Tip Top II

Our M/C Tip Top II was built in 2008 and redesigned in 2015-2016 to offer the highest level of comfort and the best experience in the Islands.

Technical Information

Technical Information

  • Length: 104 feet
  • Beam: 40 feet
  • Draft: 5 feet
  • Cruising speed: 12 knots

Safety & Communications System:

  • (2) 24-mile range Furuno Navnet Radar/Chart Plotter
  • (2) Furuno-FCV620 Eco sounder, GPS, Furuno NX300 Navtex, Furuno SC-Satellite Fluxgate compass, Icom M802 HF-MF/DSC Radio
  • (2) Icom M506 VHF/DSC radios, ACR Epirb, ACR Sart
  • (2) ACR VHF bi directional rescue radios, Ritchie Magnetic Compass, hydraulic helm, barometer, clock, thermometer, helm indicator, searchlight, horn, fire & smoke detector system
  • (2) Viking inflatable life rafts for 25 passengers each one
  • (30) life jackets
  • Twin 17 feet Caribe Nautica Inflatable boats with 25 HP four-stroke outboard motors for 12 passengers each one

All safety equipment complies with International Coast Guard regulations.

Mechanic Equipment:

Twin Detroit Diesel MTU 350 HP main engines. Twin 60 KW John Deere/Marathon (M) electric generators. Water Separator, Raritan Marine Sanitation Device sewage treatment system. Westfalia Separator Mineral oil Systems. WMSQ-2500 Reverse Osmosis desalination system.

Capacity:

16 passengers

Cabins:

16 passengers accommodated in 10 cabins:

Each cabin has:

  • Private bathroom (toilet, shower, washbasin, and vanity)
  • Locker and drawers
  • Hairdryer
  • Safety box
  • Air-conditioned

Guest Accommodation:

Main Deck: (2)

  • cabins with one full bed – Cabins 1 & 2

Main Deck: (4)

  • cabins with two twin beds – Cabins 3 to 6

Upper Deck: (2)

  • cabins with two twin beds – Cabins 7 & 8

Upper Deck: (2)

  • Cabins with one king bed – Cabins 9 & 10

Social Areas :

  • Sundeck
  • Dinning room
  • Comfortable Lounge

Crew:

8 members:

  • Captain
  • Bilingual naturalist guide
  • Engineer
  • Cook
  • Barman & waiter
  • Two sailors

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Deck Plan

Deck Plan

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Itinerary

Itinerary

Summary

OPTION 1

No Day AM PM
1 Friday  Baltra Mosquera Islet
2 Saturday Sullivan Bay (Santiago Island)  Rabida 
3 Sunday Espinoza Point Elizabeth Bay
4 Monday Urbina Bay Tagus Cove 
5 Tuesday Egas Port Bartolome
6 Wednesday Chinese Hat Dragon Hill
7 Thursday Santa Cruz Highlands Interpretation Center Fausto LLerena
8 Friday  North Seymour / Baltra  

 

OPTION 2

No Day AM PM
1 Friday  Baltra Bachas Beach (Santa Cruz Island) 
2 Saturday Prince Phillip's Steps Darwin Bay
3 Sunday South Plaza Santa Fe
4 Monday Santa Cruz Highlands Interpretation Center Fausto LLerena
5 Tuesday Baroness Point View / Asilo de la Paz /Post Office   Commorant Point / Champion Islet
6 Wednesday Suarez Point  Gardner Islet/Gardner Islet / Osborn Islet
7 Thursday Kicker Rock/Cerro Brujo B.Moreno Port /Gianni Arismendy Interpretation Center
8 Friday  Black Turtle Cove / Baltra  

 

 

  

Availability

Availability

 

 

AVAILIABILITY 2022

 

 

  

Included

Included

  • Air ticket
  • Kayaks
  • International and Ecuadorian food
  • Water
  • Coffee & Herbal tea
  • Personalized service
  • Swim fins

 

Booking and Cancellation Policy

Booking and Cancellation Policy

RESERVATION & PAYMENTS


1.1. Charters:
 A deposit of twenty-five percent (25%) of the net charter rate is required to confirm your booking.
 The balance must be paid sixty (60) days prior to the departure cruise date, plus passenger’s names, passport numbers, nationality, date of birth, cabin assignment, flights route, allergies or illnesses, wetsuits sizes, and food restrictions.
 The immediate deposit of the total amount is required to confirm bookings for departures with promotional and last-minute rates.
1.2. Individual Fit’s Passengers:
 A deposit of twenty-five percent (25%) of the cruise rate per passenger is required to confirm your booking.
 The balance must be paid sixty (60) days prior to the departure cruise date, plus passenger’s names, passport numbers, nationality, date of birth, rooming list, flights route, allergies or illnesses, wetsuits sizes, and food restrictions.
 The immediate deposit of the total amount is required to confirm bookings for departures with promotional and last-minute rates.

Tip Top Fleet Health Protocols

Tip Top Fleet Health Protocols

ENHANCED SCREENING PROTOCOLS

All crew members resident in the Galapagos Islands, regardless of their position, must be tested before boarding, the crew entering from the continent must pass all the controls and triages defined by the airports.

Mandatory non-touch thermal scans will be conducted for all passengers and crew members Touchless temperature checks will occur:

•             Prior to embarkation at the beginning of every cruise.

•             Once a day during the cruise.

•             Prior to disembarkation at the conclusion of every cruise