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M/V Grace - Nature Cruise - 8D/7N
The Galapagos Archipelago is a cluster of some 13 volcanic islands and associated islets and rocks located just under the equator, about 600 miles west of Ecuador - South America in the Pacific Ocean. The oldest of the islands are about 4 million years old and the youngest are still in the process of being formed. Indeed, the Galapagos Islands are considered to be one of the most active volcanic areas in the world.
The Ship The M/Y Grace is a Motor Yacht. Accommodation in 9 Cabins (1 Master Suite, 3 Ocean View Suites, 5 Premium Staterooms) for 16 Passengers. You will have 11 Crew members, 1 Cruise Director, and 1 Naturalist Guide. You can enjoy its Jacuzzi. It has stabilizers that make an exceptionally Smooth Cruising. Perfect for Charters.
The unique configuration of this Camper & Nicholson motor yacht makes for a swift, stable vessel that provides both spaciousness and supreme comfort. She is the ideal sized vessel, attractive to the adventure traveler, sea-kayaker and natural-history passenger alike. The Grace is outfitted with a stabilizer system making for the smoothest running in the calm Galápagos seas. The main salon is truly spacious, equipped with luxurious sofas and chairs, a bar and entertainment center. Passengers gather here for briefings by our guides, to watch films, enjoy a drink at the bar or just relax. All meals can be served inside or outside (al fresco). She has nine very comfortable and luxurious cabins with plenty of storage. The front sun deck offers a hot tub and plenty of space to sunbathe, read a book, take pictures, or just enjoy the journey to the next island.
Specifications: Your cabin has a safety box and a hair dryer, if you need to iron something, give it to a crew member and they will iron it for you. The meals will be served in a buffet style.
Included: 7 nights on selected Cabin - All meals and snacks - All activities throughout the cruise - All non-alcoholic beverages consumed onboard- Use of snorkeling equipment (mask, fins, and wetsuit) - Guides.
Not Included: Air tickets to and from Galapagos (Around $400.00 USD) Note: Air tickets and National Park Prices can be subject to change without prior notice) - Galapagos National Park Entrance Fee - Galapagos Transit Control Card - Fuel Surcharge (Around $306.00 USD per person) - Bar consumption on board - Gratuities & Tips to Crew and Staff - Any personal expenses - Passports and Visas - Insurance.
Day by day Itinerary - Sailings are from Saturday to Saturday:
- Day 1: Saturday - A.M. Arrival at San Cristobal Island. P.M. San Cristobal: Playa Ochoa and Kicker Rock.
- Day 2: Sunday - A.M. Tower (Genovesa) Island: Prince Phillip’s Steps. P.M. Tower: Darwin Bay.
- Day 3: Monday - A.M. Fernandina (Narborough) Island: Punta Espinosa. P.M. Isabela (Abermarle) Island: Tagus Cove.
- Day 4: Tuesday - A.M. Isabela (Abermarle) Island: rbina Bay. P.M. Isabela (Abermarle) Island: Punta Vicente Roca.
- Day 5: Wednesday - A.M. Bartolome (Bartholomew) Island: Pinnacle Rock & Overlook. P.M. Santa Cruz (Indefatigable) Island: Black Turtle Cove.
- Day 6: Thursday - A.M. Santa Cruz (Indefatigable) Island: Highlands. P.M. Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Research Station.
- Day 7: Friday - A.M. Hood (Espanola) Island: Punta Suarez. P.M. Hood (Espanola) Island: Gardner Bay.
- Day 8: Saturday - A.M. San Cristobal: Interpretation Center. P.M. Depart for Mainland Ecuador.
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Vantage World Strongly Recommends Insurance for all your Travel Programs
We provide, through TravelSafe Insurance, one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of travel insurance, a TravelSafe Custom Plan, where you decide the benefits YOU want and the levels of protection YOU desire including access to their 24-hour emergency assistance service from anywhere in the world. Click the link below the Plan Benefits table for plan details.
