Galapagos - Ecuador
First Class
4-8 Days
Included
Easy
16 Passengers
The Tip Top IV Galapagos Cruise is known for being one of three cruise ships operated by seasoned cruise line Tip Top Cruises, pioneers and veterans of the Galapagos cruise business since 1982. Each cabin is air-conditioned, spacious, and comes equipped with a private bathroom, hot shower, and comfortable beds to ensure that guests are well-rested for their next adventure. The cabins also have ample storage space and a safe for securing valuables.
One of the highlights of the Tip Top 4 First Class Cruise in Galapagos is the delicious and mouth-watering food prepared by their expert chef. The onboard menu is thoughtfully crafted to cater to different dietary preferences, and guests are assured of a delightful culinary experience. The chef uses fresh and locally sourced ingredients to prepare sumptuous dishes that are sure to tantalize guests’ taste buds.
The Tip Top 4 First Class Cruise in Galapagos also features several areas to lounge and relax in between expeditions. The cruise has a spacious sun deck with comfortable loungers, where guests can soak up the sun and take in the stunning views of the archipelago
Itineraries
Browse through the different cruise itineraries below by clicking on each one
FRI Arrive in Baltra, Charles Darwin Station
SAT EspaƱola: Suarez Point, Gardner Bay, Osborn & Gardner Islet
SUN San Cristobal: Pitt Point, Kicker Rock, Witch Hill
MON Mosquera Island, Baltra Airport
(4 days)
Day 1: You will be taken to the harbor to board Tip Top IV Yacht after landing at Baltra Airport. Following lunch, you’ll travel to Charles Darwin Research Station to learn about the preservation and conservation of the island and to see the breeding and rearing facility for young Galapagos tortoises as well as the adult tortoises that are kept in captivity there. After dinner, head back to the yacht to relax.
Day 2: Head to Suarez Point on EspaƱola Island in the morning to hike to the top, which provides a wonderful opportunity to take breathtaking photos. Sea lions, seabirds, Marine Iguanas, masked and blue-footed boobies, among other animals, can all be viewed. The yacht will take you to Gardner Bay in the afternoon so you can see sea lions and marine iguanas, and then it will take you to Gardner Islet, where you can go swimming and snorkeling.
Day 3: Head to Pitt Point on San Cristobal Island after breakfast to walk along a trail that passes by an olivine beach. Additionally, there are two species of frigates and three species of boobies to be seen here. A walk through a white sand beach at Witch Hill will be followed by the opportunity to see sea lions, brown pelicans, marine iguanas, and blue-footed boobies. Kicker Rock is the next stop after lunch, where you can practice deep water snorkeling.
Day 4: The yacht will take you to Mosquera Island early in the morning, where you can see a family of sea lions as well as shorebirds, herons, lava gulls, and boobies. Divers and snorkelers alike can practice here. You will be driven to the airport in Baltra so you can catch your flight back to the mainland following this activity.
MON Arrive in Baltra, Black Turtle Cove
TUE Chinese Hat, Rabida Island
WED Santiago: Sullivan Bay, Bartholomew
THU Santa Fe, South Plaza
FRI Bachas Beach, Baltra Airport
(5 days)
Day 1: You will be taken to the harbor to board Tip Top IV Yacht after landing at Baltra Airport. You’ll travel to Mosquera Island, where there are some sea lions, after lunch. Divers and snorkelers alike can practice here. After lunch, proceed to Black Turtle Cove where you can take a panga ride to see a number of islets and coves encircled by mangroves. Dinner on the yacht after returning.
Day 2: After breakfast, you land wet on the Chinese Hat, where you can see lava formations that were created beneath the sea and later raised upward. Sea lion colonies are resting here. Following this activity, you will travel to Rabida Island, a red-sand beach with a saltwater lagoon where flamingos, Darwin’s finches, and Galapagos Mockingbirds are frequently seen. Activity completion and dinner on board.
Day 3: The yacht will arrive at Santiago Island’s Sullivan Bay early in the morning, where you can observe the rope lava flows, resting sea lions, and shallow water snorkeling. After lunch, go to Bartolome Island, which is well-known for its Pinnacle rock and stunning scenery where you can take incredible pictures. On this island, you can also practice snorkeling. Dinner and the activities come to an end.
Day 4: Landing on Santa Fe Island, a great place to snorkel and swim with sea lions, will be our first tour spot. A variety of finches as well as endemic species like the Galapagos Hawk and Galapagos Snake can be found here. After lunch, you will travel to South Plaza Island in the afternoon to see a variety of land iguana, marine iguana, and hybrid species there. Dinner will be provided onboard following this activity.
Day 5: Visit Bachas Beach at the start of the final day to see, among other species.Ā You will be driven to Baltra Airport to catch your flight back to the mainland following this activity.
FRI Arrive in Baltra, North Seymour
SAT Genovesa: Darwin Bay, Prince Phillip Steps
SUN Santiago: James Bay, Bucaneer Cove
MON Isabela: Vicente Roca Point, Fernandina: Espinoza Point
TUE Isabela: Tagus Cove, Elizabeth Bay
WED Isabela: Urbina Bay, Moreno Point
THU Floreana: Cormorant Point, Champion Islet, Baroness Viewpoint, Post Office Bay
FRI Santa Cruz: Twin Craters, Baltra Airport
(8 days)
Day 1: You will be taken to the harbor to board Tip Top IV Yacht after landing at Baltra Airport. You will disembark on North Seymour to view the numerous bird species that live there. Then, you’ll enjoy lunch. You can go swimming, snorkeling, or kayaking on this island. Day’s end and dinner served aboard.
Day 2: You will disembark at Darwin Bay in the morning after breakfast to go for a walk and see frigate birds, boobies, shorebirds, and turtles. On this island, you can kayak or go snorkeling. You will disembark at Genovesa Island in the afternoon in order to reach Prince Philip’s Steps, also known as El Barranco. Additionally, from here, you can see the entire Island in its entirety. Day’s end and dinner served aboard.
Day 3: You will travel to Port Egas, a beach on Santiago Island’s west side, in the morning. This beach is known for its black sand, as well as the Galapagos Fur Seals, Galapagos Hawks, and saltwater lagoons where flamingos can be seen. After lunch, you’ll travel to Buccaneer Cove, which was used by buccaneers to careen their ships frequently in the 17th and 18th centuries and is now a seabird nesting area.
Day 4: Take a panga ride on Punta Vicente Roca to start your day after breakfast in order to see lots of sea lions, marine iguanas and other species.Ā Here, you can go swimming and snorkeling. Head to Espinosa Point in the afternoon to witness and see a sizable colony of sea lions, marine iguanas, flightless cormorants, and clumps of lava cactus. Enjoy dinner with your crew onboard.
Day 5: Visits to Tagus Cove, a cove protected from the open sea by the shoulders of two volcanic craters, will be the first activity of the day. Here, you can see penguins, marine iguanas, sea lions, and a variety of birds, such as flightless cormorants and blue-footed boobies. You will visit Elizabeth Bay in the late afternoon to see marine iguanas, penguins, sea turtles, shorebirds, herons, and blue-footed boobies. After dinner, head back to the yacht to relax.
Day 6: You will see land iguanas, enormous Galapagos turtles, and marine iguanas at Urbina Bay in the morning, one of the most current examples of geological rise in the Galapagos. Here, you can snorkel as well. Head to Moreno Point Moreno, which is on Isabela’s north coast, in the late afternoon.
Day 7: After breakfast, you will travel to Cormorant Point, where a small colony of Galapagos sea lions will greet you. After that, you’ll travel to Champion Islet to see the endangered Floreana Mockingbird. This is a fantastic location for snorkeling as well. We will perform a wet landing on Post Office Bay in the late afternoon.
Day 8: You will travel to Cormorant Point after breakfast, where a small colony of Galapagos sea lions will welcome you. You will then proceed to Champion Islet to observe the critically endangered Floreana Mockingbird. In addition, snorkeling is fantastic here. In the late afternoon, we will conduct a wet landing on Post Office Bay and then return to the mainland.
2024 PRICES | |||
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4 Days | 5 Days | 8 Days | |
Standard (Lower Deck) | US$3,192 | US$3,964 | US$5,685 |
Standard (Upper Deck) | US$3,533 | US$4,421 | US$6,400 |
Vessel type
Motor Yacht
Year built
2007
Length
114.82 ft (35 m)
Beam
24.93 ft (7.60 m)
Draft
1.80 m
Max speed
12 knots
Crew
8 members + 1 bilingual guide
Capacity
16 passengers
Decks
3
Cabins
9
Bathrooms
9
Engines
2 Caterpilar Motors 440 HP
Freshwater maker
Yes
Upper Deck Cabins
4 Cabins. Each cabin has private facilities: private bathrooms, cold/hot water; air-conditioned, a hair dryer, a telephone for internal communication on board, a safe box, and a high speaker
Main Deck Cabins
3 cabins. Each cabin has private facilities: private bathrooms, cold/hot water; air-conditioned, a hairdryer, a telephone for internal communication on board, a safe box, and a high speaker.
Lower Deck Cabins
2 Cabin. Each cabin has private facilities: private bathrooms, cold/hot water; air-conditioned, a hairdryer, a telephone for internal communication on board, a safe box, and a high speaker.
Private bathroom
Air conditioning
Toiletries
Room towels
110v Electricity point in cabin
Lounge Area
Bar
Sundeck