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Galapagos Island Tours & Travel | GRACE

Sail the Galapagos in pure luxury onboard the Grace, a historical vessel named for her late owner, Princess Grace of Monaco

Sail the Galapagos in pure luxury onboard the Grace, a historical vessel named for her late owner, Princess Grace of Monaco

Sail the Galapagos in pure luxury onboard the Grace, a historical vessel named for her late owner, Princess Grace of Monaco. This yacht has been completely renovated and is the ideal cruise for those looking for the highest quality of service, accommodation, and elegance. Guests will enjoy one naturalist guide for every 9 guests, spacious cabins, exquisite dining, and plenty of public areas to relax in between land excursions. With its dedication to excellence, the Grace is the perfect choice for your Galapagos cruise.
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PRICING & ITINERARY INFORMATION

7 DAY PROGRAM 10 DAY PROGRAM
Grace does not offer a 7 day program Fri-Sun (Weekly Departures)
Pricing
  CABIN C1-C5: $5,115
CABIN A2,A3: +$375
CABIN A1,A4: +$735
2008 Seasons
LOW: May 1 - June 14 / Sept 15 - Oct 31
HIGH: June 15 - Sept 14 / Nov 1 - April 30
Published High and Low season periods are subject to change.
Itinerary
  Day 1 - Friday: Arrive Quito or Guayaquil
Quito accommodations Day 2 - Quito or Guayaquil - San Cristóbal - Isla Lobos
Day 3 - Espanola (Punta Suarez, Gardner Bay)
Day 4 - Floreana (Punta Cormorant - Post Office Bay - Devil’s Crown)
Day 5 - Santa Cruz (Darwin Station - Highlands)
Day 6 - Genovesa(Darwin Bay - Price Phillip’s Steps)
Day 7 - Fernandina (Punta Espinosa) - Isabela (Punta Vincente Roca)
Day 8 - Bartolome (Pinnacle Rock) - North Seymour
Day 9 - Baltra - Quito or Guayaquil
Quito accommodations Day 10 - Quito or Guayaquil - Home
Optional Extension Program
Included / Excluded
Included in tour cost
- 2 nights accommodation in Quito.
- Galapagos Cruise (5D or 8D).
- Meals while in the Galapagos.
- Quito representative.
- Naturalist guide while on yacht.
- Transfers.
- Breakfasts at hotel.
- Southern Explorations pre departure services.
Excluded in tour cost
- Domestic Airfare: Quito / Galapagos / Quito
Low Season: $360
(May 1 - June 14 / Sept 15 - Oct 31)
High Season: $415
(Jan 1 - April 30 / June 15 - Sept 14 / Nov 1 - Dec 31)
- Domestic Airfare: Guayaquil / Galapagos / Guayaquil
Low Season: $320
(May 1 - June 14 / Sept 15 - Oct 31)
High Season: $465
(Jan 1 - April 30 / June 15 - Sept 14 / Nov 1 - Dec 31)
- International airfare.
- Airport taxes.
- Travel insurance.
- Lunch and dinner while in towns or cities.
- Entrance to Galapagos to National Park ($100 Adult / $50 Child).
Note:
- All Luxury Cruises have land accommodations at 5 star hotels.
Boat Specs / Floorplans / Images
Grace Deckplan
  • Capacity: 18 guests
    • 5 standard twin cabins 4 standard double cabins
    • 1 Master Suite
    • 3 Ocean View Suites
    • 5 Premium Staterooms
    • Public Spaces: Inside and Al Fresco dining areas, sun deck, library, bar-salon
    • Special Features: Kayaks, Jacuzzi
  • Builder: Camper & Nicholson
  • Place of Origin: Southampton, England
  • Refitted: Guayaquil, Ecuador 2007-2008
  • Type: Motor Yacht
  • Length Overall: 44 meters (145 feet)
  • Beam: 7 meters (23 feet)
  • Draft: 2.5 meters (8.2 feet)
  • Gross Tonnage: 298
  • Speed: 12 knots
  • Engines: Twin Deutz (650 BHP each)
  • Generators: 2 x 35 KVA New Age / Cummins
  • Electricity: 110 volts AC / 60 Hz
  • Crew: 10 plus up to 2 naturalist guides & 1 cruise director.
  • Navigation Equipment:
    • 24 mile Furuno radar. 24 mile Si-tex radar, GPS Satellite Navigator, depthfinders, speed and distance log, compasses, barometer, forward looking echo sounder.
  • Safety Equipment:
    • EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon), 2 x 12 person Vicking open sea life rafts, life jackets, flares and signals, fire extinguishing system. In short, safety equipment on board either meets or exceeds USA Coast Guard Regulations.
  • Comfort Equipment:
    • 800 gal/day watermaker, air-conditioning throughout, icemaker, stereo, TV, VCR, DVD
  • Communication Equipment:
    • VHF radio, SSB radio, Satellite Phone

ARTICLES & INFORMATION ABOUT GALAPAGOS
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The International Ecotourism Society Leave No Trace American Whitewater Ecuadoran Rivers Institute Adventure Travel Trade Association International Galapagos Tour Operators Association Washington Wilderness Coalition Headwaters Institute Cascadia Wildlands Project

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PHYSICAL RATING

Moderate

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT

Additional $215
- Single Supplement is the additional cost of a single traveler not sharing a room in double occupancy. We will match you with another same gender traveler unless you request single accommodations.

Prices based on 3% cash discount