I had pretty high expectations for the Galápagos Islands. Yet everything about our experience on the Grace blew us away. Every time we spotted another boat or group, it reaffirmed our decision to go with Quasar and the Grace. It was by far the prettiest ship and you can’t beat seeing the Galapagos with a small group. Our naturalists were top notch, they always knew the answer to every question yet never made you feel like they’ve heard the question 100 times before! I wanted to see the animals in their natural habitats, but I never expected to have interactions with them in ways I will cherish for the rest of my life. Every day was well paced and we never felt rushed or like we were missing out. They’ve done a phenomenal job of balancing the activities with down time to rest or enjoy the ship. Our memories of the Galapagos are some of the best we’ve had on any trip. I truly believe that is because we experienced the Galapagos aboard the Grace. You will never find a friendlier staff, a more beautiful historic ship, or the attention to detail we experienced while on board and on the islands. I cannot recommend the Grace highly enough. This is THE way to see these magnificent islands!