TIP TOP IV

Welcome aboard the TIP TOP IV Yacht

The Tip Top IV, Sailing since 2006, is a first class yacht that offers 4, 5, 8 day cruises in the Galapagos Islands. Accommodating just 16 guests, she offers personalized service and incredible adventures. There are 9 cabins on board, spaced out on the lower and upper decks. Each cabin has air conditioning, private bathrooms, lockers, drawers and a safe. All cabins offer the option of twin or double beds. The main deck houses the spacious salon with entertainment system and dining area, while on the upper deck there is a beautiful outdoor lounge that is a great place to enjoy the views and the refreshing sea breeze. On the upper deck there is a spacious terrace equipped with comfortable sun loungers and a shaded area.

GALLERY

Guest Accommodation:

Lower Deck: 5 cabins with two single lower beds (cabins: 1 to 5)
Upper Deck: 4 cabins with two single lower beds (cabins: 7 to 10)
Upon request, all the cabins can be used as queen size beds.

Social Areas:

Observation & Sun deck
Dining room
Comfortable Lounge
Bar

Crew:

8 members including naturalist multilingual guide
Captain
Helmsman
Engineer
Cook
Cook Assistant
Two sailors
Naturalist multilingual guide

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

MONSERRAT YACHT FEATURES
Type: Motor Yacht
Category: First Class
Length:  125 feet
Beam:  25 feet
Capacity: 16 passengers
Accommodation:  Lower Deck: 6 cabins with two single lower berths (cabins: 1 to 6)
Upper Deck: 4 cabins with two single lower berths (cabins: 7 to 10)
Upon request, all the cabins can be used as king size berths (01 double bed).
Cabins: 16 passengers accommodated in 10 cabins
Main engines: Twin DEUTZ BF8M 1015 MC 442 HP engines
Max speed: 12 knots
Safety & Navigation: All safety equipment

ITINERARIES

ITINERARY WEST (OPTION 1) -  8 DAYS

FRIDAY
AM: Baltra Airport: Arrival and Transfer to the boat
PM: North Seymour (HK/SN)
SATURDAY
AM: Genovesa: Darwin Bay (HK/SN)
PM: Genovesa: Prince Phillip´s Steps (HK/SN)
SUNDAY
AM: Santiago: James bay (HK/SN)
PM: Santiago: Bucaneer's cove (HK/SN)
MONDAY
AM: Isabela: Punta Vicente Roca (PR)
PM: Fernandina: Espinosa Point (HK)
TUESDAY
AM: Isabela: Tagus Cove (HK/SN)
PM: Isabela: Elizabeth Bay (HK)
WEDNESDAY
AM: Isabela: Urbina Bay (HK/SN)
PM: Isabela: Moreno Point (HK)
THURSDAY
AM: Floreana: Cormorant Point / Champion islet (HK/SN)
PM: Floreana: Baronesse View Point /Post Office Bay (HK/SN)
FRIDAY
AM: Santa Cruz: Twin Craters (HK)
Baltra: Transfer to the Airport

ITINERARY EAST (OPTION 2) -  8 DAYS

FRIDAY
AM: Baltra Airport: Arrival and Transfer to the boat
PM: Santa Cruz: Charles Darwin Station (HK)
SATURDAY
AM: Española: Suarez Point (HK)
PM: Española: Gardner Bay (HK/SN)
SUNDAY
AM: San Cristobal: Pitt Point (HK/SN)
PM: San Cristobal: Kicker Rock / Witch Hill (HK/SN/PR)
MONDAY
AM: Mosquera Island (HK)
PM: Santa Cruz: Black Turtle Cove (SN/PR)
TUESDAY
AM: Chinese hat (HK/ SN)
PM: Rabida Island (HK/SN/PR)
WEDNESDAY
AM: Santiago: Sullivan Bay (HK/SN)
PM: Bartolome (HK/SN)
THURSDAY
AM: Santa Fe (HK)
PM: South Plazas (HK)
FRIDAY
AM: Santa Cruz: Bachas Beach (HK/SN)
Baltra: Transfer to the Airport

ITINERARY EAST (OPTION 2) - 5 DAYS

MONDAY
AM: Baltra Airport: Arrival and Transfer to the boat
PM: Santa Cruz: Black Turtle Cove (SN/PR)
TUESDAY
AM: Chinese hat (HK/ SN)
PM: Rabida Island (HK/SN/PR)
WEDNESDAY
AM: Santiago: Sullivan Bay (HK/SN)
PM: Bartolome (HK/SN)
THURSDAY
AM: Santa Fe (HK)
PM: South Plazas (HK)
FRIDAY
AM: Santa Cruz: Bachas Beach (HK/SN)
Baltra: Transfer to the Airport

2024  TIP TOP IV YACHT PRICES PER PERSON

DURATION OF CRUISE 4 DAYS 5 DAYS 8 DAYS
MAIN DECK $3192 USD $3964 USD $5685 USD
UPPER DECK $3533 USD $4421 USD $6400 USD

RATES INCLUDED:

  • Roundtrip airfare from / to Galapagos
  • All meals during the cruise
  • Transfers on the islands on the days of operation
  • Visits and excursions accordung to the itinerary
  • English speaking naturalist guide
  • Snorkeling equipment

RATES NOT INCLUDE:

  • Soft and alcohilic drinks
  • Galapagos National Park entrance fee and Transit Control Card (currently $120, subject to change).
  •  Wetsuit
  • Personal expenses, extras and tipping.

GENERAL CONDITIONS:

  • Itinerary subject to change in case of unforeseen situations or request by the National Park
  • Please note we cannot guarantee the encounter of specific elusive species
    Solo travellers are allowed to book a twin cabin on shared basis. 
  • The cabin will be shared with another traveller of the same gender.