At Quasar Expeditions, we pride ourselves on offering the finest experience of small boat cruising through the Galapagos. One of the ways that we do this is by continuously upgrading the décor of our yachts to ensure that our facilities are impeccably clean, modern and…

Just like a great wine, here at Quasar, we believe that travel too, gets better with age! Once the kids have left home, you’re now free to explore the globe and do something to reward yourself for all those years of hard work. If you’re…

Galapagos whale sharks might sound intimidating but, they’re actually a slow filter-feeding type of shark that’s also the biggest fish in the world. Measuring up to 55 feet (17 meters) long, they’re like gentle sea giants. While you’re probably prepared to see sea turtles, penguins…

Dominating the landscape of Fernandina Island is La Cumbre volcano, one of the most active in the world, reporting a total of eight eruptions from its 6-kilometer-wide caldera (mouth) since 1968. On September 4th, 2017, at approximately 12:25 Galapagos time, this 1495 meter (4,858 feet)…

Although Ecuador may be small, it’s a destination that’s got it all! This diverse country that boasts a rich cultural heritage, fine food, the Amazon jungle and Andean highlands is SO worth exploring for itself! Whether you’re planning a trip the Galapagos or are looking…

Quasar Expeditions spends a great deal of time & resources upgrading its yachts, to insure we continue to provide our valued passengers with two of the very best yachts on the Islands, ideally suited for your Galapagos adventure. Typically renovations take place annually, with constant…

We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Godfrey Merlen, a friend of Quasar, and a champion of the Galapagos. Godfrey passed on May 10th, 2022, but will always be remembered as one of the most respected ambassadors in the islands and he…

With Christopher Nolan's epic film, Dunkirk, in theaters we thought past, present and future passengers of M/Y Grace would like to know the role she played in WWII, especially at the major turning point that was the Battle of Dunkirk. With British forces retreating from…

What a lot of people don’t know about the Galapagos, is that its' beaches offer the same sort of variety and beauty that its wildlife do. From long stretches of pristine white sand to hidden coves of black, green and red sand beauties, the beaches…