The Grace Galapagos Cruise motor yacht is one of the most sought-after vessels in the Galapagos, for both its luxury and its royal history. The Grace served its time in the Royal British Navy before receiving a luxurious renovation. Grace Kelly of Monaco chose this classically designed yacht for her honeymoon. The M/Y Grace has been featured in prestigious publications such as Fortune Magazine, Conde Nast, & Vogue.
Old-world elegance meets modern cruising. There’s a jacuzzi on the main deck, al fresco dining, and cozy suites available. This is one of the most popular yachts for private charters.
Day 1 – Baltra Arrival – Bachas BeachAMBaltra Arrival
Baltra IslandArrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.
PMBachas Beach
Santa Cruz Island: Bachas BeachA swimming beach and one of the few remnants of the U.S. World War II presence in the Galápagos.
Day 2 – Prince Phillip Steps – Darwin BayAMPrince Phillip Steps
Genovesa Island: Prince Phillip´s StepsAn extraordinary, steep path leads through a seabird colony full of life, up to cliffs that are 25m high.
PMDarwin Bay
Genovesa Island: Darwin BayA coral beach where a 750 mt. trail takes you through more seabird colonies.
Day 3 – James Bay – Espumilla Beach – Buccaneer CoveAMJames Bay
Santiago Island: James BayThere are many lava pools found here as well as caves and inlets home to an amazing variety of wildlife.
PMEspumilla Beach
Santiago Island: Espumilla BeachEspumilla Beach is a popular place for marine iguanas and Sally Lightfoot Crabs.
Buccaneer Cove
Santiago Island: Buccaneer CoveBuccaneer Cove is a testament to the fact that Santiago was once a refuge for British buccaneers.
Day 4 – Vicente Roca Point – Tagus CoveAMVicente Roca Point
Isabela Island: Vicente Roca PointThe remnants of an ancient volcano form two turquoise coves with a bay protected from ocean swells.
PMTagus Cove
Isabela Island: Tagus CoveAn opportunity to see penguins as well as marine iguanas, Sally Lightfoot crabs and sea lions.
Day 5 – Espinosa Point – Urbina BayAMEspinosa Point
Fernandina Island: Espinosa PointA narrow stretch of land where hundreds of marine iguanas gather largely on black lava rocks.
PMUrbina Bay
Isabela Island: Urbina BayIts waters are a good place to see turtles and rays. Ashore you´ll find a short trail leading to a coral reef.
Day 6 – Elizabeth Bay – Moreno PointAMElizabeth Bay
Isabela Island: Elizabeth BayAs enter you the bay, hawks can soar overhear and schools of fish can be seen swimming underneath.
PMMoreno Point
Isabela Island: Moreno PointBeautiful rocky shores where penguins and shore birds, including blue herons, are usually spotted.
Day 7 – Las Tintoreras – Isabela – Tortoise Breeding Center – Wetlands – Santa CruzAMLas Tintoreras
Isabela Island: Las TintorerasA short distance from Puerto Villamil is the small island known as Las Tintoreras.
Isabela
Sucre’s Cave
Tortoise Breeding Center
Isabela Island: Tortoise Breeding StationCreated to protect animals in their first years of life from the threats of foreign species.
Wetlands
Isabela Island: WetlandsThey consist of lagoons, swamps, and mangroves and are home to a variety of unique bird species.
PMSanta Cruz
Afternoon Navigation to Santa Cruz Island
Day 8 – Los Gemelos – Baltra DepartureAMLos Gemelos
Santa Cruz Island: Los GemelosSpanish for The Twins, they are two volcanic depressions on the highest part of Santa Cruz.
Baltra Departure
Baltra. Transfer to the Airport.
Itinerary Details
Day 1 – Baltra Arrival – Highlands – Charles Darwin StationAMBaltra Arrival
Baltra IslandArrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.
PMHighlands
Santa Cruz Island: HighlandsThe highlands are located in the northern part of the island and can reach elevations up to 1500 mt.
Charles Darwin Station
Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin StationAn organisation that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galapagos.
Day 2 – Asilo de la Paz – Cormoran Point – Devils CrownAMAsilo de la Paz
Floreana Island: Asilo de la PazA hill in the agricultural area of the island. The main attractions are of an historic type.
PMCormoran Point
Floreana Island: Cormorant PointCormorant Point offers a trail overlooking a saltwater lagoon that is a favourite of flamingos.
Devils Crown
Floreana Island: Devil´s CrownArguably the best snorkeling site in the islands, Devil´s Crown boasts an amazing variety of fish.
Day 3 – Suarez Point – Gardner BayAMSuarez Point
Española Island: Suárez PointSuarez Point is one of the most outstanding wildlife areas of the archipelago.
PMGardner Bay
Española Island: Gardner BayGardner Bay has a magnificent beach with turquoise waters. The bay is home of a large colony of sea lions.
Day 4 – Pitt Point – Isla Lobos – Leon DormidoAMPitt Point
San Cristobal Island: Pitt PointHere there are endemic species such as lava lizards and red-footed boobies.
PMIsla Lobos
San Cristobal Island: Isla LobosThis small island is named after the sea lions that rest and play on its rocky shores.
Leon Dormido
San Cristobal Island: Leon DormidoThis island comprises two rocks which jut out of the ocean and is home to a large colony of sea birds.
Day 5 – Santa Fe Island – South PlazaAMSanta Fe Island
Santa Fe IslandA volcanic uplift that hosts a forest of Opuntia and palo santo. Endemic land iguanas are often seen.
PMSouth Plaza
South Plaza IslandSouth Plaza has one of the largest populations of land iguanas in the Galapagos.
Day 6 – North Seymour Island – Bartholomew IslandAMNorth Seymour Island
North Seymour IslandExplore the rocky coast, passing colonies of blue-footed boobies and magnificent frigatebirds.
PMBartholomew Island
Bartholomew IslandBartholomew is home of the Pinnacle Rock, the most famous view in the Galapagos, and a beautiful white-sanded beach.
Day 7 – Sombrero Chino – Dragon HillAMSombrero Chino
Sombrero Chino IslandThe landing is on a beautiful crescent-shaped beach, home to sea lions and Sally Lightfoot crabs.
PMDragon Hill
Santa Cruz Island: Dragon HillA hypersalinic lagoon frequented by flamingos, stilts, pintail ducks and other species of birds.
Day 8 – Black Turtle Cove – Baltra DepartureAMBlack Turtle Cove
Santa Cruz Island: Black Turtle CoveThis shallow inlet is surrounded by mangroves and provides natural protection for a variety of marine life.
Baltra Departure
Baltra. Transfer to the Airport.
Itinerary Details
Day 1 – Baltra Arrival – Highlands – Charles Darwin StationAMBaltra Arrival
Baltra IslandArrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.
PMHighlands
Santa Cruz Island: HighlandsThe highlands are located in the northern part of the island and can reach elevations up to 1500 mt.
Charles Darwin Station
Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin StationAn organisation that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galapagos.
Day 2 – Asilo de la Paz – Cormoran Point – Devils CrownAMAsilo de la Paz
Floreana Island: Asilo de la PazA hill in the agricultural area of the island. The main attractions are of an historic type.
PMCormoran Point
Floreana Island: Cormorant PointCormorant Point offers a trail overlooking a saltwater lagoon that is a favourite of flamingos.
Devils Crown
Floreana Island: Devil´s CrownArguably the best snorkeling site in the islands, Devil´s Crown boasts an amazing variety of fish.
Day 3 – Suarez Point – Gardner BayAMSuarez Point
Española Island: Suárez PointSuarez Point is one of the most outstanding wildlife areas of the archipelago.
PMGardner Bay
Española Island: Gardner BayGardner Bay has a magnificent beach with turquoise waters. The bay is home of a large colony of sea lions.
Day 4 – Pitt Point – Isla Lobos – Leon DormidoAMPitt Point
San Cristobal Island: Pitt PointHere there are endemic species such as lava lizards and red-footed boobies.
PMIsla Lobos
San Cristobal Island: Isla LobosThis small island is named after the sea lions that rest and play on its rocky shores.
Leon Dormido
San Cristobal Island: Leon DormidoThis island comprises two rocks which jut out of the ocean and is home to a large colony of sea birds.
Day 5 – Santa Fe Island – South PlazaAMSanta Fe Island
Santa Fe IslandA volcanic uplift that hosts a forest of Opuntia and palo santo. Endemic land iguanas are often seen.
PMSouth Plaza
South Plaza IslandSouth Plaza has one of the largest populations of land iguanas in the Galapagos.
Day 6 – North Seymour Island – Bartholomew IslandAMNorth Seymour Island
North Seymour IslandExplore the rocky coast, passing colonies of blue-footed boobies and magnificent frigatebirds.
PMBartholomew Island
Bartholomew IslandBartholomew is home of the Pinnacle Rock, the most famous view in the Galapagos, and a beautiful white-sanded beach.
Day 7 – Sombrero Chino – Dragon HillAMSombrero Chino
Sombrero Chino IslandThe landing is on a beautiful crescent-shaped beach, home to sea lions and Sally Lightfoot crabs.
PMDragon Hill
Santa Cruz Island: Dragon HillA hypersalinic lagoon frequented by flamingos, stilts, pintail ducks and other species of birds.
Day 8 – Black Turtle Cove – Dragon HillAMBlack Turtle Cove
Santa Cruz Island: Black Turtle CoveThis shallow inlet is surrounded by mangroves and provides natural protection for a variety of marine life.
PMDragon Hill
Santa Cruz Island: Dragon HillA hypersalinic lagoon frequented by flamingos, stilts, pintail ducks and other species of birds.
Day 9 – Prince Phillip Steps – Darwin BayAMPrince Phillip Steps
Genovesa Island: Prince Phillip´s StepsAn extraordinary, steep path leads through a seabird colony full of life, up to cliffs that are 25m high.
PMDarwin Bay
Genovesa Island: Darwin BayA coral beach where a 750 mt. trail takes you through more seabird colonies.
Day 10 – James Bay – Espumilla Beach – Buccaneer CoveAMJames Bay
Santiago Island: James BayThere are many lava pools found here as well as caves and inlets home to an amazing variety of wildlife.
PMEspumilla Beach
Santiago Island: Espumilla BeachEspumilla Beach is a popular place for marine iguanas and Sally Lightfoot Crabs.
Buccaneer Cove
Santiago Island: Buccaneer CoveBuccaneer Cove is a testament to the fact that Santiago was once a refuge for British buccaneers.
Day 11 – Vicente Roca Point – Tagus CoveAMVicente Roca Point
Isabela Island: Vicente Roca PointThe remnants of an ancient volcano form two turquoise coves with a bay protected from ocean swells.
PMTagus Cove
Isabela Island: Tagus CoveAn opportunity to see penguins as well as marine iguanas, Sally Lightfoot crabs and sea lions.
Day 12 – Espinosa Point – Urbina BayAMEspinosa Point
Fernandina Island: Espinosa PointA narrow stretch of land where hundreds of marine iguanas gather largely on black lava rocks.
PMUrbina Bay
Isabela Island: Urbina BayIts waters are a good place to see turtles and rays. Ashore you´ll find a short trail leading to a coral reef.
Day 13 – Elizabeth Bay – Moreno PointAMElizabeth Bay
Isabela Island: Elizabeth BayAs enter you the bay, hawks can soar overhear and schools of fish can be seen swimming underneath.
PMMoreno Point
Isabela Island: Moreno PointBeautiful rocky shores where penguins and shore birds, including blue herons, are usually spotted.
Day 14 – Las Tintoreras – Isabela – Tortoise Breeding Center – Wetlands – Santa CruzAMLas Tintoreras
Isabela Island: Las TintorerasA short distance from Puerto Villamil is the small island known as Las Tintoreras.
Isabela
Sucre’s Cave
Tortoise Breeding Center
Isabela Island: Tortoise Breeding StationCreated to protect animals in their first years of life from the threats of foreign species.
Wetlands
Isabela Island: WetlandsThey consist of lagoons, swamps, and mangroves and are home to a variety of unique bird species.
PMSanta Cruz
Afternoon Navigation to Santa Cruz Island.
Day 15 – Los Gemelos – Baltra DepartureAMLos Gemelos
Santa Cruz Island: Los GemelosSpanish for The Twins, they are two volcanic depressions on the highest part of Santa Cruz.
Baltra Departure
Baltra. Transfer to the Airport.
Included
– Accommodations for 8 or 15 days – All meals and snacks during the trip – All transfers while in Galapagos – All guided services throughout the cruise – Non-alcoholic beverages consumed onboard – Use of snorkeling gear (mask, snorkel & fins) – Use of wetsuits (shorties) – Use of Sea kayaks
Not Included
– Transfers, hotels or tours in mainland Ecuador – Roundtrip Galapagos Airfare (starts at $472) – Gratuities & Tips to Crew and Staff – Bar consumption onboard – Trip Insurance or Medical Evacuation – Galapagos Park Fee ($100 adults, $50 children) – INGALA Transit Control Card one-time fee ($20) -Insurance
Deck Plans
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Technical Specs
Technical Specifications:
Capacity: 18
Contruction Year: 1928
Width: 7mts /22.1ft
Max speed: 12 Knots
Crew: 10 crew members plus 2 naturalist guides & 1 cruise director.
