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The Tip Tov V is part of the family of Tip Top vessels (including the Tip Top II and the Tip Top IV). Two are catamarans and one is a yacht. The Tip Tov V is the newest catamaran in the fleet and includes 8 cabins for up to 16 people. Onboard social areas include a dining room, salon room, comfortable lounge, bar & salon, and observation and sun deck. All excursions are done in the company of a bilingual naturalist guide. Activities available on the Tip Top V 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 2019 Type: First Class Catamaran Length: 112 feet Beam: 43 feet Draft: 5 feet Speed: 12 knots Engines: Twin Baudouin 6W126 Marine Diesel Engines 350 HP Crew: Captain, Bilingual Naturalist Guide, Engineer, International Cook, Barman & waitress, two sailors
There are 4 Main Deck cabins (210 square feet each). Two cabins are with one king size bed (cabins 1 & 2) and the other two (cabins 3 & 4) are with two single beds. All are 210 square feet.
There are 4 Upper Deck cabins. Two are with one king size bed and are 200 square feet each plus they include a 70 square feet balcony (cabins 5 & 6). The other two are with single lower beds are 170 square feet plus a 35 square feet balcony (cabins 7 – 10).
All cabins have a private bathroom, individual climate controls, and ample storage space for clothing and luggage.
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
Friday Arrive to Baltra / Bachas Beach (Santa Cruz)
Saturday Genovesa: Darwin Bay / Prince Philip Steps
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
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 surcharge (when applicable)
Price in parenthesis is for single occupancy.
8 day cruise
Main Deck Cabin: $6,388 ($9,275) per person
Upper Deck Cabin: $6,913 ($10,693) per person
5 day cruise
Main Deck Cabin: $3,913 ($5,893) per person
Upper Deck Cabin: $4,213 ($6,373) per person
4 day cruise
Main Deck Cabin: $3,088 ($4,573) per person
Upper Deck Cabin: $3,313 ($4,933) per person
Children 13 years and under receive a 30% discount
Charters: from $46,087 (4 days), $58,507 (5 days), $95,767 (8 days)
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