First Class Yachts

TIP TOP II and III



These first class yachts were built in Guayaquil, Ecuador in 2000 and 2001. They accommodates 16 passengers in different cabins categories, in double and single rooms. Each cabin with private bathroom (toilet, shower, washbasin and vanity); locker and drawers. Bar, dining room, saloon and sun deck. All cabins and public areas are fully carpeted.

Specifications :
Category : First Class Type :     Motor Yacht
Length : 98 feet Beam :    22 feet
Draft : 98 feet Width :    8 meters
Motors : 2 Caterpillar 350 HP each Speed :   12 knots
Water capacity : 5000 gallons and 1 desalinator
Generators :
Twin N-14M TA Cummins main engines (400 HP each.). Twin 55 MCGGA Cummins-Onan generators (55kW each.)
Navigation Equipment :
Twin RL72C, 24 miles Raytheon radars; Raytheon L755 Ecosounder & Chart plotter; 667 Furuno Ecosounder; Raytheon GPS-112; 1503 Furuno SSB radio; VHF radio; ACR RLB-23 Epirb; Ritchie magnetic compass, horn.
Safety Equipment :
One DSB inflatable life raft for 12 passengers; One DSB inflatable life raft for 16 passengers; (Solas 74/83); 50 life jackets; fire & smoke detectors; complete fire system; Twin 14 feet Nautical RIB Inflatable boats with 25 HP outboard motor for 10 passengers each. Safety equipment complies with international Coast Guard regulations.
Accommodation :
20 passenger in different accommodation. Lower deck: 2 cabins with one double lower berth and one single upper berth. 4 cabins with one double lower berth and one single lower berth. 2 cabins with one double lower berth, 2 cabins with two single lower berths
Crew :
Captain, bilingual guide, engineer, cook, barman, waitress, two sailors



TIP TOP YACHT ITINERARIES:



8 DAY TOUR:           FRIDAY / FRIDAY


Day 1: Flight from Quito or Guayaquil. Transfer to the yacht. PM. visit Bachas Beach.
Day 2: Visit Genovesa Island. AM: Bahia Darwin. PM: Barranco,
Day 3: AM visit James Bay in Santiag Island. PM visit Bartolomé Island
Day 4: Santa Cruz Island: AM visit the Highlands. PM visit the Charles Darwin Station
Day 5: AM Visit Plazas Sur Island. PM visit Santa Fe Island
Day 6: Española Island: AM visit Gardner Bay. PM visit Punta Suares.
Day 7: Floreana Island: AM Visit Point Cormorant. PM visit Post Office Bay
Day 8: AM visit North Seymour Island. Transfer to the airport. Flight to Quito or Guayaquil


5 DAY TOUR A :           MONDAY / FRIDAY


Day 1: Flight from Quito or Guayaquil. Arrival in Baltra. Transfer to Puerto Ayora in Santa Cruz Island. Visit the Charles Darwin Station. Yacht accommodation
Day 2: AM Visit Plazas Sur Island. PM visit Santa Fe Island
Day 3: Española Island: AM visit Gardner Bay. PM visit Punta Suares.
Day 4: Floreana Island: AM Visit Point Cormorant. PM visit Post Office Bay
Day 5: AM visit North Seymour Island. Transfer to the airport. Flight to Quito or Guayaquil


5 DAY TOUR B:           FRIDAY / TUESDAY

Day 1: Flight from Quito or Guayaquil. Transfer to the yacht. PM. visit Bachas Beach.
Day 2: Visit Genovesa Island. AM: Bahia Darwin. PM: Barranco,
Day 3: AM visit James Bay in Santiag Island. PM visit Bartolomé Island
Day 4: Santa Cruz Island: AM visit the Highlands. PM visit the Charles Darwin Station. Boat or hotel accommodation
Day 5: Transfer out. Flight to Guayaquil or Quito.



M/N ECLIPSE


It is considered one of the finest boutique cruise ship in Galapagos. She was converted specifically for upscale cruising in the islands, offering unparalleled levels of comfort and service. Fully air-conditioned, the Eclipse’s spacious cabins have either a double or twin bed arrangement, well-appointed bathrooms and a basket of toiletries and fresh towels provided daily.

Technical Characteristics :
Category : Expedition vessel
Length : 64 m
Beam : 12.5 m
Speed : 14.5 knots
Engines : 2 Deutz 1175 BHP
Electrical Power : 2 x 380 KVA Deutz
Gross Tonnage : 1352
Electricity : 110
Safety Equipment : ISM, SOLAS requirements
Accommodation : 48 passengers in cabins with private facilities
Crew : 29 plus 4 naturalist guides



ECLIPSE SHIP ITINERARIES:

8 DAY TOUR: SATURDAY - SATURDAY



Day 1: Flight to Baltra Island from Quito or Guayaquil. Transfer to the ship. Visit North Seymour Baltra
Day 2: AM. Visit Kicker Rock and Cerro Brujo in San Cristobal Island. PM. Visit Punta Suarez in Española Island
Day 3: AM. In Puerto Ayora visit the Charles Darwin Station. PM visit Cerro Dragon
Day 4: PM. Visit Bartolomé Island
Day 5: AM. Visit Caleta Tagus in Isabela Island. PM Visit Punta Espinoza in Fernandina
Day 6: AM. Visit Puerto Egas in Santiago Island. PM visit Rabida Island
Day 7: AM. Visit Post Office Bay in Floreana . PM Visit Highlands in Puerto Ayora Santa Cruz