Tip Top II
Tip Top II: A first class catamaran
Days: 8, 5 & 4 | From: Contact us pricing
The Tip Top II is part of the family of Tip Top vessels (including the Tip Top IV and the Tip Top V). Two are catamarans and one is a yacht. The Tip Top II is a first class catamaran and includes 10 cabins for up to 16 people. Onboard social areas include a bar, sun deck, dining room, and lounge. All excursions are done in the company of a bilingual naturalist guide. Activities available on the Tip Top II include hiking, snorkeling, and kayaking.
- Regular departures throughout the year
- Available for private charter
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Vessel Information
Accommodations
Construction: built in 2008 (redesigned in 2016)
Type: First Class Catamaran
Length: 104 feet
Beam: 40 feet
Draft: 5 feet
Speed: 12 knots
Engines: Twin Detroit Diesel MTU 350 HP main engines
Crew: Captain, Bilingual Naturalist Guide, Engineer, International Cook, Barman & waitress, two sailors
Yacht Specifications
There are 6 Main Deck cabins. Two cabins are with one full-size bed (cabins 1 & 2) and the other four are with two twin beds (cabins 3 to 6).
There are 4 Upper Deck cabins. Two are with two twin beds (cabins 7 & 8) and two are with one king size bed (cabins 9 & 10).
All cabins have a private bathroom, individual climate controls, and ample storage space for clothing and luggage.
Itineraries & Pricing
Itinerary West (7 nights/8 days)
Friday
Arrive to Baltra / Mosquera Islet
Saturday
Sullivan Bay (Santiago) / Rabida
Sunday
Espinoza Point (Fernandina) / Elizabeth Bay (Isabela)
Monday
Isabela: Urbina Bay / Tagus Cove
Tuesday
Egas Port (Santiago) / Bartlome
Wednesday
Chinese Hat / Dragon Hill (Santa Cruz)
Thursday
Santa Cruz: Higlands / Interpretation Center
Friday
North Seymour / Return to Mainland
Itinerary East (7 nights/8 days)
Friday
Arrive to Baltra / Bachas Beach (Santa Cruz)
Saturday
Genovesa: Prince Philip Steps / Darwin Bay
Sunday
South Plaza / Santa Fe
Monday
Santa Cruz: Higlands / Interpretation Center
Tuesday
Floreana: Post Office Bay / Comorant Point
Wednesday
Española: Suarez Point / Gardner Bay
Thursday
San Cristobal: Cerro Brujo / Kicker Rock / Interpretation Center
Friday
Black Turtle Cove (Santa Cruz) / Return to Mainland
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Displayed itineraries are just summaries. Our travel specialists will help you select the best cruise based on your interests, timing and budget.
Pricing
Trip length: 8, 5 & 4 day itineraries
Max number of passengers: 16, in 10 cabins
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