Grace
Grace
The Grace is a luxury yacht with capacity for 18 guests in nine spacious staterooms, five of which have twin beds and four of which have double beds. This intimate and luxurious yacht has a stabilizer system for smooth sailing, a main salon with plush sofas and an entertainment system, and a front sun deck with a hot tub and ample space for sunbathing. Delicious, high-quality cuisine can be enjoyed inside or outside. The Grace is also ideal for private charters for a special shared adventure with family or close friends.
SERVED THE BRITISH ROYAL NAVY DURING WWII
Built in 1928 in Southampton, England, the Grace has been owned by millionaire tycoons and royalty, and even was selected to serve in the British Royal Navy during WWII.
BETTER ACCESS TO HARD TO GET TO COASTAL SPOTS
Due to her smaller size, the Grace is able to visit certain sites in the Galapagos that larger ships are banned from.
IDEAL FOR couples and families – this is the most elegant yacht in the Galapagos with a rich aristocratic history
discover all of our
Day to Day Itinerary
- 8 days Cruise Itinerary 'Darwin's Trail'
- 8 days Cruise Itinerary 'Darwin's Footsteps'
- 15 Days Cruise Itinerary 'Darwin's Muse'
Itinerary Details
Day 1 - Baltra Arrival - Bachas BeachAMBaltra ArrivalBaltra IslandArrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.
PMBachas BeachSanta Cruz Island: Bachas BeachA swimming beach and one of the few remnants of the U.S. World War II presence in the Galápagos.
Day 2 - Prince Phillip Steps - Darwin BayAMPrince Phillip Steps
Genovesa Island: Prince Phillip´s StepsAn extraordinary, steep path leads through a seabird colony full of life, up to cliffs that are 25m high.
PMDarwin BayGenovesa Island: Darwin BayA coral beach where a 750 mt. trail takes you through more seabird colonies.
Day 3 - James Bay - Espumilla Beach - Buccaneer CoveAMJames Bay
Santiago Island: James BayThere are many lava pools found here as well as caves and inlets home to an amazing variety of wildlife.
PMEspumilla BeachSantiago Island: Espumilla BeachEspumilla Beach is a popular place for marine iguanas and Sally Lightfoot Crabs.
Buccaneer CoveSantiago Island: Buccaneer CoveBuccaneer Cove is a testament to the fact that Santiago was once a refuge for British buccaneers.
Day 4 - Vicente Roca Point - Tagus CoveAMVicente Roca Point
Isabela Island: Vicente Roca PointThe remnants of an ancient volcano form two turquoise coves with a bay protected from ocean swells.
PMTagus CoveIsabela Island: Tagus CoveAn opportunity to see penguins as well as marine iguanas, Sally Lightfoot crabs and sea lions.
Day 5 - Espinosa Point - Urbina BayAMEspinosa Point
Fernandina Island: Espinosa PointA narrow stretch of land where hundreds of marine iguanas gather largely on black lava rocks.
PMUrbina BayIsabela Island: Urbina BayIts waters are a good place to see turtles and rays. Ashore you´ll find a short trail leading to a coral reef.
Day 6 - Elizabeth Bay - Moreno PointAMElizabeth Bay
Isabela Island: Elizabeth BayAs enter you the bay, hawks can soar overhear and schools of fish can be seen swimming underneath.
PMMoreno PointIsabela Island: Moreno PointBeautiful rocky shores where penguins and shore birds, including blue herons, are usually spotted.
Day 7 - Las Tintoreras - Isabela - Tortoise Breeding Center - Wetlands - Santa CruzAMLas Tintoreras
Isabela Island: Las TintorerasA short distance from Puerto Villamil is the small island known as Las Tintoreras.
IsabelaSucre's Cave
Tortoise Breeding CenterIsabela Island: Tortoise Breeding StationCreated to protect animals in their first years of life from the threats of foreign species.
WetlandsIsabela Island: WetlandsThey consist of lagoons, swamps, and mangroves and are home to a variety of unique bird species.
PMSanta CruzAfternoon Navigation to Santa Cruz Island
Day 8 - Los Gemelos - Baltra DepartureAMLos Gemelos
Santa Cruz Island: Los GemelosSpanish for The Twins, they are two volcanic depressions on the highest part of Santa Cruz.
Baltra DepartureBaltra. Transfer to the Airport.
Itinerary Details
Day 1 - Baltra Arrival - Highlands - Charles Darwin StationAMBaltra ArrivalBaltra IslandArrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.
PMHighlandsSanta Cruz Island: HighlandsThe highlands are located in the northern part of the island and can reach elevations up to 1500 mt.
Charles Darwin StationSanta Cruz Island: Charles Darwin StationAn organisation that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galapagos.
Day 2 - Asilo de la Paz - Cormoran Point - Devils CrownAMAsilo de la Paz
Floreana Island: Asilo de la PazA hill in the agricultural area of the island. The main attractions are of an historic type.
PMCormoran PointFloreana Island: Cormorant PointCormorant Point offers a trail overlooking a saltwater lagoon that is a favourite of flamingos.
Devils CrownFloreana Island: Devil´s CrownArguably the best snorkeling site in the islands, Devil´s Crown boasts an amazing variety of fish.
Day 3 - Suarez Point - Gardner BayAMSuarez Point
Española Island: Suárez PointSuarez Point is one of the most outstanding wildlife areas of the archipelago.
PMGardner BayEspañola Island: Gardner BayGardner Bay has a magnificent beach with turquoise waters. The bay is home of a large colony of sea lions.
Day 4 - Pitt Point - Isla Lobos - Leon DormidoAMPitt Point
San Cristobal Island: Pitt PointHere there are endemic species such as lava lizards and red-footed boobies.
PMIsla LobosSan Cristobal Island: Isla LobosThis small island is named after the sea lions that rest and play on its rocky shores.
Leon DormidoSan Cristobal Island: Leon DormidoThis island comprises two rocks which jut out of the ocean and is home to a large colony of sea birds.
Day 5 - Santa Fe Island - South PlazaAMSanta Fe Island
Santa Fe IslandA volcanic uplift that hosts a forest of Opuntia and palo santo. Endemic land iguanas are often seen.
PMSouth PlazaSouth Plaza IslandSouth Plaza has one of the largest populations of land iguanas in the Galapagos.
Day 6 - North Seymour Island - Bartholomew IslandAMNorth Seymour Island
North Seymour IslandExplore the rocky coast, passing colonies of blue-footed boobies and magnificent frigatebirds.
PMBartholomew IslandBartholomew IslandBartholomew is home of the Pinnacle Rock, the most famous view in the Galapagos, and a beautiful white-sanded beach.
Day 7 - Sombrero Chino - Dragon HillAMSombrero Chino
Sombrero Chino IslandThe landing is on a beautiful crescent-shaped beach, home to sea lions and Sally Lightfoot crabs.
PMDragon HillSanta Cruz Island: Dragon HillA hypersalinic lagoon frequented by flamingos, stilts, pintail ducks and other species of birds.
Day 8 - Black Turtle Cove - Baltra DepartureAMBlack Turtle Cove
Santa Cruz Island: Black Turtle CoveThis shallow inlet is surrounded by mangroves and provides natural protection for a variety of marine life.
Baltra DepartureBaltra. Transfer to the Airport.
Itinerary Details
Day 1 - Baltra Arrival - Highlands - Charles Darwin StationAMBaltra ArrivalBaltra IslandArrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.
PMHighlandsSanta Cruz Island: HighlandsThe highlands are located in the northern part of the island and can reach elevations up to 1500 mt.
Charles Darwin StationSanta Cruz Island: Charles Darwin StationAn organisation that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galapagos.
Day 2 - Asilo de la Paz - Cormoran Point - Devils CrownAMAsilo de la Paz
Floreana Island: Asilo de la PazA hill in the agricultural area of the island. The main attractions are of an historic type.
PMCormoran PointFloreana Island: Cormorant PointCormorant Point offers a trail overlooking a saltwater lagoon that is a favourite of flamingos.
Devils CrownFloreana Island: Devil´s CrownArguably the best snorkeling site in the islands, Devil´s Crown boasts an amazing variety of fish.
Day 3 - Suarez Point - Gardner BayAMSuarez Point
Española Island: Suárez PointSuarez Point is one of the most outstanding wildlife areas of the archipelago.
PMGardner BayEspañola Island: Gardner BayGardner Bay has a magnificent beach with turquoise waters. The bay is home of a large colony of sea lions.
Day 4 - Pitt Point - Isla Lobos - Leon DormidoAMPitt Point
San Cristobal Island: Pitt PointHere there are endemic species such as lava lizards and red-footed boobies.
PMIsla LobosSan Cristobal Island: Isla LobosThis small island is named after the sea lions that rest and play on its rocky shores.
Leon DormidoSan Cristobal Island: Leon DormidoThis island comprises two rocks which jut out of the ocean and is home to a large colony of sea birds.
Day 5 - Santa Fe Island - South PlazaAMSanta Fe Island
Santa Fe IslandA volcanic uplift that hosts a forest of Opuntia and palo santo. Endemic land iguanas are often seen.
PMSouth PlazaSouth Plaza IslandSouth Plaza has one of the largest populations of land iguanas in the Galapagos.
Day 6 - North Seymour Island - Bartholomew IslandAMNorth Seymour Island
North Seymour IslandExplore the rocky coast, passing colonies of blue-footed boobies and magnificent frigatebirds.
PMBartholomew IslandBartholomew IslandBartholomew is home of the Pinnacle Rock, the most famous view in the Galapagos, and a beautiful white-sanded beach.
Day 7 - Sombrero Chino - Dragon HillAMSombrero Chino
Sombrero Chino IslandThe landing is on a beautiful crescent-shaped beach, home to sea lions and Sally Lightfoot crabs.
PMDragon HillSanta Cruz Island: Dragon HillA hypersalinic lagoon frequented by flamingos, stilts, pintail ducks and other species of birds.
Day 8 - Black Turtle Cove - Dragon HillAMBlack Turtle Cove
Santa Cruz Island: Black Turtle CoveThis shallow inlet is surrounded by mangroves and provides natural protection for a variety of marine life.
PMDragon HillSanta Cruz Island: Dragon HillA hypersalinic lagoon frequented by flamingos, stilts, pintail ducks and other species of birds.
Day 9 - Prince Phillip Steps - Darwin BayAMPrince Phillip Steps
Genovesa Island: Prince Phillip´s StepsAn extraordinary, steep path leads through a seabird colony full of life, up to cliffs that are 25m high.
PMDarwin BayGenovesa Island: Darwin BayA coral beach where a 750 mt. trail takes you through more seabird colonies.
Day 10 - James Bay - Espumilla Beach - Buccaneer CoveAMJames Bay
Santiago Island: James BayThere are many lava pools found here as well as caves and inlets home to an amazing variety of wildlife.
PMEspumilla BeachSantiago Island: Espumilla BeachEspumilla Beach is a popular place for marine iguanas and Sally Lightfoot Crabs.
Buccaneer CoveSantiago Island: Buccaneer CoveBuccaneer Cove is a testament to the fact that Santiago was once a refuge for British buccaneers.
Day 11 - Vicente Roca Point - Tagus CoveAMVicente Roca Point
Isabela Island: Vicente Roca PointThe remnants of an ancient volcano form two turquoise coves with a bay protected from ocean swells.
PMTagus CoveIsabela Island: Tagus CoveAn opportunity to see penguins as well as marine iguanas, Sally Lightfoot crabs and sea lions.
Day 12 - Espinosa Point - Urbina BayAMEspinosa Point
Fernandina Island: Espinosa PointA narrow stretch of land where hundreds of marine iguanas gather largely on black lava rocks.
PMUrbina BayIsabela Island: Urbina BayIts waters are a good place to see turtles and rays. Ashore you´ll find a short trail leading to a coral reef.
Day 13 - Elizabeth Bay - Moreno PointAMElizabeth Bay
Isabela Island: Elizabeth BayAs enter you the bay, hawks can soar overhear and schools of fish can be seen swimming underneath.
PMMoreno PointIsabela Island: Moreno PointBeautiful rocky shores where penguins and shore birds, including blue herons, are usually spotted.
Day 14 - Las Tintoreras - Isabela - Tortoise Breeding Center - Wetlands - Santa CruzAMLas Tintoreras
Isabela Island: Las TintorerasA short distance from Puerto Villamil is the small island known as Las Tintoreras.
IsabelaSucre’s Cave
Tortoise Breeding CenterIsabela Island: Tortoise Breeding StationCreated to protect animals in their first years of life from the threats of foreign species.
WetlandsIsabela Island: WetlandsThey consist of lagoons, swamps, and mangroves and are home to a variety of unique bird species.
PMSanta CruzAfternoon Navigation to Santa Cruz Island.
Day 15 - Los Gemelos - Baltra DepartureAMLos Gemelos
Santa Cruz Island: Los GemelosSpanish for The Twins, they are two volcanic depressions on the highest part of Santa Cruz.
Baltra DepartureBaltra. Transfer to the Airport.
Deck Plans

Sun Deck
Sun deck

Albert Deck
2 Master Suites / 2 Twin Suites / Al fresco Bar / Al fresco lounge / Bridge

Monaco Deck
Grace Kelly Suite / Jacuzzi / Interior Lounge / Coffe Station / Al fresco dinner / Stern Resting Area / Inside Bar

Carolina Deck
2 Double Premium Staterooms / 1 Twin-Queen Deluxe Stateroom / 1 Twin Premium Staterooms
Ship Details
Technical Specifications:
- Capacity: 18
- Contruction Year: 1928
- Width: 7mts /22.1ft
- Max speed: 12 Knots
- Crew: 10 crew members plus 2 naturalist guides & 1 cruise director.
- Electricity: 110 volts AC / 60 Hz: 2 flat prongs
Facilities:
- Sun deck:
- Lounge:
- Bar:
- Mini library:
- TV in social areas:
- DVD in social areas:
- Satellite phone:
- Wetsuit:
- Kayak:
- Hot tub:
- Boutique:
What's included
Technical Specifications:
- All meals and snacks during the trip
- All transfers while in Galapagos
- All guided services throughout the cruise
- Non-alcoholic beverages consumed onboard
- Use of snorkeling gear (mask, snorkel & fins)
- Use of wetsuits (shorties)
- Use of Sea kayaks
Technical Specifications:
- Roundtrip Galapagos Airfare (starts at $472)
- Gratuities & Tips to Crew and Staff
- Bar consumption onboard
- Trip Insurance or Medical Evacuation
- Galapagos Park Fee ($100 adults, $50 children)
- INGALA Transit Control Card one-time fee ($20) -Insurance
From our Gallery
Grace
all our
preferred
SMALL
SHIPS
in Grace