretation Center
DAY 8: FRIDAY
AM: North Seymmour Island
PM: Baltra airport
INCLUDES
- Air ticket
- Land and sea transportation
- Full meals (breakfasts, lunches and dinners)
- Acommodation
- Excursions with certified guides
- Airport assistance
- Snorkeling in the authorized places according to each program.
NOT INCLUDE
- Soft and alcoholic drinks.
- Galapagos National Park entrance fee and Transit Control Card (currently USD 100 and 20, respectively, and subject to change).
- Personal travel insurance.
- Personal expenses, extras, and tips.
- Snorkelling gear (snorkel, mask and flippers)
- Wetsuits are also available for rent.
IMPORTANT
The itineraries could be subject to changes due to wildlife activity, security considerations, instructions given by the Galapagos National Park, specific capacities and interests of the passengers, as well as for operational reasons that may cause the guide or the captain change the schedule or the nature of the visit. Your guide and captain will always do their best to select the best itinerary within these limits.