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GALAPAGOS CRUISE 2012
TIP TOP III
[LAST UPDATE: JANUARY 24,
2012] |
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VESSEL:
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M/Y TIP
TOP III
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CLASS:
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FIRST
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TYPE:
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MOTOR
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CAPACITY:
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16
passengers
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CABINS:
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16 passengers in
10 cabins. 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. Cabins are
located as
follows:
- LOWER DECK – 2
cabins with one double lower berth and one single upper berth (cabins:
1 & 2)
- LOWER DECK – 4
cabins with two single lower berths (cabins:
3, 4, 5 & 6)
- UPPER DECK – 2
cabins with one double lower berth (cabins: 7 & 8)
- UPPER DECK – 2
cabins with two single lower berths (cabins: 9 & 10)
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CONSTRUCTION:
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2001
(redesigned in 2008)
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CRUISE
SPEED:
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12 knots
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CREW:
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7 + 1
multilingual naturalist guide
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LENGTH:
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31.7 m
(104.0
ft)
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BEAM:
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6.7 m
(22.0
ft)
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OTHER:
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- Twin
Furano 24 miles
- Range radars
- eco-sounder
- GPS
- twin VHF DSC Standard Radios
- Hydraulic helm
- Magnetic compass
- Desalination osmosis plant
- All safety equipment required by
Navy
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| 2012
CRUISE
RATES per person in USD DOLLARS |
3-NIGHTS
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4-NIGHTS
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7-NIGHTS |
10-NIGHTS
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14-NIGHTS |
CABINS 1 to 6
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$2,120
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$2,545
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$3,395
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$4,670
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$6,370
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CABINS
7 & 8 (singles)
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($3,384)
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($4,073)
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($5,450)
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($7,515)
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($10,269)
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CABINS
9 & 10
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$2,256
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$2,715
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$3,633
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$5,010
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$6,846
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| NOTE:
THESE ARE REFERENTIAL RATES ONLY; prices may vary |
- CHILDREN
DISCOUNT: 10%
- SINGLE CABIN RATES: see CABINS 7 &
8 above
Prices do not include
(unless otherwise specified):
Galapagos
National Park entrance fee [$100 per adult / $50 for children];
INGALA
(Tourist Migratory Control Card) [$10 per person];
Alcoholic
beverages & soft drinks;
Tips/gratuities;
Personal
expenses.
REVIEWS
I hope
you are well.
OK, some feedback re TIP TOP III for you.
Also, in case you don't know, it went into dry dock after our trip - I
don't know for how long.
To be honest, although I have no comparison
with any other boat, I couldn't fault it, apart from when two of the
cylinders (or whatever) of the engine went down so it was travelling
slowly for the last two days.
The boat totally lived up to expectations.
Spacious, smart, clean and comfortable. The captain/crew were also
excellent - attentive, helpful and polite. The guide was also very
good, slightly naggy at times but knowledgeable, friendly and helpful
(and only naggy when we transgressed park rules which some people did
accidentally now and again). She was a bit 'off' with someone at one
point for no apparent reason but that was a one off. Liz and I had no
problem with her at all.
Overall I would totally recommend Tip Top III.
Thanks for organising everything. I'm now
trying to encourage other people to go to Ecuador, though it a pain to
get to from the UK! Needs a direct flight.
cheers
Colin
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