my grace yacht

Grace Cruise Ship, Galapagos

• from ₽ 57,894 / day

Wildlife / Marine life “Great snorkeling and seeing all the animals up close, great explanations and info sharing by the enthusiastic naturalists,” Arnold Alexander V, Netherlands

• Follow Darwin's path
• Grace Kelly's honeymoon yacht
• Jacuzzi on board

Set sail around the spectacular Galapagos in style aboard the exquisite M.Y. Grace, with two different seven-night cruises to choose between. Join the “Following in Darwin’s Footsteps” trip from Baltra Island, visiting Santa Fe Island, Tower Island, Darwin Bay, Isabela Island, Santiago Island, and Santa Cruz, before finishing on the island of San Cristobal. Alternatively, sail from San Cristobal to Baltra Island on the “Beyond Darwin’s Footsteps” voyage. Highlights include Española Island, Santa Cruz, Floreana Island, Rabida Island, North Seymour Island, and Black Turtle Cove. Activities on each adventure include snorkeling, kayaking, riding in Zodiac boats, and hiking, and you can be fascinated by an abundance of wildlife in one of the world’s most unique places.

Originally built in the late 1920s in Southampton, England, the M/Y Grace has a long and interesting heritage. She has had several names since being built, was used by the British during the war, and has undergone many changes since her early years. Offering luxury Galapagos small ship cruises today, visitors can enjoy timeless elegance and excellent onboard comfort and safety features. Indeed, the yacht hosted Grace Kelly and Prince Rainer of Monaco on their honeymoon! The original wheel from 1927 takes pride of place on the stern. There are nine stylish en suite cabins, each with air conditioning and a window or port hole. Enjoy a tasty buffet for breakfast and lunch, with dinner served indoors or outdoors. A well-stocked wine cellar ensures you never need to feel thirsty! Common areas include a beautiful sun deck, an attractive stern rest area, a Jacuzzi, an outdoor lounge and bar, and an indoor lounge. Onboard naturalists help you fully appreciate your surroundings and the wildlife you will see, and daily briefings are ideal for learning more about the wonders of the Galapagos.

The helpful crew members and experienced naturalists are waiting to welcome you aboard the MY Grace warmly. Book online to guarantee your departure dates on the trip of a lifetime around the magical Galapagos.

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Included: VAT, National Park Fees, Port Fees, Airport Transfer, Alcoholic Beverages, Alcoholic Drinks at Dinner, Drinking Water, Soft drinks, Tea & Coffee, Welcome Cocktails, Wine with Dinner, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Rental Gear , Kayaks, Land Excursions, Naturalist Guide, Snorkel Gear, Snorkeling Guide, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels, WiFi internet.

Optional Extras: Travel Insurance, Gratuities, Hotel Transfer, Local Flights.

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Boat features

• Daily housekeeping
• Audio & video entertainment
• Air Conditioned saloon
• Aircon Cabins
• Indoor Saloon
• Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
• Warm Water Showers
• Outdoor Dining
• En-Suite bathrooms
• Non-Smoking Rooms
• Seaview Cabins
• Kayaks On-Board
• Snorkeling Equipment
• Separate Rinse for u/w Camera
• Dedicated Local & International Crew
• Naturalist Guide
• Leisure Deck
• Observation Deck
• Family Friendly Cruise
• Jacuzzi / Hot Tub

Food & Drinks

• Western Food
• Vegetarian Options
• Buffet style
• Beer available
• Snacks All Day
• Vegan Options
• Fine Wines Selection
• Free Soft Drinks
• Fine Cuisine
• Welcome Cocktails
• Full-board Option
• Al Fresco Dining

If you have any specific dietary requirements whilst on-board your cruise, you can add this to your special requests on step 2 of the booking form. We advise limiting these requests to religious beliefs or food allergies.

Languages Spoken

The crew speaks English and Spanish.

Gear Rental

There is equipment available to rent on this boat. Please provide your rental needs on the booking form. You will need to pay for the rental gear on board of the boat. Show prices

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Boat navigation and safety.

• Depth Sounder
• Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
• E.P.I.R.B. Distress System
• Emergency Rafts
• Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
• First Aid Kits
• Satellite & mobile phones
• Bilge pump alarm
• Search light
• Crew trained in first aid
• Emergency flares

Grace Reviews

• 9.6 Exceptional
• 2 Verified Reviews
• Vessel 10.0
• Activities 10.0
• Arnold Alexander V

No better way to see the Galapagos Great snorkeling and seeing all the animals up close, great explanations and info sharing by the enthusiastic naturalists, Recommended for 1. Small stylish yacht makes it a personalized experience , 2. 16 guests pampered by staff of 13 of which 2 nature guides left nothing to be desired. 3. Great Chef!!

Gran experiencia El contacto con la fauna Recommended for Las excursiones, el ambiente y la comida

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Grace Kelly Suite

• 1 double bed
• Aircon with control
• Ensuite Bathroom
• Max 2 guests

Located on the main deck the Grace Kelly Suite with 1 king bed, private bathrooms, individual AC controls, safe boxes, and plenty of storage space for clothing and luggage. These cabins have windows.

Master Suite (A1 & A4)

There are 2 full beam master suites (A1 & A4) on the Albert Deck, both with 1 queen bed, private bathrooms, individual AC controls, safe boxes, and plenty of storage space for clothing and luggage. Telephones are also available for internal communications only. These cabins have windows.

Suite (A2 & A3)

• 1 double or 2 single beds (amenable twin)

There are 2 suites (A2 & A3) on the Albert Deck, both with 2 twin beds that can convert to 1 queen bed, private bathrooms, individual AC controls, safe boxes, and plenty of storage space for clothing and luggage. Telephones are also available for internal communications only. These cabins have windows.

Premium Stateroom (C1, C2, C3, C5)

• 13 - 18 sq/m

There are two premium staterooms (C1 and C2) with queen beds, one stateroom (C3) that can be configured with either two twin beds or one queen bed, and one stateroom (C5) featuring both a twin bed and a queen bed, all situated on the Carolina Deck. Each cabin includes private bathrooms, individual air conditioning controls, safes, and ample storage for clothing and luggage. Telephones for internal communications are also provided, and all cabins come with portholes.

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There is equipment available to rent on this boat. Please provide your rental needs on the booking form. You will need to pay for the rental gear on board of the boat.

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• Snorkel Gear Included
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Cruise the Galapagos Islands like a royal aboard Grace Kelly’s honeymoon yacht: The M/Y Grace.

Guests who cruise aboard the m/y grace will experience the islands the way darwin did in the past: personally and privately, but with the added distinction, comfort and elegance of today..

Refined yet adventurous and agile, it’s no wonder Grace Kelly chose this ship for her royal honeymoon.

A Galapagos icon, our 18-Guest Camper & Nicholson yacht gives passengers a luxurious glimpse into its stellar history, including ownership by millionaire tycoons, the royalty of Monaco, and a stint in the British Navy during WWII.

With a focus on Galapagos immersion, the Grace offers expanded deck space, naturalist guides with 15+ years of experience, and itineraries crafted for maximum wildlife encounters.

• M/Y Grace Galapagos Yacht Activities:

Kayaking Sea kayaking is offered on all of our cruises and you require no previous experience to enjoy this activity.

Hiking & Walking A highlight of all our Galapagos cruises, this activity allows you to enjoy spectacular encounters with the Island's wildlife.

Snorkeling The #1 preferred activity by 9 out of 10 guests who cruise with us. It requires no previous experience to be fully enjoyed.

Dinghy & Panga Rides On all of our cruises we offer daily dinghy or "panga" rides to several visitor sites aboard inflatable expedition zodiacs.

Scuba Diving (optional extra) Optional activity (not included in our cruises). This activity gives you a chance to explore the underwater world of the Galapagos at its best.

M/Y Grace Galapagos Cruise itineraries

7 nights / 8 days itinerary - Beyond Darwin's Footsteps

Saturday (Day 1) San Cristobal Island: Isla Lobos

AM - Today we fly to San Cristobal Island in the Galapagos in the morning. Flight time is just under two hours from the mainland. Upon arrival we board M/Y Grace where you will have lunch and a quick briefing en route to our first visitor sites: Isla Lobos.

PM - Lobos, lives up to its name of -Sea Lion Island- with its noisy population of frolicking and barking beasts. It lies just a short navigation north, up the west coast of San Cristobal, separated by a channel that forms an inviting lagoon.

This is where you'll have your first chance to share the water with a playful colony of the "wolves of the sea". From lobos we should have views of Kicker Rock, a spectacular formation that rises 152 meters (500 feet) out of the Pacific.

It takes the form of a sleeping lion, but from another angle you can see that the rock is split, forming a colossal tablet and, piercing the sea, a great chisel ready for etching.

After this visit you have time for a shower as we get ready for our welcome cocktail and our first formal briefing before dinner. (lunch, dinner)

Sunday (Day 2) Española Island: Punta Suarez & Gardner Bay

AM - Hood is the southernmost island of the archipelago, and is one of the most popular due to the breathtaking variation and number of fauna that inhabit the island.

In the morning we visit Punta Suarez where you will witness the largest variety of marine iguanas in the Galapagos, masked boobies and blue footed boobies nesting along the cliff’s edge, as well as the famous waved albatross.

PM - In the afternoon we visit Gardner Bay, a magnificent long white sandy beach, where colonies of sea lions laze in the sun, sea turtles swim offshore, and inquisitive mockingbirds boldly investigate new arrivals. (breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Monday (Day 3) Floreana Island: Post Office Bay & Cormorant Point

AM - Floreana Island: Cormorant Point & Champion Islet Floreana has had a colorful history: Pirates, whalers, convicts, and a small band of somewhat peculiar colonists—a Baroness among them—who chose a Robinson Crusoe existence that ended in mystery and death.

We visit Post Office Bay, where in 1793 British whalers set up a barrel as the island‘s Post Office, to send letters home on passing ships. The tradition continues to this day, simply by dropping a post card into the barrel without a stamp.

PM - Afternoon visit to Punta Cormorant which offers two highly contrasting beaches; a green-olivine beach and an iron-red beach.

Between the two beaches is a salt lagoon frequented by flamingoes, pintails, stilts and other wading birds. Late afternoon snorkeling at Champion Islet, which is home to a myriad of marine species including a variety of pencil sea urchin, wrasses, angelfish and amberjacks. Look for sea lions, rays, white-tipped reef sharks, and sea turtles. (breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Tuesday (Day 4) Santa Cruz Island: Highlands and The Charles Darwin Research Station

AM - Santa Cruz is the second largest island in the Galapagos and its capital, Puerto Ayora, is the economic center of the Islands. In the morning we visit the Charles Darwin Research Station to visit the Giant Tortoise and Land Iguana Breeding and Rearing Program. Here we used to find Lonesome George (now deceased), the last of his particular race of tortoise.

PM - In the afternoon we are off to the Highlands of Santa Cruz, where the dry coastal vegetation transitions to lush wet fields and forests overgrown with moss and lichens. Our destination is the Tortoise Reserve, where we will have chances see these animals in the wild, walk through lava tubes and see the Gemelos, twin collapsed craters. (breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Wednesday (Day 5) Santa Cruz Island: Bachas Beach & Chinese Hat

AM - In the morning we visit Las Bachas, a sandy white-coral beach that is a major egg-laying site for sea turtles. The name Bachas refers to the remains of landing craft left here at the end of WWII. Ashore marine iguanas mingle with flamingos and other wading birds in another of the many super saline lagoons found in the Galapagos.

PM - Chinese Hat Islet, a fairly recent volcanic cone, has the shape of a down-facing Chinese hat for which it is named. On the rocky shoreline of nearby Santiago island, Galapagos penguins dot the coast. There is a small sea lion cove on the north shore, where boats anchor and land at the visitor site. Late afternoon snorkeling with sea lions and penguins and swimming opportunities in the cove. (breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Thursday (Day 6) Rabida Island: Jervis & Santiago Island: Sullivan Bay

AM - Rabida Island, commonly known by its English name of Jervis, is unique for the very red color of the beach and cliffs, beneath which one can find gliding sea turtles and perched blue footed boobies.

A thick forest of Palo Santo trees sits back from the beach sheltering a yellow saltwater lagoon. Pelicans next in the thickets and brightly colored pink flamingoes graze the lagoon.

A sea lion colony likes to laze on the red sands of the beach. We hike up a tiny peninsula for a wonderful view of the beach and lagoon. Sea caves invite exploration further down the coast.

PM - Afternoon visit to Sullivan Bay, one of the most outstanding volcanic sites in the Galapagos. In the nearly 100 years since the Sullivan Bay Flow, only a few plants like Mollugo and Lava cacti have managed to take root in this harsh environment.

Oystercatchers can be seen fishing for crabs and mollusks in the tide pools of Sullivan Bay. After exploring the lava flow, there is swimming and snorkeling with playful sea lions off two small coraline beaches. (breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Friday (Day 7) Bartolome Island.: Pinnacle Rock & Overlook & North Seymour Island

AM - In the morning we visit Bartolome Island, famous for Pinnacle Rock, where we will see Galapagos Penguins and sea lions. We will also hike a trail to Bartolome's summit where you will be rewarded with spectacular views of Pinnacle Rock and our beach, where the crystal blue waters of the bay cradle your yacht.

PM - Afternoon visit to North Seymour Island which is teaming with wildlife! Cliffs only a few meters high form the shoreline are home to swallow-tailed gulls. A tiny forest of silver-grey Palo Santo trees stands just above the landing, where a trail will take us to see sea lions, marine iguanas, blue footed boobies, pelicans, magnificent frigatebirds and land iguanas. (breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Saturday (Day 8) Black Turtle Cove

AM - Today your Galapagos cruise comes to an end, but before we bid farewell to the Grace we visit Black Turtle Cove, a mangrove estuary on the northern shores of Santa Cruz Island.

We visit the cove via panga (local dinghy) but with the engines turned off. Many rays, sea turtles, pelicans and other wildlife live among the mangroves.

Next we return to the airport where we began our journey in the Galapagos for the flight back to the Ecuadorian mainland. (breakfast)

7 nights / 8 days itinerary - Following Darwin's Trail

Saturday (Day 1) Baltra Island: Daphne Major

AM - This morning we fly to Baltra Island in the Galapagos. Flight time is just under 2 hours from the mainland. Upon arrival we board M/Y Grace where you will have lunch and a quick briefing en route to our first visitor site: Daphne Major Islet.

PM - We will circumnavigate Daphne Major Islet which is home to a variety of birds including Galapagos martins, blue footed boobies, nazca boobies, short eared owls, red billed tropic birds amongst others. (lunch, dinner)

Sunday (Day 2) Santa Fe And South Plaza Islands

AM - Morning visit to Santa Fe Island, home to one of the most beautiful and sheltered bays of the archipelago, and to some of the best snorkeling - with its crystal clear waters.

Certainly one of the best locations to see sea turtles, swim with sea lions and get a glimpse of the Galapagos White-tipped Shark. After a wet landing you will walk up to a nearby cliff to see the land iguanas through an area of Opuntia Cactus.

PM - Afternoon visit to South Plaza, one of the smallest yet most colorful islands in the Galapagos. Yellow land iguanas wander through bright red carpet weed, waiting from prickly pears to drop from green cactus.

Orange sally lightfoot crabs dot the blackened lava above the landing site, all surrounded by turquoise waters. We'll see swallow tailed gulls nesting along the up-tilted end of the tiny island, while red-billed tropicbirds, frigatebirds and shearwaters fly in dancing displays.

You''ll also have the chance to see blue footed boobies along the cliff's edge. (breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Monday (Day 3) Genovesa Island: Prince Phillip'S Steps & Darwin Bay

AM - Tower Island could serve as a film set for a secret submarine base! The southern part of the island is an ocean-filled caldera ringed by the throat of a sizeable and mostly submerged volcano.

The island sits to the northwest, slightly removed from the Galapagos archipelago. It is also known as "Bird Island," which it lives up to in a spectacular way. Our first visit is to Prince Phillips Steps, the best Galapagos landing site to see red footed boobies, comically perched by wrapping big red feet around tiny branches.

We walk a short distance to seek out short eared owls preying on swarms of storm petrels. The snorkeling at the foot of the steps is amazing with large, brightly colored tropical fish taking on a neon quality against the black lava background.

PM - After lunch take time to kayak beside the walls of the sunken caldera before our afternoon visit to Darwin Bay, A gorgeous tidal grotto forms the backdrop to the gaggle of nesting and soaring seabirds birds and path leads up to the rookery cliffs for views of the bay and colonies of gulls, tropic birds and frigates. (breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Tuesday (Day 4) Fernandina Island: Punta Espinosa & Isabela Island: Urbina Bay

AM - In the morning we visit Fernandina Island, home to La Cumbre volcano, which erupts frequently (most recently in May 2005). We visit Punta Espinoza, a narrow spit of land, where a number of unique species, such as marine iguanas, sea lions, flightless cormorants, herons, egrets and Galapagos hawks can be seen in close proximity.

PM - Afternoon visit to Urbina Bay, directly west of Isabela’s Volcano Alcedo, where we will make an easy, wet landing (a hop into a few inches of water).

We walk on a stretch of three miles (5 km) of the marine reef that has been uplifted by as much as 13 feet (4 meters) out of the water. A highlight of this excursion are the giant land iguanas and giant tortoises, as well as the opportunity to go snorkeling amongst marine creatures, or just relaxing on shore. (breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Wednesdday (Day 5) Isabela Island: Tagus Cove & Punta Vicente Roca

AM - A morning visit to Tagus Cove on Isabela Island. A wooden stairway rises to the trail entrance and continues around Darwin Lake through a dry vegetation zone, and ends in a promontory formed by spatter cones.

The site provides spectacular views of our anchorage in the bay, as well as Darwin and Wolf Volcanoes. The green algae underwater pastures of the cove offer the chance to snorkel with marine iguanas, sea turtles, penguins and sea horses.

PM - In the afternoon we visit Punta Vicente Roca on Isabela Island. Snorkeling is incredible here as a result of the nutrient-rich waters of the Humboldt Current that bathe the western side of the archipelago. We will have a chance to see colorful fish, sea lions, penguins and sea turtles in the water. (breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Thursday (Day 6) Santiago Island: Espumilla Beach & James Bay

AM - The short walk up the beach leads inland to a mangrove typically inhabited by Common stilts. Beyond the mangroves is a brackish lagoon where flocks of pink flamingos and white cheeked pintails wade in search of mollusks.

The trail passes over a tiny hilltop through a sparse Palo Santo forest before looping back to the beach. Galapagos finches and Vermilion fly catchers inhabit the area. The tuff formations that form the cliffs that surround the cove have created a natural sculptor gallery rising from the sea with formations including the Monk and Elephant Rock.

PM - Afternoon visit to James Bay, where we land on a black beach with intriguing eroded rock formations. A trail leads to a series of crystal-clear grottos with a natural bridge formed of broken lava tubes.

This is the best place in the Galapagos to see fur seals and equally best place to see samurai like marine iguanas feeding in tidal pools nearby. You will find a colony of sea lions here and Galapagos hawk frequent the area. Snorkeling offers encounters with Green Sea Turtles and tropical fish. (breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Friday (Day 7) Santa Cruz Island: Highlands & Charles Darwin Research Station

AM - Santa Cruz is the second largest island in the Galapagos and its capital, Puerto Ayora, is the economic center of the Islands. In the morning we visit the Charles Darwin Research Station to visit the Giant Tortoise and Land Iguana Breeding and Rearing Program.

Here we used to find Lonesome George (now deceased), the last of his particular race of tortoise.

PM - Afternoon visit to the Highlands, where the dry coastal vegetation transitions to lush wet fields and forests overgrown with moss and lichens. Our destination is the Tortoise Reserve, where we will have chances see these animals in the wild. (breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Saturday (Day 8) San Cristobal Island: Interpretation Center

AM - Today your Galapagos cruise comes to an end, but before we bid farewell to the Grace we visit the Galapagos National Park Visitor Centre that presents a comprehensive exhibit of the islands’ natural history, human interaction, ecosystems, flora & fauna.

From the Centre, a short trail arrives at Frigate Bird Hill, where both “magnificent-frigates” and “great-frigates” can be seen in the same colony. Next we return to the airport where we began our journey in the Galapagos for the flight back to the Ecuadorian mainland. (breakfast)

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Cruise the Galapagos Islands in Style Aboard this Historical Luxury Yacht

The 147-foot M/Y Grace boasts one of the most fascinating histories of any ship, not just in the Galapagos Islands, but in the world as a whole. She began life simply as Monica in the late 1920s in Southampton, England, under the ownership of Jacques “Santiago” Soulas, a Franco-Argentine tycoon. Over the next decade, the ship would change hands several times before being acquired in 1939 by the British Royal Navy to patrol the area around the Isle of Wight. The newly-named Rion was stripped of her elegance, structurally hardened, and outfitted with hardcore military weaponry. Twin Oerlikons (a.k.a. “Kamikaze Killers”) were mounted astride the bridge, a 12-pound rapid-fire guy was affixed to the forecastle, and a stern rack was added to hold 300-pound depth charges.

The ship was decommissioned after World War II, rechristened HMS Noir , and returned to her original builders, Camper & Nicholson International. The team worked hard in the ensuing years to refurbish the ship as a pleasure craft. In 1951, Greek shipping magnate, Aristotle Onassis, bought the ship, rechristened her Arion , and kept her in his stable of toys for several years. She was ultimately gifted as a wedding present to Prince Rainier and Princess Grace (Kelly) of Monaco. They hosted an array of lavish parties with some of the world’s most illustrious guests (Winston Churchill among them) before parting with her in 1958.

Decades on, the ship would travel throughout the eastern United States and the Caribbean  under numerous banners and owners. She was purchased in 2007 by Quasar Expeditions who, in a thoughtful nod to the princess, rechristened her the M/Y Grace . The company spent two full years retrofitting and restoring the ship to her former glory. Under the new banner, and with a healthy dose of modern comfort amenities in place, the ship now sails exclusive routes to and through the Galapagos Islands.

The roughly 25 guests on each eight-day sailing are free to explore Ecuador’s famous islands amid the stately elegance of a bygone sailing era. Every interior space is awash in rich wood paneling and flooring, custom tufted seating, and plush fabrics. Even the ship’s original wheel has been returned with the inscription “Deo Juvante” (the former name).

The ship’s diminutive size belies a host of creature comforts, including an intimate main saloon, a sun deck, a wine cellar, and an alfresco dining space. Quasar’s commercial director, Eduardo Diez Jr., notes, “It is probably now one of the most sought-after products in the archipelago.” It’s easy to see why.

As of October 2017, adventurous, well-heeled travelers can book one of two unique itineraries aboard the M/Y Grace directly through Quasar Expeditions . Off-season rates in the fall of 2018 start at USD $5,600 per person (which covers almost every aspect of the eight-day trip less international airfare and domestic transfers). Although, we recommend splurging on the Grace Kelly Suite — the cabin where the Monegasque royalty honeymooned — with an all-in rate of USD $8,900. If you’re a hotshot willing to really open his wallet, you can charter the whole boat for you and 17 of your closest friends for just north of USD $125,000.

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GRACE MOTOR YACHT

M/Y Grace abides under all international standards of safety for a Galapagos cruise ship of its type. It is ISM (International Safety Management) certified and is equipped with an emergency alarm system, 3 emergency life rafts for 26 pax each, emergency life vests, fog horns, a PA system, smoke detectors, a sprinkler system and fire extinguishers. All emergency equipment is SOLAS certified. The yacht also carries 2 dingies (pangas/zodiacs) for 12 pax each for day to day activities.

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• Large Suites
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Prices from: US$ 9,950 (8D/7N)

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• 15% discount off the above rates (cruise only) for children 15 years and younger. Maximum of 3 children discounts per family, per booking. (Discounts do not apply for Christmas and New Year's cruises.)
• 75% Supplement surcharge for Single travelers on suites. 50% Single Supplement surcharge applies to all other staterooms.
• 100% Single Supplement applies to all staterooms for Christmas and New Year’s cruises.

Rates Include

• Expert guidance and service from your own personal Expedition Designer
• Comprehensive pre-and post-cruise information material
• Daily served meals or buffet offering a wide choice of dishes
• Naturalist guides & activities throughout the cruise
• All transfers (with rest of group) while in Galapagos
• Select wines, local beer, cocktails, spirits, soft drinks, juice, coffee, hot chocolate, water and tea are included throughout the cruise
• Lectures and entertainment onboard
• Snorkeling equipment (masks, snorkels & fins) and wetsuits (3mm long wetsuit)
• Kayaks and equipment
• Galapagos National Park entrance fee
• Galapagos Transit Control Card
• Internet / Wi-Fi connection throughout the cruise (within limited schedule) **

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• International air tickets to either Quito or Guayaquil, Ecuador
• Gratuities to guides, crew and staff
• Extra expenses (communication, laundry, souvenirs, etc.)
• Trip insurance and medical evacuation insurance
• Personal travel insurance
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• Mainland Ecuador arrangements (we’d be delighted to arrange these for you)
• Galapagos flights for your requested dates (Guayaquil-Galapagos-Guayaquil $473 USD adults/ $360 USD children or Quito-Galapagos-Quito $530 USD adults/children $404 USD)

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Please note: Itineraries are unlikely to change significantly but are subject to change. Weather, wildlife breeding, instructions from the Galapagos National Park, specific abilities and interests of passengers as well as operational matters may cause your guide or captain to change the time or nature of visits. Your guide will always endeavor to select the best itinerary within these limits....

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Review by Guest “The entire trip was perfect, best we've ever had. Quasar gave us all the information we needed, helped us with our stay in Guayaquil, got us on the very best yacht (M/Y Grace) and had the best guides, naturalists, crew and conditions. We never wanted for a thing and felt extremely well taken care of.” Henry Lowenstein | Traveled with Quasar

Paul Rose bbc nature show host “I had expected a lot from this trip and my Galapagos journey with Quasar Expeditions exceeded all of my expectations! I now don't say to people - You should try to visit the Galapagos. I now say; YOU ABSOLUTELY MUST VISIT THE GALAPAGOS!”

Cruise Critic is the world's largest cruise review site and online community which also has cruise news and planning information written by cruise experts and an active community of members. Many of our past guests have shared their reviews of their Galapagos cruise with Quasar Expeditions and it even breaks it out between our two yachts. Add your Galapagos cruise review and help others choose which yacht is best for them!

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This 16-passenger Camper & Nicholsons yacht has traversed the waters of this world under many names, but has been rechristened with a name that takes her back to 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. Grace is the ideal yacht for the traveler who seeks a true explorer experience, complemented with excellent service, superb accommodations and fine dining. All who travel aboard this yacht will be part of a unique mission: to bring to life the natural living legacy of the islands through an experience unlike any other in Galapagos.

Grace Review

AdventureSmith Explorations’ Grace review includes a detailed description of the small ship including deck plans and a photo gallery. Our small ship cruise experts have been aboard nearly every first-class vessel in the Galapagos Islands. Please read our Grace review below then contact us to compare the Grace with other  Galapagos cruise ships and upscale yachts offering  Galapagos luxury cruises  and private  Galapagos yacht charters .

The Galapagos is a competitive market for small ships, and it can be difficult for vessels to stand out. But the Grace does. Formerly owned by Princess Grace of Monaco, the ship is a historically significant and luxurious platform with outstanding service and guides. Motor Yacht Grace’s stellar past includes ownership of royalty, millionaire tycoons and a stint in the British Navy. Due to her small size and iconic elegance, we often recommend the Grace to clients seeking a high-end experience aboard a ship as unique as the  Galapagos Islands . Book the Grace Kelly Suite aboard to stay in the same suite that Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier did on their honeymoon. This yacht was a wedding gift from Aristotle Onassis to the Prince and Princess of Monaco. Read more details on the  History of Motor Yacht Grace .

Choose the Grace if you are seeking a combination of luxury, history and exploration. Travelers comment that the service on board this ship, coupled with the true feeling of a safari experience, is unlike anything that is currently offered in Galapagos. Refit and reconstructed during several stages of her past, the ship has always maintained her graceful and stylish lines. The Grace has begun a new era in her rich history. The level of service on board, coupled with her beauty and luxury, are highlights. She has becom an icon in the Galapagos and her best years are surely yet to come.

Common Areas Aboard Grace

Grace features a main salon equipped with a bar, TV/video system, stereo system and plenty of electrical outlets. Passengers can choose to eat inside in the interior dining room, or outside in the al-fresco dining area. The sundeck has a bar and plenty of space to be in the open air. Guests can also relax in the front of the boat where the Jacuzzi and sun chairs are located. Guests can also enjoy a topnotch Ecuadorian coffee in the coffee lounge. Finally, the onboard boutique offers travel essentials and souvenirs.

Grace offers intimate and personal expedition experiences in the Galapagos, where guests can truly interact and gain a wealth of knowledge from a real Galapagos expert. Grace features a Jacuzzi, sea kayaks, snorkeling gear and wetsuits on board. A Kid’s Club with activities like stargazing and movie nights is available for special family-oriented departures. Child-oriented guides who organize learning activities and provide children with a kid’s expedition journal, are placed specifically for departures with children. A wide variety of books are available in the library as well as various board games and movies for children.

Dining Aboard Grace

All meals are served in either the inside dining room or the equally elegant al-fresco dining area at the stern of the yacht. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served buffet style and prepared by specially trained chefs. Meals are served in wholesome quantities and in a variety of menus with tropical exotic fruits always available. Children’s menus, vegetarian menus and other special menus are available upon request. Hors d’oeuvres are normally served along with local juices as a welcome treat twice a day upon return to Grace following your daily Galapagos Island visits and snorkeling outings. Water (sparkling or still), soft drinks and juices are available free of charge throughout the duration of your cruise. Wine and beer are offered with meals and added to your bar tab. There is a self-service coffee station that is open 18 hours per day. It opens at 6:30am with fresh-brewed coffee, tea or herbal teas and typically closes at 11:00pm. Cookies, crackers and chocolates are available at the coffee station 24 hours a day, as well as instant coffee.

Cabins & Deck Plan Aboard Grace

M/Y Grace offers suites and staterooms of up to 200 square feet with private facilities, individual climate controls, safe boxes, USB ports, telephones and plenty of storage space for clothing and luggage. Bathrooms feature a walk-in shower, vanity, shampoo, conditioner, soap and hair dryers. During your visits to the islands, your cabin will be cleaned twice each day.

C1, C2, C3 and C5 are Premium Staterooms on the Carolina Deck with ocean-view portholes. C1 and C2 each features a queen bed; C3 features two twin beds that can convert to a queen bed; C5 has a single twin bed and a queen bed. Cabin C3 measures 140 square feet, C1 is 148 square feet, C2 is 160 square feet and C5 is 168 square feet.

A2 and A3 Twin Suites are located on the Albert Deck with windows. Each has two twin beds that can convert to one queen bed and measure 138 square feet.

A1 and A4 are the two Master Suites, each with a queen bed and windows, located on the Albert Deck which is also home to the Captain’s bridge, the al-fresco lounge and al-fresco bar. Suite A1 is 178 square feet, while Suite A4 measures 194 square feet.

Located on the Monaco Deck, this is the same suite used by Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier of Monaco on their honeymoon. Newly renovated, the suite features six windows, a separate seating area, larger bathroom and more closet space. The cabin is approx 175 square feet.

Galapagos Grace Reviews from Our Travelers

The Grace and her crew were everything one could hope for. Both the Grace and Napo Wildlife Center were wonderfully comfortable.

Everything on the Grace was wonderful - guide, staff & crew, food, outings, etc.

The Grace and her crew were everything one could hope for. Only suggestion, a door stop for exterior door of each cabin and hiking sticks with pointed ends for the elderly among us.

Accommodations Review

Both the Grace and Napo Wildlife Center were wonderfully comfortable.

Crew & Guides Review

Our Galapagos guide, Rafael, was incredibly knowledgeable and informative.  He always went the extra mile to insure that each guest had the best possible experience and  I required more attention than most being older and having mobility issues.

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Everything on the Grace was wonderful - guide, staff & crew, food, outings, etc. Mashpi Lodge was also a great experience and very unique place. For the transfers and city tour in Quito Metropolitan Touring did an excellent job. Only disappointment was that the Grace makes a big deal of marketing the fact that there would be one guide for every 9 guests. We had 16 people on our trip but only one guide so that did not meet our expectation even though our guide was exceptional. 

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This ship is an AdventureSmith favorite for private  Galapagos yacht charters . For charter pricing and details,  contact us  to connect with a charter cruise specialist.

The 16-guest yacht Grace was a wedding gift from Aristotle Onassis to Prince Rainier and Princess Grace of Monaco, and it was on board this vessel where they spent their honeymoon. Cruise back in time and lay back in luxury and romance as you enjoy one of the finest cruises available in the Galapagos.

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Learn More About the Grace, Her Sister Ship & Other Galapagos Yachts

What’s it like aboard the Galapagos Grace ship? Intrigued to learn her full history? AdventureSmith’s experts and many of our travelers have been aboard and can help you compare this ship with her sister ship, Evolution. These two first-class ships will have similar amenities, cabin categories, meals and other services. Contact us to compare them, or learn about other comparable vessels sailing in the Galapagos Islands. From family to charter to luxury and budget, whatever your style we can find a fit.

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MY Grace Cruise Ship Review

MY Grace ship review

The MY Grace now offers small ship cruises in the Galapagos Islands, but it has not always been the case. Built in the 1920s, the ship has a long history, and was used by Grace Kelly and the Prince of Monaco on their honeymoon. Of course, the ship now features a modern design, but keeps pieces of it’s history such as the wheel.

The 44 meters MY Grace features 9 cabins, welcoming up to 18 guests on-board. The cabins are air-conditioned and include an en-suite bathroom. Plus, the cabins all have a safety box, ample storage space and either a porthole or a window. The deluxe and premium rooms are located on the lower deck, while the suites are on the upper deck.

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Cruise ship features

The MY Grace features a comfortable salon and dining area, which takes most of the main deck. Indeed, the salon / lounge is spacious, displays many couches and features a complete entertainment system. Plus, at the aft of the same deck, you will find the al fresco dining area. You can enjoy the freshly prepared meals and contemplate the Galapagos Islands unique landscape at once.

Furthermore, the MY Grace features a full sundeck on the very top deck. Filled with loungers, the area is ideal to relax and soak in the sun rays. Plus, a jacuzzi is found at the bow of the main deck, with nothing but a beautiful scenery in the background.

The upper deck also features and outdoor lounge at the aft. The area is partly covered and perfect to relax between two adventure cruise activities!

Grace’s itineraries & activities

A Galapagos adventure cruise on the MY Grace is all about beautiful scenery, nature walks and wildlife encounters. In order to maximise the wildlife sightings, the MY Grace is equipped for snorkeling, kayaking and has inflatables to get to shore for some hiking. Also, scuba diving in the Galapagos Islands may be possible with them, ask at booking!

The MY Grace proposes two different routes to explore the stunning Galapagos Islands. Both itineraries take you on an 8 days / 7 nights adventure cruise through the Ecuadorian treasures.

• Following in Darwin’s Footsteps

Cruise ship availability

The adventure cruise on-board the MY Grace is available all year. Plus, you can combine the itineraries, should you wish to have a full 2 weeks to discover the Galapagos Islands ! Also, note that the Grace is part of the Quasar Expedition fleet, which also manages the MV Evolution .

Price starts at 6,600$US for both routes

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Historical Summary:

Grace has a long and interesting story that includes everything from long sea lanes across big ocean to presidents and Hollywood actors.

Curlew 1927-1942

Built in 1927 by White & Co LTD, Southampton, England as the motor yacht «Curlew» for Colonel Herbert Molson. Molson was a Canadian businessman and brewery (Molson Brewery). He and his family used the yacht at The Great Lakes with home base in Montreal, Quebec.

USS Leader – Pyc-42 24 October 1942 – 11 May1945

Patrol Yacht Coastal. During World War II, she was acquired by the US Navy and used as a sonar school in LA Jolla California. In 1946, she was transferred to the War Shipping Administration. While in service for the US Navy, there were 25 crews on board and she was equipped with two 20mm machine guns, two synchemine rails and two rocket batteries.

Chito 1949 – 1956

Kenneth E. Wilson bought the boat at a surplus auction from War Shipping Administration and christened her "Chito." Mr. Wilson was a boat broker in Long Beach, Los Angeles. It turns out that he bought the boat as a front for General Abelardo L. Rodriguez, former President of Mexico, as there were restrictions on foreigners buying excessive materials from the United States. His son, Abelardo S. Rodriguez, was usually called Chito. Therefore, the yacht was renamed Chito. General Rodriguez had the boat as president’s boat and used it both for private use and affairs of state.

Hyding 1956-1979

In 1956 she was purchased by Jack Hyde from San Diego CA, who gave her the name of Hyding. Jack used her as a private yacht and chartered her. She was once chartered by Mike Todd, who used the yacht to impress Elizabeth Taylor and «steal» her from Kevin Mclory. In the early 60’s she was purchased by Warren St. Thomas, an artist, actor and producer, and eventually got some problems with the IRS (IRS) and the boat was sold or taken over by Mr. Assel Offe. She was then bought by Jack Ford who operated charter trips to Alaska and Hawaii. During one trip to Alaska, they had major problems and lost propulsion in both main engines outside Cape Mendocino CA, they had to be towed by Coast Guard back to their home port in Sausalito, San Francisco Bay, CA. After this the boat was still quiet for a period and taken over by John Mullen. His sons and some friends started repairing and fixing a little while on the boat. In 1979 she was sold to Paul Whitter.

Paullu 1979 – 1993

Paul and Louise Whittier took over the boat In 1972, they christened her "Paullu." She was towed to Fulton Shipyard in Antioch CA. There she got a big overhaul, the Cooper Bessemer diesel engines were exchanged with two used Caterpillar from around 1962. She also exchanged a lot of the interior and new electrical facilities on board. After she was taken over, she was used on the coast of British Columbia, with the main base on Goudge Island, Paul Whitters private island. She was used little after 1985 due to illness by the owners, and in 1993 she was bought by Henk Koster

Grace 1993-1996

Henk Koster and Henriette Suzanne Wasmer bought Paullu in 1993 and in early 1994 she was christened Grace in a ceremony on Lake Washington (Seattle). The name Grace is after American actor Grace P. Kelly, who Henk and Suzanne were very excited about. On March 8, 1994 she was ready to sail to her new home port in Rotterdam, The Netherlands.

The sail went down along California, Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and through the Panama Canal. Further through the Caribbean and to Fort Lauderdale. Furthermore, the trip went to St. George`s in Bermuda before crossing the Atlantic and across to the Azores. They came in a heavy low pressure, but Henk Koster graduated flying and held Grace in the low pressure center, where it was quiet until they had to bunk on the Azores. After bunkering, the low pressure wind was at its worst and they had to turn around and seek shelter for the weather before the trip went on to the Netherlands.

In the winter of 1994/95 she was in the shipyard in the Netherlands and a lot was done on board before a trip up along the Swedish and Norwegian coasts. In the summer of 1996, the owners decided to sell Grace in London, but was advised by Ragnar Thorseth at Håholmen to go to Oslo and seek out Petter Sundt, Morten Bergesen and the owner of Eileen – as he did not know about her. After a visit on board, Erling Storm and Trygve Hegnar, bought Grace to operate in charter service.

Grace 1996- and forward

In the winter of 1996/97 there was a change of plate in the hull, a lot of new technical systems and a lot of safety equipment came in place to class the boat as a passenger boat, so that the boat was able to operate charters in the Oslo fjord and around the Norwegian coast.

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81.2m  /  266'5 | abeking & rasmussen | 2014.

Owner & Guests

Cabin Configuration

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Special Features:

• Elevator for easy access between floors
• Full-beam master cabin with his/her en suite and study
• Impressive 4,500nm range
• Lloyds Register ✠ 100 A1 SSC YACHT MONO G6 ✠ LMC UMS classification
• Award winning

The award winning 81.2m/266'5" motor yacht 'Grace' (ex. Kibo) was built by Abeking & Rasmussen in Germany at their Lemwerder shipyard. Her interior is styled by English designer design house Terence Disdale and she was delivered to her owner in June 2014. This luxury vessel's exterior design is the work of Terence Disdale.

Guest Accommodation

Grace has been designed to comfortably accommodate up to 12 guests in 6 suites comprising one VIP cabin. The supremely spacious full beam master suite incorporates its own study benefits from a his and her bathroom. She is also capable of carrying up to 23 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience.

Onboard Comfort & Entertainment

Her features include piano, elevator, underwater lights, beach club and air conditioning.

Range & Performance

Grace is built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, with teak decks. Powered by twin diesel Caterpillar (3516B) 2,001hp engines, she comfortably cruises at 14 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 16 knots with a range of up to 4,500 nautical miles from her 170,000 litre fuel tanks at 14 knots. Grace features at-anchor stabilizers providing exceptional comfort levels. Her water tanks store around 35,000 Litres of fresh water. She was built to Lloyds Register ✠ 100 A1 SSC YACHT MONO G6 ✠ LMC UMS classification society rules, and is MCA Compliant.

PRIVATE YACHT - "Grace" IS NOT FOR CHARTER

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Grace Awards & Nominations

• The ShowBoats Design Awards 2015 Exterior Design & Styling Award – Motor Yacht over 500GT Finalist
• The ShowBoats Design Awards 2015 Interior Design Award – Motor Yacht over 500GT Finalist
• The ShowBoats Design Awards 2015 Holistic Design Award Winner
• The World Superyacht Awards 2015 Displacement Motor Yachts of 1,300GT to 2,999GT – 75m and above Finalist
• International Superyacht Society Awards 2015 Best Power 65m+ Nomination

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NOTE TO U.S. CUSTOMS & BORDER PROTECTION

Due to the international and fluid nature of the yachting business and the fact there is no global central industry listing service to which all charter yachts subscribe it is impossible to ascertain a truly up-to-date view of the market. We are a news and information service and not always informed when yachts leave the charter market, or when they are recently sold and renamed it is not clear if they are still for charter. Whilst we use our best endeavors to maintain accurate information, the existence of a listing on this website should in no way supersede official documentation supplied by representatives of a yacht.

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Grace Kelly Suite

Master Suites A1 & A4

• A1: 183 sq. ft. / 17 sq.m.
• A4: 194 sq. ft. / 18sq.m.

Twin Suites A2 & A3

Premium Staterooms C1 & C2

• C1: 148 sq. ft. / 13.7 sq.m.
• C2: 160 sq. ft. / 15.8 sq.m.

Premium Stateroom C3

Premium Stateroom C5

Technical specifications.

• Category: Luxury Class
• Capacity: 18 Passengers
• Navigation equipment: 24 mile Furuno radar. 24-mile Si-tex radar, GPS Satellite, Navigator, depth finders, speed and distance log, compasses, barometer, forward-looking echo sounder.
• Safety Equipment: EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon), 2 x 12 person Vicking open sea life rafts, life jackets, flares and signals, fire extinguishing system. In short, safety equipment on board either meets or exceeds USA Coast Guard Regulations.
• Comfort Equipment: 800 gal/day watermaker, air-conditioning throughout, icemaker, TV, stereo,VCR, DVD
• Communication Equipment: VHF radio, SSB radio, Satellite Phone
• Electricity: 110 volts AC / 60 Hz
• Type: Motor Yacht
• L.O.A.: 145 feet / 44 meters
• Beam: 7 feet / meters
• Engines: 2 x 650 Twin Deutz
• Generators: 2 x 35 KVA New Age / Cummins
• Builder: Camper & Nicholson: Southampton, England
• Speed: 12 knots
• Accomodations: 1 Master Suite, 3 Ocean View Suites, 5 Premium Staterooms
• Crew: 10 plus up to 2 naturalist guides & 1 cruise director.

Itineraries

• Day 1: Baltra Airport & Daphne Major Islet
• Day 2: Santa Fe Island & South Plaza Island
• Day 3: Genovesa Island: Prince Phillips Steps & Darwin Bay

• Day 1: San Cristobal Island: Arrival & Lobos Island
• Day 2: Española Island: Punta Suarez & Gardner Bay
• Day 3: Floreana Island: Post Office Bay & Cormorant Point

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Amazing 28m Superyacht Charter for 10 guests

GRACE Yacht Charter - Cruising Beauty of the Adriatic

Grace yacht charter is a luxury motor yacht based in Split Croatia. She is 28 meters long and it can offer comfort and luxury hospitality for 10 guests in a class of a 5-Star hotel.

This yacht is elegantly furnished and designed with style. It offers 5 luxuriously equipped cabins in which guests can enjoy complete comfort.

The yacht has a space flybridge, a lovely alfresco dining area in the aft, respectful water equipment, and an impressive teak swimming platform. There is also a main salon TV-Media room located close to the captain’s command bridge, featuring a flat TV screen.

Cruising with the Grace yacht charter will be a unique pleasure for every guest, especially if you will be visiting various amazing places on the Croatian coast.

YACHT CHARTER ACCOMMODATION

Yacht details..

Yacht Length:

28 meters / 91 feet

Yacht cabins layout:

3x Double + 2x Twin

Total living area:

365 sq.m / 3.929 sq.ft

Yacht exterior area:

160 sq.m / 1.722 sq.ft

Yacht interior area:

205 sq.m / 2.207 sq.ft

Crew members:

Types of Cabins on This Yacht:

1x Master Suite + 2x VIP Stateroom + 2x Twin Cabin

Bed Configuration & Size:

3x King + 4x Single

Yacht Interior Guest Areas:

Main Deck Salon & Dining Area · Main Deck Galley · Main Deck Day Head · TV/Media Room & the Captain's Command Bridge · Five Private Cabins

Yacht Exterior Guest Areas:

Spacious Flybridge · Main Deck Aft Alfresco Dining area · Upper Deck Lounge with a Bar · Upper Deck Aft Sunbathing Area · Front Deck Sunbathing Area · Teak Swimming Platform

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YACHT CHARTER SPECIFICATIONS

Particularities., general information.

Length : 28 m (91.10 ft) Beam :  7 m (23 ft) Year Built : 2013 Year of last refit : 2018 Yacht Builder: Aegean Yachts Main Engines: 2x 700 cv Maximum Speed : 13 knots Cruising Speed : 10 knots Fuel Consump. Engines: 120 l /hour* Generator Engines: 2x 28 kW Fuel Consump. Generators: 7.2 l/hour* Stabilisers :

*Highly dependent on sea conditions

LIST OF AMENITIES

Air Conditioning · WiFi Connection On Board · Flat Screen TV’s In the Main Salon, Master Suite & VIP Staterooms ·  TV/Media Room on the Upper Deck

WATER SPORTS & TOYS

1x Jet ski Sea Doo (Rotax)100 HP 1x Sea Bob 1x Waterskis 1x Waterskis(for children) 2x Kayak 1x Donut 2x paddleboards 1x Diving equipment 1x Fishing equipment 1x Banana

TENDER VESSELS

Highfield, 6.4m Tender (Included) Axopar 37, 12.5m Chase Boat (Optional)

YACHT CHARTER LAYOUT

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Enjoy sun, sea and movies because having spectacular two indoor lounging areas with large TVs, in only 28m, is a really unique yacht charter experience for all movie lovers. A real beauty, motor yacht (m/y) GRACE, is one of the greatest value-for-money charter vessels in Croatia.

This spacious yacht will amaze you with each of her decks and you will want to extend your vacation right there. GRACE yacht charter is 28 meters of pure joy, built-in 2013 by Aegean Yachts . The last refit of this extremely spacious yacht was in 2018 when she started her chartering career. GRACE’s fuel consumption is just 120 L/h with a cruise speed of 10 knots, which makes her an excellent yacht for a relaxing charter holiday.

GRACE yacht charter is perfect for both family and friends. With huge sunbathing areas on the upper deck front and aft, you will be able to enjoy sipping cocktails or reading your favourite travel or beauty magazine. On the main deck, the indoor salon is the perfect place where you can talk to your loved ones, play board games or watch your favourite movie.

The huge dining table will also delight you because absolutely all charter guests will be able to sit behind it. Furthermore, on the upper deck, you also have a lounge where you can relax with a bottle of limited-edition Croatian wine while watching the game of your favourite club. This yacht has room for all guests and is simply perfect!

GRACE can accommodate up to 10 guests in 5 amazing cabins, all of them equipped with an ensuite bathroom. You will feel like you are in a 5-star hotel, which can move wherever you want and for which there is no need to pack your suitcases every time you go to a new destination because you have your own mowable paradise.

The knowledgeable crew of 5 members on board GRACE yacht charter will be on-demand every second of your vacation. A captain, a private chef, two hostesses and a deckhand will make sure that everything is exactly as you want. All of them are Croats , enabling you to explore numerous Croatian hidden coves and find out secret information that you cannot find on the internet because only local people know about it. Your chef will prepare excellent meals for you that the whole group will enjoy.

Furthermore, this yacht offers a powerful Honda tender, an amazing jet ski, cool water skis, a spectacular seabob, 2 kayaks ideal for exploring the mysteries of the Croatian Adriatic and much more.

If you want to know more about the GRACE yacht charter, keep reading…

A DAY ON THE YACHT

If you wish, you will wake up every morning in a new and spectacular location. Your captain can cruise while all the guests on the vessel are asleep, without even noticing it. When you decide to have your first meal, your private chef will prepare your favourite pancakes with homemade strawberry jam or a huge platter of Croatian prosciutto and cheese from the island of Pag, paired with the best Turkish coffee or light lemonade.

After breakfast, you can enjoy the fantastic view from your flybridge or choose to explore the popular Brijuni National Park. If you opt for Brijuni you will be able to enjoy untouched nature, drive through the safari park, watch zebras and elephants or play golf in an unforgettable environment. When you get back to your GRACE yacht charter, feel free to post cool pictures and videos from this amazing national park on social media.

Your private chef, Jerko, will prepare a special lunch of your choice that may consist of bavette steak with asparagus and roasted garlic pan sauce or spinach stuffed salmon. Every day, he will delight you by serving and presenting the Mediterranean, Asian or local food. Once you have satisfied your palate, you can relax in the air-conditioned indoor lounge or in your spacious master suite with windows from ceiling to floor. Enjoy reading your favourite book or watching new episodes of your favourite Netflix series on your widescreen TV.

After resting, you can try out GRACE`s water toys. If you want to start with something that you have never tried, we suggest the Radinn wake jet, the most exciting electric surfboard on the market! Furthermore, if you are more for exploring the Croatian seabed, your yacht has a great seabob, paired with snorkeling equipment. Ask your crew to show you the best coves and enjoy discovering the astonishing underwater sea life.

At the end of the day, you can opt for a light dinner on your yacht or in one of the award-winning Croatian restaurants. You will not make a mistake, whatever you choose. After dinner, relax on the main deck aft with a glass of your favourite wine or watch the stars from your huge front sundeck with your loved ones.

YACHT CHARTER DINING

Jerko will be your private chef onboard GRACE yacht charter, and he will continue to amaze you every day. He has decided to embark on a new journey and enter the yachting industry after more than ten years of experience at his previous job as executive Chef in the luxurious hotel ,,Briig’’. He is a popular Croatian chef with a reputation for being skilled, talented, hardworking, and ambitious.

He will prepare amazing cocktails as well as the finest Croatian specialities, which will be presented in a spectacular way. Your private chef is enjoying creating and experimenting with dishes in order to make something different that will still excite your palate.

Jerko is friendly and he will be happy to share his recipes with you. Jerko is enthusiastic to produce one-of-a-kind dishes that will make your jaw drop. Your private chef can prepare anything you want, from pineapple roasted chicken to a ribeye with bacon and wine sauce.

YACHT MAIN DECK

The amazing main deck aft will be your first spot where you will enjoy amazing snacks, specially made by your chef. Here, you also have a wet bar and an alfresco dining area with comfortable sofas and stylish chairs. The dining area on the main deck aft has shade on all 3 sides, which can be lowered to protect you from the sun during the day or from humidity at night.

yacht charter accommodation: main salon & dining area

The main deck salon`s layout is unconventionally designed. Unlike most superyachts, who tend to put the lounge area closer to the stern and the dining area more forward, GRACE does it differently. She has both the features, the salon lounge area and dining area, parallel together, following a straight line stretching as long as the main deck interior does.

Moving forward through the sliding glass doors, you will enter the amazing indoor salon. On the starboard side, you will have a huge sofa ideal for socializing, watching football or having a movie night. On the port side of this main indoor salon, you have a large dining table that can seat up to 10 guests.

The whole space exudes a corporate style that you will enjoy. Furthermore, GRACE yacht charter has huge panoramic windows that will fill the entire place with natural light and you will have an amazing view while watching movies or eating your first meal of the day.

The good feature about this yacht is that she has a large galley from where your private chef will prepare amazing meals and also a lovely day head so you can wash your hands before meals without needing to go to your cabin. Furthermore, on the bow, you have a spacious sunbathing area ideal for tanning or reading your favourite magazine.

Yacht Charter Accommodation: The Master Suite

Moving forward, you will arrive at the master suite, beautifully designed in navy style with an ensuite bathroom, a walk-in closet and a huge TV screen. The master cabin sends out a very inviting atmosphere. There are long and wide double windows on both port and starboard sides of the cabin, with a flat-screen TV in front of the king-size berth. The headspace above the king-size berth is intricately designed, so the whole ceiling creates a dynamic flow of energy in GRACES`s master cabin

There is also a working table from where you will be able to reply to all your emails and the Wi-Fi connection is super fast on every inch of the spectacular GRACE yacht charter. Also, the master suite has amazing windows and you will have a new view every time you enter the suite. What I really like about this suite is the huge mirror behind the bed which gives you the impression of a much larger space.

YACHT UPPER DECK

On the upper aft deck, you have a spacious sunbathing area with full-beam sunbeds that can also be used for practising yoga or as an open-air gym area. Moving forward, you will find a lovely dining table with sofas and a wet bar, with 2 stool chairs, from where your private chef or hostess will be able to prepare amazing snacks and cocktails. Moreover, you can cool your favourite beverage here instead of going down on the main deck.

There is also a beautifully designed inside sky lounge. GRACE yacht charter features a TV/media room located close to the captain’s command bridge. While your kids are watching cartoons on the main deck, you can enjoy romantic Netflix movies on the upper deck sky lounge. This whole area is ideal for socializing and having fun with both family and friends.

YACHT LOWER DECK

GRACE`S lower deck consists of two double and two twin cabins, each one a mirror image of the other. This means that there are two identical twin cabins and two identical double cabins. These comfortable and spacious living accommodations are all decorated using a light and bright colour palette. This includes a light grey wool carpet, light matte wood surfaces for the walls and beige leather panels for the ceilings.

A small corner-placed sofa dilutes the massive amount of room in the double cabins, creating a more inviting vibe. Every cabin has its own ensuite, which is well-appointed and capable of handling longer charter voyages. All of the space of the lower deck cabin is completely oversized, meaning that there is excess walk-around room in the cabins, around the berths and particularly in the ensuites; headroom is ample too.

Yacht Charter Accommodation: Two double Staterooms

The amazing feature about VIP staterooms are huge king-size beds in the centre of the stateroom, surrounded by two nightstands. In other staterooms of yachts of this size, it is almost impossible to have the king-sized beds in VIP staterooms and that is one more reason why GRACE yacht charter is an amazing vessel to spend your holiday on.

Furthermore, from your bed, you can watch your favourite movie or football match on the great TV. This stateroom also has a nice sofa where you can relax and watch the beautiful Croatian Adriatic coast through the large window above the bed. In addition, in these two VIP staterooms, you will find a large closet where you can store all your luggage and ensuite bathrooms which have a toilet, sink, huge mirror and a stylish shower.

Yacht Charter Accommodation: Two Twin Cabins

All rooms on the lower deck are designed in a navy style which gives you the real feeling of chartering a superyacht. Moreover, in these two twin cabins with two separated beds, you will have large windows so you will constantly have fresh unpolluted Croatian air and daylight during your vacation.

Your guests will be amazed by their cabins and the layout of the lower deck is perfectly made for having privacy and comfort like you are in a 5-star-hotel. Also, the twin cabins have ensuite bathrooms and great closets perfect for all your belongings.

YACHT BEACH CLUB & SWIMMING PLATFORM

The swimming platform on GRACE yacht charter is huge, considering the overall length of this yacht. There are plenty of options for comfort and luxury, like your crew putting sun pads on the swimming platform, so you could enjoy a pure and uninterrupted connection with the sea.

You can also enjoy perfectly chilled champagne, as you sit on the swimming platform and let your feet splash around in the crystal-clear Croatian Adriatic sea.

In the evening, use your imagination and utilise the swimming platform on your yacht charter in a fairy tale-like way: ask your crew to provide floating lanterns, which you can then light up and release. This way, they can reflect their light as they float up into the night`s sky.

YACHT WATER TOYS & WATER SPORTS

GRACE yacht charter has a lot of water toys, including an amazing jet ski, superb water skis, a Sea bob and plenty of snorkelling gear. Besides the water toys, she has a powerful tender, ideal for exploring uninhabited Croatian islands and islets.

Explore the bustling Croatian seabed by combining the power of the Sea bob with the practicality of snorkelling gear. You will be flying like a dolphin above the lively seafloor, observing numerous species of flora and fauna, like sea urchins, fish schools, starfish, seashells and coral. Remember, do not disturb the sea bed, so future generations could also enjoy the bounties of the Croatian Adriatic sea.

My favourite water toy on this superyacht is the amazing jet ski. I was racing with guests from another yacht and it was a spectacular and unforgettable experience for me. If you are an adrenaline junkie, like me, you will be thrilled with this superfast, but also a safe toy that will entertain you every day.

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Captain Robert has little more than eight years of experience in the marine industry on motor yachts as a captain and a deckhand/engineer. He is an ambitious person, very dedicated and professional, adapts and handles quickly new situations and fit in the team efficiently. Robert is very communicative, easy going and has always been a great team player. He works closely with his guests to ensure that all of their needs and wants are met.

Petar is born in one of the most beautiful Croatian cities, Split. Since being a kid, he felt a passion for cooking and knew he will become a chef in the future. For the last seven years, that is his calling and he is enjoying his profession. As a kid, he spent a lot of time on the island of Hvar, and fall in love with the sea and seafood. His specialty is the Mediterranean cuisine. Later on, he started to learn about several major regions, including Asian cuisine that he outstandingly combines with the Mediterranean one. This is his first season on MY GRACE and during your stay on MY GRACE you will enjoy in his magnificent food.

Deckhand Petar was born in Split, Croatia and he spent his childhood sailing the Adriatic Sea. Upon completing his education in Split, he started working on motor yachts in 2015. He has worked on M/Y Adriatic Jazz (28 m) as a deckhand and M/V Cargo carrier „Solin“ (198 m) as an engine cadet. He is very reliable when doing his duties on board and always with a smile. He is committed to a life at sea and is a hard-working and fun sailor to be around.

Born and raised in Croatia, in Petrinja, small town southeast of Zagreb. Kristina has been working in hospitality whole of her life, she worked and was surrounded with people which suits her easy going, positive and open-minded character. Kristina has decided to embark on new adventure and join the yachting industry, and it was the best decision she made. Working on the yacht is not just a job, to her is represents a true and great pleasure, and having happy and satisfied guests is Kristina's greatest reward. She is fluent in English.

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Motor Yacht Grace a 28-metre, 5 en-suite cabins, 4 experienced crew. Luxury Adriatic Cruising with homeport in Split, Croatia available at any delivery destination in Croatia & East Med. The comfort of a floating luxury hotel exceptional crew, super local chef making the dishes to die for.

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Woman Who Filed Civil Suit Against Diddy’s Son Speaks Out About Rapper’s Arrest: ‘Justice’

The lawyer of a woman who filed a civil suit against Sean “Diddy” Combs ‘ youngest son, Christian “King” Combs , has spoken out against the rapper’s arrest via a statement from her lawyer.

Grace O’Marcaigh  accused King, 26, of sexually assaulting her while she was working on a yacht in 2022 via a lawsuit filed in April.

After Diddy was taken into custody this week, O’Marcaigh’s lawyer, Rodney S. Diggs , described the arrest as the “first step” towards “justice” in a statement provided to Us Weekly on Wednesday, September 18.

“The long-awaited federal arrest of Sean Combs is the first step for our clients receiving justice,” Diggs said in the statement. “We leave the criminal aspect of this case in the hands of the people and justice system. As for the civil cases, we await our time for the facts to reveal themselves and seek the justice our clients deserve.”

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He added: “We also anticipate more victims coming forward. We knew this was coming. The evidence is very clear, and it was only a matter of time. This is an important step towards justice for all of Mr. Combs’ victims including my clients. Justice will prevail.”

Us Weekly has reached out to a representative for Diddy for comment.

Diddy, 54, was arrested in New York on Monday, September 16. The following day, a 14-page indictment alleging that Diddy “abused, threatened and coerced women and others around him” was made public. The rapper has since entered a not guilty plea for charges of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion and transportation to engage in prostitution.

A New York judge denied Diddy bail on Tuesday, September 17, and he will remain in custody pending trial. He lost an appeal to overturn the decision on Wednesday, September 18.

Diddy’s lawyer Marc Agnifilo  insisted that Diddy is innocent in an interview on CNN’s The Source With Kaitlan Collins .

“He’s innocent. I believe he’s innocent. I believe he’s innocent of the charges,” he said Tuesday. “He is going to go to trial. And I believe he’s going to win.”

A lawsuit filed by lawyers on April 4 in Los Angeles County Superior Court alleged that  Diddy’s son King sexually assaulted O’Marcaigh, 25, while she was working on a yacht. The papers alleged the working environment had been “sold as a wholesome family excursion” but turned into a “hedonistic environment.”

King was also accused of sexual harassment and infliction of emotional distress in the lawsuit. Diddy was sued in the same suit for premises liability for chartering the yacht and for aiding and abetting King in the alleged assault.

Days later, a lawyer for Diddy and King hit back at reports and slammed one of the lawyers representing O’Marcaigh.

In a statement to Us on April 8, lawyer Aaron Dyer cautioned the public to meet the claims with skepticism, pointing the finger at the accuser’s attorney Tyrone Blackburn  who filed the lawsuit alongside Diggs.

“We have not seen this woman’s claim but I’m sure we can expect the same kind of manufactured lies … just as we saw in Rodney Jones ’ lawsuit — which has yet to be served,” Dyer said in a statement to Us at the time.

“[Blackburn] was just slapped by a federal judge in New York earlier this week for his ‘pattern of behavior’ in ‘improperly [filing] cases in federal court to garner media attention, embarrass defendants with salacious allegations and pressure defendants to settle quickly,’” Dyer continued.

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Dyer was referring to a court filing by Judge Denise Cote that suggested Blackburn had a history of filing lawsuits aimed at attracting media attention to pressure high-profile defendants into settling quickly.

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Blackburn faced similar accusations in the past, including from lawyers representing Nicki Minaj , T.I. and Tameka “Tiny” Harris , who accused him of participating in a “sordid shakedown campaign” to extract settlements from the artists.

“Two days after he was referred to the disciplinary committee in the Southern District of New York, it’s interesting he chose to file a new suit in California,” Dyer’s statement concluded. “This is just another page from that same playbook, as we learned of this lawsuit the same way anyone hears about Mr. Blackburn’s filings: through the media.”

King broke his silence on the matter on March 29, days after he was detained and later released by law enforcement. He posted a message via Snapchat that read, “Stop with the 🧢,” using the slang term of “cap,” i.e. lying.

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Who was on superyacht that sank off Sicily?

Twenty-two people were on board the Bayesian superyacht including British technology tycoon Mike Lynch, his wife and 18-year-old daughter, and Morgan Stanley International boss Jonathan Bloomer.

Friday 23 August 2024 12:34, UK

Details have emerged of the 22 people who were on board the superyacht that sank off the coast of Sicily.

The British-flagged vessel named Bayesian was carrying 12 passengers and 10 members of crew when it got into difficulty in the early hours of Monday.

Seven bodies have now been recovered. The other 15 people on board were rescued.

Here's what we know about those who were on the yacht.

Follow latest updates on the superyacht sinking

British technology tycoon Mike Lynch was among the original six people missing. On Thursday, divers confirmed his body had been recovered.

Raised in Ilford, east London by Irish parents, the 59-year-old made millions with the software company Autonomy he set up in 1996.

He had an estimated net worth of £852m, according to the 2023 Sunday Times Rich List, and is believed to have owned the yacht.

Off the back of Automomy's global success, Mr Lynch was given the roles of science adviser to former prime minister David Cameron and non-executive director of the BBC.

The Cambridge maths and sciences graduate sold the firm for £8.64bn to US giant Hewlett Packard (HP) in 2011.

Dubbed the "British Bill Gates", Mr Lynch has been in the headlines in recent months over a high-profile fraud case related to the sale of Autonomy to HP in 2011.

HP accused him of deliberately overstating the value of the company before it was acquired by the American technology firm. Mr Lynch denied any wrongdoing.

In June, a US jury cleared him of all charges .

Read more: Lynch's co-defendant dies days before yacht disaster

Hannah Lynch

Mr Lynch's 18-year-old daughter Hannah Lynch was also on board. A body believed to be that of the teenager was recovered on Friday from the yacht wreckage.

She had been on holiday with her parents, having secured a place to study English at the University of Oxford, according to reports.

Her former school, Latymer Upper School in Hammersmith, west London, said they were "incredibly shocked by the news that Hannah and her father are among those missing in this tragic accident" when the yacht first sank.

Angela Bacares

Mr Lynch's wife Angela Bacares was on board the yacht and was rescued.

The 57-year-old said she and Mr Lynch were awoken by the boat "tilting" at 4am - half an hour before it sank.

Jonathan Bloomer

Jonathan Bloomer, the chairman of investment bank Morgan Stanley International, was confirmed dead on Thursday.

According to the Financial Times, Mr Bloomer appeared as a defence witness for Mr Lynch during his US criminal trial and the pair were good friends. He also chaired Autonomy's audit committee.

The 70-year-old was the chief executive of UK-Hong Kong insurer Prudential until he was ousted by the board in 2005.

He was also chairman of the insurance provider Hiscox.

Judy Bloomer

Mr Bloomer's wife Judy was on the yacht trip with her husband. Divers confirmed they found her body on Thursday.

Mrs Bloomer was a former board member at The Eve Appeal charity, which focuses on gynaecological cancers.

The charity described her as a "brilliant champion for women's health and medical research... an incredible supporter, committee member, and trustee of our charity for over 20 years".

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Recaldo Thomas

The yacht's on-board chef Recaldo Thomas died in the sinking.

He was Canadian-Antiguan and part of the crew of the Bayesian.

His body was the first to be recovered from the wreckage.

Chris Morvillo

US lawyer Chris Morvillo was among those divers found dead on Thursday.

The father-of-two worked on Mr Lynch's US fraud trial and was a partner of law firm Clifford Chance's US branch.

Mr Morvillo was assistant attorney for the Southern District of New York between 1995 and 2005 and worked on the terrorist investigation into the 9/11 attacks.

In a recent LinkedIn post, he thanked the legal team that helped win Mr Lynch's trial.

Signing off the post, he said: "And, finally, a huge thank you to my patient and incredible wife, Neda Morvillo, and my two strong, brilliant, and beautiful daughters, Sabrina Morvillo and Sophia Morvillo.

"None of this would have been possible without your love and support. I am so glad to be home. And they all lived happily ever after…."

Neda Morvillo

Mr Morvillo's wife Neda died in the disaster alongside her husband.

The 57-year-old had a luxury jewellery brand, which she ran under her maiden name Neda Nassiri.

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Ayla Ronald

Ayla Ronald, a senior associate at Clifford Chance, survived the yacht disaster, the law firm confirmed.

The 36-year-old worked alongside Chris Morvillo in helping defend Mike Lynch in court.

Clifford Chance said in a statement: "Our utmost priority is providing support to the family as well as our colleague Ayla Ronald, who together with her partner, thankfully survived the incident."

She is originally from Christchurch, New Zealand, but lives in London, her father told local media there.

He said she was left "very shaken" but "she and her partner are alive".

Charlotte Golunski

Charlotte Golunski was on board the yacht and was rescued along with her one-year-old daughter, Sofia.

She spoke to Italian newspaper La Repubblica, confirming she survived the yacht sinking and told how she kept her daughter alive after she was rescued.

"I held her afloat with all my strength, my arms stretched upwards to keep her from drowning," she said.

"It was all dark. In the water I couldn't keep my eyes open. I screamed for help but all I could hear around me was the screams of others."

The 35-year-old is a partner at one of Mr Lynch's firms - Invoke Capital - and has worked there since 2012, according to her LinkedIn profile.

She also worked at Hewlett Packard, which acquired Autonomy in 2011, for 11 months.

Before that, she studied history at the University of Oxford.

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James Emsley

Ms Golunski's partner James Emsley was also rescued from the yacht, according to Sicily's civil protection agency.

The 36-year-old is the father of her one-year-old daughter.

James Cutfield

The 51-year-old captain of the yacht spoke to Italian newspaper La Repubblica after he was rescued.

Mr Cutfield, from New Zealand, was taken for treatment at the Termini Imerese emergency unit, where he told the newspaper: "We didn't see it coming."

Leah Randall

Leah Randall was part of the Bayesian crew and survived the sinking.

She was pictured going ashore in Porticello on Monday morning and is from South Africa.

Her mother Heidi told Sky News said she was "beyond relieved that my daughter's life was spared by the grace of God".

"It doesn't make it any easier living with the heartache of those who have lost their lives [or are] missing. My very deepest condolences to the chef's family as they formed a great friendship," she said.

Katja Chicken

Katja Chicken was another South African member of crew on board the Bayesian and was pictured being brought to safety in Porticello on Monday.

The Italian coastguard confirmed on Tuesday evening that Leo Eppel, a crew member, also survived the yacht sinking.

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