Vessel

Tip Top II

Vessel Type:
First Class Motor Catamaran
Activity Level:
104
Speed:
12
Passenger Capacity:
16
Crew Capacity:
8
Cabin Count:
10

About this vessel

The 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 as passengers discover the Galapagos marine life while snorkeling, panga riding or kayaking. Passengers can also read books about the Galapagos Islands aboard, as well as view selected movies and have fun with games.

Details

Vessel Type:
First Class Motor Catamaran
Length: 104
Speed: 12
Passenger Capacity: 16
Crew Capacity: 8

Cabins

Cabin Count: 10
Cabin Details:

Each cabin has a private bathroom—complete with a toilet, shower, biodegradable amenities, washbasin and vanity—as well as a safety box, drawers, hair dryer, electrical outlet and USB port, and Wifi service. Each cabin is also individually air-conditioned. 

Routes

 

East Route | 8-Day Cruise

Fri AM Baltra: Arrive in Baltra and transfer to boat
PM Santa Cruz: Bachas Beach
Sat AM Genovesa: El Barranco
PM Genovesa: Darwin Bay
Sun AM South Plaza
PM Santa Fé
Mon AM Santa Cruz: Highlands
PM Santa Cruz: Fausto Llerena Tortoise Center
Tue AM Floreana: Baroness Viewpoint / Post Office Bay
PM Floreana: Cormorant Point / Champion Islet
Wed AM Española: Punta Suárez
PM Española: Gardner Islet / Gardner Bay / Osborn Islet
Thu AM San Cristóbal: Cerro Brujo / Kicker Rock
PM San Cristóbal: Isla Lobos / Interpretation Center
Fri AM Santa Cruz: Black Turtle Cove and transfer to airport 

West Route | 8-Day Cruise

Fri AM Baltra: Arrival in Baltra and transfer to boat
PM North Seymour: Mosquera Islet
Sat AM Santiago: Sullivan Bay
PM Rábida
Sun AM Fernandina: Punta Espinosa
PM Isabela: Elizabeth Bay
Mon AM Isabela: Urbina Bay
PM Isabela: Tagus Cove
Tue AM Santiago: Egas Port
PM Bartolomé:
Wed AM Santiago: Chinese Hat
PM Santa Cruz: Dragon Hill
Thu AM Santa Cruz: Highlands/El Chato Reserve
PM Santa Cruz: Fausto Llerena
Fri AM North Seymour: and transfer to airport

East Route | 5-Day Cruise

Mon AM Baltra: Arrive in Baltra and transfer to boat
PM Santa Cruz: Fausto Llerena
Tue AM Floreana: Baroness Point View / Post Office Bay / Asilo de la Paz
PM Floreana: Cormorant Point / Champion Islet
Wed AM Española: Punta Suarez
PM Española: Gardner Islet / Gardner Bay / Osborn Islet
Thu AM San Cristóbal: Kicker Rock / Cerro Brujo
PM San Cristóbal: B. Moreno Port / Isla Lobos / Gianni Arismendy Human Interpretation Center
Fri AM Santa Cruz: Black Turtle Cove and transfer to airport

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