Tip Top V Galápagos Cruise
Ecuadorian owned and operated, the Tip Top V belongs to the Wittmers, a renowned Ecuadorian family. The experienced crew, which includes a top-notch naturalist guide and a cruise director, makes this a well-rounded quality choice for your Galápagos cruise!
Trip Features
- Up to 17 Days
- Starting at $3,800 per person
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PHYSICAL RATING
Moderate -
ACTIVITIES
Hiking, Snorkeling, Land & Water Activities, Zodiac Rides -
HIGHLIGHTS
Wildlife, Scenery, Natural Wonders
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Tip Top V Itinerary
The Tip Top V offers a variety of different cruise lengths to suit your needs. All Galápagos cruises offer similar touring experiences: guided naturalists walks, water activities, and plentiful wildlife viewing. Our Galápagos tour packages include a pre and post night in Quito or Guayaquil, with flexibility to add extension tours.
International Arrival Day
Today is your international arrival into Quito or Guayaquil, Ecuador. Your guide will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel. Those with more time can opt to arrive early and take guided excursions in the city and surrounding areas.
Galápagos Arrival Day
Transfer to the airport for your flight to the Galápagos. Meet the crew at the Galápagos airport and transfer with your group to the yacht. Enjoy a welcome briefing, lunch and afternoon activity. Settle onboard tonight with dinner and your evening briefing as you watch the sunset over the Pacific.
Galápagos Islands Tour (2-13) Days
Explore the Galápagos Islands! The number of days depends on your selected cruise duration. Enjoy daily guided morning and afternoon excursions, all meals and snacks onboard, and evening briefings. Possible tour activities include guided naturalist walks, snorkeling, sea kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, panga (zodiac) rides, and taking in scenery from the observation deck. Wildlife viewing opportunities abound and the abundance of different species is astounding. Photography enthusiasts will come home with amazing wildlife and landscape photos. Most islands you visit will be uninhabited, but you may visit small towns and interact with locals.
Galápagos Departure Day
After your final breakfast and excursion, disembark your cruise and return to the airport for the trip back to Quito or Guayaquil. Upon arrival, meet your guide and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy an evening at leisure.
International Departure Day
Your guide transfers you to the airport for your international flight home. Travelers with more time will begin extension tours.
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1-877-784-5400More About the Tip Top V
The Wittmer legacy in Galápagos tourism continues strong with their fleet of Galápagos vessels. The company was established in 1982 by Captain Rolf Wittmer, the first man whose birth on Floreana Island was historically documented. The Tip Top V is a 16 passenger catamaran offering spacious cabins and interior spaces and ample deck space for enjoying the exquisite views.
Ship Highlights
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Size/Type
112 ft. Catamaran -
Guest Capacity
16 -
Features
WiFi, Private Balconies, Interconnecting Cabins
Cabin Details
There are 10 air-conditioned cabins, each with private bathrooms and hot showers, four on the main deck and six on the upper deck. All cabins have picture windows, and the upper deck cabins boast private balconies. There are two sets of interconnecting main deck cabins.
TRIP FAQs
We have so much to share with you! How does this all work? Start with the frequently asked questions below, and if you want to talk to us directly, simply reach out by phone or form.
Talk to a Travel ExpertYou have the flexibility to choose your own travel dates on most of our trips. Certain trips, such as cruises, have fixed schedules. Availability on these trips is always changing so please contact us with your preferred travel time and we can find the perfect itinerary for you.
The first step is to get in touch with a Southern Explorations travel planner for date availability and information on activities, accommodations and other travel aspirations you may have. Give us a call at 1.877.784.5400, fill out this form or email info@southernexplorations.com.
Yes! All of our posted itineraries can be considered a starting point and were happy to tailor a trip to your exact desires. There may be some elements of a trip, such as a cruise or all-inclusive lodge stay, that cannot be modified but we can always adjust the tours around those components.
We provide full service tours so in general our trips include all guided activities with professional English-speaking guides, accommodations, transportation, airport transfers, entrance fees and permits, select meals, and pre-departure services. You will be responsible for international airfare while we will book all in-country airfare. Contact one of our expert travel planners for even more details on this specific tour.
We have more detailed information about each destination in the Plan Your Trip section of this website. Our team of friendly travel planners is also available to walk you through various options and to work with you on the perfect trip!
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I researched both local and website travel agents and Southern Explorations was the only one I found that was both knowledgeable and easy to use. Their rates were also at or below the other websites for quotes on the very same vessels. The ability to use the website and also call to speak to actual people who had been on this trip gave us so much more confidence. We would use Southern Explorations again! Galápagos Islands is the trip of a lifetime!
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