Golden plains stretch beneath endless skies, glaciers glisten in the afternoon sun, and the towering Paine Massif cast shadows over untouched wilderness. Patagonia is a land of contrasts, where nature defines every journey. One day, you could be hiking beneath the spires of Torres del…
As the founders of Quasar Expeditions, my husband Eduardo and I have dedicated nearly four decades to exploring and preserving the breathtaking Galapagos Islands through our safari-style cruises. In our journey, we’ve witnessed firsthand how responsible tourism plays a pivotal role in maintaining the delicate…
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…
My mom and I have always loved hummingbirds. It’s “our thing.” Watching them at the feeder was a favorite shared activity with my late grandmother—especially in her dementia years, when collecting “yard doo-dads” and birdwatching became the most exciting and accessible thing we could all…
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…