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Cruise The Galapagos On Princess Grace's Yacht

Filed under: Luxury Travel & Hotels, Yachts & Sailing

The yacht that Princess Grace of Monaco and Prince Rainer used for their honeymoon was up for sale a few years ago but has now been refurbished and offers week-long tours of the Galapagos Islands. The 147-ft yacht was a wedding gift to the royal couple in 1956 by Aristotle Onassis. The yacht was then known as the Deo Juvante II and was sold in 1958. It went through a series of owners and name changes until Ecuador-based Quasar Expeditions purchased the yacht, renovated her and renamed her M/Y Grace. Her current itinerary includes eight-day cruises from San Cristobal that include the Charles Darwin Research Station, Genovesa, Fernandina, Isabela, Kicker Rock, Prince Phillip's Steps, Tagus Cove, and Pinnacle Rock. The yacht features a Jacuzzi, eight staterooms with private bathrooms, a library, sundeck and bar.

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The Unveiling of the Imperial Blue Serpent Clock Egg

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Filed under: Art, Charity

This beautiful Faberge creation from Princess Grace of Monaco's collection, which has not left Monaco in over 30 years, was unveiled today at the Consulate General of Monaco in New York City.

Thanks to Prince Albert II, who inherited the piece in 2005, the Imperial Blue Serpent Clock Egg will be traveling to Cleveland, Ohio, where it will be on display with six other Faberge wonders in the Artistic Luxury exhibition at the Cleveland Museum of Art through January 2009.

The Imperial Blue Serpent Clock Egg was crafted in St. Petersburg in 1887, and presented by Alexander III to Maria Fyodorovna.

Gallery: The Unveiling of the Imperial Blue Serpent Egg

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A Celebration of Princess Grace

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Filed under: Luxury Travel & Hotels, Events, Charity

Before there was Diana, it was Princess Grace of Monaco who captivated the world. The elegant American actress who won the heart of a prince was one of the world's great icons of style and grace. This year is the 25th anniversary of her passing and a wide variety of activities and events are planned including an exhibit this summer at Monaco's Grimaldi Forum followed this fall by a special tribute exhibit and a first-ever auction of some of her personal belongings at Sotheby's New York to benefit the Princess Grace Foundation-USA. From July 12 through September 23, 2007 at the 43,000-square- feet Espace Ravel in the Grimaldi Forum Monaco, memorabilia including private letters, dresses and fashion accessories, sound recordings and film clips will be on display. Sotheby's New York will hold a tribute exhibition October 15 - 25, 2007, with an auction at the Princess Grace Foundation-USA Awards Gala on October 25.

Luxury hotels in Monaco are offering The Grace Kelly Years packages, featuring tickets for two to the exhibit, a VIP welcome in-room (including newspaper, fresh fruit, flowers, and a bottle of chilled Champagne) and breakfast each day. It is available at participating Société des Bains de Mer(SBM)hotels, from July 12–September 23, 2007 for $540 to $985 per night, depending on hotel.

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Is Paul Allen buying the Zein as a shadow boat

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Yachts & Sailing, Celebrity Shopping

A little while back we wrote about Shadow Boats, boats that cart around the helicopters, speedboats, cars and other toys a megayacht owner needs so the main yacht doesn't get to cluttered. Now the Sunday Times reports that Paul Allen is running out of space on the Octopus. He is looking at the Zein, a the yacht which was where Prince Rainier and Princess Grace spent their honeymoon. It would be a sad end for such a lovely old yacht but the 535,000 euro purchase price makes the Zein a deal.

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Former Royal Yacht For Sale

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Yachts & Sailing

A yacht that was a wedding present from Aristotle Onassis to the Prince of Monaco and Grace Kelly is now up for sale. The 147-foot yacht was built in 1928 and the couple spent their honeymoon on the yacht which was then known as Deo Juvante II. It is now known as Zein and is registered in the Caymans but available for showing in Fort Lauderdale. It has a master stateroom on the main deck forward and four double suites below aft, as well as a four-bunk crew cabin.The Camper & Nicholsons steel yacht is being offered for sale by her current owner through Baja Yachts for $535,000 Euros. The photo gallery for the listing shows a yacht that has seen better days but is still a classic beauty.

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