Galapagos yachts and cruises, Galapagos 
Tip Top IV
Location
ex Baltra (Galapagos yachts and cruises, Galapagos)
Description
Quick facts - Level: First class | Passengers: 16 | Duration: 7 nights | Length: 125 feet | Cruising speed: 12 knots | Operator: Tip Top Travel
A first class yacht with a spacious bar, sun deck, dining room and lounge, all on the main deck.
Departures
Fridays
Capacity
16 passengers
Activities
An experienced naturalist guide leads daily island, panga and snorkelling excursions and presentations are given on board. Tip Top IV carries kayaks that can be used at certain sites permitted by the National Park. The use of snorkelling gear is included and wetsuits are available to rent.
Accommodation
There are 10 cabins, all with private bathrooms and air-conditioning.
Tip Top IV operates two 7 night itineraries, which can be combined to create a 14 night/15 day itinerary.
Option 1
Day 1 (Friday): Baltra, Seymour Norte
Day 2: Genovesa (Darwin Bay, Prince Philip’s Steps)
Day 3: Santiago (Puerto Egas, Buccaneer Cove)
Day 4: Isabela (Punta Vicente Roca), Fernandina (Punta Espinosa)
Day 5: Isabela (Tagus Cove, Elizabeth Bay)
Day 6: Isabela (Urvina Bay, Punta Moreno)
Day 7: Floreana (Punta Cormorant, Champion, Baroness Viewpoint, Post Office Bay)
Day 8: Santa Cruz (Twin Craters), Baltra
Option 2
Day 1 (Friday): Baltra, Santa Cruz (Charles Darwin Research Station)
Day 2: Española (Punta Suárez, Gardner Bay, Osborn Islet)
Day 3: San Cristóbal (Punta Pitt, Kicker Rock, Cerro Brujo)
Day 4: Isla Mosquera, Santa Cruz (Caleta Tortuga Negra)
Day 5: Santiago (Sombrero Chino), Rábida
Day 6: Santiago (Sullivan Bay), Bartolomé
Day 7: Santa Fé, Plaza Sur
Day 8: Baltra (Bachas Beach)
For those short on time, Tip Top IV also offers 3 and 4 night options:
The 3 Night/4 Day itinerary follows the same itinerary as Option 2 days 1 to 4 (with the exception of Caleta Tortuga Negra), ending in Baltra.
The 4 Night/5 Day itinerary departs from Baltra and joins Option 2 on day 4 (but does not include Isla Mosquera).
Lower Deck Single
There are six cabins on the lower deck (cabins 1 to 6), which can be booked as either a single, twin or double.
Lower Deck Twin/Double
Cabins 1 to 6 all have the option of either a twin or double bed sleeping arrangement.
Upper Deck Single
There are four cabins on the upper deck (cabins 7 to 10), which can be booked as either a single, twin or double.
Upper Deck Twin/Double
Cabins 7 to 10 all have the option of either a twin or double bed sleeping arrangement.
| From | To | Nights | Room type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tip Top IV 7 night cruise | ||||
| 1 Jan 2024 | 31 Dec 2024 | 7 | Lower Deck Single | $8,558 |
| Lower Deck Twin/Double | $5,685 | |||
| Upper Deck Single | $9,707 | |||
| Upper Deck Twin/Double | $6,400 | |||
| 1 Jan 2025 | 31 Dec 2025 | 7 | Lower Deck Single | $8,094 |
| Lower Deck Twin/Double | $5,600 | |||
| Upper Deck Single | $9,590 | |||
| Upper Deck Twin/Double | $6,598 | |||
These prices include return flights from mainland Ecuador.
Christmas, New Year and Easter departures will incur a supplement.
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