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Come aboard the Grace Luxury Galapagos Yacht and experience the magic of the islands in style! This beautiful vessel is a true Hollywood celebrity, ready to take you on a journey of discovery through the incredible marine life of the Galapagos. With all the comforts of a luxury yacht and the high-level services of a yacht once owned by a Hollywood star, you’ll feel like a star yourself!
Grace Kelly was a Hollywood star of the golden decade, and she left everything for love. At the tender age of 24, she was at the peak of her artistic career and had already won an Oscar for Best Actress! When she married Prince Rainier III of Monaco in 1956, she moved to the European principality. As a wedding gift, the Greek shipping millionaire Aristotle Onassis gave them a beautiful yacht. Grace Kelly arrived in Monaco for her wedding on that yacht, and the royal couple spent their honeymoon on it, too! Yacht in which you can spend unforgettable days in the Galapagos Islands today!
The yacht was built in 1928 by the prestigious English private shipbuilding company Camper & Nicholson for and Argentinian millionare Santiago Soulas. Later the yacht was transferred to another millionaire Sir George Tilley, who in turn gave her to the Royal British Navy in the Second World War. After the conflict, the yacht was returned to Sir Tilley, who sold her to Greek multimillionaire Aristotle Onasis.
The Greek gave her to Grecy Kelly, who navigate on her heading to the principality of Monaco for her wedding to Prince Ranier III. In addition, the yacht hosted the honeymoon of the recently married couple.
Later the yacht was sold to a Yugoslavian millionaire who sent it to the Caribbean and Jamaica for private services. Later, the yacht went to the Middle East for humanitarian work and returned to Jamaica, where it was bought by another shipping firm before becoming the Grace Luxury Yacht in the Galapagos Islands.
A luxury yacht is a special place, and it deserves the most knowledgeable and experienced staff in the market. The Grace Luxury Galapagos Cruise has that and so much more! With just one guide for every eight guests, you’ll get the VIP treatment with personalized guiding services. And there’s more! With a crew of 11 people, the service on board is practically personalized.
This gorgeous yacht is a true historical gem! It’s decorated and arranged in the style of a yacht from the 1950s, so you’ll feel like you’ve stepped back in time to experience luxury, comfort, and elegance in Hollywood style among the stunning Galapagos Islands.
You’ll love the luxurious vintage leather couches and handcrafted wooden decorations in the main salon! They perfectly capture the essence of bygone eras and offer a warm and inviting space for guests to unwind and enjoy the bilingual naturalist guides’ lectures. This charming décor is complete with books, coffee tables, a plant screen, warm lights in the evenings, and natural light through large windows. It is on Monaco M-Deck.
The boat has four different types of accommodations, one of which is the well-known Grace Kelly Suite. There are five cabins with queen beds in total, three with two twin beds that may be combined to form a queen-sized bed, and one with a twin and a full-sized bed. Every cabin has a private bathroom with a shower, safety boxes, a closet, and independently controlled air conditioning.
This absolutely amazing suite is located on the Monaco M-Deck. This suite is the largest on the yacht, and it’s no wonder! It was the suite where the American actress, Oscar awardened, Grace Kelly stayed when she arrived in Monaco to marry Prince Rainier III. And, as if that weren’t enough, the royal couple spent their honeymoon in this suite, too! The suite is a cozy 183 sq. ft. with a queen-size bed, and it have a door that opens to a lovely outside deck. And there’s more! This gorgeous stateroom has big windows with a gorgeous ocean view on both sides and a lovely queen bed. The bathroom is just as lovely as the rest of the suite. It has a private shower with a beautifully decorated washbasin and all the luxury decorations you could possibly need.
Authentic Galapagos experiences on the Grace Luxury cruise include unforgettable dinners. Expert chefs meticulously make three meals a day to satisfy every dietary requirement and craving. Along with appetizers and snacks that rival your go-to picks at five o’clock.
The essence of Grace Luxury Cruise’s cuisines and gourmet offerings is the local way of life. Its chefs work with farmers and producers in Ecuador to create dishes that are unmatched in flavor and nutritional value. They look for the best of the Galapagos and beyond, from coffee beans to saffron and honey.
The Grace Luxury Galapagos Cruise experience is nothing short of spectacular. The enjoyment you will experience on board will make you feel like a Hollywood star, like Grace Kelly. Thus the experiences off the yacht are simply unforgettable.
With Grace luxury Galapagos cruise, wildlife watching becomes an unparalleled experience. Guided by expert naturalists, travelers have the opportunity to get up close and personal with the archipelago’s unique wildlife. From majestic giant tortoises and marine iguanas to exotic birds such as blue-footed boobies and frigate birds, each encounter offers an intimate perspective on the unique biodiversity of the Galapagos.
| Tuesday | · Morning: Arrive to Baltra island Airport / Puerto Ayora, BALTRA · Afternoon: Walking and hiking in highlands and Darwin Station, SANTA CRUZ ISLAND |
| Wednesday | · Morning: Walking, hiking, snorkelling, kayaking and paddle boarding in FLOREANA ISLAND · Afternoon: Paddle riding, snorkeling and hiking in Cormorant Point, Champion or Devil’s crown, FLOREANA ISLAND |
| Thursday | · Morning: Walking and hiking in Punta Suarez, ESPAÑOLA ISLAND · Afternoon: Walking, hiking, snorkelling, kayaking and paddle boarding in Gardner Bay, ESPAÑOLA ISLAND |
| Friday | · Morning: Hiking, snorkeling, kayaking and paddle riding in Punta Pitt, SAN CRISTOBAL ISLAND · Afternoon: Hiking, snorkeling, and paddle boarding in Lobo island & Kicher Rock, SAN CRISTOBAL ISLAND |
| Saturday | · Morning: Walking, hiking, snorkelling, kayaking and paddle boarding in SANTA FE ISLAND · Afternoon: Walking and hiking in SOUTH PLAZAS ISLAND |
| Sunday | · Morning: Walking, hiking, snorkeling, and paddle riding in NORTH SEYMOUR · Afternoon: Walking, hiking and paddle riding in BARTOLOME ISLAND |
| Monday | · Morning: Walking, hiking, snorkeling, kayaking, paddle riding, paddle boarding in CHINESE HAT ISLET · Afternoon: Walking, hiking and snorkeling in Dragon Hill, SANTA CRUZ ISLAND |
| Tuesday | · Morning: Paddle riding in Black Turtle, SANTA CRUZ ISLAND · Late morning: Depart for Mainland Ecuador from Baltra Island Airport |
* Some areas and islands may be closed to the public due to weather conditions, biological research, or the protection of special species. Please ask one of our travel agents about one of our itineraries before hiring it. We will be happy to assist you.
The technical aspects of Grace Luxury Galapagos Cruise are as follows.
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