Quasar Expeditions Reviews

Name: Quasar Expeditions
Address: 10544 Northwest 11th Court, Plantation, Florida
Rating: 4.96

5.0 Rating 920 Reviews

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About Quasar Expeditions:

Quasar's vision is to create authentic and meaningful tours & cruise experiences for our fellow travelers. Voted by Travel+Leisure as the #1 Intimate-Ship Ocean Cruise Line for 7 consecutive years! (2018 - 2024), as well as the #2 Tour Operator of 2024, we’ve spent 38 years serving those who delight in travel, not tourism.

Quasar's cruise and tour Guests come to us seeking layers of depth and contrast: meaningful interactions with humans and the earth, well-appointed accommodations, unparalleled adventures, five star cultural cuisine, and awe-inspiring wildlife encounters. In turn, Quasar travelers become not only expedition enthusiasts, but conservators.

From hand-picked naturalist guides to the friendliest staff you’ll ever meet, our team is comprised of passion. Whether you’re exploring Galapagos, Patagonia, Chile, Ecuador, or Peru, we promise authentic experiences and lifetime memories.

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10544 Northwest 11th Court,
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Quasar Expeditions 5 star review on 13th May 2025

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Anonymous // 01/01/2019

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“Quasar Expeditions coordinated a wonderful adventure-moon experience. Both the planning and local team members were great to work with, well-communicative and very organized - accommodating our ambitious activity checklist covering Torres del Paine to El Calafate to El Chalten. This provided the perfect mix of independent-adventuring with the comforts of a honeymoon for two endurance athletes!”

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Posted 6 years ago

“Hotels in Puerto Natales, Torres del Paine, and the Matetic winery were first rate. Everywhere else the hotels were second rate at best. The various tours, ground transportation, guides, etc. all happened seamlessly and timely. The Jeep worked perfectly, and the vehicle was very thoughtfully supplied. The car seat was excellent (in contrast to what you typically get from car rental companies).”

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Posted 6 years ago

Dear Larry, We greatly appreciate your review and your feedback. We are thrilled to hear that you and your family enjoyed your Patagonia Jeep Safari with Quasar Expeditions. Hotels are an important part of our adventures and we do our best to make sure our guests have a first-rate experience at each property. The Singular Patagonia in Puerto Natales, Tierra Patagonia in Torres del Paine and Casona Matetic at the Matetic Winery in Central Chile are unique and exceptional properties and it may be difficult to compare them to others in different destinations. Properties in Chile are a reflection of the country’s stable economy and a thriving tourism industry. You see more new and unique properties in Chile than perhaps anywhere else in Latin America, and unfortunately this is not always the case in neighboring Argentina, where first-class properties are fewer and generally older. Argentina has a more limited availability of first class properties, and the few that are available often fill up quickly, especially when traveling during the high season months of December through March. At Quasar Expeditions, we always put our guests’ satisfaction first, by choosing the best property options available at the time of booking. This is based on our guests’ preferences, availability, and the location of their adventures. That said, we take your feedback very seriously and will make any necessary corrections for future clients. We also encourage you to provide us with additional feedback about your experiences by contacting us at customerservice@quasarex.com so that we may answer all your questions or concerns. We thank you again for choosing Quasar Expeditions to experience the beauty of Patagonia, Chile and Argentina, and we hope to see you again in another one of our destinations soon! Thank you, ~ The Quasar Customer Service Team

Posted 4 years ago

“We had a terrific trip. If I could rate just our guide, Gonzalo, I would give him 10 stars. His tweaks to our planned itinerary, his breadth of knowledge on geography, geology, flora, fauna, history and politics, and more much enhanced our experience. He graciously indulged our idiosyncrasies. And he calmly and efficiently dealt with all the headaches of travel. The overall rating of four stars reflects more logistical glitches than expected on a top tier tour. As a couple of examples, the agency we were referred to for air travel really screwed up and one airport transfer was not there when we arrived (although our flight was very, very late). The itinerary management app we were provided was not accurate enough to count on.”

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Posted 6 years ago

Hi Barbara, Thank you so much you for your review and your feedback. We are very happy to hear that you had an excellent time on your Patagonia Overland Safari and that our guide Gonzalo, with his fun spirit and great expertise, was able to make your trip a memory for a lifetime! It is of the greatest importance to us that our clients experience a smooth and hassle-free journey from beginning to end, and we are sorry to hear about the logistical challenges you had to face due to flight and transfer delays. While Quasar Expeditions does not book air for clients, we do often refer them to a trusted company that can help with that, and they receive great feedback 9.8 out of 10 times. I am sorry that this was not the case for you and we have been in touch with them to let them know about your dissatisfaction (as we know you have done as well). When flights are very delayed in this part of the world, as was the case with yours, our transfer service provider in Santiago normally adjusts their schedules to work with the new arrival times and welcome clients upon arrival. However, in your particular case there was an error with the new arrival times they were given and this resulted in the transfer issue. Since April 2018, which is when your issue occurred, we have worked very closely with our transfer service provider to prevent and avoid similar situations in the future. If you have any further comments or concerns that you would like to share with us, please give us a call us at any of the numbers found on our website https://www.quasarex.com or you can email us directly at customerservice@quasarex.com. It was our pleasure hosting you in Patagonia! Sincerely, ~ The Quasar Customer Service Team

Posted 4 years ago

“We are retired and fortunate to be able to travel often. We have not tried a group travel because we dislike scheduling activities, but rather enjoy flexibility in where, what & when we visit. Our daughter convinced us to go with her on a South American Quasar trip to Puerto Natales & Patagonia. Quasar exceeded our expectations with accommodations, flexibility in activities & actually opened up a new world of opportunities for us to consider as travel options. We would recommend them to anyone & everyone.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“The trip was awesome we saw beautiful things and the Jeep they gave us was great. The workers were very helpful and we had no problems on the trip. The hotel were also great and overal this was an amazing experience that I would recommend to anyone.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“Honestly the best trip I've ever done the whole thing was organised to perfection. it was incredible - Thank you!!!”

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Posted 6 years ago

“The accommodations were excellent, the food was delicious and the people were just lovely. All the excursions were well thought out and seamlessly carried out. My wife and I could not have asked for anything more. Thank you”

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Posted 6 years ago

“Quasar portion of our Jeep Safari was very well planned and organized. They provided important staff coordination on-site. Hotels were excellent except the one in El Califate, ARG. There seemed to be many better choices available.”

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Posted 6 years ago

Hi Peter, We greatly appreciate your review. A couple of seasons ago, 3 of the better hotels in Calafate closed for business for different reasons, and the options for good lodging experiences in the area suddenly became very reduced. Today you only have one true 5-star hotel in the area, and while a couple of properties in Calafate label themselves as 5-star hotels (and show the 5 stars on their websites) our experience over the past several years in Patagonia has shown us that they are really 4-stars, at best. Some properties in Calafate have better locations and better views than other properties where we often put our guests, as was the case with your trip we believe. However, our experience over the years has shown us that many of these properties are inconsistent when it comes to food, service, amenities and attention to detail. We have had overall better feedback from other properties that perhaps may not have the best views or the best location, but our guests have been happier with the food, service and accommodations. We feel that this is more important to our clients than the location or views, especially since one spends most of the day outside of the hotels exploring the National Parks. We always put our guest’s satisfaction first, by choosing the best option available at the time of booking, considering the limited availability of good hotels in the area. If you would like to give additional feedback on this matter for future guests, we encourage you (and anyone reading this comment) to contact us at customerservice-chile@quasarex.com so that we may answer all your questions or concerns. We thank you again for having chosen Quasar Expeditions to experience the wilds of Patagonia, and hope to see you back in another one of our destinations soon. Thank you, ~ The Quasar Customer Service Team

Posted 4 years ago

“It was not only an amazing experience, Quasar made it absolutely trouble-free! Every detail was coordinated so we were able to focus on enjoying our adventures each day.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“My wife and I had one of the best vacations of our lives through Quasar. We will forever cherish the memories we made and the people we met. We would highly recommend Quasar to anyone looking for some adventure with their travel.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“Our trip to the Galapagos was fantastic. There was not one thing I could think of that could have been better. The crew, the guides, the excursions, the food, the accommodations were beyond my expectations and my expectations were high. Thank you to Diane and Paul Schicke for being the best booking agents ever! I would definitely book Quasar Expeditions for any trip to South America and I would definitely refer my friends and family.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“Wonderful trip - enjoyed every minute”

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Posted 6 years ago

“Travelling with Quasar expeditions on the vessel Evolution was an amazing experience we will not forget. We were a little apprehensive to be on a boat for a week in close quarters with 30 people , however the vessel and crew made this a wonderful memorable experience. It was an action packed week due to the group largely being family’s with teenagers, but this made it great fun for us with no kids of our own . The food and drinks were ist class and by the weeks end we all felt like family. I do understand some groups can be older , so it is probably sensible to check the mix of passengers so you get no surprises. Quasar were very helpful and professional in every regard”

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Posted 6 years ago

“My wife and I spent a wonderful week on the M/V Evolution in May 2018. The ship had been recently renovated and it looked great. The room was beautiful and spacious. The bathroom was good sized as well. The common spaces (particularly the upstairs bar/lounge area) were big and very comfortable. There was plenty of space for all 32 passengers. The food was delicious and the staff took great pains to accommodate everyone's needs. Speaking of the staff they were superb. Great personalities and very attentive. The guides were extremely knowledgeable. The itinerary was fantastic, in particular the snorkeling. The only negative, and it obviously didn't stop us from giving this 5 stars, was that our room (C7) had a funky smell coming from the shower drain after 2-3 days at sea. After about 20 minutes in the room you didn't notice it so it wasn't real strong, but we could tell when we first walked in. I'm told that other passengers haven't complained since so they must have fixed it. The location and layout of C7 was great though. We never heard the anchor being dropped early in the AM and we didn't feel the swells that much. I'd recommend the room and certainly Quasar and the Evolution!”

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Posted 6 years ago

“We had our journey with Quasar expeditions on the Grace boat in the Galapagos Islands recently. The boat was almost as good as the pictures but you could see some aspects were slightly faded. Altogether though it was a very pleasant boat - we loved the intimacy versus some of the other larger boats we saw on our travels around the islands. The staff were excellent, food very good and attention to details stood out. The guides we had were willing to adjust their schedules to suit our needs and always tried to get us to the main spots before any other boats arrived to ensure we had the best views and experience. My only suggestion would be that you definitely get travel insurance if you book these tours, they are very expensive and if something goes wrong, you will find yourself in a situation where returnable monies will be very difficult to receive. All reasonable of course, but it can leave people in a very precarious situation. Overall, I would recommend the Grace, would suggest it's better for couples rather than large families or small children.The Galapagos Islands were an outstanding experience”

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Posted 6 years ago

Hello Rachael, Thank you for your review. While we endeavor to keep the Grace looking in tip top shape with rooms and common spaces cleaned twice daily, occasionally the equatorial sun takes a toll on fabrics and we therefore schedule to change these often to keep the yacht looking crisp. A great advantage of the Grace being originally built in the Golden Age of Travel is all the outdoor space under shade, which gives our passengers a front row seat on that amazing Galapagos climate and habitat. Keeping the size down to 18 means you will have that more intimate experience and not have to vie for photos of wildlife on single file nature trails, or spend time on logistics or lectures, when you could be out exploring the islands. And you experienced the flexibly having a small yacht offers. If we see a pod of dolphins we will often stop and jump in with them. The slow season in the Galapagos is when kids are in school, so couples looking to have less kids on a cruise should look at dates when schools are in session. Many of our families have had an amazing time on the Grace including private charters for family reunions. However, our 32-passenger yacht the Evolution is probably the best family yacht in the Galapagos. I invite you to read my blog on Why the Galapagos Is the Ultimate Family Vacation - https://www.quasarex.com/blog/why-the-galapagos-is-the-ultimate-family-vacation Yes, Quasar recommends all passengers purchase trip cancellation / interrupt insurance. This insures the non-refundable parts of your tour should you need to cancel or curtail your adventure due to unforeseen events such as illness. It is good practice for any travel experience. Thank you for traveling with us! Thank you, ~ The Quasar Customer Service Team

Posted 4 years ago

“18 of our family and friends boarded the Grace for our Galapagos adventure. We had the most amazing time. Rafa and Walter were wonderful guides, planning our itinerary to avoid “eye pollution” as Rafa called it, so we had the most private experiences possible. For most of the trip, we felt like we were on private islands. The chef, Vicente, prepared fabulous dishes, we had tons of fun hanging at the bar with Saul, and I can’t forget the lovely Melissa and her soothing wake-up calls with soft music over the speakers. The crew were professional with Anderson making our beds multiple times a day like a phantom, the panga captains’ expertise in getting us to the islands. Last but not least, the Galapagos is a very special place. Snorkeling and playing with sea lions, seeing tons of turtles, sharks, fish, blue footed boobies, flamingos, iguanas, sting rays, tortoises, etc. The islands are also very different and beautiful with lush rainy weather on one and dry volcanic areas in others. The travel agent said the guides make or break the experience. Well, we had a once in a lifetime amazing experience, and we owe it to Quasar and M/Y Grace.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“We had such a fabulous time on our Galapagos cruise. The itinerary was excellent and we were up close and personal with so many different animals. The staff couldn't have been more helpful, and the food and facilities were perfect.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“We had the most wonderful Galapagos Island cruise aboard Quasar's M/Y Grace. The yacht is itself a truly graceful vessel and we enjoyed a cabin on "A" deck. The crew were amazing, always able and willing to help with a smile. The food served aboard the yacht was also excellent, with a wide variety always on offer. Above all, however, were the shore excursions with the naturalist guides. We will never forget the individual islands with their amazing scenery, flora and fauna. It was a magical experience from start to finish. We will certainly be recommending Quasar Expeditions to our friends.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“Many thanks for a great week on the M/Y Grace. It truly is a very special and wonderful experience to visit the islands, with great guides who are extremely knowledgeable and to see so close up all the wonderful animals and sights of the Galapagos. The service and quality of the crew on the M/Y Grace are exceptional and look after you like we are Kings. Many thanks for another wonderful week and will be back for our third cruise soon.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“It's like summer camp without the rules, and much better food.”

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Posted 7 years ago

Quasar Expeditions is rated 5.0 based on 920 reviews