Grace

About Grace

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The Grace is the most luxurious of the small yachts cruising the Galapagos Islands and has a fascinating history. Although a newcomer to the islands, the Grace has been a luxury yacht under many famous owners, including Aristole Onassis who gave the ship as a wedding gift to Princess Grace of Monaco, after whom the ship has been renamed. The Grace even participated in WWII where she captured a German Torpedo boat and is reported to have sunk a U-boat.

The Grace has been refitted to provide the best service in the Galapagos Islands. She has nine staterooms to accommodate 18 guests, all with private bathrooms, individual air conditioning, safe boxes and telephones. There are inside and al-fresco dining areas as well as a sun-deck, bar and jacuzzi. The Grace carries two naturalist guides, so there are just nine passengers with each guide on the landing visits making for an intimate and personal experience.

Itinerary

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Itinerary

Saturday: Fly to San Cristobal: Playa Ochoa
Sunday: Genovesa: Prince Philip's Steps and Darwin Bay
Monday: Isabela Island: Tagus Cove. Fernandina Island: Punta Espinosa
Tuesday: Isabela Island: Urbina Bay and Punta Vicente Roca
Wednesday: Bartolome Island: Pinnacle Rock & Overlook. Santa Cruz: Dragon Hill
Thursday: Santa Cruz: Highlands and Charles Darwin Research Station
Friday: Espanola: Punta Suarez and Gardner Bay
Saturday: San Cristobal. Fly back to Quito

Please note that, although unlikely, the yacht itinerary coulld be subject to change, even at short notice, for various reasons.

Itinerary year

2010

Departure day

Saturday

Special offers

Please check with us

Gallery and information

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Class

Luxury

Cabins

2 convertible and 7 twin/double cabins with private facilities.

Type

145ft motor yacht with a cruising speed of 12 knots.

Capacity

18 passengers.

Facilities

Aircon; safety deposit boxes; inside and al fresco dining areas; sun deck; library; bar/salon; jacuzzi; kayaks.

Crew

8 plus 2 naturalist guides and 1 cruise director.

Seasons

Same price all year.

Pricing guidelines for Galapagos Islands

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We hope the following will give you a rough idea of costs. These are quoted per person based on twin share for two people, without international flights but including internal flights. We’ve used good standard accommodation throughout. There are nearly always ways to spend more money than we’ve suggested (!), but these prices show a good and realistic range for each type of trip.

International flights to Quito or Guayaquil will add from about £750 to £1000 depending on the season and route (unless the airlines have special offers). You will also need internal flights from the mainland to the islands which cost about £275 to £350. A Galapagos National Park tax is payable on arrival - currently $100. A few yachts also offer shorter or longer cruises. Charter cruises are also available. Please ask for details.

For a specific personal quote based on any tailor made itinerary you have in mind, please contact us and we’ll be happy to help you.

Example tripPrice per person
An 8 day cruise on a luxury yachtBetween £2800 and £4000
An 8 day cruise on a prestige yachtBetween £2000 and £2800
An 8 day cruise on a superior tourist yachtBetween £1700 and £1900
An 8 day cruise on a tourist yachtBetween £1500 and £1700

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Pricing

2010 guide price per person. Cabins A1 & A4 from £3840; Cabins A2, A3, C1 & C2 from £3550; Cabins C3 - C5 from £3355.

These prices do not include return flights from Quito or Guayaquil or international flights.

Grace can also be privately chartered. Please contact us for charter rates.

Other costs

Galapagos National Park tax $100 and Transit Card $10 (payable locally in US dollars)
Flights from Quito-Galapagos-Quito:
Low season (May 1 - June 14, September 15 - October 31): £290
High season: £335
Bar consumption on board