The New & Intimate Grace Yacht
EXCLUSIVELY FOR ONLY 16 GUESTS
Quasar’s iconic yacht has just received extensive interior and technical upgrades to optimize the cruising experience, maximize comfort, and elevate her contemporary aesthetics. In collaboration with a renowned South American design firm, this remodel has revealed a yacht nothing short of radiant and remarkable—like Grace Kelly herself.
Since her royal beginnings, our award-winning Grace yacht has been renewed from bow to stern, and continues to be updated with features ideally suited to the Galapagos Islands. Refined yet adventurous and agile, it’s no wonder Princess Grace Kelly selected this ship for her honeymoon.
Guests who cruise aboard the new yacht will experience the Islands the way Darwin did in the past: personally and privately, but with the added distinction, comfort, and elegance of today. This luxurious 16-Guest yacht offers expanded deck space, stabilizers for smooth cruising, naturalist guides with 15+ years of experience, and itineraries crafted for maximum wildlife encounters.
We can’t wait to welcome you aboard the new Grace for the journey of a lifetime.
Experience the Galapagos from the vantage of Grace Kelly’s former yacht, a symbol of her timeless style.
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We craft flexibility into our yacht safaris so you can capitalize on unexpected peak wildlife experiences.
Bask in expanded space, supreme comfort, and ultimate privacy aboard our 16-Guest yacht.
Experience what others don’t led by the most experienced, knowledgeable and entertaining Galapagos guides.
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About The Grace Yacht
the Galapagos Way
Feast on sustainably-sourced, thoughtfully-prepared cultural cuisine and become immersed in the history, gastronomy, and people of Galapagos.
the Eyes of Locals
Our friendly team of hand-picked naturalist guides, crew members, chefs, and tour conductors has over 3 decades of experience.
Human Connection
The most knowledgeable, friendly team of local experts and hospitality specialists in the region has been selected to enhance your Galapagos experience.
Watching
Bird watchers delight in daily opportunities to see some of the most rare, bizarre, and exotic bird species in the world.
Galapagos skies are starry and bright. Enjoy star-gazing experiences during several nights of your cruise, led by our experienced naturalists guides.
An internationally famous photography destination, the Galapagos Islands are packed with unique landscapes, captivating wildlife, dramatic sunsets, and otherworldly terrain.
(available at extra cost)
With vibrant marine life encounters and turquoise blue coves, this world-class experience is a Guest favorite.
Kayaking
From crystal clear waters to calm inlets, sea kayaking offers insider access to secluded coves, mangrove estuaries, and beautiful beaches.
& Hikes
Explore Galapagos by foot, guided by naturalist guides with 15+ years of experience touring the islands. They are the real pioneers.
Snorkeling
Explore the vibrant underwater world of the Galapagos from the ship or shore, with wildlife encounters that will spark your sense of wonder.
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Our Grace itinerary options are not better or worse–they are simply different. Each guarantees authentic experiences and lifetime memories.
What is the right length of time for a yacht safari?
One of the biggest mistakes travelers make when visiting the Galapagos is simply not leaving enough time to experience the islands to the fullest. We’ve crafted a just-right 8 day/7 night and 14 day/15 night itinerary options to maximize your time for exploration, breathtaking wildlife encounters, and optimal relaxation.
8 Days / 7 Nights Itineraries
Over the course of 30+ years of Galapagos experience, Quasar has crafted two 8 day/ 7 night itineraries of equal quality in terms of site visitations, expedition activities, scenery, and wildlife encounters. Join us for a week of discovery through the lens of Darwin.
15 Days / 14 Nights Itinerary
For those time-privileged travelers seeking deeper Galapagos immersion, we offer a 15 day/14 night itinerary. This expedition covers the entire archipelago, ensuring no experience is left a mystery. Guests enjoy a higher chance of encountering the rare species that inspired Darwin’s brilliant works.
In 2012, Galapagos National Park began requiring all cruise organizations to wait two weeks before visiting the same landing site. This regulation was introduced to disperse boats more evenly and lighten the environmental load for the Park’s 80+ visitor sites, and resulted in 2-3 cruise itineraries for every ship in Galapagos.
One of our Galapagos experts will happily offer itinerary guidance and answer questions about the journeys we offer.
Availability for the departure dates shown below can change daily and even hourly. Please contact us for up to date availability, or to place a courtesy hold on your space. Click this link for ways to contact us.
Departs From Puerto Ayora
JANUARY | FEBRUARY | MARCH | APRIL | MAY | JUNE |
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Jan 09 - Jan 16 | Feb 06 - Feb 13 | Mar 05 - Mar 12 | Apr 02 - Apr 09 | May 14 - May 21 | Jun 11 - Jun 18 |
Jan 23 - Jan 30 | Feb 20 - Feb 27 | Mar 19 - Mar 26 | Apr 16 - Apr 23 | May 28 - Jun 04 | Jun 25 - Jul 02 |
Apr 30 - May 07 |
JULY | AUGUST | SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER | NOVEMBER | DECEMBER |
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Jul 09 - Jul 16 | Aug 06 - Aug 13 | Sept 03 - Sept 10 | Oct 01 - Oct 08 | Nov 12 - Nov 19 | Dec 10 - Dec 17 |
Jul 23 - Jul 30 | Aug 20 - Aug 27 | Sept 17 - Sept 24 | Oct 15 - Oct 22 | Nov 26 - Dec 03 | Dec 24 - Dec 31 |
Oct 29 - Nov 05 |
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Departs From Baltra Island
JANUARY | FEBRUARY | MARCH | APRIL | MAY | JUNE |
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Jan 02 - Jan 09 | Feb 13 - Feb 20 | Mar 12 - Mar 19 | Apr 09 - Apr 16 | May 07 - May 14 | Jun 04 - Jun 11 |
Jan 16 - Jan 23 | Feb 27 - Mar 05 | Mar 26 - Apr 02 | Apr 23 - Apr 30 | May 21 - May 28 | Jun 18 - Jun 25 |
Jan 30 - Feb 06 |
JULY | AUGUST | SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER | NOVEMBER | DECEMBER |
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Jul 02 - Jul 09 | Aug 13 - Aug 20 | Sept 10 - Sept 17 | Oct 08 - Oct 15 | Nov 05 - Nov 12 | Dec 03 - Dec 10 |
Jul 16 - Jul 23 | Aug 27 - Sept 03 | Sept 24 - Oct 01 | Oct 22 - Oct 29 | Nov 19 - Nov 26 | Dec 17 - Dec 24 |
Jul 30 - Aug 06 | Dec 31 - Jan 07 |
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Departs From Puerto Ayora Or Baltra Island
Note on Dates: Grace’s 15 Day Darwin’s Legacy itinerary is a back to back combination of the two 8 Day itineraries above. It can begin on any of the dates above and will run for two weeks, from Saturday to Saturday.
Availability for the departure dates shown below can change daily and even hourly. Please contact us for up to date availability, or to place a courtesy hold on your space. Click this link for ways to contact us.
Departs From Puerto Ayora
JANUARY | FEBRUARY | MARCH | APRIL | MAY | JUNE |
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Jan 7 - Jan 14 | Feb 4 - Feb 11 | Mar 4 - Mar 11 | Apr 1 - Apr 8 | May 13 - May 20 | Jun 10 - Jun 17 |
Jan 21 - Jan 28 | Feb 18 - Feb 25 | Mar 18 - Mar 25 | Apr 15 - Apr 22 | May 27 - Jun 3 | Jun 24 - Jul 1 |
Apr 29 - May 6 |
JULY | AUGUST | SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER | NOVEMBER | DECEMBER |
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Jul 8 - Jul 15 | Aug 5 - Aug 12 | Sep 2 - Sep 9 | Oct 14 - Oct 21 | Nov 11 - Nov 18 | Dec 9 - Dec 16 |
Jul 22 - Jul 29 | Aug 19 - Aug 26 | Sep 16 - Sep 23 | Oct 28 - Nov 4 | Nov 25 - Dec 2 | Dec 23 - Dec 30 |
Sep 30 - Oct 7 |
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Departs From Baltra Island
JANUARY | FEBRUARY | MARCH | APRIL | MAY | JUNE |
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Jan 14 - Jan 21 | Feb 11 - Feb 18 | Mar 11 - Mar 18 | Apr 8 - Apr 15 | May 6 - May 13 | Jun 3 - Jun 10 |
Jan 28 - Feb 4 | Feb 25 - Mar 4 | Mar 25 - Apr 1 | Apr 22 - Apr 29 | May 20 - May 27 | Jun 17 - Jun 24 |
JULY | AUGUST | SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER | NOVEMBER | DECEMBER |
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Jul 1 - Jul 8 | Aug 12 - Aug 19 | Sep 9 - Sep 16 | Oct 7 - Oct 14 | Nov 4 - Nov 11 | Dec 2 - Dec 9 |
Jul 15 - Jul 22 | Aug 26 - Sep 2 | Sep 23 - Sep 30 | Oct 21 - Oct 28 | Nov 18 - Nov 25 | Dec 16 - Dec 23 |
Jul 29 - Aug 5 | Dec 30 - Jan 6 ‘26 |
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Departs From Puerto Ayora Or Baltra Island
Note on Dates: Grace’s 15 Day Darwin’s Legacy itinerary is a back to back combination of the two 8 Day itineraries above. It can begin on any of the dates above and will run for two weeks, from Saturday to Saturday.
Availability aboard Grace yacht changes moment to moment. For the latest pricing and availability we invite you to call us, fill out a contact form or start a live chat session.
Because of her limited number of cabins and her high demand, we are happy to place a courtesy hold on available cabins for you as you gather additional information and sort out the details.
Quasar's 2024 Grace Cruise Rates include Galapagos National Park Fees, Transit Control Cards, Open Bar (excluding Premium brands), and Wi-Fi. Rates are per person in USD for 8 or 15-day cruises, valid from January 1 through December 31, 2024.
STATEROOMS | 2024 RATES | |
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Grace Kelly Suite (GKS): | Starting From $12,750 |
Starting From $24,225 |
Master Suites: A1 & A4: | Starting From $11,450 |
Starting From $21,755 |
Twin Suites: A2 & A3: | Starting From $10,550 |
Starting From $20,045 |
Premium Staterooms: C1, C2, C3 & C5: | Starting From $9,950 |
Starting From $18,905 |
CHARTER - ALL Cabins (max 16 guests) | PLEASE CALL |
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Quasar's 2025 Grace Cruise Rates include Galapagos National Park Fees, Transit Control Cards, Open Bar (excluding Premium brands), and Wi-Fi. Rates are per person in USD for 8 or 15-day cruises, valid from January 1 through December 31, 2025.
STATEROOMS | 2025 RATES | |
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Grace Kelly Suite (GKS): | Starting From $13,350 |
Starting From $25,365 |
Master Suites: A1 & A4: | Starting From $12,000 |
Starting From $22,800 |
Twin Suites: A2 & A3: | Starting From $11,050 |
Starting From $20,995 |
Premium Staterooms: C1, C2, C3 & C5: | Starting From $10,550 |
Starting From $20,045 |
CHARTER - ALL Cabins (max 16 guests) | PLEASE CALL |
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CABIN | AREA IN SQ FT (SQ M) | WINDOW TYPE | CONFIGURATION |
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Grace Kelly Suite | 183 (17) | Ocean-view Windows | Queen |
Master Suite A1 | 178 (16.5) | Ocean-view Windows | Queen |
Master Suite A4 | 194 (18) | Ocean-view Windows | Queen |
Twin Suites A2 & A3 | 138 (12.8) | Ocean-view Windows | Twin or Queen |
Premium Stateroom C1 | 148.8 | Ocean-View Portholes | Queen |
Premium Stateroom C2 | 160 (15.8) | Ocean-View Portholes | Queen |
Premium Stateroom C3 | 140 (13) | Ocean-View Portholes | Twin or Queen |
Premium Stateroom C5 | 148 (13.7) | Ocean-View Portholes | Twin or Queen |
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FEATURES | DESCRIPTION |
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Type | Motor Yacht / Expeditions Vessel |
L.O.A | 145 feet / 44 meters |
BEAM | 22.1 feet / 7 meters |
Engines | 8 cylinder - Twin Deutz -500 bhp ea. |
Generators | 2 Caterpillar 75KW ea. |
Builder | Camper & Nicholsons: Southampton, England |
Cruising Speed | 12 knots |
Accommodations | 1 Master Suite on Monaco Deck - Main deck 2 Master Suites on Albert Deck - A deck 2 Twin Suites on Albert Deck- A deck 2 Double Premium Staterooms on Carolina Deck 2 Twin Premium Staterooms on Carolina Deck |
Crew | 10 crew members plus 2 naturalist guides & 1 cruise director. |
Dinghies | 2 dinghies (pangas/zodiacs) with a capacity for 16 pax each |
Navigation Equipment | 72 mile Furuno Radar 19-53 CBB Navnet, Furuno GPS satellite navigator system, Furuno Depth Sounder, Simrad HS50 Electronic Girocompass, speed and distance log, compasses, barometers, forward looking echo sounder. |
Onboard Safety Equipment | EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon), 2 x 16 person open sea life rafts, life jackets, flares and signals, fire extinguishing system, and sprinkler system throughout the vesse. Safety Onboard equipment on board either meets or exceeds USA Coast Guard regulations |
Comfort Equipment | Air Renewal System, Air conditioning throughout, TV / CD / VHS/DVD , boutique, Jacuzzi |
Communications Equipment | UHF, VHF radio, Satellite Phones |
Electricity | 110 volts AC / 60 Hz: 2 flat prongs |
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ISM AND SOLAS CERTIFIED.
GLOBAL TRACKING SYSTEM.
M/Y Grace abides under all international standards of safety for a Galapagos cruise ship of its type. It is ISM (International Safety Management) certified and is equipped with an emergency alarm system, 3 emergency life rafts for 26 pax each, emergency life vests, fog horns, a PA system, smoke detectors, a sprinkler system and fire extinguishers. All emergency equipment is SOLAS certified. The yacht also carries 2 dingies (pangas/zodiacs) for 12 pax each for day to day activities.
Offered on all Quasar departures, guests of any experience level are invited to explore the ins and outs of Galapagos. From crystal clear waters to calm inlets, sea kayaking offers insider access to secluded coves, mangrove estuaries, and beautiful beaches.
Experience the Galapagos by foot, guided by naturalist guides with 15+ years of experience touring the islands. With colorful plantlife, inspiring wildlife encounters, and other-wordly terrain, Guests of any age enjoy land excursions on every island.
Explore the vibrant underwater world of the Galapagos from the ship or shore. One of the most renowned daily activities in Galapagos, snorkeling requires no prior experience and can be enjoyed immensely by guests of all ages.
At Quasar Expeditions, our vision is to create authentic, meaningful land and sea experiences for our fellow travelers – unforgettable dining experiences included. The sustainably-sourced, thoughtfully-prepared cultural cuisine we serve pays tribute to the unique history, gastronomy, people, and agriculture of our destinations.
Feast on freshly caught tuna, sip on locally-grown coffee, and enjoy Ecuadorian flavors brand new to your pallet. Our menus are carefully crafted by celebrated chefs to nourish our Guests and fuel your Authentic Experiences and Lifetime Memories.
Each of our naturalists have over 15 years of experience providing Guests with an insider understanding of the Galapagos. All are level-3 certified, the highest level of guide expertise attainable in the archipelago.
The most knowledgeable, friendly team of local experts and hospitality specialists in the region has been selected to enhance your M/Y Grace experience. Prepare to be delighted by the friendliness and great service of one of the best crew teams in the Galapagos.
Bird watchers delight in daily opportunities to see some of the most rare, bizarre, and exotic bird species in the world. Keep a lookout for the quirky Flightless Cormorant, which due to the lack of predators, has lost its ability to fly.
Galapagos skies are starry and bright. Enjoy star-gazing experiences during several nights of your cruise, led by our experienced naturalists guides.
The location of the archipelago right at the equator, combined with the absence of light pollution, makes Galapagos skies ideal to witness the constellations of both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
An internationally famous photography destination, the Galapagos Islands are packed with unique landscapes, captivating wildlife, dramatic sunsets, and otherworldly terrain. Kodak moments await around every twist and turn.
Scuba diving is offered as an additional activity for those guests seeking full Galapagos immersion. With vibrant marine life encounters and radiant coves, this world-class experience is a Guest favorite.
Please inquire for full details on how to book a dive trip directly with an island based diving outfitter.
INTRODUCTION
Although the M/Y Grace looks as young and chic as the princess who honeymooned aboard her in the 1950s, she is nonetheless what the French call une femme d'un certain age: born in 1928, just before The Crash silenced the Roaring Twenties, she’s surrendered none of her youth’s glamour to the scars and wrinkles of a gallant life, including a stint chasing submarines during World War II. Combat aged on her, but benefactors like Aristotle Onassis, John Issa, and Prince Rainier ensured she was kept in the style to which she was accustomed. Now, as the M/Y Grace, she plies the waters of the Galapagos Islands, once again the elegant hostess to carefree, adventurous, perfect parties.
M/Y MONICA
The M/Y Grace bore many names since Santiago Soulas, an Argentinean, commissioned her in Southampton. She weighed 298 tons, was 147 feet long, with a 23-foot beam and a draft of 12 feet. Soulas named her after his daughter Monica, and kept her four years before selling her to Zarch Couyoumbian, a Greek gentleman who named her Rion.
RION & THE BEGINNING OF THE WAR
In 1938, Sir George Tilley, chairman of the Prudential Insurance Co., acquired and enjoyed her until 1939, when the British conscripted her for the war effort. The War Years The Royal Navy—well-heeled in warships—needed smaller vessels for coastal patrols and snatched yachts from the Mediterranean and the Caribbean playgrounds. Rion found herself in a Tynemouth shipyard, stripped of her furnishings and paneling.
She was strengthened to carry a 12-pound quick-firing gun on the forecastle, twin 40mm Oerlikons alongside the bridge and a rack on the stern holding eight 300 lb. depth charges. The corporate crew quarters were removed and hammock-hooks were welded to the deck. The forward suite became the operations and sonar room, another suite became the radio room, and the aft suite was an ammunition magazine.
THE ROYAL NAVY & THE BATTLE OF DUNKIRK
On October 21, 1939, she joined the Royal Navy with a crew of 20 under the command of Lt. T. Brydon, RNVR. She and 15 other vessels patrolled the entrances to the Solent and along the Isle of Wight: calm waters with the Germans focused on the skies. On patrol off the Nab Tower, however, a Dornier 110 returning from a bombing raid strafed Rion. She took some damage to her superstructure but suffered no casualties. On May 26, 1940, during Operation Dynamo, Rion was dispatched to the beaches of Dunkirk to evacuate the British Expeditionary Force.
She made three 39-mile runs from Dunkirk to Dover, each time delivering 300 soldiers. On her third run, a near-miss from a bomb off her starboard bow killed 14 soldiers and one sailor and left shrapnel holes in the hull. Repaired in Portsmouth, she resumed duty in the channels from Portsmouth to Southampton.
HER FINEST HOUR
Rion’s finest hour came on November 22, 1940 with a daring nighttime capture. She was patrolling south of the Isle of Wight with HMS Shemara and HMS Valera. At 2:44 a.m. radar contact was obtained 10 miles southwest. Lt. Brydon ordered pursuit and discovered a German E-boat floundering in the swells, and Rion and Shemara opened fire from astern of the boat. The Germans returned small-arms fire but surrendered when a shell from Rion hit her bridge. Rion escorted the E-Boat to the Portsmouth Harbour naval base.
THE END OF THE WAR
Rion had not finished yet: she discovered a submarine on the night of March 23, 1941, and made numerous depth charge runs, but the large oil slick seen at dawn was insufficient evidence to confirm that Rion had destroyed the U-boat. By June 3rd, Rion’s port engine had been crippled, and she was decommissioned for three months before returning to duty: stripped of armaments and refitted with three-tier bunks and a red cross painted on her sides and upper deck, she became an annex to the Royal Navy Hospital. Here she remained until the war’s end, when she was rechristened HMS Noir.
RESTORATION AFTER THE WAR
On October 1945 she was decommissioned and 17 months later she arrived at her original builders—Southampton’s Camper & Nicholson—for restoration. On September 16, 1947 she was returned to Sir George Tilley who kept her until his death in 1951.
ARISTOTLE ONASSIS & WINSTON CHURCHILL
In 1951, Aristotle Onassis’ charter firm acquired HMS Noir and renamed her Arion. He kept the yacht for just over 3 years, hosting countless celebrities on her decks during this period. Sir Winston Churchill, a known friend of Aristotle Onassis, cruised aboard HMS Noir during this period.
A WEDDING GIFT TO GRACE KELLY & PRINCE RAINIER OF MONACO
In January of 1956, shortly after hearing of Prince Rainier’s engagement to Hollywood Film legend Grace Kelly, Aristotle Onassis presented the yacht to the principality of Monaco as an early gift for the royal couple’s upcoming wedding. Prince Rainier spent over a month refurbishing the yacht to be in perfect conditions to welcome Grace Kelly to Monaco on her arrival aboard the SS Constitution.
THE ROYAL HONEYMOON
After the wedding, the royal couple began their honeymoon with a short stay in Mallorca, Spain, followed by a cruise aboard the yacht—which they christened Deo Juvente II—along the coasts of Corsica and Sardinia.
MONACO & DASKA
The yacht was kept by the principality of Monaco for 2 years, until a Jugoslav businesswoman living in Monaco purchased her in 1958 and renamed her Daska, after her daughter. The yacht cruised the waters around Monaco for about 2 years under her new owner, before Crest Shipping’s charter business purchased her and brought her to the Bahamas in 1960.
ANGELA
Around 1975, Vassilios (Bill) Lefakinis, the owner of Valef Yachts in Greece, purchased the yacht, signing the sales contract on a cocktail napkin inside the iconic Athens Hilton Hotel. He promptly renamed her Angela after his mother. The newly christened ship was available for charter for a short time under Cove Shipping Charters in the Caribbean, headquartered in Montego Bay. The yacht remained here for a couple of years until she sailed back to Middle East to help evacuate passengers during the Lebanese Civil War. Then, she underwent a massive upgrade that included a refurbished interior and a new teak deck before re-entering the charter market, where she served passengers until Lefakinis sold her in 1982.
DASKA RETURNS & ZEIN IS BORN
She again became Daska in 1983, before seizure by the Jamaican government for non-payment of taxes. She languished in Montego Bay until 1985, when John Issa, chairman of SuperClubs, discovered her at auction. Thoroughly refitted in Tampa, Florida, she cruised along the East Coast, bearing the name of one of John Issa’s daughters: Zein. The M/Y Zein arrived in Negril for the opening of Grand Lido Negril in 1989 and remained there until 2006, tempting buyers from around the world, including Paul Allen, co-founder of Microsoft, who hoped to use her as a shadow boat for his mega-yacht, The Octopus.
GRACE IN GALAPAGOS
In 2007 Quasar Expeditions acquired the M/Y Zein and rechristened her the M/Y Grace: a name that would take her back into her history, to her most elegant times. Over the course of the next 2 years the yacht was refitted to embark her new era as one of the most elegant and tasteful ships cruising the enchanted Galapagos Islands.
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Day 1: Tuesday
AM: Arrive to Baltra Island Airport / Puerto Ayora
PM: Santa Cruz Island: Highlands and Darwin Station (WH) |
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Day 2: Wednesday
AM: Floreana Island: Post Office Bay (WH, SN)
PM: Floreana Island: Punta Cormorant, Champion or Devil’s Crown (WH, SN, PR) |
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Day 3: Thursday
AM: Española (Hood) Island: Punta Suarez (WH)
PM: Española (Hood) Island: Gardner Bay (WH, SN, KY, PR) |
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Day 4: Friday
AM: San Cristobal Island: Punta Pitt (WH, SN, KY, PR)
PM: San Cristobal Island: Lobos Island & Kicker Rock (WH, SN, PR) |
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Day 5: Saturday
AM: Santa Fe Island (WH, SN, KY, PR)
PM: South Plazas Island (WH) |
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Day 6: Sunday
AM: North Seymour Island (WH, SN, PR)
PM: Bartolomé Island (WH, SN, PR) |
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Day 7: Monday
AM: Chinese Hat Islet (WH, SN, KY, PR)
PM: Santa Cruz Island: Dragon Hill (WH, SN) |
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Day 8: Tuesday
AM: Santa Cruz Island: Black Turtle Cove (PR)
Late Morning: Depart for Mainland Ecuador from Baltra Island Airport |
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Day 1: Tuesday
AM: Arrive to Baltra Island Airport
PM: Santa Cruz Island: Bachas Beach (WH, SN) |
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Day 2: Wednesday
AM: Genovesa Island: Prince Phillip’s Steps (WH, SN, KY, PR)
PM: Genovesa Island: Darwin Bay Beach (WH, SN, KY, PR) |
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Day 3: Thursday
AM: Santiago Island: James Bay (WH, SN)
PM: Santiago Island: Espumilla Beach & Buccaneer’s Cove (WH, SN, KY, PR) |
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Day 4: Friday
AM: Isabela Island: Punta Vicente Roca (SN, PR)
PM: Isabela Island: Tagus Cove (WH, SN, PR, KY) |
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Day 5: Saturday
AM: Fernandina Island: Punta Espinoza (WH, SN)
PM: Isabela Island: Urbina Bay (WH, SN) |
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Day 6: Sunday
AM: Isabela Island: Elizabeth Bay (PR)
PM: Isabela Island: Punta Moreno (WH, SN, PR) |
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Day 7: Monday
AM: Isabela Island: Las Tintoreras, Sucre’s Cave or Sierra Negra Volcano (WH, SN)
PM: Wetlands and leisure (WH) |
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Day 8: Tuesday
AM: Santa Cruz Island: Los Gemelos (WH)
Late Morning: Depart for Mainland Ecuador from Baltra Island Airport |
- Walks & Hikes (WH) =
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Day 1: Tuesday
AM: Arrive to Baltra Island Airport
PM: Santa Cruz Island: Highlands and Darwin Station (WH) |
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Day 2: Wednesday
AM: Floreana Island: Peace Asylum (WH)
PM: Floreana Island: Cormorant Point & Devil’s Crown (WH, SN, PR) |
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Day 3: Thursday
AM: Española (Hood) Island: Punta Suarez (WH)
PM: Española (Hood) Island: Gardner Bay & Gardner Islet (WH, SN, KY, PR) |
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Day 4: Friday
AM: San Cristobal Island: Punta Pitt (WH, SN, KY, PR)
PM: San Cristobal Island: Lobos Island & Kicker Rock (WH, SN, PR) |
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Day 5: Saturday
AM: Santa Fe Island (WH, SN, KY, PR)
PM: South Plazas Island (WH) |
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Day 6: Sunday
AM: North Seymour Island (WH, SN, PR)
PM: Bartolomé Island (WH, SN, PR) |
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Day 7: Monday
AM: Chinese Hat Islet (WH, SN, KY, PR)
PM: Santa Cruz Island: Dragon Hill (WH, SN) |
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Day 8: Tuesday
AM: Santa Cruz Island: Black Turtle Cove (PR)
PM: Bachas Beach (WH, SN, KY, PR) |
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Day 9: Wednesday
AM: Genovesa Island: Prince Phillip’s Steps (WH, SN, KY, PR)
PM: Genovesa Island: Darwin Bay (WH, SN, KY, PR) |
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Day 10: Thursday
AM: Santiago Island: James Bay (WH, SN)
PM: Santiago Island: Espumilla Beach & Buccaneer’s Cove (WH, SN, KY, PR) |
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Day 11: Friday
AM: Isabela Island: Punta Vicente Roca (SN, PR)
PM: Isabela Island: Tagus Cove (WH, SN, KY, PR) |
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Day 12: Saturday
AM: Fernandina Island: Punta Espinoza (WH, SN)
PM: Isabela Island: Urbina Bay (WH, SN) |
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Day 13: Sunday
AM: Isabela Island: Elizabeth Bay (PR)
PM: Isabela Island: Punta Moreno (WH, SN, PR) |
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Day 14: Monday
AM: Isabela Island: Las Tintoreras, Sucre’s Cave or Sierra Negra Volcano (WH, SN)
PM: Wetlands and leisure (WH) |
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Day 15: Tuesday
AM: Santa Cruz Island: Los Gemelos (WH)
Late Morning: Depart for Mainland Ecuador from Baltra Island Airport |