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Quasar Evolution Yacht
Follow in Darwin’s footsteps through the Galapagos Islands aboard the ultimate expedition vessel
CONTACT A SPECIALISTYou already have a vision for your Galapagos bucket-list trip, filled with crystal-clear waters, exotic creatures, delicious Ecuadorian bites, and the perfect balance of activity and relaxation. Imagine all of that—without the crowds.
Your dream trip doesn’t have to be a distant scene any longer. The Evolution Yacht gets you up close and personal to the wildlife you’re seeking, while delivering an unparalleled onboard experience of spacious privacy and luxury. When you explore the Galapagos Islands on a safari-style yacht, it’s everything you hope it will be—but better, because our small-group approach makes Darwin’s paradise your own.
Learn from Quasar’s top Naturalist Guides as you cruise the islands the way they were meant to be enjoyed: as a natural wonder, not just a sightseeing destination.
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Leave your worries at home. On your Galapagos getaway, your every wish will be granted by a caring crew, master chef, and passionate Guides. It’s a team you’ll want to write home about.
Aboard the Evolution, you’ll never have to second guess your safety either. With a doctor and infirmary on board, every age and stage of adventurer is covered.
Capacity: 32 Guests
Crew Capacity: 21
Doctor Onboard: 1
Guest to Guide Ratio: 10 to 1
Number of Staterooms & Suites: 16
Cruise Director: 1
Length: 58.5m (192 ft)
Beam: 8.9m (29 ft)
Last Renovation: 2017
View Deck Plan | View Suites & Stateroom Sizes
| CABIN | AREA IN SQ FT (SQ M) | WINDOW TYPE | BED CONFIGURATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master Suite A1 | 263 (24.4) | Ocean-view Windows | King |
| Suite A2 | 194 (18) | Ocean-view Windows | Twin or King |
| Suite A3 | 202 (18.8) | Ocean-view Windows | Queen |
| Premium Stateroom C1 | 194 (18) | Ocean-view Portholes | Queen |
| Premium Stateroom C2 | 183 (17) | Ocean-View Portholes | Twin or King |
| Premium Stateroom C3 | 188 (17.5) | Ocean-View Portholes | Twin or King |
| Premium Stateroom C4 | 140 (13) | Ocean-View Portholes | Queen |
| Premium Stateroom C5 | 145 (13.5) | Ocean-View Portholes | Queen |
| Premium Stateroom C6 | 166 (15.4) | Ocean-View Portholes | Twin or King |
| Premium Stateroom C7 | 188 (17.5) | Ocean-View Portholes | Twin or King |
| Premium Stateroom C8 | 161 (15) | Ocean-View Portholes | Twin or King |
| Premium Stateroom C9 | 198 (18.4) | Ocean-View Portholes | Queen |
| Deluxe Stateroom D1 | 161 (15) | Ocean-View Portholes | Twin |
| Deluxe Stateroom D2 | 172 (16) | Ocean-View Portholes | Queen |
| Deluxe Stateroom D3 | 200 (19) | Ocean-View Portholes | King |
| Deluxe Stateroom D4 | 172 (16) | Ocean-View Portholes | Twin |
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Aboard the Evolution, you’ll find wonder-seekers and wildlife-lovers like you who want to travel the non-touristy way. (Don’t be surprised if they become lifetime friends.)
On the Evolution Yacht, you can expect more from sea to shore. Think: more space, more comfort, more friendship. Every aspect is designed to make sure your Galapagos journey exceeds expectations—even the nourishing cuisine is carefully crafted to fuel your adventure. Think of the Evolution luxury Yacht as a floating 5-star hotel, where every detail (down to the Ecuadorian coffee) helps you get the most out of Galapagos. With our family-style service, you’re free to sip, savor, and relax.
Snorkeling with a thousand dolphins. Tracking giant tortoises in the wild. Kayaking alongside Galapagos penguins. A typical day you can look forward to on a safari-style yacht adventure. It’s a trip you’ll want to take again and again.
TRAVELERS YOUNG AT HEART
Celebrate your freedom chapter! Strike the perfect balance of relaxation and adventure to make the most of your well-earned getaway.
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OF ALL AGES AND STAGES
Get more value out of your vacation days with expertly-planned island itineraries and add-ons to go deeper into South America while you’re at it.
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FAMILIES
Bond with every generation in this pristine paradise, while learning from the best Guides in Galapagos. Kayaking, snorkeling, stargazing—smiles are free.
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TRAVELERS
Fit right in with fellow Guests who travel with more meaning. The Evolution is designed for the ultimate blend of privacy and new friends (including sea lions).
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FOR CLOSE-KNIT GROUPS
Make your getaway exclusive to your select Guests with a crewed yacht charter of the Evolution. Galapagos family reunion or destination wedding anyone?
View MoreWhich itinerary is right for me?
You’ll be happy to hear that you can’t go wrong.
Our Evolution yacht itinerary options are not better or worse–they are simply different. Each guarantees authentic experiences and lifetime memories.
What is the right length of time for a yacht safari?
One of the biggest mistakes travelers make when visiting the Galapagos is simply not leaving enough time to experience the islands to the fullest. We’ve crafted a just-right 8 day/7 night and 15 day/14 night itinerary options to maximize your time for exploration, breathtaking wildlife encounters, and optimal relaxation.
8 Days / 7 Nights Itineraries
Over the course of 30+ years of Galapagos experience, Quasar has crafted two 7 night/ 8 day itineraries of equal quality in terms of site visitations, expedition activities, scenery, and wildlife encounters. Join us for a week of discovery through the lens of Darwin.
15 Days / 14 Nights Itinerary
For those time-privileged travelers seeking deeper Galapagos immersion, we offer a 14 night/15 night itinerary. This expedition covers the entire archipelago, ensuring no experience is left a mystery. Guests enjoy a higher chance of encountering the rare species that inspired Darwin’s brilliant works.
In 2012, Galapagos National Park began requiring all cruise organizations to wait two weeks before visiting the same landing site. This regulation was introduced to disperse boats more evenly and lighten the environmental load for the Park’s 80+ visitor sites, and resulted in 2-3 cruise itineraries for every ship in Galapagos.
One of our Galapagos experts will happily offer itinerary guidance and answer questions about the journeys we offer.
- Walks & Hikes (WH) =
- Snorkeling (SN) =
- Kayaking (KY) =
- Panga Ride (PR) =
- Paddle Boarding (PB) =
| Day 1: Saturday
AM: Arrive Baltra Island
PM: Daphne Island or Bahia Borrero (PR) |
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| Day 2: Sunday
AM: Isabela (Albemarle) Island: Punta Vicente Roca (SN, PR)
PM: Fernandina Island: Punta Espinoza (WH, SN) |
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| Day 3: Monday
AM: Isabela Island: Urbina Bay (WH, SN)
PM: Isabela Island: Tagus Cove (WH, SN, KY, PR, PB) |
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| Day 4: Tuesday
AM: Bartholome: Pinnacle Rock & Overlook (WH, SN, PR)
PM: Santiago (James) Island: Sullivan Bay (WH, SN) |
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| Day 5: Wednesday
AM: Santa Cruz Island: Bachas Beach (WH, SN)
PM: Rabida Island (WH, SN, KY, PR, PB) |
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| Day 6: Thursday
AM: Santa Cruz Island: Breeding Center (Charles Darwin Research Station) (WH)
PM: Santa Cruz Island: Pit Craters, Highlands, Wild Tortoise Reserve (WH) |
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| Day 7: Friday
AM: Española (Hood) Island: Punta Suarez (WH)
PM: Española Island: Gardner Bay/Gardner Islet/Osborn Islet (WH, SN, KY, PR, PB) |
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| Day 8: Saturday
AM: San Cristobal (Chatham) Island: Kicker Rock and Interpretation Center (WH)
Late Morning: San Cristobal Island: Depart for Mainland Ecuador |
- Walks & Hikes (WH) =
- Snorkeling (SN) =
- Kayaking (KY) =
- Panga Ride (PR) =
- Paddle Boarding (PB)
| Day 1: Saturday
AM: Arrive to San Cristobal (Chatham) Island
PM: Cerro Brujo (WH, SN, KY, PR) |
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| Day 2: Sunday
AM: South Plazas Island (WH)
PM: Santa Cruz (Indefatigable) Island: Punta Carrion / Mosquera Island (WH, SN, PR) |
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| Day 3: Monday
AM: Santiago (James) Island: Chinese Hat Islet (WH, SN, KY, PR, PB)
PM: Santiago Island: James Bay / Puerto Egas (WH, SN) |
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| Day 4: Tuesday
AM: Genovesa (Tower) Island: Darwin Bay Beach (WH, SN, KY, PR)
PM: Genovesa Island: Prince Phillip’s Steps (WH, SN, KY, PR, PB) |
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| Day 5: Wednesday
AM: North Seymour Island (WH, SN, PR)
PM: Santa Fe Island (WH, SN, KY, PR, PB) |
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| Day 6: Thursday
AM: Floreana (Charles) Island: Post Office Bay (WH, SN, KY, PB)
PM: Floreana Island: Punta Cormorant / Champion or Devil’s Crown (WH, SN, PR) |
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| Day 7: Friday
AM: Santa Cruz Island: Breeding Center (Charles Darwin Research Station) (WH)
PM: Santa Cruz Island: Wild Land Tortoises Reserve (Highlands) (WH) |
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| Day 8: Saturday
AM: Santa Cruz Island: Black Turtle Cove (PR)
Late Morning: Baltra Island Airport: Depart for Mainland Ecuador |
- Walks & Hikes (WH) =
- Snorkeling (SN) =
- Kayaking (KY) =
- Panga Ride (PR) =
- Paddle Boarding (PB) =
| Day 1: Saturday
AM: Arrive Baltra Island
PM: Daphne Island or Bahia Borrero (PR) |
|||||
| Day 2: Sunday
AM: Isabela (Albemarle) Island: Punta Vicente Roca (SN, PR)
PM: Fernandina Island: Punta Espinoza (WH, SN) |
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| Day 3: Monday
AM: Isabela Island: Urbina Bay (WH, SN)
PM: Isabela Island: Tagus Cove (WH, SN, KY, PR, PB) |
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| Day 4: Tuesday
AM: Bartholome: Pinnacle Rock & Overlook (WH, SN, PR)
PM: Santiago (James) Island: Sullivan Bay (WH, SN) |
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| Day 5: Wednesday
AM: Santa Cruz Island: Bachas Beach (WH, SN)
PM: Rabida Island (WH, SN, KY, PR, PB) |
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| Day 6: Thursday
AM: Santa Cruz Island: Breeding Center (Charles Darwin Research Station) (WH)
PM: Santa Cruz Island: Pit Craters, Highlands, Wild Tortoise Reserve (WH) |
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| Day 7: Friday
AM: Española (Hood) Island: Punta Suarez (WH)
PM: Española Island: Gardner Bay/Gardner Islet/Osborn Islet (WH, SN, KY, PR, PB) |
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| Day 8: Saturday
AM: San Cristobal (Chatham) Island: Kicker Rock and Interpretation Center (WH)
PM: Cerro Brujo (WH, SN, KY, PR) |
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| Day 9: Sunday
AM: South Plazas Island (WH)
PM: Santa Cruz (Indefatigable) Island: Punta Carrion / Mosquera Island (WH, SN, PR) |
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| Day 10: Monday
AM: Santiago (James) Island: Chinese Hat Islet (WH, SN, KY, PR, PB)
PM: Santiago Island: James Bay / Puerto Egas (WH, SN) |
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| Day 11: Tuesday
AM: Genovesa (Tower) Island: Darwin Bay Beach (WH, SN, KY, PR)
PM: Genovesa Island: Prince Phillip’s Steps (WH, SN, KY, PR, PB) |
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| Day 12: Wednesday
AM: North Seymour Island (WH, SN, PR)
PM: Santa Fe Island (WH, SN, KY, PR, PB) |
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| Day 13: Thursday
AM: Floreana (Charles) Island: Post Office Bay (WH, SN, KY, PB)
PM: Floreana Island: Punta Cormorant / Champion or Devil’s Crown (WH, SN, PR) |
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| Day 14: Friday
AM: Santa Cruz Island: Breeding Center (Charles Darwin Research Station) (WH)
PM: Santa Cruz Island: Wild Land Tortoises Reserve (Highlands) (WH) |
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| Day 15: Saturday
AM: Santa Cruz Island: Back Turtle Cove (PR)
Late Morning: Baltra Island Airport: Depart for Mainland Ecuador |
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