TIP TOP IV MOTOR YACHT
Tip Top IV a modern 20 passenger motor yacht has air conditioned with spacious social areas of the motor yacht, both inside and on the outside deck, including a bar, dining area, lounge and sun deck. These modern interior areas are fully carpeted and the beautiful teak-floored sundeck creates a lovely place to relax and unwind on board. With her crew and naturalist guide she offers her passengers an extremely comfortable and experiential journey through the Enchanted Islands.
SPECS
- Type: Motor Yacht
- Length: 125 feet
- Beam: 25 feet
- Draft: 6 feet
- Engines: Twin Deutz BF8M 1015MC engines (442 HP each)
- Cruising Speed: 12 knots
- Crew: Captain, multilingual guide, engineer, cook, barman, waitress, and 2 sailors
- Capacity: 16 passengers
ACCOMMODATION
- 9 cabins each with private facilities
Electricity 110/220 v AC current
SAFETY & NAVIGATION
Twin Raymarine E1250 GPS, Radar & Ecosounder, Twin UNIDEN UM 625c VHF /DSC, Furuno FS – 1530 HF Radio, twin Youlong KHA 2331 life rafts for 25 passengers, Twin DEUTZ BF8M 1015 MC 442 HP engines. Twin ONAN 6BS.9-D (M) electric generators, Village Marine Tec Oil / Water Separator, TIDAL HEADHUNTER TW – 200 water purifier, three YAMAHA 25 HP FOUR STROKE ecologic outboard motors, magnetic compass, barometer; clock; thermometer; helm indicator; searchlight; horn., 50 life jackets; fire & smoke detectors; complete fire system; Twin 19 feet Nautical RIB Inflatable boats with 25 HP outboard motor for 16 passengers each. Safety equipment complies with international Coast Guard regulations.
FRIDAY TO MONDAY
DAY 1: FRIDAY
AM: Baltra Island Airport picked up at the airport by our naturalist guides.
PM: Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Research Station.
DAY 2: SATURDAY
AM: Española Island: Suarez Point
PM: Española Island: Gardner Bay
DAY 3: SUNDAY
AM: San Cristobal Island: Pitt Point
PM: San Cristobal Island: Kicker Rock
DAY 4: MONDAY
AM: Mosquera Island
PM: Transfer to Baltra Airport
MONDAY TO FRIDAY
DAY 1: MONDAY
AM: Baltra Island Airport picked up at the airport by our naturalist guides.
PM: Santa Cruz Island: Black Turtle Cove
DAY 2: TUESDAY
AM: Chinese Hat Island
PM: Rabida Island
DAY 3: WEDNESDAY
AM: Santiago Island: Sullivan Bay
PM: Bartolome Island
DAY 4: THURSDAY
AM: Santa Fe Island
PM: South Plazas Island
DAY 5: FRIDAY
AM: Santa Cruz Island: Bachas Beach
PM: Baltra Island: airport
FRIDAY TO FRIDAY
DAY 1: FRIDAY
AM: Baltra Island Airport picked up at the airport by our naturalist guides.
PM: Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Research Station.
DAY 2: SATURDAY
AM: Española Island: Suarez Point
PM: Española Island: Gardner Bay
DAY 3: SUNDAY
AM: San Cristóbal Island: Pitt Point
PM: San Cristóbal Island: Kicker Rock
DAY 4: MONDAY
AM: Mosquera Island
PM: Santa Cruz Island: Black Turtle Cove
DAY 5: TUESDAY
AM: Chinese Hat Island
PM: Rabida Island
DAY 6: WEDNESDAY
AM: Santiago Island: Sullivan Bay
PM: Bartolome Island
DAY 7: THURSDAY
AM: Santa Fe Island
PM: South Plazas Island
DAY 8: FRIDAY
AM: Santa Cruz Island: Bachas Beach
PM: Baltra Island airport
FRIDAY TO FRIDAY
DAY 1: FRIDAY
AM: Baltra Island: Airport picked up at the airport by our naturalist guides.
PM: North Seymour Island.
DAY 2: SATURDAY
AM: Genovesa Island: Darwin Bay
PM: Genovesa Island: Prince Phillip’s Steps
DAY 3: SUNDAY
AM: Santiago Island: James Bay
PM: Santiago Island: Buccaneer Cove – Salt Mines
DAY 4: MONDAY
AM: Isabela Island: Vicente Roca Point
PM: Fernandina Island: Espinoza Point
DAY 5: TUESDAY
AM: Isabela Island: Tagus Cove
PM: Isabela Island: Elizabeth Bay
DAY 6: WEDNESDAY
AM: Isabela Island: Urbina Bay
PM: Isabela Island: Moreno Point
DAY 7: THURSDAY
AM: Floreana Island: Cormorant Point
PM: Floreana Island: Baroness Viewing Point
DAY 8: FRIDAY
AM: Santa Cruz Island: Twin Craters
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.