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Galapagos Islands - Luxury Class Yachts
Galapagos Travel - Motor Yacht Grace
General Description:
M/Y Grace has journeyed the waters of this world under many names, but we have rechristened her with a name that takes her years 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 safari experience, complimented 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.
Accommodations
M/Y Grace will offer 9 spacious staterooms of up to 18 square meters (200 square feet) to accommodate 18 guests. All staterooms will feature private bathrooms, individual climate controls, safe boxes, telephones and plenty of storage space for clothing and luggage. Five cabins will have twin beds and the other 4 cabins will have double beds. Bathrooms will have all the essential amenities, bath robes, hair dryers and ample space to store toiletries.
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.
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.
Cabins
Nine spacious staterooms of up to 18 square meters (194 square feet) wtih private bathrooms, individual climate controls, safe boxes, telephones and plenty of storage space for clothing and luggage.
Special Features
Jacuzzi, sea kayaks, snorkeling gear and wetsuits. Ample outside resting areas and inside & al-fresco dining areas.
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 10 pax each, emergency life vests, fog horns, smoke detectors, and fire extinguishers. All emergency equipment is SOLAS certified.
| Motor Yacht Grace - Specifications | |
| 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), 2 x 12 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. |
Naturalist Itinerary
Day 1: Saturday
Morning: Arrive San Cristobal Island
Afternoon: San Cristobal: Isla Lobos
Day 2: Sunday
Morning: Hood (Española) Island: Gardner Bay
Afternoon: Hood: Punta Suarez
Day 3: Monday
Morning: Floreana Island: Punta Cormorant
Afternoon: Floreana: Post Office Bay & Devils Crown
Day 4: Tuesday
Morning: Santa Cruz (Indefatigable) Island: Charles Darwin Research Station
Afternoon: Santa Cruz: 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: San Cristobal: Kicker Rock and Interpretation Centre
Morning: Depart for Mainland Ecuador
| Prices 2008: | |
| CHARTER RATE | |
| (18 PAX) Naturalist Cruises: | $70.000 |
| FIT RATE (INDIVIDUALS) | |
| Naturalist & Family Cruises Cabin A1: | $5.219 |
| Cabins A2, A3, A4: | $4.819 |
| Cabins C1 - C5: | $4.419 |
Not included in price:
- Air tickets to and from Galapagos
- Galapagos National Park entrance fee ($100 for foreigners)
- Bar consumption onboard
- Gratuities & Tips to Crew and Staff
Note:
Air tickets and National Park fee 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 under 12 yrs: 30% Discount (not applicable for departures on or between Christmas, New Years and Easter)
- Christmas and New Year's weeks hace a surcharge of US$3000 for charters and $300 for FIT's (individual bookings)
** Supplement can be subject to change without prior notice.
Note:
Air tickets and National Park Prices can be subject to change without prior notice.
