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The Tip Tov IV is part of the family of Tip Top vessels (including the Tip Top II and the Tip Top V). Two are catamarans and one is a yacht. The Tip Tov IV includes 10 cabins for up to 16 people. Onboard social areas include a bar, dining room, lounge, and sun deck. All excursions are done in the company of a bilingual naturalist guide. Activities available on the Tip Top IV include hiking, snorkeling, and kayaking.
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We tailor itineraries to your dates and interests, adjusting hotels, excursions and length as desired.
We consistently receive 5 star reviews from our discerning clients.
Construction: built in 2006 Type: First Class Yacht Length: 125 feet Beam: 25 feet Draft: 6 feet Speed: 12 knots Engines: Twin DEUTZ BF8M 1015 MC 442 HP engines. Twin 55 KW CUMMINS ONAN 6BS.9-D Crew: Captain, Bilingual Naturalist Guide, Engineer, International Cook, Barman & waitress, two sailors
The Lower Deck has six cabins with two single lower berth beds (cabins 1 to 6). The upper deck has four cabins with two single lower berth beds (cabins 7 to 10). Upon request, all cabins can be used as king size berths (double bed).
All cabins have a private bathroom, individual climate controls, and ample storage space for clothing and luggage.
Friday Arrive to Baltra / North Seymour
Saturday Genovesa: Darwin Bay / Prince Philip Steps
Sunday James Bay / Buccaneer Cove
Monday Punta Vicente Roca (Isabela) / Punta Espinosa (Fernandina)
Tuesday Isabela: Tagus Cove / Elizabeth Bay
Wednesday Isabela: Urbina Bay / Punta Morena
Thursday Floreana: Punta Cormorant / Post Office Bay
Friday Twin Craters & Santa Cruz Highlands / Return to Mainland
Friday Arrive to Baltra / Charles Darwin Research Station (Santa Cruz)
Saturday Española: Punta Suarez / Gardner Bay
Sunday San Cristobal: Punta Pitt / Kicker Rock / Cerro Brujo
Monday Mosquera / Black Turtle Cove (Santa Cruz)
Tuesday Chinese Hat / Rabida
Wednesday Sullivan Bay (Sanitago) / Bartolome
Thursday Santa Fe / South Plaza
Friday Las Bachas (Santa Cruz) / Return to Mainland
Trip length: 8, 5, & 4 day itineraries
Max number of passengers: 16, in 10 cabins
Prices 2025:
Included: All meals, guides & activities, Galapagos airfare (to/from Quito or Guayaquil), water, coffee and tea, snorkeling equipment, use of kayaks
Not included: Park fees (about $220 per person), alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, gratuities, wetsuits, fuel surchage (when applicable)
Prices in parenthesis are for single cabins.
8 day cruise
Lower Deck: $5,600 ($8,094) per person
Upper Deck: $6,598 ($9,590) per person
5 day cruise
Lower Deck: $3,463 ($4,888) per person
Upper Deck: $4,033 ($5,743) per person
4 day cruise
Lower Deck: $2,750 ($3,819) per person
Upper Deck: $3,178 ($4,460) per person
Children 13 years and under receive a 30% discount
Charters: from $42,682 (4 days), $53,971 (5 days), $87,826 (8 days)
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