Facilities Grading - 4
Comfortable accommodation & amenities, spacious cabins with lower twins or doubles, some may feature balconies. Portholes or panoramic windows in cabins. Wide & spacious sun deck with various lounge areas, library etc. Vessel type varies from yachts, sailboats, to catamarans & ships.
Services Grading - 4
Fluent bilingual naturalist guide - knowledgeable in flora, fauna & wildlife, guidance level 2 or 3. Bathroom amenities, bottled water & fresh towels with cleaning service every day. Daily briefings for future scheduled activities. Local &/or International cuisine catering to different diets & palates. Interior & exterior bar, & usually a crew of 7+ looking after guests needs & comfort.
Itineraries Grading - 4
Extensive & far reaching itineraries, programs usually visit the northwest islands, where long non-stop programs are required. Programs can usually be combined or taken individually with short length programs, these offer popular stops in the south, center, east & northern islands. Activities include the youngest islands in Galapagos with a high incidence of endemic wildlife.
Cabins of the Tip Top 5 Galapagos Catamaran
Each chic and cozy stateroom of the Tip Top 5 Galapagos cruise is designed for guests to feel at home. Each features air conditioning, hotel-quality linens, large panoramic windows showcasing stunning Galapagos landscapes, bountiful storage space for belongings along with a safety box for valuables, charging ports for electronics. From the comfort of your bed, enjoy the large flatscreen television, or switch on the reading lights and dive into your favourite book. Each stateroom also includes an ensuite private bathroom with hot showers and rainfall showerheads, luxury toiletries, a hairdryer, and a vanity. For the ultimate upgrade, choose an upper deck cabin with double king beds and private balconies.
Social Areas of the Tip Top 5 Galapagos Catamaran
During the time spent on the Tip Top Galapagos cruise, you’ll have plenty of spaces to relax and enjoy the wonderful landscapes of the Archipelago. The Upper deck solarium features a great place to soak up the equatorial rays, spot wildlife, and enjoy the stars at night, Mere steps away is an outdoor shaded lounge area, with an arrangement of sofas and large flat-screen television.
On the main deck, enjoy the spectacular views from the outdoor wet bar area, where an attentive barman is ready to craft a delicious tropical cocktail at any moment. Nearby are a coffee and tea station, which is constantly replenished throughout the day. Heading into the main deck salon area, you’ll find a beautiful salon area lined with leather sofas, cork tables, a large flatscreen television and entertainment system, along with a variety of board games and books. This area is where your naturalist guide will provide an evening briefing on the following day’s activities, along with what you need to bring. Three times daily, enjoy world-class meals served by the onboard sous chef, professionally trained in culinary arts. The plates are a mix of international and national cuisine, guaranteed to impress. Upon your return from excursions, the chef always has a delicious snack and tropical fruit juice ready.
Itineraries & Rates 2024
Itinerary 1 Northwest Program
1/4 Long Tour- Main Deck Cabins $5,197
- Upper Deck Cabins $5,782
Itinerary 2 East Program
2/4 Long Tour- Main Deck Cabins $5,197
- Upper Deck Cabins $5,782
Itinerary 2 South Program
3/4 Regular Tour- Main Deck Cabins $3,741
- Upper Deck Cabins $4,187
Itinerary 2 North Program
4/4 Short Tour- Main Deck Cabins $2,999
- Upper Deck Cabins $3,335
Dates, Offers & Availability
2024 - 2025
Your options if plans change
- A 100% penalty applies on cancellations for departures with promotional and last-minute rates.
- In case of health-related cancellations, we will refund 50% (+ admin fees) upon receipt of medical certificates, (issued by a hospital or medical center) which prove that is impossible for passengers to take the cruise, and reimbursement may be considered by management.
- In case the border of the passenger’s country is closed due to the war or Covid-19 reasons, we will relocate your booking according to our availability.
We understand these are uncertain times and want to make sure you feel confident about your options if your plans change.
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Credit for Future Tours
If you’re uncertain about when you’ll be able to travel in the future, you can convert your existing payments to credit. This way you won’t lose any of your money to potential cancellation fees. We’ll keep your money safe, and you’ll be able to book your tour when you’re ready. You can read the full policy around Credit for Future Tours.
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Date Changes
This operator allows date changes to be made within their Credit for Future Tours policy.
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Cancellation
If there’s no other option than to cancel, we’d like to make sure you’re aware of the potential fees involved. The overview below shows this tour’s cancellation fees depending on how far ahead of the departure date you cancel.
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151 Days
Up to 151 days before departure
Administration & handing fee, voids 10% of your deposit -
61 Days
Up to 61 days before departure
Initial deposit of 35% forfeited, cancellation fee -
60 Days
Up to 60 days before departure
Full payment, 100% forfeited
Read the full cancellation policy -
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LENGTH & DATE | ITINERARY, OFFER & PERKS | RATE | SPACES & CABIN |
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Tip Top 5 Inclusions & Exclusions
INCLUSIONS | |
Accommodation, use of onboard facilities | |
All meals, water, coffee & tea | |
Round flight (mainland-galapagos-mainland) | |
All activities as listed & transfers in galapagos | |
Certified bilingual guide | |
Snorkel equipment rental |
EXCLUSIONS | |
Park fee & TC card: $220 | |
Single supplement | |
Alcoholic & soft drinks | |
Wetsuit rental | |
Personal expenses, tipping & travel insurance | |
Quito shuttles (hotel-airport-hotel) |
Tip Top 5 Features, Decks & Notices
First Class Cruising Services 1/4
Main Features
- Air conditioned cabins
- Private bathrooms
- Certified naturalist guide
- Kayaks available aboard
- Snorkel equipment included
- Flight tickets to Islands included
- Twin & double cabins
- Family room – 3/4 pax
Children Policies 2/4
Minors Aboard Cruise
- Minimum Age: 6 years old
- Eligible Age: under 12 years
- Eligible Discount: 10%
- Restriction: Travel with full paying adult
Rental, Purchase & Pay 3/4
Expenses Aboard
- On board payments for bar, cash only
- Wetsuit rental, rates per person:
2mm shorty (warm water): 4D: $30, 5D: $35, 8D: $40, 11D: $65, 15D: $70
3mm full wetsuit (cold water): 4D: $35, 5D: $40, 8D: $50, 11D: $75, 15D: $80 - Tipping (optional but expected) cash only
Cruise Information 4/4
Notices & Cruise Details
- Valid through dec-27-19 to dec-31-20
- Single supplement: 45% aprox
- Peak season surcharge: 20%
- Accommodation based on 2 guest per cabin
- Inquire your trip advisor for discounts & offers
Itineraries, inclusions & exclusions are subject to change by the Galapagos National Park, or vessel/s management.
Tip Top 5 General Details
Main Deck Cabins
Main DeckCabin Information
Main Deck Cabins
Cabins 1 to 4. Each cabin has: - Private bathroom (toilet, shower, washbasin, and vanity) - Locker and drawers - Hair dryer - Safety box - Air-conditioned- Cabin Numbers:1-4
- Max occupancy:2
- Bedding:Double OR Twin
Upper Deck Cabins
Upper DeckCabin Information
Upper Deck Cabins
Cabins 5 to 10. Each cabin has: - Private bathroom (toilet, shower, washbasin, and vanity) - Locker and drawers - Hairdryer - Safety box - Air-conditioned- Cabin Numbers:5-10
- Max occupancy:2
- Bedding:Double OR Twin
Cabin Specifications
- Cabins:10 staterooms
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Cruise Technical Specifications
- Vessel type:Motor catamaran
- Year built:2019
- Length:34.13 m / 112 ft
- Beam:13.1 m / 43 ft
- Max speed:12 knots
- Crew:7 + guide
- Capacity:16 guests
- Engine:Twin Baudouin 6W126 Marine Diesel Engines 350 HP.
- Decks:3 decks
- Balconies:Available upper deck only
Cruise Facilities
- 16 guests max
- Cabin large windows
- Convertible Cabins
- Free alcoholic drinks
- Galapagos Charters
- German Speaking Guide
- Green Practices
- Interconnected cabins
- Jacuzzi
- Kayaks
- Library
- Multimedia System
- Onboard Wifi
- Private balcony
- Same gender guarantee
- Satellite Phone
- Single cabin
- Snorkeling equipment
- Spa Services
- Suite cabins
- Wetsuits Service
Cruise Surcharges
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