{"id":67387,"date":"2023-10-06T11:54:17","date_gmt":"2023-10-06T11:54:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/talkcelnews.com\/?p=67387"},"modified":"2023-10-06T11:54:17","modified_gmt":"2023-10-06T11:54:17","slug":"inside-lavish-yacht-gifted-to-grace-kelly-for-honeymoon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/talkcelnews.com\/lifestyle\/inside-lavish-yacht-gifted-to-grace-kelly-for-honeymoon\/","title":{"rendered":"Inside lavish yacht gifted to Grace Kelly for honeymoon"},"content":{"rendered":"
The luxury yacht on which Grace Kelly honeymooned with husband Prince Rainier III has undergone a stunning renovation as it prepares to hit the waters again – meaning you could get the chance to sail the ocean blue like royalty.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The 147-foot yacht is giving guests the chance to hop on board after receiving elegant updates – including modern appliances, a coffee lounge, and engine improvements – that are fit for a movie star.<\/p>\n
Seventy years later, the boat, which was gifted to Kelly by Aristotle Onassis for her wedding to the Prince in 1956, has been redesigned from bow to stern and is now named the Grace and features an impressive jacuzzi, and an upgraded bar and kitchen.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Grace, which is owned by Ecuador-based cruise company Quasar Expeditions, can house up to 16 passengers with eight updated and spacious cabins that boast contemporary-style decorations.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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The luxury yacht on which Grace Kelly honeymooned with Prince Rainier III has undergone a stunning renovation as it prepares to hit the waters again<\/p>\n
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Kelly was 26 when she married 32-year-old Prince Rainier on April 18, 1956 in a civil ceremony, with a church ceremony the following day on April 19<\/p>\n
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Seventy years later, the boat, which was gifted to Kelly by Aristotle Onassis for her wedding to the Prince in 1956, has been redesigned from bow to stern and is now named the Grace<\/p>\n
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The 147-foot yacht is giving guests the chance to hop on board after receiving elegant updates. Pictured is Kelly in 1953<\/p>\n
In the inside seating area, the overwhelming wood paneling was replaced with subtle wood features and built-in ceiling lights that heighten the sense of elegance that the neutral color scheme brings to the yacht.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The bedrooms follow the same theme as the other spaces as the designer,\u00a0Enrique Concha & Co, opted to get rid of the dark wood furniture and replaced it with lighter wood that helps to brighten up the space.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The outdoor dining area, which once featured a dark wood table, now boasts a beige setting that makes it the perfect spot to watch the sunset as you enjoy your dinner.<\/p>\n
Furthermore, a large seating area was added outside.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Before there were just two red chairs on the deck, and now 12 guests can lounge in the white couches.\u00a0<\/p>\n
And while lounging around, you can even get yourself a drink at the newly improved bar, which boasts a light grey table, dark grey chairs, and gold touches.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The relaxing jacuzzi also remains outside, but now, there are grey seating areas to the side of it so you can relax after taking a dip.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The bathroom, which once boasted multi-colored wood paneling, now features all- black walls, bright ceiling lights, a sparkling white shower, and a white countertop.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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The relaxing jacuzzi also remains outside, but now there are seating areas to the side of it so you can relax after taking a dip<\/p>\n
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In the inside seating area, the overwhelming wood paneling was replaced with subtle wood features and built-in ceiling lights that heighten the sense of elegance\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Previously, the rooms in the yacht featured dark wood paneling (pictured)<\/p>\n
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Before there were just two red chairs on the deck and now 12 guests can lounge on couches<\/p>\n
Renovations to the engines, generators, and propellers were also made so that the yacht can move faster and more efficiently.\u00a0<\/p>\n
These new engines also help to reduce the fuel consumption overall.\u00a0<\/p>\n
‘This is to make sailing the Galapagos more agile and luxurious.\u00a0<\/span>The Grace’s upgraded engines, generators and propellers allow guests to sail the islands faster, in more comfort and with less fuel consumption while travelling at 15 knots,’ according to Quasar Expeditions.<\/p>\n ‘By minimizing travel time, the yacht’s new agility maximizes time spent having once-in-a-lifetime wildlife encounters on the secluded islands.<\/p>\n ‘The yacht offers some of the most spacious indoor and outdoor areas of all ships that sail the islands, and the recent renovation gives travelers 360-degree views on their departure, allowing them to fully connect with their surroundings.<\/p>\n ‘We are a strong advocate of sustainability, offering carbon neutral adventures and partnering with several conservation organizations. The core mission is to offer guests the possibility of visiting remote destinations while leaving the smallest footprint.’<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The bedrooms follow the same theme as the other spaces as the designer, Enrique Concha & Co, opted to get rid of the dark wood furniture and replaced it with lighter wood\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The bathroom now features all-black walls, bright ceiling lights, a sparkling white shower, and a white countertop<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The bathroom once boasted multi-colored wood paneling (shown before renovation)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n One of the bedrooms features light wood and twin beds with two windows that give you stunning views of the ocean<\/p>\n The Grace operates exclusively in the Galapagos and sails two eight-day itineraries \u2014 one eastern and one western, and one 15-day itinerary that combines both shorter voyages.\u00a0<\/p>\n Prices for the eight-day voyage begin at a whopping $8,500 per person.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n The yacht was originally built by Camper and Nicholsons.<\/p>\n It was gifted to the former American actress and\u00a0Prince Rainier III by Greek-Argentine business magnate Onassis, the second husband of Jackie Kennedy, for their wedding in 1956.<\/p>\n Former Hollywood actress Kelly was famed for films including High Society, Dial M For Murder and To Catch A Thief.<\/p>\n Kelly was 26 when she married 32-year-old Prince Rainier III on April 18, 1956 in a civil ceremony, with a church ceremony the following day on April 19.\u00a0<\/p>\n Philadelphia-born Kelly had already been dazzling cinemagoers for five years when she headed the United States delegation to the Cannes Film Festival in 1955.\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/p>\n And while lounging around, you can even get yourself a drink at the newly improved bar, which boasts a light grey table, dark grey chairs, and gold touches<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The boat boasts an expansive bar where guests can enjoy an array of beverages while looking out at the ocean\u00a0<\/p>\n While there, she was invited to travel across the French border to the neighboring microstate of Monaco for a photoshoot with the Prince at his palace.<\/p>\n Afterwards, they began a secret correspondence. That same year they became engaged and so began preparations for their breathtaking wedding.\u00a0<\/p>\n After the stunning ceremonies, the couple took off on their honeymoon.<\/p>\n The lovebirds took the elegant vessel along the coasts of Corsica and Sardinia before eventually parting with it in 1958.<\/p>\n They would enjoy a fairytale romance until Kelly’s tragic death aged 52 in a car crash on September 14, 1982.\u00a0<\/p>\n Prince Rainier III never remarried and immersed himself in his work. He died in 2005.\u00a0<\/p>\n