M/Y Grace Galapagos Expedition Vessel

M/Y Grace has journeyed the waters of this world under many names. Camper & Nicholson in Southampton, England, built her during the Great Gatsby era in 1928. After serving as the personal yacht for high-powered industrialists, including Sir George Tilley, chairman of the Prudential Insurance Co., the M/Y Grace was conscripted to serve in the British Royal Navy during WWII. During the war, she played an important role at Dunkirk, captured a German torpedo E-boat, and even had a (unconfirmed) sinking of a U-boat to her credit. In 1951, she was acquired by a company owned by Aristotle Onassis, who renamed her Arion and later gave her to Prince Rainier and Princess Grace of Monaco as a wedding gift. She has now been rechristened with a name that recalls one of the best times in her history while evoking her elegance, beauty, and prestige.

The five-star service on board this ship, coupled with the true feeling of a safari experience, is unlike anything else offered in Galapagos. Interior lounges and exterior sundecks are all appointed in exquisite style. All activities and equipment are included in your all-includive rate – not to mention your gourmet meals and drinks. The M/Y Grace has begun a new era in her rich history, and her best days are yet to come as an icon in the Galapagos Islands.

Number of Passengers: 16 guests
Crew: 11, including 2 naturalists, 1 captain, and 1 cruise director
Number of Cabins: 9 staterooms & suites
Vessel Type: Motor Yacht
Vessel Class: Luxury
Length: 145 feet
Beam: 22.1 feet
Cruising Speed: 10-12 knots
Last Renovation: 2023