Galapagos Cruises

M/S Grace Description

M/Y Grace's stellar past includes ownership by millionaire tycoons like Sir George Tilley and Aristotle Onassis, a brief stint in the British navy and the vacation home of guests recognized worldwide, including Winston Churchill.

This yacht has traversed the waters of this world under many names, but we have rechristened her with a name that takes her back into her history; to the very best of her times. Named after her late owner, Her Serene Highness Princess Grace of Monaco, the name is a representation of her elegance, beauty and prestige. Grace is the ideal yacht for the the traveler who seeks a true explorer experience, complemented with excellent service, superb accommodations and excellent dining. With one naturalist guide for every 9 guests on a full ship, all who travel onboard this yacht will be part of a mission to bring to life the natural living legacy of the islands.

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), 4 x 16 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

Electricity

110 volts AC / 60 Hz

Type

Motor Yacht

L.O.A.

145 feet / 44 meters

Beam

7 feet / meters

Engines

2 x 650 Twin Deutz

Generators

2 x 35 KVA New Age / Cummins

Builder

Camper & Nicholson: Southampton, England

Speed

12 knots cruising

Accomodations

1 Master Suite
3 Ocean View Suites
5 Premium Staterooms

Crew

10 plus up to 2 naturalist guides & 1 cruise director.

M/S Grace Itinerary 8 days / 7 nights

from Saturday to Saturday

Please see the Important Note on itineraries found at the bottom of this tab.

Naturalist, Active and Family Cruise Itinerary

Day 1: Saturday

Morning: Arrival to San Cristobal Island
Afternoon: San Cristobal: Isla Lobos

Day 2: Sunday

Morning: Hood (Española) Island: Gardner Bay
Afternoon: Hood (Española) Island: Punta Suarez

Day 3: Monday

Morning: Floreana Island: Punta Cormorant
Afternoon: Floreana Island: Post Office Bay & Devil's Crown

Day 4: Tuesday

Morning: Santa Cruz (Indefatigable) Island: Charles Darwin Research Station
Afternoon: Santa Cruz Island: Highlands

Day 5: Wednesday

Morning: Tower (Genovesa) Island: Darwin Bay
Afternoon: Tower Prince Phillip's Steps

Day 6: Thursday

Morning: Fernandina (Narborough) Island: Punta Espinosa
Afternoon: Isabela (Albemarle) Island: Punta Vicente Roca

Day 7: Friday

Morning: Bartolome (Bartholomew) Island: Pinnacle Rock & Overlook
Afternoon: North Seymour Island

Day 8: Saturday

Morning: Depart for Mainland Ecuador

* Please contact us to request a detailed itinerary of this trip.

IMPORTANT NOTE ON ITINERARIES: Itineraries are subject to change without prior notice for various factors including, but not limited to: safety, weather, mechanical breakdown, unforeseen emergencies, and the discretion of the Captain, Guide, Dive Master, Quasar Expeditions and the Galapagos National Park.

Prices per person

PRICES INCLUDE:

- Accomodation in dbl share cabin
- All meals on board
- Excursions to the islands with a naturalist bilingual guide english and spanish

PRICES DON'T INCLUDE:

- Airfare ticket Quito Galapagos Quito US $408 (subject to change)
- Alcoholic or extra drinks on board, tips and personal expenses, snorkelling equipment (available for rental on board)
- Entrance fee to Galapagos $ 100 per person plus Galapagos immigration card $10 per person (to be paid in cash by all visitors upon arrival to the islands)

*Fuel surcharge (cost depends on length and date of cruise and on cruiseship)

Flight Information

Quito to Guayaquil AEROGAL Flight 2K36 ETD 9:09AM ETA 10:30AM

Guayaquil to San Cristobal AEROGAL Flight 2K34 ETD 10:30AM ETA 11:15AM

San Cristobal to Guayaquil: AEROGAL Flight 2K37 ETD 12:15PM ETA 15:00PM

Guayaquil to Quito: AEROGAL Flight 2K37 ETD 15:00PM ETA 16:30PM

One checked suitcase (maximum 44 lbs.) and one carry-on are allowed per passenger.

Because flight schedules and arrival departure port are always subject to change, please inform your clients to check with our office in Ecuador upon arrival to verify the correct flight times and to reconfirm their flight. If they arrive late at night, they should check at the hotel for a message from EcuadorToursOnline.com regarding any possible change to the schedule shown here. We suggest you avoid making international connections the same day as the flight may be delayed or changed to an alternate flight.

HIGH SEASON AIRFARE:

DATES: JANUARY 1-30 APRIL, JUNE 15 –14 SEP, NOV 1-31 DEC

QUITO/GALAPAGOS/ QUITO $ 395.00
QUITO/ GALAPAGOS/ GUAYAQUIL $ 373.00
GUAYAQUIL/ GALAPAGOS/ GUAYAQUIL $ 348.00
GUAYAQUIL/ GALAPAGOS/ QUITO $ 370.00

LOW SEASON AIRFARE:

DATES: MAY 1 – 14 JUNE, SEPTEMBER 15 – 31 OCTOBER

QUITO/GALAPAGOS/ QUITO $ 339.00
QUITO/ GALAPAGOS/ GUAYAQUIL $ 323.00
GUAYAQUIL/ GALAPAGOS/ GUAYAQUIL $ 302.00
GUAYAQUIL/ GALAPAGOS/ QUITO $ 325.00