Max Passengers:
32
Ship Type:
Motor Yacht
Operated By:
Quasar Expeditions
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 that offers excellent service, accommodations and attention to detail, while causing minimal impact on the environment.
Cabin Specifications
The Evolution offers beautifully appointed staterooms that blend classic yacht elegance with modern comfort. Each stateroom features private bathroom facilities complete with a hair dryer, high-quality amenities, and ample storage for personal toiletries. Cabins also include climate controls, safe boxes, and generous space for hanging and storing clothing, ensuring guests feel completely at ease throughout their voyage. Stateroom prices vary depending on deck location and size, allowing travelers to choose the perfect accommodation that fits their preferences and budget.
Features Onboard
The Evolution offers an exceptional selection of amenities and public spaces for guests to enjoy. Unwind in the jacuzzi after a day of snorkeling, soak up the sun on lounge chairs, or explore the islands using sea kayaks, snorkeling gear, and wetsuits provided onboard. Guests will also find a boutique for souvenirs and essentials, a reception area where the cruise director is available for assistance, and a fully equipped infirmary with a doctor onboard at all times for added peace of mind.
Public areas include an elegant lounge and bar, which hosts lectures, slide shows, and films, as well as a library offering a wide range of books, movies, and board games. Guests can savor delicious cuisine in either the indoor dining room or the al fresco dining area at the yacht’s stern. A sky deck lounge on the Albatross Deck features a bar and stylish rattan furniture, perfect for relaxing while taking in panoramic Galapagos views.
For families, the Evolution provides a Kids Club with fun activities such as star-gazing and movie nights. Child-oriented guides organize educational adventures, and young guests receive a kids’ expedition journal. Entertainment options also include a Sony PlayStation system, board games, and movies, with special children’s menus thoughtfully prepared by the chefs.
Dining aboard Evolution is a highlight, featuring buffet-style meals prepared by professional chefs using fresh, tropical ingredients. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served in generous portions, and vegetarian, children’s, and other special menus are available upon request.
For certified divers, two complimentary dives with full equipment and wetsuits are included, offering a unique opportunity to explore the Galapagos’ underwater world.
The Evolution strictly adheres to international safety standards and is ISM certified. It is equipped with an emergency alarm system, three emergency life rafts (for 26 passengers each), life vests, fog horns, a PA system, smoke detectors, sprinkler systems, and fire extinguishers. All emergency and safety equipment are SOLAS certified, ensuring a secure and worry-free Galapagos cruise experience.
Ship specifications
- Type: Motor Yacht / Expedition Vessel
- L.O.A: 192 feet / 58.5 meters
- Beam: 29 feet / 8.9 meters
- Engines: Caterpillar 3512 TITA – 1300 HP
- Generators: Northern Lights – 150 KVA
- Builder: Kanasashi Shipyard, Japan
- Cruising Speed: 10–12 knots
- Accommodations: 1 Master Suite on A Deck; 2 Suites on A Deck; 9 Cabins on C Deck; 4 Cabins on D Deck
- Crew: 18+ crew members, including up to 2 naturalist guides and 1 cruise director
- Navigation Equipment: 72-mile Furuno Radar (19-53 CBB Navnet), Furuno GPS satellite navigator system, Furuno depth sounder, Simrad HS50 electronic girocompass, speed and distance log, compasses, barometers, forward-looking echo sounder
- Onboard Safety Equipment: EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon), 4 × 25-person open sea life rafts, life jackets, flares and signaling devices, fire extinguishing system, sprinkler system throughout the vessel; meets or exceeds USA Coast Guard regulations
- Comfort Equipment: Air renewal system, air conditioning throughout, TV / CD / VHS / DVD / PlayStation 2, boutique, infirmary with onboard MD, small jacuzzi
- Communications Equipment: UHF radio, VHF radio, satellite phones
- Electricity: 110 volts AC / 60 Hz, 2 flat-prong outlets
