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Captain Rolf Wittmer is the first man whose birth on Floreana Island has been historically documented. He was born in January 1933, a few months after his parents, Margret and Heinz Wittmer ended a long trip from Germany to the island of Floreana.

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2022 marks the 40th Anniversary of Rolf Wittmer Turismo. Our Company roots date back nearly 53 years. In 1969, Rolf Wittmer, company founder, began to offer formal activities on board the motor yacht Tip Top I . Rolf Wittmer Turismo has become a recognized leader in the travel industry in Galapagos. Our success is based on a long tradition of delivering excellent customer service. In these 40 incredible years, we have fulfilled the Galapagos travel dreams of more than 36,000 happy passengers. We are a company that values working hard to become one of the best at what we do.

 Rolf-Wittmer and Tip Top I
Rolf-Wittmer and Tip Top I

In 1969, our founder Rolf Wittmer started his family business in the travel and tourism industry in the Galapagos Islands. He began organizing the first cruises around the Galapagos Islands with the iconic sailboat Tip Top I.

 Captain Rolf Wittmer and his  first passengers
Captain Rolf Wittmer and his first passengers

Captain Rolf Wittmer and his first passengers aboard the iconic sailboat Tip Top I, are ready to sail on their first adventure in the Galapagos Islands, October 1969,

American tourist
American tourist

American tourist enjoying a sunbath on the deck
of the iconic sailboat Tip Top I, February 1970

Newlywed Couple
Newlywed Couple
Newlywed Couple enjoying an orange wine from Wittmer´s farm in their honeymoon aboard the Iconic Sailboat Tip Top I April, 1971.
Rolf Wittmer and first radio
Rolf Wittmer and first radio
Captain Rolf Wittmer, our founder, and his first radio communication system in Puerto Ayora (Galapagos Islands), May, 1971.
The Wittmer family
The Wittmer family
The Wittmer family enjoying a moment on board the iconic sailboat Tip Top I. Galapagos Islands is a perfect destination for a family holidays, October, 1971
First color photo of Tip Top I
First color photo of Tip Top I
First color photograph of the iconic sailboat the Tip Top I. Tip Top I had a capacity for 6 people, year 1973
Captain Rolf Wittmer  and crew member
Captain Rolf Wittmer and crew member
Captain Rolf Wittmer founder of Tip Top Cruises talking with a crew member before departing for a cruise, October 1974
The First Tip Top II
The First Tip Top II
The first Tip Top II for 12 passengers sailing in the Galapagos Islands, sunrise time. July, 1983.
The first Tip Top II refurbished.
The first Tip Top II refurbished.
In 1985 the first Tip Top II was refurbished. Since our beginnings as a company, our primary purpose has been to offer comfortable travel and excellent service to all our passengers.
Our  passengers, enjoying  breakfast.
Our passengers, enjoying breakfast.
Our dear passengers, enjoying breakfast on Galapagos Cruise on board the First Tip Top II, October 1986

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