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Travel Awards & Accolades
QUASAR EXPEDITION
Galapagos Cruise & Patagonia Travel Awards
As an experiential travel provider, the tremendous recognitions from these professional organizations bring Quasar Expeditions lots of confidence to perform and better-serve all our valuable guests. Our 36 years of experience have allowed us to perfect an original travel recipe that week after week, offers life-changing experiences to a handful of travelers.
travel & leisure world’s best awards – WINNER
Each year, thousands of readers of Travel & Leisure Magazine, one of the most recognized publications in the industry, vote for the greatest islands, cities, hotels, cruise lines, airports, and more.
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In 2018, Quasar Expeditions was voted the #1 Small-Ship Ocean Cruise Line in the world. It was with much humility and with a tremendous honor that the Quasar Expeditions family accepted this award.
afar traveler’s choice awards
Quasar Expeditions’ Puma Tracking adventures in Patagonia were voted as a finalist in Afar Magazine Traveler’s Choice Awards for the Best Wildlife Encounter category.
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Our Puma tracking adventures at the end of the earth take you on a wild ride to witness the world’s largest mountain lion in a unique, intimate and very adventurous experience.
conde nast reader’s choice awards
This magazine has won 25 National Magazine Awards. Every year its readers vote for their favorite cruises, hotels, dining places and more. This year, quiet, small and subdued is what Conde Nast readers were craving for.
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Quasar Expeditions’ Galapagos cruises were selected as a finalist in the magazine’s prestigious Reader’s Choice Awards. We were honored to be the smallest and most intimate cruise company on the list of finalists.
lux magazine global excellence awards
The mandate of the LUX Global Excellence Awards is to shine a light on enterprises who make the elite feel more special, and deliver experiences, goods and services.
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Quasar Expeditions was recognized as the Best Luxury Yacht Cruises Provider for its cruises in Galapagos as well as receiving an Award for Excellence in Driving Safari Tours for its adventures in Patagonia.
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The Best Cruise Lines in the World: 2020 Readers' Choice Awards
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24th Annual Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards
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The Best Cruise Lines in the World: 2018 Readers' Choice Awards
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Travel & Leisure World's Best - Top Small Ship Cruise Lines of 2018
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Sail on Grace Kelly's iconic honeymoon yacht complete with a hot tub and wine cellar - available to hire for £95,000 a week
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You can now sail in Grace Kelly's honeymoon yacht around the Galapagos
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Cruise the Galapagos Aboard Grace Kelly's Royal Honeymoon Yacht
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The World’s 20 Most Luxurious Travel Experiences
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6 Stunning Hotel Suites Inspired by Princess Grace Kelly
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7 Unique Beach Destinations for Every Type of Traveler
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Quasar Expeditions New Helicopter Tours Take Flight in Ecuador
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25 Photos That Will Make You Want to Adventure in Patagonia
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Quasar Expeditions Has a Once-in-a-Lifetime Galapagos Cruise
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Unique Honeymoon Ideas for Couple that Does Things Differently
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"Oh Darling, Let's be Adventures: 5 Honeymoon Ideas for Intrepid Travelers" By Berit Baugher
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Quasar Expeditions' Patagonian 4 x 4 Driving Adventure
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[NOV 20-21] WEEKEND UPDATE
Please be advised that our systems are scheduled for maintenance beginning Saturday, November 20th at 8pm PST and will end no later than 8am on Sunday, November 21st. Galapagos Registration forms will be unavailable during this time. Thank you for your understanding.
~ Quasar Team