Tip Top III Yacht
This yacht is part of one of the most sustainable fleets in the Galapagos Islands, and sister to the first class Tip Top IV and moderate class Tip Top II. The yacht has space for 16 passengers, and offers amenities for active travelers like sea kayaks. It’s an excellent option for families, younger travelers, and more adventurous travelers.
Specifications
16 Passengers
Length: 100 ft
Crew: 8
Speed: 11 knots
Accommodation
6 lower deck cabins with two twin lower berths; 2 upper deck cabins with two twin lower berths; 1 upper deck cabin with one double lower berth
Amenities:
Private bathroom, air conditioning, hot water, sundeck, bar/salon, sea kayaks
Snorkeling:
Snorkel equipment is provided free of charge. Wetsuit rental is is $20 per 4D/3N cruise, $25 per 5D/4N cruise, and $35 per 8D/7N cruise.
2013 Naturalist Itineraries
8D/7N (Western & Central Islands)
Departures Friday-Friday. Contact us for details on itineraries and availability dates.
| Western & Central Islands 8 day/7 night | Day | Islands | Visitor Sites |
| Friday | Baltra & Santa Cruz | Baltra Airport & Las Bachas Beach | |
| Saturday | Santiago & Bartolome | Sullivan Bay & Pinnacle Ro | |
| Sunday | Genovesa | Prince Phillip’s Steps & Darwin Bay | |
| Monday | Santiago | James Bay & Buccaneer Cove | |
| Tuesday | Isabela & Fernandina | Punta Vicente Roca & Punta Espinosa | |
| Wednesday | Isabela | Urbina Bay & Elizabeth Bay | |
| Thursday | Isabela | Tintoreras, Volcan Chico, Volcan Sierra Negra | |
| Friday | Santa Cruz & Baltra | Highlands & Baltra Airport |
8D/7N (Eastern & Central Islands)
Departures Friday-Friday. Contact us for details on itineraries and availability dates.
| Eastern & Central Islands 8 day/7 night | Day | Islands | Visitor Sites |
| Friday | Baltra & Santa Cruz | Baltra Airport & Charles Darwin Station | |
| Saturday | Santa Fe & South Plazas | Santa Fe & South Plazas | |
| Sunday | Chinese Hat Islet & Rabida | Chinese Hat Islet & Rabida | |
| Monday | Santa Cruz | Black Turtle Cove & Dragon Hill | |
| Tuesday | Floreana | Post Office Bay & Devil’s Crown | |
| Wednesday | Española | Punta Suarez & Gardner Bay | |
| Thursday | San Cristobal | Punta Pitt, Kicker Rock, Cerro Brujo | |
| Friday | Santa Cruz & Baltra | North Seymour & Baltra Airport |
5D/4N (Central & Eastern Islands)
Departures Monday-Friday. Contact us for details on itineraries and availability dates.
| Central & Eastern Islands 5 day/4 night | Day | Islands | Visitor Sites |
| Monday | Baltra & Santa Cruz | Baltra Airport & Dragon Hill | |
| Tuesday | Floreana | Post Office Bay & Devil’s Crown | |
| Wednesday | Española | Punta Suarez & Gardner Bay | |
| Thursday | San Cristobal | Interpretation Center, Kicker Rock & Witch Hill | |
| Friday | Santa Cruz & Baltra | North Seymour & Baltra Airport |
4D/3N (Central Islands)
Departures Friday-Monday. Contact us for details on itineraries and availability dates.
| Central Islands 4 day/3 night | Day | Islands | Visitor Sites |
| Friday | Baltra & Santa Cruz | Baltra Airport & Charles Darwin Station | |
| Saturday | Santa Fe & South Plazas | Santa Fe & South Plazas | |
| Sunday | Chinese Hat Islet & Rabida | Chinese Hat Islet & Rabida | |
| Monday | Santa Cruz & Baltra | Black Turtle Cove & Baltra Airport |
2013 Cruise Rates
| 4D/3N Fri-Mon | 5D/4N Mon-Fri | 8D/7N Fri-Fri | |||||
| Double | Single | Double | Single | Double | Single | ||
| 2.115 | 3.077 | 2.650 | 3.932 | 3.837 | 5.832 | ||
| N/A | 3.266 | N/A | 4.185 | N/A | 6.255 | ||
| 2.351 | 3.455 | 2.965 | 4.436 | 4.327 | 6.616 | ||
| FUEL SURCHARGE NET | 28 | 38 | 66 | ||||
| CHARTER | 31690 | 39520 | 56920 | ||||
| charter fuel surcharge NET | 456 | 608 | 1063 | ||||
- Fuel surcharge p/p: 3N: $30 / 4N: $41 / 7N: $71
- Fuel surcharge charters: 3N: $487 / 4N: $650 / 7N: $1,137
- This boat does not include the option of diving.
- For single cabin a supplement may apply
- A supplement and special conditions may apply for Christmas, New Year and Easter departures





