Originally built in the late 1920s, the M/Y Grace has a long and interesting heritage. She has had several names since being built, was used by the British during the war, and has undergone many changes since her early years. Offering luxury Galapagos small ship cruises today, visitors can enjoy a sense of timeless elegance and excellent onboard comfort and safety features. Indeed, the yacht hosted Grace Kelly and Prince Rainer of Monaco on their honeymoon! There are nine stylish en suite cabins, each with air conditioning and a window or port hole. Enjoy a tasty buffet for breakfast and lunch, with dinner served either indoors or outdoors. A well-stocked wine cellar ensures you never need to feel thirsty! Common areas include a beautiful sun deck, the attractive stern rest area, a Jacuzzi, an outdoor lounge and bar, and an indoor lounge.
Class: Luxury Class
Passengers: 16
Cabins: 2 Albert Deck Master Suites Cabins, 2 Albert Deck Suites Cabin, 2 Carolina Deck Premium Staterooms Cabins, 1 Carolina Deck Premium Stateroom Cabin, 1 Monaco Deck Kelly Suite Cabin. All cabins with private bathroom, hot water and air-conditioning.
Features: Indoor and outdoor lounge, outdoor dining area, sun deck, bar and jacuzzi
Departures: Tuesday
Itinerary
| Itinerary “Beyond Darwin’s Footsteps” – 8D/7N (Tuesday to Tuesday) | ||
| Tuesday | AM | Baltra Airport |
| PM | Charles Darwin Station / Highlands Tortoise Reserve (Santa Cruz) | |
| Wednesday | AM | Post Office Bay (Floreana) |
| PM | Cormorant Point, Champion or Devil’s Crown (Floreana) | |
| Thursday | AM | Suarez Point (Española) |
| PM | Gardner Bay (Española) | |
| Friday | AM | Pitt Point (San Cristobal) |
| PM | Lobos Island / Kicker Rock (San Cristobal) | |
| Saturday | AM | Santa Fe Island |
| PM | South Plazas Island | |
| Sunday | AM | North Seymour Island |
| PM | Bartolome | |
| Monday | AM | Chinese Hat |
| PM | Dragon Hill (Santa Cruz) | |
| Tuesday | AM | Black Turtle Cove (Santa Cruz) |
| – | Baltra Airport | |
| Itinerary “Following Darwin’s Trail” – 8D/7N (Tuesday to Tuesday) | ||
| Tuesday | AM | Baltra Airport |
| PM | Bachas Beach (Santa Cruz) | |
| Wednesday | AM | Prince Phillip’s Steps (Genovesa) |
| PM | Darwin Bay Beach (Genovesa) | |
| Thursday | AM | James Bay (Santiago) |
| PM | Espumilla Beach / Buccaneer’s Cove (Santiago) | |
| Friday | AM | Vicente Roca (Isabela) |
| PM | Tagus Cove (Isabela) | |
| Saturday | AM | Espinoza Point (Fernandina) |
| PM | Urbina Bay (Isabela) | |
| Sunday | AM | Elizabeth Bay (Isabela) |
| PM | Moreno Point (Isabela) | |
| Monday | AM | Las Tintoreras / Sucre’s Cave Center / Wetlands (Isabela) |
| PM | Navigation | |
| Tuesday | AM | Twin Craters (Santa Cruz) |
| – | Baltra Airport | |
Price
You can find all our Galapagos Cruise departures for 2023 and 2024 on our online Galapagos Cruise Availability and Prices platform.
Included
- Accommodation
- Meals from lunch on the first day until breakfast on the last day
- Activities as described in the itinerary
- Bilingual naturalist guide
- Water, coffee and tea
Not included
- Flight Quito/Guayaquil – Galapagos – Quito/Guayaquil (around $500 p.p.)
- Galapagos National Park entrance fee ($100 p.p.)
- Transit Control Card ($20 p.p.)
- Other drinks and alcoholic beverages
- Personal expenses
- Tips
- Snorkeling equipment
- Wet suit
- Isabela dock fee ($10 p.p. – only if itinerary includes Puerto Villamil)
In the case of diving cruises, please contact us to receive the complete list of included and not included equipment and services.
Departures
You can find all our Galapagos Cruise departures for 2023 and 2024 on our online Galapagos Cruise Availability and Prices platform.
Travel style
This is a Shared Tour / Group Tour. This means that there will be other people on this cruise besides yourself (or your travel party).
Meeting point
Most cruise operators will pick up from the airport on Galapagos, except for a few that don’t include the airport transfers. Depending on the exact itinerary you will have to fly into Baltra airport (GPS) or San Cristobal airport (SCY) on the first day of the cruise. Ask you travel agent about the exact meeting point for your cruise.
Flights
In most cases the cruise operator will arrange your flights (between the Ecuadorian mainland and the Galapagos) for you. In case you buy your own flights, a penalty fee may apply, unless stated otherwise by the cruise operator. You can read more about this in our Frequently Asked Questions about Galapagos. Ask your travel agent about the flight policy of this cruise.
What to bring?
- Passport
- Sunscreen and sunglasses
- Hat or lightweight scarf
- Layered clothing
- Bathing suit and towel
- Hiking shoes
- Reusable water bottle
- Camera
- Binoculars
- Motion sickness pills
- Insect repellent
Galapagos Cruise Availability and Prices
You can find all our Galapagos Cruise departures for 2023 and 2024 on our online Galapagos Cruise Availability and Prices platform.