We can’t imagine any greater complement than a project that had been graciously referred to us by one of our previous clients.

Such is the case with the Galapagos – previously named M/Y Tiara II, and originally M/V Taishu Maru.

Interestingly, this will be the second time HYS Yachts has done a complete make-over for this very vessel.

In 2000 we initially converted her from a Japanese maritime cadet training vessel – the Taishu Maru – into a luxurious go-anywhere aquatic recreational platform – the Tiara II.

When the Tiara II was sold in 2004 and rechristened the Galapagos, her new owner turned her back to HYS in order achieve a significant upgrade which would transform her into rough and ready world explorer capable of visiting virtually any destination on the globe.