LUXURY YACHTS
For the most discerning travelers, Surtrek’s travel experts have handpicked a selection of the supremely luxurious Galapagos.
Highlights:
Highlights: Galapagos Islands, Española, San Cristobal (Kicker Rock) & Charles Darwin Research Station.
From:
US$ 3192
First Class Yachts
Tip Top IV Galapagos Yacht
Constructed in Guayaquil Ecuador in 2006, Tip Top IV motor yacht is larger than its Galapagos sister ships: Tip Top II and Tip Top III. A modern, air-conditioned Galapagos motor yacht, the Tip Top IV can accommodate 16 passengers in its 10 double cabins, with four cabins on the upper deck and six on the lower deck. All cabins have two twin beds that can be modified into double beds upon request. Each cabin also has its own private bathroom (with a hot-water shower, washbasin, vanity, and lavatory), a locker, and drawers.
The Tip Top IV motor yacht’s spacious social areas — both inside and on the outer deck — include a bar, a dining room, a lounge and the sun deck. These interior public areas are fully carpeted, and the beautiful teak floored sundeck creates a delightful place for resting and relaxing while on board.
With its 7-member crew and one (1) naturalist guide, the Tip Top IV motor yacht offers its passengers a supremely comfortable and experience-filled voyage through the Galapagos Islands. The multilingual guide will lead daily excursions onto the islands, while guests can also enjoy the use of snorkeling equipment and kayaks free of charge. The ship tours follow four different 3-, 4- and 7- night itineraries, though these can also be combined into a comprehensive 15-day Galapagos cruise.
The Tip Top IV motor yacht is perfect for relaxing after a day of sightseeing! While on the ship, whether you want to watch a movie in the audio-visual room, read in the library, enjoy a delicious dinner in the modern dining room, or have a relaxing drink at the bar, the Tip Top IV is sure to please. Features onboard include a TV, VCR, DVD, a desktop PC with e-mail access, and a stereo music system.
In addition to all of this, the company that owns the Tip Top IV has become a leader in the Galapagos Islands touristic operations for attaining international certification for its environmental and safety practices. In fact, the company was awarded the Smart Voyager Certification for its sound environmental practices.
Boat Itineraries
- 8 days Cruise Itinerary 'Option 1'
- 8 days Cruise Itinerary 'Option 2'
- 5 days Cruise Itinerary
- 4 days Cruise Itinerary
Itinerary Details
Day 1 - Baltra Arrival - North Seymour IslandAMBaltra ArrivalBaltra IslandArrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.
PMNorth Seymour IslandNorth Seymour IslandExplore the rocky coast, passing colonies of blue-footed boobies and magnificent frigatebirds.
Day 2 - Darwin Bay - Prince Phillip StepsAMDarwin Bay
Genovesa Island: Darwin BayA coral beach where a 750 mt. trail takes you through more seabird colonies.
PMPrince Phillip StepsGenovesa Island: Prince Phillip´s StepsAn extraordinary, steep path leads through a seabird colony full of life, up to cliffs that are 25m high.
Day 3 - James Bay - Buccaneer CoveAMJames Bay
Santiago Island: James BayThere are many lava pools found here as well as caves and inlets home to an amazing variety of wildlife.
PMBuccaneer CoveSantiago Island: Buccaneer CoveBuccaneer Cove is a testament to the fact that Santiago was once a refuge for British buccaneers.
Day 4 - Vicente Roca Point - Espinosa PointAMVicente Roca Point
Isabela Island: Vicente Roca PointThe remnants of an ancient volcano form two turquoise coves with a bay protected from ocean swells.
PMEspinosa PointFernandina Island: Espinosa PointA narrow stretch of land where hundreds of marine iguanas gather largely on black lava rocks.
Day 5 - Tagus Cove - Elizabeth BayAMTagus Cove
Isabela Island: Tagus CoveAn opportunity to see penguins as well as marine iguanas, Sally Lightfoot crabs and sea lions.
PMElizabeth BayIsabela Island: Elizabeth BayAs enter you the bay, hawks can soar overhear and schools of fish can be seen swimming underneath.
Day 6 - Urbina Bay - Moreno PointAMUrbina Bay
Isabela Island: Urbina BayIts waters are a good place to see turtles and rays. Ashore you´ll find a short trail leading to a coral reef.
PMMoreno PointIsabela Island: Moreno PointBeautiful rocky shores where penguins and shore birds, including blue herons, are usually spotted.
Day 7 - Cormoran Point - Baroness ObservatoryAMCormoran Point
Floreana Island: Cormorant PointCormorant Point offers a trail overlooking a saltwater lagoon that is a favourite of flamingos.
PMBaroness ObservatoryFloreana Island: Barones´s ObservatoryThis site shows a breath-taking view of La Loberia and the inland features of Floreana Island.
Day 8 - Los Gemelos - Highlands - Baltra DepartureAMLos Gemelos
Santa Cruz Island: Los GemelosSpanish for The Twins, they are two volcanic depressions on the highest part of Santa Cruz.
HighlandsSanta Cruz Island: HighlandsThe highlands are located in the northern part of the island and can reach elevations up to 1500 mt.
PMBaltra DepartureBaltra. Transfer to the Airport.
Itinerary Details
Day 1 - Baltra Arrival - Charles Darwin StationAMBaltra ArrivalBaltra IslandArrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.
PMCharles Darwin StationSanta Cruz Island: Charles Darwin StationAn organisation that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galapagos.
Day 2 - Suarez Point - Gardner BayAMSuarez Point
Española Island: Suárez PointSuarez Point is one of the most outstanding wildlife areas of the archipelago.
PMGardner BayEspañola Island: Gardner BayGardner Bay has a magnificent beach with turquoise waters. The bay is home of a large colony of sea lions.
Day 3 - Pitt Point - Leon Dormido - Cerro BrujoAMPitt Point
San Cristobal Island: Pitt PointHere there are endemic species such as lava lizards and red-footed boobies.
PMLeon DormidoSan Cristobal Island: Leon DormidoThis island comprises two rocks which jut out of the ocean and is home to a large colony of sea birds.
Cerro BrujoSan Cristobal Island: Cerro BrujoA beautiful white-sand beach full of pelicans, blue-footed boobies, sea lions and marine iguanas.
Day 4 - Mosquera Islet - Black Turtle CoveAMMosquera Islet
Mosquera IslandThe island consists is a long narrow stretch of white sand, rocks, and tide pools.
PMBlack Turtle CoveSanta Cruz Island: Black Turtle CoveThis shallow inlet is surrounded by mangroves and provides natural protection for a variety of marine life.
Day 5 - Sombrero Chino - Rabida IslandAMSombrero Chino
Sombrero Chino IslandThe landing is on a beautiful crescent-shaped beach, home to sea lions and Sally Lightfoot crabs.
PMRabida IslandRábida IslandA bird-watcher´s delight. Species includes Flycatchers, Galapagos Hawks and Brown Pelicans.
Day 6 - Sullivan Bay - Bartholomew IslandAMSullivan Bay
Santiago Island: Sullivan BayThe lava field has a variety of patterns made by the shapes and textures of trees that once existed there.
PMBartholomew IslandBartholomew IslandBartholomew is home of the Pinnacle Rock, the most famous view in the Galapagos, and a beautiful white-sanded beach.
Day 7 - Santa Fe Island - South PlazaAMSanta Fe Island
Santa Fe IslandA volcanic uplift that hosts a forest of Opuntia and palo santo. Endemic land iguanas are often seen.
PMSouth PlazaSouth Plaza IslandSouth Plaza has one of the largest populations of land iguanas in the Galapagos.
Day 8 - Bachas Beach - Baltra DepartureAMBachas Beach
Santa Cruz Island: Bachas BeachA swimming beach and one of the few remnants of the U.S. World War II presence in the Galápagos.
Baltra DepartureBaltra. Transfer to the Airport.
Itinerary Details
Day 1 - Baltra Arrival - Black Turtle CoveAMBaltra ArrivalBaltra IslandArrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.
PMBlack Turtle CoveSanta Cruz Island: Black Turtle CoveThis shallow inlet is surrounded by mangroves and provides natural protection for a variety of marine life.
Day 2 - Sombrero Chino - Rabida IslandAMSombrero Chino
Sombrero Chino IslandThe landing is on a beautiful crescent-shaped beach, home to sea lions and Sally Lightfoot crabs.
PMRabida IslandRábida IslandA bird-watcher´s delight. Species includes Flycatchers, Galapagos Hawks and Brown Pelicans.
Day 3 - Sullivan Bay - Bartholomew IslandAMSullivan Bay
Santiago Island: Sullivan BayThe lava field has a variety of patterns made by the shapes and textures of trees that once existed there.
PMBartholomew IslandBartholomew IslandBartholomew is home of the Pinnacle Rock, the most famous view in the Galapagos, and a beautiful white-sanded beach.
Day 4 - Santa Fe Island - South PlazaAMSanta Fe Island
Santa Fe IslandA volcanic uplift that hosts a forest of Opuntia and palo santo. Endemic land iguanas are often seen.
PMSouth PlazaSouth Plaza IslandSouth Plaza has one of the largest populations of land iguanas in the Galapagos.
Day 5 - Bachas Beach - Baltra DepartureAMBachas Beach
Santa Cruz Island: Bachas BeachA swimming beach and one of the few remnants of the U.S. World War II presence in the Galápagos.
Baltra DepartureBaltra. Transfer to the Airport.
Itinerary Details
Day 1 - Baltra Arrival - Charles Darwin StationAMBaltra ArrivalBaltra IslandArrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.
PMCharles Darwin StationSanta Cruz Island: Charles Darwin StationAn organisation that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galapagos.
Day 2 - Suarez Point - Gardner Bay - Osborn IsletAMSuarez Point
Española Island: Suárez PointSuarez Point is one of the most outstanding wildlife areas of the archipelago.
Gardner BayEspañola Island: Gardner BayGardner Bay has a magnificent beach with turquoise waters. The bay is home of a large colony of sea lions.
PMOsborn IsletEspañola Island: Osborn IsletThis small island is a marine visit where you can enjoy fantastic snorkeling and swimming.
Day 3 - Pitt Point - Leon Dormido - Cerro BrujoAMPitt Point
San Cristobal Island: Pitt PointHere there are endemic species such as lava lizards and red-footed boobies.
Leon DormidoSan Cristobal Island: Leon DormidoThis island comprises two rocks which jut out of the ocean and is home to a large colony of sea birds.
PMCerro BrujoSan Cristobal Island: Cerro BrujoA beautiful white-sand beach full of pelicans, blue-footed boobies, sea lions and marine iguanas.
Day 4 - Mosquera Islet - Baltra DepartureAMMosquera Islet
Mosquera IslandThe island consists is a long narrow stretch of white sand, rocks, and tide pools.
Baltra DepartureBaltra. Transfer to the Airport.
Boat specifications
Technical Specifications:
- Length: 38.1 meters/125 feet
- Speed: 12 knots
- Crew and Staff: 7 crew and 1 bilingual naturalist guide
- Languages: English and Spanish
- Safety and Navigation: Two 24-mile range Furuno Navnet radar/Chart plotter; two Furuno-FCV620 Eco sounder; GPS; Furuno NX300 Navtex; Furuno SC-Satellite Fluxgate compass; HF-MF/DSC radio; two VHF/DSC Standard radios; ACR EPIRB; two ACR VHF bi-directional radios; Ritchie Magnetic compass; hydraulic helm; barometer; clock; thermometer; helm indicator; searchlight; horn; fire and smoke detector system; two inflatable life rafts each for 25 passengers; 50 life jackets; twin 19-foot Nautica inflatable boats with HP 4 stroke outboard motors each for 12 passengers; all safety equipment complies with International Coast Guard regulations
- Green: Smart Voyager Certification
- Decks: 3 plus Sun Deck
Accommodations:
- Capacity: 16 passengers
- Cabins: 10 double cabins:
- 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 (double bed)
- Features: All cabins have air conditioning; private bathroom with shower; locker and drawer space; safe-deposit box
Facilities:
- Dining room, lounge, bar, library, TV/VCR/DVD with sound system, PC with internet access (depending on location), sun deck, breakfast patio, kayaks, snorkeling equipment and wetsuits
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