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Highlights of the Grand daphne yacht

Category: Luxury
  • The Grand Daphne is a luxury yacht offering high standards of comfort and safety, starting operation from early-mid 2020.
  • 9 guest cabins are spread over 3 decks, with single, twin, double and suite options available. All cabins have air-conditioning and private bathroom with hot water.
  • The two upper deck cabins & main deck suite have ocean-view windows to enjoy the wonderful vistas whilst cruising, while the lower deck cabins have portholes.
  • Ample and well-decorated social areas include: bar, shaded outside lounge + sun deck.
  • The Grand Daphne is one of the few Galapagos yachts to establish a minimum passenger age of 15 years, allowing couples and groups of friends a more relaxed experienced onboard.

Grand daphne yacht Galapagos Cruise

Itineraries and pricing 2024

Browse through the different cruise itineraries below by clicking on each one.

  • Lower Deck$3089Per person
  • Upper Deck$3235Per person
  • Main Deck Suite$3280Per person
 

Itinerary for 4 days B

  • WED Baltra / Santa Cruz: Highlands
  • THU Floreana Island: Post Office Bay, Cormorant Point and Devil’s Crown
  • FRI Española Island: Suarez Point & Gardner Bay
  • SAT San Cristobal: Kicker Rock & Airport
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  • Lower Deck$3923Per person
  • Upper Deck$4109Per person
  • Main Deck Suite$4166Per person

Itinerary for 5 days B

  • SAT Airport arrival & San Cristobal Island: Interpretation Center
  • SUN Santa Fe Island & South Plazas Island
  • MON Genovesa Island: Prince Philip´s Steps & Darwin Bay
  • TUE Santiago Island: Sullivan Bay & Rabida Island
  • WED Santa Cruz Island: Black Turtle Cove & Baltra airport
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  • Lower Deck$6865Per person
  • Upper Deck$7190Per person
  • Main Deck Suite$7290Per person
 

Itinerary 8 Days A

  • WED Arrival to Baltra & Santa Cruz Island: Bachas Beach
  • THU North Seymour Island & Bartolome Island
  • FRI Santiago Island: Egas Port, Espumilla Beach & Bucaneer Cove
  • SAT Isabela Island: Tagus Cove & Fernandina Island: Espinosa Point
  • SUN Isabela Island: Moreno Point & Elizabeth Bay
  • MON Isabela Island: Tintoreras, wetlands
  • TUE Santa Cruz Island: Dragon Hill & Carrion Point
  • WED Santa Cruz Island: Highlands & Baltra airport
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  • Lower Deck$6865Per person
  • Upper Deck$7190Per person
  • Main Deck Suite$7290Per person
 

Itinerary 8 Days B

  • WED Baltra / Santa Cruz: Highlands
  • THU Floreana Island: Post Office Bay, Cormorant Point and Devil’s Crown
  • FRI Española Island: Suarez Point & Gardner Bay
  • SAT San Cristobal: Kicker Rock & Interpretation Center
  • SUN Santa Fe Island & South Plazas Island
  • MON Genovesa Island: Prince Philip´s Steps & Darwin Bay
  • TUE Santiago Island: Sullivan Bay & Rabida Island
  • WED Santa Cruz Island: Black Turtle Cove & Baltra airport
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Grand daphne yacht Specifications

  • Length: 38.32 meters
  • Beam: 7.20 meters
  • Speed: 10 knots
  • Crew: 8 members + 1 guide
  • Capacity: 16 passengers

Facilities

  • cabinNumber of cabins: 9 cabins (2 Upper Deck cabins, 1 Main Deck Suite, 6 Lower Deck cabins)
  • Private bathroom for each cabin
  • air conditioningAir conditioning
  • toiletriesToiletries
  • room towelsRoom towels
  • beach towelsBeach towels
  • sundeckSundeck
  • lounge areaLounge area
  • barBar
  • diningDining area

Diving - Snorkeling

  • Snorkeling: Mask, tube and fins included. Wetsuit rental costs extra.
  • Diving possible: No.

Included Services

  • Lodging on board in a cabin with private facilities
  • All meals, water, coffee and tea
  • All excursions as mentioned in the itinerary (itinerary subject to change) with
  • All transfers in Galapagos (airport-yacht-airport transfers are only guaranteed if the flight has been booked through us)
  • Snorkeling gear

Excluded Services

  • Galapagos National Park Fee $100 (increasing to $200 as of 1st August 2024)
  • If your voyage visits Isabela Island, there is also a US$10 fee to be paid on arrival at the island
  • Isabela docking fee $15 pp *Depending on the cruise.
  • Transit Control Card (USD 20 pp, subject to change)
  • Airport transfers in Galapagos (only included if the Galapagos flight has been booked through us on the scheduled cruise dates. * If your arrival/departure is different than our scheduled cruise flights, the shuttle service is not included)
  • Wetsuit rental: $25 (4 and 5 days itineraries) / $50 (8 day itinerary)
  • Singles supplement: 100%
  • Christmas and New Year Supplement: 5% (Only in high season - Mar 27 to Apr 7 / Dec 18 - Jan 5)
  • Soft and alcoholic drinks
  • Travel insurance and other items of personal nature.
  • Tips for guides and crew.
  • Any other personal expenses.
  • Important Note: The Grand Daphne Yacht obligates Happy Gringo to buy Galapagos flight tickets directly through them; failure to do so will unfortunately result in a penalty fee of US$80 per person (Only in high season - Mar 27 to Apr 7 / Dec 18 - Jan 5) being charged to you by the yacht operator.

About Itineraries

  • Important Note: Min. Pax age must be 15 and over
  • On day 1 there is only time for an afternoon visit to be included; similarly, on the final day, there is only a brief morning visit. The reason for this is to connect with the Galapagos flight arrivals and departures at the airport.
  • Contact us for information about which itineraries will run on different dates through the year, and to check tour availabilities. We often have special Galapagos offers too!
  • All yacht information is correct at time of publishing but may be subject to change by the yacht operator or Galapagos National Park authority. Published prices may be subject to change without prior notice

About Cabins

Cabin Distribution:

  • It is possible to request the cabin of your choice at time of booking – just let us know your preference. Final decision on cabin allocation is always in the hands of the yacht operator.

Deck Plan

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Outdoor Space

Social areas, sundeck, restaurant & bar area and boat design.

Cabin Space

Type and size of cabin, type of beds, windows and access to the cabins.

Comfort and Amenities

Special features, beach towels, air conditioning, jacuzzi, TV, toiletries.

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