Galapagos Evolution Cruise Ship ToursM/V EVOLUTION - Galapagos Cruise
The vision behind this yacht is to offer guests the feeling of going aboard a ship that brings back memories of travels to faraway and exotic lands. Owned and operated by Quasar Expeditions, Evolution has the classic and graceful lines of the 1920’s with the comfort and safety of today. It is a charming expedition vessel large enough to provide spacious staterooms with various and ample social areas - including inside and outside dining - yet small enough to experience nature in an up-close and personal experience. This artful combination of factors results in a ship which offers excellent service, accommodations and attention to detail, while causing minimal impact on the environment Evolution Cruise Ship DetailsCapacity32 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
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. Evolution Cruise Ship Itinerary7 nights / 8 days, from Saturday to Saturday: Departs from San Cristobal IslandPlease see the Important Note on itineraries found at the bottom of this tab. Ship DetailsDay 1: SaturdayMorning: Arrival to San Cristobal Island Day 2: SundayMorning: Hood (Española) Island: Punta Suarez Day 3: MondayMorning: Santa Cruz (Indefatigable) Island: Highlands Day 4: TuesdayMorning: Santiago (San Salvador, James) Island: James Bay Day 5: WednesdayMorning: Tower (Genovesa) Island: Prince Phillip's Steps Afternoon: Tower: Darwin Bay Day 6: ThursdayMorning: Fernandina (Narborough) Island: Punta Espinosa Day 7: FridayMorning: North Seymour Island Day 8: SaturdayEarly Morning: San Cristobal: Interpretation Centre * Please contact us to request a detailed itinerary of this trip. IMPORTANT NOTE ON ITINERARIES:These 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. Evolution Cruise Ship ActivitiesWALKS & HIKES
SNORKELING
KAYAKING
DINGHY RIDES
Evolution Cruise Ship ratesM/V EVOLUTION RATES FOR 2010* Please inquire with us for 2010 rates Charter Rate (32 Pax)Please inquire with us Fit Rate (Individuals) Naturalist, Active & Family Cruises- A1 (Master Suite): $5.450 Included in the prices above:Accommodations for 7 nights / 8 days Not included in the prices above:Air tickets to and from Galapagos ($414 from Quito, $369 from Guayaquil) Note:Air tickets, National Park fee and fuel surcharge can be subject to change without prior notice. Additional charges or discounts:
Single Supplement**: 75% Surcharge (if passenger is not willing to share cabin) * * Supplement can be subject to change with prior notice. M/V EVOLUTION RATES FOR 2010 (Please inquire with us for 2010 rates)Charter Rate (32 Pax) Please inquire with us Fit Rate (Individuals) Naturalist, Active & Family Cruises - A1 (Master Suite): $5.450 - A2, A3 (Suites): $5.050 - C1-C3 & C5-C9: (Premium Staterooms): $4.650 - C4 & D1 - D4 (Deluxe Staterooms): $4.250 Included in the prices above:
- Accommodations for 7 nights / 8 days Open Water Kayaking Not included in the prices above:
- Air tickets to and from Galapagos ($414 from Quito, $369 from Guayaquil) Note:Air tickets, National Park fee and fuel surcharge can be subject to change without prior notice. Additional charges or discounts:
- Single Supplement**: 75% Surcharge (if passenger is not willing to share cabin) * * Supplement can be subject to change with prior notice. PHOTO GALERY
Aditional InformationNavigation Equipment72 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 EquipmentEPIRB (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 Comfort EquipmentAir Renewal System, Air conditioning throughout, TV / CD / VHS/DVD/Playstation 2, boutique, infirmary with MD on board, small soaking tub Communication EquipmentUHF, VHF radio Electricity110 volts AC / 60 Hz TypeCruise ship / Expedition Vessel L.O.A.192 feet / 58.5 meters Beam29 feet / 8.9 meters EnginesCaterpillar 3512 TITA 1300hp GeneratorsNorthern Lights 150 KVA BuilderKanasashi Shipyard, Japan Speed10 / 12 knots Accomodations
Crew18 plus up to 2 naturalist guides & 1 cruise director. |
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.
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 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 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.
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.
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