A new shark species has been identified by scientists near the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. This shark, similar in some ways to a catshark, is a spotted, bottom-dwelling shark that lives in deep waters. It has a wide mouth, which makes it an effective predator to…

Have you ever envisioned a voyage to the ends of the Earth? Imagine yourself stepping into a land where autumn hues meet glacial blues—that's March in Patagonia, an adventurer's paradise. It might feel like walking into a painting, but trust me, it’s very real. As…

Curious about the food scene on a Galapagos luxury cruise? Not all are created equal—some treat meals as an afterthought to the day’s adventure. But at Quasar, we believe that dining should be an adventure in itself, a journey through Ecuador’s vibrant flavors and rich…

The wonders of Ecuador are many, including the magical Galapagos. A cruise through the archipelago is a bucket-list travel experience. It provides the chance to view some of the world's most exotic species, such as the blue-footed booby, flightless cormorant, marine iguanas, and the Galapagos…

I hope this story finds you well. As a fellow small business owner, I wanted to make sure I wrote this to share how Quasar's team exceeded our expectation in every interaction we have had in planning, and joining them on the Quasar Grace. My…

I arrived at Hacienda Zuleta in Ecuador seeking silence on our honeymoon. In my mind, deserving silence. I had earned my vacation, plowing through deadlines, Zoom meetings, and the wedding planning. “I hate to come home to a dirty house,” I thought, as I willed…

On August 25, 2007, a dive master in the Galapagos Islands photographed a snow-white albino whale shark at Darwin’s Arch. Found right off the coast of Darwin Island, the northern-most island of the Galapagos, Darwin’s Arch is undoubtedly Galapagos’ most respected dive site. Huge schools…

Summer is officially here! Get those barbecues out and put on an apron, because its time for some “Pinchos de Camaron”. These tasty grilled shrimp skewers or “pinchos de camaron” as we know them in Ecuador, are made with shrimp, marinated in a spicy passion…

One of the more appealing aspects of a cruise in the Galapagos Islands is how gloriously removed you will be from the rest of the world. Nevertheless, spending your vacation in the most amazing natural environment doesn’t mean you have to be unreachable. Even though…