Natural atractions

Galapagos Islands is home to species of plants, birds, reptiles, and marine life, many of which exist nowhere else on earth.
You can find prehistoric land-iguanas, 600-pound giant tortoises, and 13 species of finches, each with a distinct beak.  Also, sea lions, fur seals, sea turtles, dolphins, whales, blue-footed boobies, and several species of birds like albatrosses and the world’s pinkest flamingos.

Recommended readings

Links (external):
www.rainforestalliance.com www.darwinfoundation.org
www.lonelyplanet.com

Books:
  • Galápagos, A natural History Guide, M.H. Jackson,1990
  • Restoring the tortoise dynasty, Godfrey Merlin,1999
  • The Voyage of the Beagle, Charles Darwin,1860

What you should bring with you:

  • LONG PANTS
    (lightweight, khakis)
  • SHORTS
    (Bermudas or other)
  • SHORT SLEEVED SHIRTS, T-SHIRTS
  • LONG SLEEVED SHIRTS (JUL-NOV)
  • WINDBREAKER or SWEATSHIRT (JUL - NOV)
  • BATHING SUITS (2)
  • WALKING SHOES OR LIGHT HIKING BOOTS
  • RUBBER-SOLED SHOES OR BOAT SHOES
  • SPORT SANDALS WITH A VELCRO STRAP
  • SMALL BACKPACK or KNAPSACK
  • PLASTIC WATER BOTTLE
  • WIDE BRIMMED HAT, BANDANA
  • CAMERA (with extra film, batteries and waterproof bag)
  • UNDERWATER CAMERA
  • SMALL PAIR OF BINOCULARS
  • SUNGLASSES/ STRAP, SUNSCREEN
  • SEA SICKNESS MEDICATION
  • PERSONAL MEDICATION
OUR ECOTOURISM ETHICS CUSTOMIZE YOUR JOURNEY

Galapagos Islands
 
 
Grace
GRACE
 
GRACE

The Camper & Nicholson Motor Yacht Grace is the newest addition to our Galapagos Fleet. Currently in Guayaquil, undergoing a keel-up rebuild, she is scheduled to start operating in summer 2008.

Grace's stellar past includes ownership of royalty, millionaire tycoons and stint in the British Navy. We have rechristened her with a name that takes her year backs 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. In Galapagos, we hope to bring to life her past, by making Grace one of the most elegant, beautiful and prestigious yachts on the islands.

The service onboard this ship, coupled with the true feeling of a safari experience, will be unlike any other experience that is currently offered in Galapagos..

BUILDER: Camper & Nicholson
PLACE OF ORIGIN: Southampton, England
CAPACITY: 18 guests in: 5 standard twin cabins and 4 standard double cabins.
REFITTED: Guayaquil, Ecuador 2007-2008
LENGTH: 44 meters (145 feet)
BEAM: 7 meters (23 feet)
DRAFT: 2.5 meters (8.2 feet)
SPEED: 12 knots
PUBLIC SPACES: Inside and Al Fresco dining areas, sun deck, library, bar-salon.
SPECIAL FEATURES: Kayaks, Jacuzzi
ENGINES: Twin Deutz (650 BHP each)

Cabin
Cabin		   Jacuzzi
Jacuzzi

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CRUISE 8 DAYS, 7 NIGHTS

Day 1   Day 5
SAT:
AM: Arrive San Cristobal Island: Galapagos National Park Visitor Centre.
PM: San Cristobal: Playa Ochoa.		 WED:
AM: Bartolome (Bartholomew) Island: Pinnacle Rock & Overlook.
PM: Santiago (San Salvador, James) Island: James Bay.
Day 2 Day 6
SUN:
AM: Genovesa (Tower) Island: Phillip's Steps.
PM: Genovesa: Darwin Bay.		 THU:
AM: Santa Cruz (Indefatigable) Island: Highlands.
PM: Santa Cruz: Charles Darwin Research Station.
Day 3 Day 7
MON:
AM: Isabela (Albemarle) Island: Tagus Cove.
PM: Fernandina (Narborough) Island: Punta Espinosa.		 FRI:
AM: Española (Hood) Island: Punta Suarez.
PM: Española: Gardner Bay.
Day 4 Day 8
TUE:
AM: Isabela Island: Urbina Bay.
PM: Isabela Island: Punta Vicente Roca.		 SAT:
AM: San Cristobal: Kicker Rock.
PM: Depart for Mainland Ecuador.
Note: Itinerary is subject to change.
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Prices, departures and includes services
Programs
Price
8 days / 7 nights (Cabin A1)
US$5219
8 days / 7 nights (Cabins A2,A3,A4)
US$4819
8 days / 7 nights (Cabins C1,C2,C3,C4,C5)
US$4419
Single supp. US$9104 / US$8404 / US$7704

Departures:   Saturday

Included: Not included:
•Accommodations.
•English-speaking certified naturalist guides.
•Guided tours and excursions.
•All Meals.

•Airfare Quito-Galapagos-Quito (US$410 per person). Subject to change
•Entrace fee to the Galapagos National Park (US$100 cash on arrival to the islands)

•Tips and gratuities.
•Optional or suggested services that are on your own.
•Personal expenses.
•Extra beverages and alcoholic drinks.
•Medical costs and hospitalization.
• Meals, souvenirs and other local and personal expenses not specified in the above itinerary are also not included.