FIRST CLASS YACHTS
Grace Yacht
Grace Yacht, Galapagos Islands Ecuador, Galapagos Cruises. Grace is a swift, stable vessel that provides both spaciousness and supreme comfort, ideal for the adventure traveler and natural-history passenger!
OVERVIEW
She features s nine comfortable and luxurious cabins with plenty of storage. The main salon is truly spacious,equipped with luxurious sofas and chairs, a bar and entertainment center.
All meals can be served inside or outside (al fresco).
The front sun deck offers a hot tub (Jacuzzi) and plenty of space to sunbathe,read a book, take pictures, or just enjoy the journey to the next island.
SPECIFICATION
- Length: 237 feet (72m)
- Beam: 22 feet (7 m)
- Capacity: 18 Passengers
- Accommodation: 1 Master Suite
3 Ocean View Suites
5 Premium Staterooms - On Board: sun deck, bar, jacuzzi, observation deck
- Speed: 12 knots
ITINERARY
Itinerary 8 days #1 Darwin’s
| Saturday-Saturday: | ||
| SAT | Am | San Cristobal Island Arrival to airport where your trip will begin. San Cristobal is the first island in the Galapagos that Charles Darwin visited. |
| Pm | San Cristobal Island: Isla Lobos This small island is named after the sea lions that rest and play on its rocky shores | |
| San Cristobal Island: Leon Dormido This island comprises two rocks which jut out of the ocean and is home to a large colony of sea birds. | ||
| SUN | Am | Española Island: Suárez Point Suárez Point is one of the most outstanding wildlife areas of the archipelago. |
| Pm | Española Island: Gardner Bay Gardner Bay has a magnificent beach with turquoise waters. The bay is home of a large colony of sea lions. | |
| MON | Am | Floreana Island: Post Office Bay A white-sand beach where in the past sailors used to leave and receive their letters in a barrel. |
| Pm | Floreana Island: Cormorant Point Cormorant Point offers a trail overlooking a saltwater lagoon that is a favourite of flamingos. | |
| Floreana Island: Champion Islet A small island located very near Floreana, snorkeling and diving around Champion can be excellent. | ||
| TUE | Am | Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station An organisation that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galápagos. |
| Pm | Santa Cruz Island: Highlands The highlands are located in the northern part of the island and can reach elevations up to 1500 mt. | |
| WED | Am | Santa Cruz Island: Bachas Beach A swimming beach and one of the few remnants of the U.S. World War II presence in the Galápagos. |
| Pm | Sombrero Chino Island The landing is on a beautiful crescent-shaped beach, home to sea lions and Sally Lightfoot crabs. | |
| THU | Am | Rábida Island A bird-watcher’s delight. Species includes Flycatchers, Galapagos Hawks and Brown Pelicans. |
| Pm | Santiago Island: Sullivan Bay Thelava field has a variety of patterns made by the shapes and textures of trees that once existed there. | |
| FRI | Am | Bartholomew Island: Pinnacle Rock Bartholomew is home of the Pinnacle Rock: the most famous view in the Galapagos Islands. |
| Pm | North Seymour Island Explore the rocky coast, passing colonies of blue-footed boobies and magnificent frigatebirds. | |
| SAT | Am | Mosquera Island The island consists is a long narrow stretch of white sand, rocks, and tide pools. |
| Baltra – Transfer to the airport | ||
Itinerary 8-days #2 Darwin’s Footsteps
| Saturday-Saturday: | ||
| SAT | Am | Baltra Island Arrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island. |
| Pm | Santa Cruz Island: Whale Bay Whale Bay is the site of one of the oldest whaling camps on Santa Cruz Island. | |
| SUN | Am | Santa Fe Island A volcanic uplift that hosts a forest of Opuntia and palo santo. Endemic land iguanas are often seen |
| Pm | South Plaza Island South Plaza has one of the largest populations of land iguanas in the Galápagos. | |
| MON | Am | Genovesa Island: Prince Phillip’s Steps An extraordinary, steep path leads through a seabird colony full of life, up to cliffs that are 25m high. |
| Pm | Genovesa Island: Darwin Bay A coral beach where a 750 mt. trail takes you through more seabird colonies. | |
| TUE | Am | Fernandina Island: Espinosa Point A narrow stretch of land where hundreds of marine iguanas gather largely on black lava rocks. |
| Pm | Isabela Island: Urbina Bay Its waters are a good place to see turtles and rays. Ashore you’ll find a short trail leading to a coral reef. | |
| WED | Am | Isabela Island: Tagus Cove An opportunity to see penguins as well as marine iguanas, Sally Lightfoot crabs and sea lions. |
| Pm | Isabela Island: Vicente Roca Point The remnants of an ancient volcano form two turquoise coves with a bay protected from ocean swells. | |
| THU | Am | Santiago Island: Buccaneer Cove Buccaneer Cove is a testament to the fact that Santiago was once a refuge for British buccaneers.Santiago Island: Espumilla Beach Espumilla Beach is a popular place for marine iguanas and Sally Lightfoot Crabs. |
| Pm | Santiago Island: James Bay There are many lava pools found here as well as caves and inlets home to an amazing variety of wildlife. | |
| FRI | Am | Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station An organisation that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galápagos. |
| Pm | Santa Cruz Island: Los Gemelos Spanish for The Twins, they are two volcanic depressions on the highest part of Santa Cruz. | |
| Santa Cruz Island: Highlands The highlands are located in the northern part of the island and can reach elevations up to 1500 mt. | ||
| SAT | Am | San Cristobal Island: Interpretation Center A series of interactive exhibits providing information about the history and biodiversity of the Galápagos. |
| San Cristobal island – Transfer to the airport | ||
15-day Galapagos Itinerary
| Saturday-Saturday: | ||
| SAT | Am | San Cristobal Island Arrival to airport where your trip will begin. San Cristobal is the first island in the Galapagos that Charles Darwin visited. |
| Pm | San Cristobal Island: Isla Lobos This small island is named after the sea lions that rest and play on its rocky shores. | |
| San Cristobal Island: Leon Dormido This island comprises two rocks which jut out of the ocean and is home to a large colony of sea birds. | ||
| SUN | Am | Española Island: Suárez Point Suárez Point is one of the most outstanding wildlife areas of the archipelago. |
| Pm | Española Island: Gardner Bay Gardner Bay has a magnificent beach with turquoise waters. The bay is home of a large colony of sea lions. | |
| MON | Am | Floreana Island: Post Office Bay A white-sand beach where in the past sailors used to leave and receive their letters in a barrel. |
| Pm | Floreana Island: Cormorant Point Cormorant Point offers a trail overlooking a saltwater lagoon that is a favourite of flamingos. | |
| Floreana Island: Champion Islet A small island located very near Floreana, snorkeling and diving around Champion can be excellent. | ||
| TUE | Am | Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station An organisation that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galápagos. |
| Pm | Santa Cruz Island: Highlands The highlands are located in the northern part of the island and can reach elevations up to 1500 mt. | |
| WED | Am | Santa Cruz Island: Bachas Beach A swimming beach and one of the few remnants of the U.S. World War II presence in the Galápagos. |
| Pm | Sombrero Chino Island The landing is on a beautiful crescent-shaped beach, home to sea lions and Sally Lightfoot crabs. | |
| THU | Am | Rábida Island A bird-watcher’s delight. Species includes Flycatchers, Galapagos Hawks and Brown Pelicans. |
| Pm | Santiago Island: Sullivan Bay Thelava field has a variety of patterns made by the shapes and textures of trees that once existed there. | |
| FRI | Am | Bartholomew Island: Pinnacle Rock Bartholomew is home of the Pinnacle Rock: the most famous view in the Galapagos Islands. |
| Pm | North Seymour Island Explore the rocky coast, passing colonies of blue-footed boobies and magnificent frigatebirds. | |
| SAT | Am | Mosquera Island The island consists is a long narrow stretch of white sand, rocks, and tide pools. |
| Pm | Santa Cruz Island: Whale Bay Whale Bay is the site of one of the oldest whaling camps on Santa Cruz Island. | |
| SUN | Am | Santa Fe Island A volcanic uplift that hosts a forest of Opuntia and palo santo. Endemic land iguanas are often seen |
| Pm | South Plaza Island South Plaza has one of the largest populations of land iguanas in the Galápagos. | |
| MON | Am | Genovesa Island: Prince Phillip’s Steps An extraordinary, steep path leads through a seabird colony full of life, up to cliffs that are 25m high. |
| Pm | Genovesa Island: Darwin Bay A coral beach where a 750 mt. trail takes you through more seabird colonies. | |
| TUE | Am | Fernandina Island: Espinosa Point A narrow stretch of land where hundreds of marine iguanas gather largely on black lava rocks. |
| Pm | Isabela Island: Urbina Bay Its waters are a good place to see turtles and rays. Ashore you’ll find a short trail leading to a coral reef. | |
| WED | Am | Isabela Island: Tagus Cove An opportunity to see penguins as well as marine iguanas, Sally Lightfoot crabs and sea lions. |
| Pm | Isabela Island: Vicente Roca Point The remnants of an ancient volcano form two turquoise coves with a bay protected from ocean swells. | |
| THU | Am | Santiago Island: Buccaneer Cove Buccaneer Cove is a testament to the fact that Santiago was once a refuge for British buccaneers.Santiago Island: Espumilla Beach Espumilla Beach is a popular place for marine iguanas and Sally Lightfoot Crabs. |
| Pm | Santiago Island: James Bay There are many lava pools found here as well as caves and inlets home to an amazing variety of wildlife. | |
| FRI | Am | Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station An organisation that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galápagos. |
| Pm | Santa Cruz Island: Los Gemelos Spanish for The Twins, they are two volcanic depressions on the highest part of Santa Cruz. | |
| Santa Cruz Island: Highlands The highlands are located in the northern part of the island and can reach elevations up to 1500 mt. | ||
| SAT | Am | San Cristobal Island: Interpretation Center A series of interactive exhibits providing information about the history and biodiversity of the Galápagos. |
| San Cristobal island – Transfer to the airport | ||
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