Tip Top IV
Why we recommend
The Tip Top IV is perfect for solo travelers and adventure-seekers craving a first-class Galapagos cruise. This yacht’s shared cabin options, single cabins, and spacious sundeck ensure every guest feels at home. Managed by the iconic Wittmer family—key figures in Floreana Island’s history and the legendary Baroness story—, it’s ideal for those wanting an intimate, personalized experience while exploring the breathtaking wonders of the Galapagos Islands.
- Solo travelers shared cabin options
- Single cabin available on board
- Spacious sundeck
- Managed by the Wittmer family
- Domestic flights included in the price
Tip Top IV description
The Tip Top IV is a first-class yacht with a capacity for 16 passengers. The yacht includes a bar, lounge, and sun deck perfect for relaxing in your downtime between activities and excursions. The dining room is sophisticated, and the international chef prepares meals. The 8-man crew is always ready to accommodate your needs, and the Multi-lingual guide is loaded with information about the Galapagos Islands. It will be with you during all Island activities.
Cabins
Cabins are on both upper and lower decks, with different berths available. Each cabin provides a private bathroom with hot water, a vanity and washbasin, air-conditioning units, a safety deposit box, a locker, and drawers. All cabins can be converted into king-sized beds upon request as well.
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Tip Top IV prices
| Accommodation | 3 nights | 4 nights | 7 nights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Deck Cabin | $ 2,750 | $ 3,463 | $ 5,600 |
| Upper Deck Cabin | $ 3,178 | $ 4,033 | $ 6,598 |
| Charter | $ 42,682 | $ 53,971 | $ 87,826 |
Prices are subject to change without prior notice.
These rates are valid all year round, except for high-season departures.
Rates includes
- Accommodation on board
- All meals while on board
- Purified water, coffee, and tea available during the cruise
- Transfers in the islands during operational days
- English speaking naturalist guide
- Islands excursions and activities according to the Itinerary
- Snorkel equipment (mask, tube, & fins)
- Kayaks
- Paddle board
- Domestic flights to the Galapagos Islands
Rates not includes
- Galapagos National Park Entrance Fee
- Migratory Control Card
- Alcoholic & all bottled drinks
- Wetsuit
- Travel, cancellation and medical insurance
- Tips and personal expenses
- Wetsuit rental
- Snorkel Gear (mask & tube)
Tip Top IV - 14 Nights
Baltra
Baltra Island, the gateway to the Galápagos, features a unique flat volcanic landscape and a rich history as a former US airbase. Explore wi…
Santa Cruz Island, Black Turtle Cove
Black Turtle Cove, on Santa Cruz Island's north, is accessible only by boat with a guide. This mangrove-lined inlet shelters rich marine lif…
, Chinese Hat
Chinese Hat, shaped by volcanic rock, offers limited visitor access for intimate wildlife encounters. Explore its Galápagos Sea Lion Colony,…
, Rabida Island
Rabida Island features a striking reddish beach and volcanic terrain. It also features a Galápagos Sea Lion Colony, diverse land birds like …
Santiago Island, Sullivan Bay
Sullivan Bay's lava field showcases intricate patterns from ancient trees and hornitos. Amid this harsh terrain, mollugo and lava cactus per…
Bartolome, Bartolome Island
The Pinnacle Rock is Bartholomew's iconic tuff cone, formed from volcanic magma meeting the sea. Hike the wooden stairway to breathtaking pa…
, Santa Fe Island
Santa Fe Island features a scenic bay with two trails—one to a cliff viewpoint and another to a tall prickly pear cactus forest. Home to uni…
, South Plaza Island
South Plaza, near Santa Cruz, features a striking Sesuvium and Opuntia landscape. Visitors can spot Land Iguanas under cacti, soaring swallo…
Santa Cruz Island, Las Bachas
Las Bachas Beach on Santa Cruz's north shore in the Galápagos Islands. Offers breathtaking wildlife, including American Flamingos, nesting G…
, North Seymour Island
North Seymour Island, north of Baltra, features flat terrain from submarine lava uplift, lush with Frigatebirds and Blue-footed Boobies. Exp…
Genovesa, Darwin's Bay
A coral beach with a 750m trail leads through vibrant seabird colonies. Discover a Red-footed Boobies Colony on the cliffs while Nazca Boobi…
Genovesa, Prince Phillip's Steps
A steep path winds through a lively seabird Colony to 25m high cliffs: Spot Nazca and Red-footed boobies, Great Frigatebirds, and more. Pass…
Santiago Island, James Bay
Explore a blackened coastline with lava pools, caves, and wildlife-rich inlets—Spot Marine Iguanas, Sally Lightfoot crabs, Herons, Galápagos…
Santiago Island, Espumilla Beach
Espumilla Beach, with coffee-colored sand, once attracted pirates and whalers for its fresh water. Explore mangrove forests with common stil…
Santiago Island, Buccaneer Cove
Buccaneer Cove, once a pirate haven on Santiago Island, boasts a protected bay, dramatic cliffs teeming with seabirds, and a stunning dark r…
Isabela Island, Punta Vicente Roca
Punta Vicente Roca features ancient volcanic remnants forming turquoise coves and a sheltered bay. Famous for anchoring and exploring cliffs…
Fernandina, Punta Espinosa
Punta Espinosa’s narrow stretch features black lava rocks teeming with Marine Iguanas: spot Flightless Cormorants, Galápagos Penguins, Brown…
Isabela Island, Tagus Cove
Located west of the island, this historic cove, named after a British warship, offers panga trips beneath towering cliffs. Discover abundant…
Isabela Island, Elizabeth Bay
Elizabeth Bay offers rich marine attractions, including soaring Galápagos Hawks, schools of pompanos and dorados, and the largest Galápagos …
Isabela Island, Urbina Bay
Urbina Bay offers waters teeming with Green Turtles and Rays, and a short trail leads to a 1954-uplifted coral reef. Walk amid this unique c…
Isabela Island, Punta Moreno
Discover rocky shores teeming with Galápagos Penguins and Great Blue Herons, mangrove groves with oysters, and a trek across sharp lava rock…
Floreana, Punta Cormorant
Cormorant Point features beaches of volcanic green olivine crystals and a trail with views of a flamingo-favored saltwater lagoon. The trail…
Floreana, Champion Islet
It is near Floreana and offers outstanding snorkeling and diving. Explore Champion Rock’s drift dive, adorned with black coral bushes and Ye…
Floreana, Post Office Bay
Floreana’s iconic site blends history with charm on its picturesque white-sand beach. Experience the cherished tradition of leaving postcard…
Santa Cruz Island, Twin Craters
Los Gemelos, twin volcanic craters in Santa Cruz's highlands, contrast sharply with the dry coastal lowlands. The highlands, cloaked in mist…
Santa Cruz Island, Charles Darwin's Station
The Charles Darwin's Research Station (CDRS) leads Galápagos conservation through scientific research and education. Visitors can explore na…
Española, Punta Suarez
Española Island boasts rich wildlife diversity, featuring five species of nesting seabirds, Bold Española mockingbirds, Galápagos Doves, Gal…
Española, Gardner Bay
Gardner Bay features a stunning turquoise beach, ideal for snorkeling among fish, Turtle, and Sharks. Enjoy encounters with the transient Se…
Española, Osborn Islet
This small island, located southeast of Española Island, offers an unforgettable marine experience. Snorkel and swim in its crystal-clear wa…
San Cristobal Island, Punta Pitt
Discover unique wildlife on this island, home to endemic lava lizards, the rare Red-footed Boobies, and the Chatham Mockingbird. Enjoy breat…
San Cristobal Island, Leon Dormido
Kicker Rock's striking twin rocks host a thriving seabird Colony and offer exceptional diving. Discover reef fish, Hammerhead, and Galápagos…
San Cristobal Island, Cerro Brujo
Cerro Brujo boasts a pristine white-sand beach, turquoise waters perfect for snorkeling, and incredible wildlife, including Brown Pelicans, …
, Mosquera Islet
Mosquera Island, nestled between North Seymour and Baltra, boasts unique flat terrain from geological uplift, white sand, and tide pools. Pe…
Tip Top IV - 3 Nights
Baltra
Baltra Island, the gateway to the Galápagos, features a unique flat volcanic landscape and a rich history as a former US airbase. Explore wi…
Santa Cruz Island, Charles Darwin's Station
The Charles Darwin's Research Station (CDRS) leads Galápagos conservation through scientific research and education. Visitors can explore na…
Española, Punta Suarez
Española Island boasts rich wildlife diversity, featuring five species of nesting seabirds, Bold Española mockingbirds, Galápagos Doves, Gal…
Española, Gardner Bay
Gardner Bay features a stunning turquoise beach, ideal for snorkeling among fish, Turtle, and Sharks. Enjoy encounters with the transient Se…
Española, Osborn Islet
This small island, located southeast of Española Island, offers an unforgettable marine experience. Snorkel and swim in its crystal-clear wa…
San Cristobal Island, Punta Pitt
Discover unique wildlife on this island, home to endemic lava lizards, the rare Red-footed Boobies, and the Chatham Mockingbird. Enjoy breat…
San Cristobal Island, Leon Dormido
Kicker Rock's striking twin rocks host a thriving seabird Colony and offer exceptional diving. Discover reef fish, Hammerhead, and Galápagos…
San Cristobal Island, Cerro Brujo
Cerro Brujo boasts a pristine white-sand beach, turquoise waters perfect for snorkeling, and incredible wildlife, including Brown Pelicans, …
, Mosquera Islet
Mosquera Island, nestled between North Seymour and Baltra, boasts unique flat terrain from geological uplift, white sand, and tide pools. Pe…
Tip Top IV - 4 Nights
Baltra
Baltra Island, the gateway to the Galápagos, features a unique flat volcanic landscape and a rich history as a former US airbase. Explore wi…
Santa Cruz Island, Black Turtle Cove
Black Turtle Cove, on Santa Cruz Island's north, is accessible only by boat with a guide. This mangrove-lined inlet shelters rich marine lif…
, Chinese Hat
Chinese Hat, shaped by volcanic rock, offers limited visitor access for intimate wildlife encounters. Explore its Galápagos Sea Lion Colony,…
, Rabida Island
Rabida Island features a striking reddish beach and volcanic terrain. It also features a Galápagos Sea Lion Colony, diverse land birds like …
Santiago Island, Sullivan Bay
Sullivan Bay's lava field showcases intricate patterns from ancient trees and hornitos. Amid this harsh terrain, mollugo and lava cactus per…
Bartolome, Bartolome Island
The Pinnacle Rock is Bartholomew's iconic tuff cone, formed from volcanic magma meeting the sea. Hike the wooden stairway to breathtaking pa…
, Santa Fe Island
Santa Fe Island features a scenic bay with two trails—one to a cliff viewpoint and another to a tall prickly pear cactus forest. Home to uni…
, South Plaza Island
South Plaza, near Santa Cruz, features a striking Sesuvium and Opuntia landscape. Visitors can spot Land Iguanas under cacti, soaring swallo…
Santa Cruz Island, Las Bachas
Las Bachas Beach on Santa Cruz's north shore in the Galápagos Islands. Offers breathtaking wildlife, including American Flamingos, nesting G…
Tip Top IV - 7 Nights '2'
Baltra
Baltra Island, the gateway to the Galápagos, features a unique flat volcanic landscape and a rich history as a former US airbase. Explore wi…
Santa Cruz Island, Charles Darwin's Station
The Charles Darwin's Research Station (CDRS) leads Galápagos conservation through scientific research and education. Visitors can explore na…
Española, Punta Suarez
Española Island boasts rich wildlife diversity, featuring five species of nesting seabirds, Bold Española mockingbirds, Galápagos Doves, Gal…
Española, Gardner Bay
Gardner Bay features a stunning turquoise beach, ideal for snorkeling among fish, Turtle, and Sharks. Enjoy encounters with the transient Se…
Española, Osborn Islet
This small island, located southeast of Española Island, offers an unforgettable marine experience. Snorkel and swim in its crystal-clear wa…
San Cristobal Island, Punta Pitt
Discover unique wildlife on this island, home to endemic lava lizards, the rare Red-footed Boobies, and the Chatham Mockingbird. Enjoy breat…
San Cristobal Island, Leon Dormido
Kicker Rock's striking twin rocks host a thriving seabird Colony and offer exceptional diving. Discover reef fish, Hammerhead, and Galápagos…
San Cristobal Island, Cerro Brujo
Cerro Brujo boasts a pristine white-sand beach, turquoise waters perfect for snorkeling, and incredible wildlife, including Brown Pelicans, …
, Mosquera Islet
Mosquera Island, nestled between North Seymour and Baltra, boasts unique flat terrain from geological uplift, white sand, and tide pools. Pe…
Santa Cruz Island, Black Turtle Cove
Black Turtle Cove, on Santa Cruz Island's north, is accessible only by boat with a guide. This mangrove-lined inlet shelters rich marine lif…
, Chinese Hat
Chinese Hat, shaped by volcanic rock, offers limited visitor access for intimate wildlife encounters. Explore its Galápagos Sea Lion Colony,…
, Rabida Island
Rabida Island features a striking reddish beach and volcanic terrain. It also features a Galápagos Sea Lion Colony, diverse land birds like …
Santiago Island, Sullivan Bay
Sullivan Bay's lava field showcases intricate patterns from ancient trees and hornitos. Amid this harsh terrain, mollugo and lava cactus per…
Bartolome, Bartolome Island
The Pinnacle Rock is Bartholomew's iconic tuff cone, formed from volcanic magma meeting the sea. Hike the wooden stairway to breathtaking pa…
, Santa Fe Island
Santa Fe Island features a scenic bay with two trails—one to a cliff viewpoint and another to a tall prickly pear cactus forest. Home to uni…
, South Plaza Island
South Plaza, near Santa Cruz, features a striking Sesuvium and Opuntia landscape. Visitors can spot Land Iguanas under cacti, soaring swallo…
Santa Cruz Island, Las Bachas
Las Bachas Beach on Santa Cruz's north shore in the Galápagos Islands. Offers breathtaking wildlife, including American Flamingos, nesting G…
Tip Top IV - 7 Nights '1'
Baltra
Baltra Island, the gateway to the Galápagos, features a unique flat volcanic landscape and a rich history as a former US airbase. Explore wi…
, North Seymour Island
North Seymour Island, north of Baltra, features flat terrain from submarine lava uplift, lush with Frigatebirds and Blue-footed Boobies. Exp…
Genovesa, Darwin's Bay
A coral beach with a 750m trail leads through vibrant seabird colonies. Discover a Red-footed Boobies Colony on the cliffs while Nazca Boobi…
Genovesa, Prince Phillip's Steps
A steep path winds through a lively seabird Colony to 25m high cliffs: Spot Nazca and Red-footed boobies, Great Frigatebirds, and more. Pass…
Santiago Island, James Bay
Explore a blackened coastline with lava pools, caves, and wildlife-rich inlets—Spot Marine Iguanas, Sally Lightfoot crabs, Herons, Galápagos…
Santiago Island, Buccaneer Cove
Buccaneer Cove, once a pirate haven on Santiago Island, boasts a protected bay, dramatic cliffs teeming with seabirds, and a stunning dark r…
Isabela Island, Punta Vicente Roca
Punta Vicente Roca features ancient volcanic remnants forming turquoise coves and a sheltered bay. Famous for anchoring and exploring cliffs…
Fernandina, Punta Espinosa
Punta Espinosa’s narrow stretch features black lava rocks teeming with Marine Iguanas: spot Flightless Cormorants, Galápagos Penguins, Brown…
Isabela Island, Tagus Cove
Located west of the island, this historic cove, named after a British warship, offers panga trips beneath towering cliffs. Discover abundant…
Isabela Island, Elizabeth Bay
Elizabeth Bay offers rich marine attractions, including soaring Galápagos Hawks, schools of pompanos and dorados, and the largest Galápagos …
Isabela Island, Urbina Bay
Urbina Bay offers waters teeming with Green Turtles and Rays, and a short trail leads to a 1954-uplifted coral reef. Walk amid this unique c…
Isabela Island, Punta Moreno
Discover rocky shores teeming with Galápagos Penguins and Great Blue Herons, mangrove groves with oysters, and a trek across sharp lava rock…
Floreana, Punta Cormorant
Cormorant Point features beaches of volcanic green olivine crystals and a trail with views of a flamingo-favored saltwater lagoon. The trail…
Floreana, Champion Islet
It is near Floreana and offers outstanding snorkeling and diving. Explore Champion Rock’s drift dive, adorned with black coral bushes and Ye…
Floreana, Baroness' Observatory
Learn about Baroness Eloise Wehrborn de Wagner-Bosquet, the intriguing Austrian who lived here with two lovers before her mysterious disappe…
Floreana, Post Office Bay
Floreana’s iconic site blends history with charm on its picturesque white-sand beach. Experience the cherished tradition of leaving postcard…
Santa Cruz Island, Twin Craters
Los Gemelos, twin volcanic craters in Santa Cruz's highlands, contrast sharply with the dry coastal lowlands. The highlands, cloaked in mist…
Santa Cruz Island, Santa Cruz Highlands
Discover a reserve where giant Tortoise thrives, grazing peacefully and cooling off in mud baths. This serene habitat invites exploration wi…
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Full Technical Details
Technical details & deck
Discover the Galapagos aboard the Tip Top IV, a first-class motor yacht built in 2006. Perfect for 16 guests, its 125 ft length and 25 ft beam provide both comfort and exclusivity. With a cruising speed of 12 knots, this first-class yacht offers an intimate and luxurious experience, making it the ideal choice for your unforgettable Galapagos cruise.
- Type
- Small Yacht
- Year of construction
- 2006
- Guest Capacity
- 16 Guests
- Length
- 125 ft (35 m)
- Beam
- 25 ft (8 m)
- Speed
- 12 knots