Evolution

Ship Highlights
• Passengers : 32
• Includes Isabela & Fernandina Islands
• Diving available
• Kayaking available
• Child discounts

This charming expedition yacht is ample enough to provide spacious staterooms, along with various social areas - including inside and outside dining - yet small enough for guests to be able to experience nature in an up-close and personal manner. Accommodating 32 passengers in 18 cabins, this artful combination of factors results in a yacht which offers excellent service, accommodations and attention to detail, while causing minimal impact on the environment.

On board the Evolution

Special Features
Evolution features a Jacuzzi (great for your enjoyment after snorkeling) with lounge chairs for sunbathing, extensive outside areas, sea kayaks, snorkeling gear and wetsuits. There is a boutique onboard for purchasing amenities and souvenirs and a reception area where your cruise director can always be found. The yacht features a fully equipped infirmary with an doctor onboard at all times.

Diving in the Galapagos
Two dives are included for certified divers. These dives include all equipment and wetsuit. Please inquire for more information.
Family Cruises
For family cruises, a Kids Club with activities like star-gazing and movie nights is offered. For these cruises child-oriented guides are also provided who organize learning activities and provide children with a kids expedition journal for their entertainment. A Sony PlayStation system console is available in the library as well as a wide range of board games and movies for children. Children's Menus are specially prepared for family Galapagos cruises.

Public Areas
Evolution features a lounge with a bar and facilities for lectures, slide shows and films. The lounge also features a library with a wide range of books, movies and board games. The yacht features both inside and al-fresco dining areas and a sky deck lounge on Albatross deck with a bar and beautiful rattan furniture. At the bow of the yacht you will find a jacuzzi with lounge chairs for sunbathing and ample outside deck space.

Meals and Dining
All meals are served in either the inside dinning room or the equally elegant al-fresco dining area at the stern of the yacht. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served buffet style and prepared by specially trained chefs. Meals are served in wholesome quantities and in a variety of menus with tropical exotic fruits always available. Children's menus, vegetarian menus, and other special menus are also available upon request.

Staterooms & Bathrooms

Staterooms
All staterooms on Evolution have exceptional accommodations, private facilities, climate controls, safe-boxes and ample space to hang and store clothing. Stateroom prices vary according to their deck location and size.

Bathrooms
All staterooms have private bathrooms with hair dryers, amenities like those of any fine hotel and ample space to store toiletries.

Yacht Safety
Evolution abides under all international standards of safety for a Galapagos cruise ship of its type. It is ISM certified and is equipped with an emergency alarm system, 3 emergency life rafts for 26 pax each, emergency life vests, fog horns, a PA system, smoke detectors, a sprinkler system and fire extinguishers. All emergency equipment is SOLAS certified.

• L.O.A.: 192 ft
  
• Beam: 29 ft
  
• Draft: 10.5 ft / 3.2 m
  
• Speed: 10 / 12 knots
  
• Engines: Caterpillar 3512 T1TA 1300hp
  
• Generators: Northern Lights 150 KVA
  
• Builder: Kanasashi Shipyard
  
• Comfort Equipment: Air Renewal System, Air conditioning throughout, TC / CD / VHS, Playstation 2, boutique, infirmary with MD on board, small soaking tub, al fresco and inside dining, snorkeling equipment, kayaks, scuba.
  
• Communication Equipment: UHF, VHF radio, Satellite Phone
  
• Electricity: 110 volts AC / 60 Hz: 2 flat prongs
  
• Onboard Safety Equipment: EPIRB, 4 x 25 person open sea life rafts, life jackets, flares and signals, fire extinguishing system, and sprinkler system throughout the vesse. Safety equipment on board either meets or exceeds USA Coast Guard regulations