EVOLUTION CRUISE SHIP DAY 1 - SATURDAY

Quito or Guayaquil / Galapagos

Today we fly to San Cristobal Island in the Galapagos in the morning. Flight time is approximately 1½ hours. Upon arrival we board M/V Evolution where you will have lunch and a quick briefing en route to our first visitor sites: Cerro Brujo and Kicker Rock.

After this visit we get ready for our welcome cocktail and first briefing before continuing to dinner. (Lunch, Dinner)

EVOLUTION CRUISE SHIP DAY 2 - SUNDAY

AM: Española Island (Hood): Punta Suarez

PM: Española Island (Hood): Gardner Bay

Hood is the southernmost island of the archipelago, and is one of the most popular due to the breathtaking variation and number of fauna that inhabit the island. In the morning we visit Punta Suarez where you will witness the largest variety of marine iguanas in the Galapagos, masked boobies and blue footed boobies nesting along the cliff's edge, as well as the famous waved albatross. In the afternoon we visit Gardner Bay, a magnificent long white sandy beach, where colonies of sea lions laze in the sun, sea turtles swim offshore, and inquisitive mockingbirds boldly investigate new arrivals. (B, L, D)

EVOLUTION CRUISE SHIP DAY 3 - MONDAY

AM: Santa Cruz Island : Highlands

PM: Santa Cruz: Charles Darwin Station

Santa Cruz is the second largest island in the Galapagos and its capital, Puerto Ayora, is the economic center of the Islands. In the morning we visit the Highlands, where the dry coastal vegetation transitions to lush wet fields and forests overgrown with moss and lichens. Our destination is the Tortoise Reserve, where we will have chances see these animals in the wild. In the afternoon we visit the Charles Darwin Research Station to visit the Giant Tortoise and Land Iguana Breeding and Rearing Program. Here we will find Lonesome George, the last of his particular race of tortoise - and who may be 150 years old! (B, L, D)

EVOLUTION CRUISE SHIP DAY 4 - TUESDAY

AM: Santiago Island : James Bay

PM: Bartolome Island : Pinnacle Rock

In the morning we visit James Bay, where we land on a black beach with intriguing eroded rock formations. A trail leads to a series of crystal-clear grottos formed of broken lava tubes, which are home to sea lions, fur seals, marine iguanas and tropical fish. In the afternoon we visit Bartolome Island, famous for Pinnacle Rock, where we will see Galapagos Penguins and sea lions. We will also hike a trail to Bartolome's summit. where you will be rewarded with spectacular views of Pinnacle Rock and our beach, where the crystal blue waters of the bay cradle your yacht. (B, L, D)

EVOLUTION CRUISE SHIP DAY 5 - WEDNESDAY

AM: Genovesa (Tower) Island: Prince Phillip's Steps

PM: Tower Island: Darwin Bay

Tower Island could serve as a film set for a secret submarine base! The southwestern part of the island is an ocean-filled caldera ringed by the outer edges of a sizeable and mostly submerged volcano. The island sits to the northwest, slightly removed from the Galapagos archipelago. It is also known as "Bird Island," a name it lives up to in a spectacular way! (B, L, D)

EVOLUTION CRUISE SHIP DAY 6 - THURSDAY

AM: Fernandina Island : Punta Espinosa

PM: Isabela Island : Tagus Cove

Fernandina Island is home to La Cumbre volcano, which erupts frequently (most recently in May 2005). We visit Punta Espinosa in the morning, a narrow spit of land, where a number of unique species, such as marine iguanas, sea lions, flightless cormorants, herons, egrets and Galapagos hawks can be seen in close proximity. In the afternoon we visit Tagus Cove on Isabela Island. A wooden stairway rises to the trail entrance and continues around Darwin Lake through a dry vegetation zone, and ends in a promontory formed by spatter cones. The site provides spectacular views of our anchorage in the bay, as well as Darwin and Wolf Volcanoes.. (B, L, D)

EVOLUTION CRUISE SHIP DAY 7 - FRIDAY

AM: North Seymour Island

PM: Santa Cruz: Black Turtle Cove

North Seymour Island is teaming with wildlife! Cliffs only a few meters high form the shoreline are home to swallow-tailed gulls. A tiny forest of silver-grey Palo Santo trees stands just above the landing, where a trail will take us to see sea lions, marine iguanas, blue footed boobies, pelicans, magnificent frigatebirds and land iguanas. In the afternoon we visit Black Turtle Cove, a beautiful mangrove estuary where we quietly drift in our panga to see spotted eagle rays, diamond shaped mustard rays, white-tipped reef sharks, pacific green sea turtles and a large variety of shore birds. (B, L, D)

DAY 8 - SATURDAY

AM: San Cristobal: Interpretation Centre

Late AM: Depart for mainland Ecuador

Today our Galapagos cruise comes to an end, but before we bid farewell to the Evolution and her crew we pay a visit to the Galapagos National Park Visitor Centre. The Centre presents a comprehensive exhibit of the islands' natural history, human interaction, ecosystems, flora & fauna and your naturalist will use the exhibits to provide an illustrated overview of life on the Islands. A short trail arrives at Frigate Bird Hill, where both "magnificent-frigates" and "great-frigates" can be seen in the same colony. Next we return to the airport where we began our journey in the Galapagos for the flight back to the Ecuadorian mainland. (B)

IMPORTANT NOTE ON ITINERARIES:

ILE TOURS Galapagos cruise itineraries are subject to change without prior notice for various factors including, but not limited to: safety, weather, mechanical breakdown, unforeseen emergencies, and the discretion of the Captain, Guide, Dive Master, Quasar Expeditions and the Galapagos National Park.

* Please contact us to request a detailed itinerary of this trip.

CAPACITY

32 guests in 16 cabins. 18 crew members plus 2 naturalist guides, 1 cruise director and 1 doctor.

PUBLIC AREAS

Evolution features a lounge with a bar and facilities for lectures, slide shows and films; Library with a wide range of books, movies and games; Inside and Al Fresco Dinning Areas; Sundeck with beautiful rattan furniture; small hot tub on bow with sun chairs and ample outside deck space.

MEALS

Served in either the inside Dinning Room or the Al Fresco Dinning room. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served buffet style and prepared by our specially trained chefs. Meals are served in wholesome quantities and in a variety of menus with tropical exotic fruits always available. Kids and vegetarian menus are also available upon request.

CABINS

All cabins have exceptional accommodations, private facilities, climate controls, safe-boxes and ample space to hang and store clothing. Cabin prices vary according to their deck location and size.

BATHROOMS

All cabins have private bathrooms with hair dryers, amenities and ample space to store toiletries.

SPECIAL FEATURES OF YACHT

Small hot tub with lounge chairs, extensive outside areas, sea kayaks, snorkeling gear and wetsuits. Boutique available and infirmary with an MD onboard at all times.

SPECIAL FEATURES FOR CHILDREN

Kids Club with activities like star-gazing and movie nights. Child-oriented guides who organize learning activities and provide children with a kids expedition journal are placed specifically for departures with children. Sony PlayStation available in the library as well as a wide range of board games and movies for children. Kids Menus specially prepared for family departures.

WALKS & HIKES

Every visit to each island, no matter the departure type, involves an easy, intermediate, or difficult hike. Every day of your cruise will include at least one expedition to a visiting point on a specific island. Hikes involve animal watching, scenic views and detailed lectures and explanations from your naturalist guide on many issues concerning the islands.

SNORKELING

Snorkeling is one of the favorite activities of all people that visit the Galapagos Islands. You will be offered the opportunity to go snorkeling almost every day at various visiting points which range from easy to intermediate. For non-divers, this is a great way to get a glimpse of marine life in Galapagos, one of the largest marine reserves in the world!

KAYAKING

Kayaking is offered on all of our departures. Our sea kayaks are the ideal means by which to get some good exercise and explore the cliffs and shores of the various visiting points. A cruise week offers great opportunities to go kayaking to coves, mangroves and beaches. Penguins can be seen from up-close on a kayak and even as they swim with our clear bottom acrylic kayaks.

DINGHY RIDES

On all of our departures we offer dinghy rides on several visiting points. The group, of up to 16 passengers, is taken on a dinghy for a ride alongside cliffs and shores, as well as mangroves. This activity is great to see volcanic formations as well as shore birds. In the mangrove estuaries it is very common to see sea turtles, rays and sharks.

M/V EVOLUTION RATES FOR 2011

2011 Fit Rate (For Individuals) in US Dollars

1. Master Suites A1 & A3: $5,695
2. Suite A2: $5,295
3. Premium Staterooms C1-C3 & C5-C9: $4,895
4. Deluxe Staterooms C4 & D1-D4: $4,395

Included in the prices above:

1. Accommodations for 7 nights / 8 days
2. All meals onboard
3. All non-alcoholic beverages consumed throughout the cruise
4. All guided services throughout the cruise
5. Snorkeling gear
6. Wetsuits
7. Fuel Tax

Not included in the prices above: (except for special deals)

1. Air tickets to and from Galapagos see all flight rates

Departing from Quito:

Departing from Guayaquil:

$ 421 adults, $220 children*

$ 389 adults, $193 children*

1. Galapagos National Park entrance fee: $100 adults, $50 children* • Transit Control Card $10 per person • Bar consumption on board • Gratuities & Tips to Crew and Staff
2. Travelers 11 and under at the time of travel are considered children

Note:

Air tickets, National Park fee and fuel surcharge can be subject to change without prior notice.

Additional charges or discounts:

1. Single Supplement**: 75% Surcharge (if passenger is not willing to share cabin)
2. Children 11 yrs and under: 30% discount off our published rates (not applicable for departures on or between Christmas, New Years and Easter)
3. Easter, Christmas and New Year's weeks have a surcharge of $400 for FIT's and $5500 charters.

** Supplement can be subject to change with prior notice.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

1. Communication Equipment: UHF, VHF radio
2. Electricity: 110 volts AC / 60 Hz
3. Type: Cruise ship / Expedition Vessel
4. L.O.A.: 192 feet / 58.5 meters
5. Beam: 29 feet / 8.9 meters
6. Engines: Caterpillar 3512 TITA 1300hp
7. Generators: Northern Lights 150 KVA
8. Builder: Kanasashi Shipyard, Japan
9. Speed: 10 / 12 knots
10. Crew: 18 plus up to 2 naturalist guides & 1 cruise director.

NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT

72 mile Furuno Radar 19-53 CBB Navnet, Furuno GPS satellite navigator system, Furuno Depth Sounder, Simrad HS50 Electronic Girocompass, speed and distance log, compasses, barometers, forward looking echo sounder.

SAFETY EQUIPMENT

EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon), 4 x 25 person open sea life rafts, life jackets, flares and signals, fire extinguishing system, and sprinkler system throughout the vesse. Safety equipment on board either meets or exceeds USA Coast Guard regulations

CONFORT EQUIPMENT

Air Renewal System, Air conditioning throughout, TV / CD / VHS/DVD/Playstation 2, boutique, infirmary with MD on board, small soaking tub

ACCOMODATIONS

1. 3 Jr. suites on Bridge - A deck
2. 9 Cabins on Main - C deck
3. 4 Cabins on Lower - D deck