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M/Y Grace - Galapagos Cruise |
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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.
View a video of the Grace, then named "Deo Juvante II", as the yacht set off with Prince Rainier to meet Grace Kelly aboard the USS Constitution on her way to Monaco for the wedding.
This Camper & Nicholson yacht has traversed the waters of this world under many names, (previously named Zein) but has been rechristened 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 traveler who seeks a true explorer experience, complemented with excellent service, superb accommodations and excellent dining. All who travel aboard this yacht will be part of a unique mission: to bring to life the natural living legacy of the islands through an experience unlike any other in Galapagos.
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Capacity
16 guests in 9 staterooms plus 11 crew members, 1 naturalist guide and 1 cruise director.
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Public Areas
Grace features a main salon equipped with a bar, TV/Video system and stereo system. Passengers can choose to eat inside, in the interior dining room or they can eat outside in the al-fresco dining area. The sundeck has a bar and plenty of space to be in the open air. Guests can also relax in the front of the boat where the jacuzzi and sun chairs are located. |
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Meals
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served buffet style either in the interior dining room or in the al-fresco dining area. All meals are served in wholesome quantities and in a variety of menus with tropical exotic fruits always available. |
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Cabins
Nine spacious staterooms of up to 19 square meters (200 square feet) wtih private bathrooms, individual climate controls, safe boxes, telephones and plenty of storage space for clothing and luggage. |
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Special Features
Jacuzzi, sea kayaks, snorkeling gear and wetsuits. Ample outside resting areas and inside & al-fresco dining areas. |
Cruise Styles ( click here for more information)
Grace outfitted for individual passengers or private charters, family departures and departures for more active groups which include more kayaking, snorkeling and hiking.
Safety
Grace abides under all international standards of safety for a ship of its type. It is ISM certified and is equipped with an emergency alarm system, 2 emergency life rafts for 18 pax each, emergency life vests, fog horns, smoke detectors, and fire extinguishers. All emergency equipment is SOLAS certified.
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WALKS & HIKES
Every visit to each island, no matter the departure type, involves an easy, intermediate, or difficult hike. Every day of your cruise will include at least one expedition to a visiting point on a specific island. Hikes involve animal watching, scenic views and detailed lectures and explanations from your naturalist guide on many issues concerning the islands.
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SNORKELING
Snorkeling is one of the favorite activities of all people that visit the Galapagos Islands. You will be offered the opportunity to go snorkeling almost every day at various visiting points which range from easy to intermediate. For non-divers, this is a great way to get a glimpse of marine life in Galapagos, one of the largest marine reserves in the world!
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KAYAKING
Kayaking is offered on all of our departures. Our sea kayaks are the ideal means by which to get some good exercise and explore the cliffs and shores of the various visiting points. A cruise week offers great opportunities to go kayaking to coves, mangroves and beaches. Penguins can be seen from up-close on a kayak and even as they swim with our clear bottom acrylic kayaks.
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DINGHY RIDES
On all of our departures we offer dinghy rides on several visiting points. The group, of up to 16 passengers, is taken on a dinghy for a ride alongside cliffs and shores, as well as mangroves. This activity is great to see volcanic formations as well as shore birds. In the mangrove estuaries it is very common to see sea turtles, rays and sharks.
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M/Y GRACE RATES FOR 2010
*Please inquire with us for 2011 rates
Charter Rate (16 Guests)
$82,000
Fit Rate (Individuals) Naturalist, Active & Family Cruises
A1 & A4 (Master Suites): $5.945
A2 & A3 (Suites): $5.495
C1 & C2: (Premium Staterooms): $5.495
C3-C5: (Premium Staterooms): $5.195 |
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Included in the prices above:
- Accommodations for 7 nights / 8 days
- All meals on board
- All non-alcoholic beverages consumed throughout the cruise
- All services throughout the cruise
- Snorkeling gear
- Wetsuits
- Fuel Tax
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Not included in the prices above:
- Air tickets to and from Galapagos ($421 from Quito, $374 from Guayaquil)
- Galapagos National Park entrance fee: $100 for adults, $50 for children 11 and under
- Transit Control Card ($10)
- Bar consumption on board
- Gratuities & Tips to Crew and Staff |
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Note:
Air tickets, National Park fee and fuel surcharge can be subject to change without prior notice.
Additional charges or discounts:
-Single Supplement**: 75% Surcharge (if passenger is not willing to share cabin)
- Children 11 yrs and under: 30% discount off our published rates (not applicable for departures on or between Christmas, New Years and Easter)
- Easter, Christmas and New Year's weeks have a surcharge of $400 for FIT's and $5500 charters.
** Supplement can be subject to change with prior notice.
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| 24 mile Furuno radar. 24 mile Si-tex radar, GPS Satellite Navigator, depthfinders, speed and distance log, compasses, barometer, forward looking echo sounder.
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| EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon), 2 x 18 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.
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| 800 gal/day watermaker, air-conditioning throughout, icemaker, stereo, TV, VCR, DVD
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| VHF radio, SSB radio, Satellite Phone
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| 2 x 35 KVA New Age / Cummins
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| Camper & Nicholson: Southampton, England |
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1 Master Suite
3 Ocean View Suites
5 Premium Staterooms |
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| 11 plus 1 naturalist guide & 1 cruise director. |
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GRACE ITINERARY
7 nights / 8 days, from Saturday to Saturday
Departs from San Cristobal Island |
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Please see the Important Note on itineraries found at the bottom of this tab.
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Naturalist, Active and Family Cruise Itinerary
Day 1: Saturday
Morning: Arrival to San Cristobal Island
Afternoon: San Cristobal: Playa Ochoa and Kicker Rock
Day 2: Sunday
Morning: Tower (Genovesa) Island: Prince Phillip's Steps (kayaking optional)
Afternoon: Tower: Darwin Bay
Day 3: Monday
Morning: Isabela (Albemarle) Island: Tagus Cove
Afternoon: Fernandina (Narborough) Island: Punta Espinosa
Day 4: Tuesday
Morning: Isabela (Albemarle) Island: Urbina Bay (kayaking optional)
Afternoon: Isabela (Albemarle) Island: Punta Vicente Roca
Day 5: Wednesday
Morning: Bartolome (Bartholomew) Island: Pinnacle Rock & Overlook
Afternoon: Santa Cruz (Indefatigable) Island: Dragon Hill
Day 6: Thursday
Morning: Santa Cruz (Indefatigable) Island: Highlands
Afternoon: Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Research Station
Day 7: Friday
Morning: Hood (Española) Island: Punta Suarez
Afternoon: Hood (Española) Island: Gardner Bay (kayaking optional)
Day 8: Saturday
Early Morning: San Cristobal: Interpretation Centre
Late Morning: Depart for Mainland Ecuador
* Please contact us to request a detailed itinerary of this trip.
IMPORTANT NOTE ON ITINERARIES: Quasar Expeditions' 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.
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