Galapagos cruise Tip Top II – The Tip Top II Galapagos cruise offer island visitors a treasure trove of sights and wildlife aboard the 16-guest motor catamaran. Tip Top II was built in 2008 and completely redesigned in 2015/2016. The catamaran’s owner descends from Galapagos history books, with Captain Rolf Wittmer being the first man whose birth was documented on Floreana Island. Continuing with the family history of adaptation, innovation and environmental concern, Captain Wittmer founded a tourism company with his children. Galapagos travel aboard Tip Top II is comfortable and of the highest safety standards, with top naturalist guides. The Tip Top II carries two kaykas on board as well as snorkeling equipment. Off-vessel exploration is the key aboard this catamaran, so expect to be immersed in this enchanted land.
Tip Top II at a glance
- Capacity: 16 guests, 10 cabins
- 1 Naturalist guide
- Built in 2008, redesigned in 2015/2016
- 8 Crew members
- Length: 31.6 m/104ft.
- Speed: 12 knots
Cosy cabins
- main deck: 2 cabins with one single bed (11.1m²/120ft.2)
- main deck: 4 cabins with two single beds (18.2m²/196ft.2)
- upper deck: 2 cabins with two single beds (15.7m²/170ft.2)
- upper deck: 2 cabins with one king size bed (15.7m²/170ft.2)
- private bathroom
- air-conditioning, individual climate control
- TV
- hair dryer
- sprinkler system and smoke detectors
Amenities onboard
- restaurant
- library and media room
- lounge
- outside bar
- sun terraces
- snorkeling equipment
- wetsuits
What is included?
- all meals on board
- bottled water, coffee and tea
- transportation to the ship
- English speaking nature guide
- conferences and lectures
- snorkeling equipment
- use of the kayaks
What is NOT included?
- Return flights to Galapagos
- Galapagos National Park entrance fee and Immigration control card
- alcohol, personal expenses and tips
- wetsuit rental
