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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

10 DAY PROGRAM 10 DAY PROGRAM
Fri-Sun
for departure dates
Fri-Sun
for departure dates
Pricing
Cabin C3-C5: $5,525
Cabin C1,C2: +$125
Cabin A2,A3: +$295
Cabin A1,A4: +$750
Cabin C3-C5: $5,525
Cabin C1,C2: +$125
Cabin A2,A3: +$295
Cabin A1,A4: +$750
2013 Seasons
No high/low season; same pricing year round.
$400 Christmas, New Year & Easter week surcharge
for details and departure dates.
CABIN GALLERIES

ALBERT DECK SUITES

Grace - Albert Deck - Suite A1

Suite A1

Grace - Albert Deck - Suite A4

Suite A4

Grace - Albert Deck - Twin Stateroom

Twin Stateroom

Grace - Albert Deck - Twin Stateroom

Suite Reading Area

CAROLINA DECK CABINS

Grace - Carolina Deck - Twin Cabin

Twin Cabin

Grace - Carolina Deck - Double Cabin

Double Cabin

Grace - Carolina Deck - Double Stateroom

Double Stateroom


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Itinerary
10 Day Itinerary 1
Day 1: Arrive Quito or Guayaquil
Quito accommodations Day 2: Quito or Guayaquil - San Cristóbal – Lobos – Leon Dormido
Day 3: Española (Punta Suarez, Gardner Bay)
Day 4: Floreana (Post Office Bayy, Punta Cormorant)
Day 5: Isabela (Pto Villamil, Sierra Negra)
Day 6: Santa Cruz (Bachas, Black Turtle Cove)
Day 7: Rabida – Santiago (Sullivan Bay)
Day 8: Bartolome – N Seymour
Day 9: Mosquera - Baltra – Quito or Guayaquil
Quito accommodations Day 10: Quito or Guayaquil - Home
Optional Extension Program
10 Day Itinerary 2
Day 1: Arrive Quito or Guayaquil
Quito accommodations Day 2: Quito or Guayaquil – Baltra – Sombrero Chino
Day 3: Santa Fe – S Plaza
Day 4: Genovesa (Darwin Bay - Price Phillip’s Steps)
Day 5: Fernandina (Punta Espinoza) – Isabela (Urbina Bay)
Day 6: Isabela (Tagus Cove, Punta Vincente Roca)
Day 7: Santiago (Playa Espumilla, James Bay)
Day 8: Santa Cruz (Darwin Station, Highlands)
Day 9: San Cristóbal (Interpretation Center) – 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
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: $460/$505
  • Guayaquil / Galapagos / Guayaquil: $415/$460
  • Low Season: Jan 16 - June 15 / Sept 15 - Nov 30
  • High Season: June 16 - Sept 14 / Dec 1 - Jan 15
International airfare
Airport taxes
Travel insurance
Lunch and dinner while in towns or cities
Entrance to Galapagos to National Park ($100 Adult / $50 Child)
Galapagos Transit Control Card ($10)
Note:
All Luxury Cruises have land accommodations at 5 star hotels.
Boat Specs / Deckplans / Images
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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

SOUTHERN EXPLORATIONS
IS A PROUD
MEMBER / SPONSOR / AWARDEE OF THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS

The International Ecotourism Society Leave No Trace American Whitewater Ecuadoran Rivers Institute Adventure Travel Trade Association KEXP 90.3FM Seattle International Galapagos Tour Operators Association Washington Wilderness Coalition Headwaters Institute La Pagina en la Puerta (The Page in the Door) Cascadia Wildlands Project
International Rivers
National Geographic Adventure Magazine - Best Adventure Travel Companies on Earth 2009 National Geographic Traveler -  Tours of a Lifetime 2011 World Wildlife Fund - 50 years of environmental conservation

CONTACT US

CALL
1.877.784.5400
TOLL FREE
OUTSIDE
THE U.S.A. CALL
1.206.784.8111

SELECT EXTENSION

PHYSICAL RATING

Moderate

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT

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- 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 3.5% cash discount