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About Quasar Expeditions:

Quasar's vision is to create authentic and meaningful tours & cruise experiences for our fellow travelers. Voted the #1 Intimate-Ship Ocean Cruise Line by Travel + Leisure for 8 consecutive years (2018–2025), and recognized as a Top Tour Operator in 2025, we’ve spent 39+ 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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4156898509

Email:

info@quasarex.com

Location:

10544 Northwest 11th Court,
Plantation
Florida
33322

Quasar Expeditions 5 star review on 14th December 2025
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Quasar Expeditions 5 star review on 14th December 2025
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Quasar Expeditions 5 star review on 14th December 2025
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Quasar Expeditions 5 star review on 12th December 2025
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Quasar Expeditions 5 star review on 12th December 2025
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Quasar Expeditions 5 star review on 12th December 2025
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Quasar Expeditions 5 star review on 12th December 2025
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Anonymous  // 01/01/2019
We found everything to be excellent--the crew, the food, the itinerary and especially the guides. We're hoping to do it again in the not too distant future with even more family. One thing that would be nice is a list of passenger names (just first names would work) and maybe where they are from. If the passengers would be agreeable, it would really help in learning the 25+ names in shorter time. Sometimes we could remember one of the couple's names but not the other. Or we might remember where they were from but couldn't remember the names. (This is what happens when you are transporting mostly older people with shorter memories).
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Posted 5 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 7 years ago
One of the best vacations our family has taken to date! Everyone at Quasar was so attentive and making sure everyone, no matter the ages, were happy every step of the way. Even the captain of the Evolution promised to snorkel with the children to make sure they felt safe. They couldn't stop smiling and laughing all week at all the different animals they got to swim with and also the lazy sea lions on the beaches. Highly recommend this trip to families of animal lovers!
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Posted 9 years ago
First class planning, organization, service and communication. We felt well-prepared, well cared for, and energized by the planned activities, knowledgeable guides and competent crew.
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Posted 7 years ago
We are so happy with the services we received from Quasar! Our trip was perfectly planned and we couldnt be happier. Thank you for all your hard work!
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Posted 6 years ago
Incredible focus on safety, education, preservation and luxury service.
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Posted 5 years ago
Every aspect of the travel experience with Quasar to the Galapagos Islands was taken care of from day 1 with Paul! From recommendations of hotels, length of stay, what to pack, what to buy (big time shopper), printed boarding passes, private dining and transfer services were all handled professionally and timely. I enjoyed 2 beautiful nights in the colonial city of Quito with a guide and then boarded the M/V Evolution for a 7 night cruise with some of the most amazing passengers I have ever met! All amenities, activities and meals as advertised were spectacular. I will never forget the naturalist guides, Boli and Samuel, and the crew - they truly went above and beyond my expectations!
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Posted 9 years ago
I cannot recommend Quasar's Galapagos cruise on the Evolution highly enough. My husband and I were first-time cruisers and the idea of cruising at all really put us off-- we typically like to have control over our plans, active schedules, flexibility, etc., but were told by many experienced travelers that the best way to see the Galapagos is by boat because of the scarcity and limitations on hotels. We are so glad we chose Quasar. Not only are the smaller ships (the Evolution has a maximum of 32 passengers) easier on the environment, but they also allow you to have a very personalized and intimate experience with the wildlife. We had 3 naturalist guides (all of whom had advanced degrees in biology, conservation, etc.) on our ship meaning we typically broke up into groups of about 10, and we very seldom ran into other groups or ships during excursions. Everybody was able to get up close to the incredible wildlife -- we saw sea lions, crabs, hammerhead sharks, white-tipped sharks, flamingos, penguins, sea turtles, tortoises, dolphins, iguanas, three types of boobies, other birds, tons of sea life, and I'm sure other things I'm forgetting. Everyday was packed with activities from snorkeling to short hikes to kayaking, etc. The small size of the ship also meant that we were able to be more flexible. For example, one day after lunch we saw in the far distance a pod of dolphins swimming by - the guides quickly leapt into action, told us to put our life jackets on, and we hopped into the dinghy boats to catch up to them. We spent 20-30 minutes riding alongside a pod of hundreds upon hundreds of dolphins, who were swimming, breaching, flipping, and playing alongside us. It was one of the most memorable experiences I have ever had in my life. I can't imagine a ship of 100+ passengers being able to do that. It wasn't on our schedule, but the guides really and truly were all about giving us the best experience ever and making sure we saw all that we could. In addition, the boat itself was beautiful and extremely well kept. They do an excellent job of keeping everything incredibly clean so that you feel comfortable walking around bare foot-- everybody's feet and shoes are hosed off after every excursion. The hot tub was also a very lovely amenity. Food was plentiful and fresh, and we were never served the same meal twice. The staff and crew were courteous and helpful and went above and beyond to ensure we all had a great time and were taken care of. I had very high expectations, but they were far exceeded by Quasar. I cannot recommend their Galapagos cruise enough.
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Posted 5 years ago
It was a wonderful experience booking through Quasar. They were helpful from the very beginning, helping navigate through all the different options. The prices were competitive. The trip itself was phenomenal, truly the trip of a lifetime. Would highly recommend to anyone.
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Posted 9 years ago
This was an incredible, one in a lifetime experience. Galapagos is a special, special place. The nature is beautiful, diverse and unique and animals allow humans to enjoy them in such close proximity that it is hard to comprehend unless you see it with your own eyes. In addition to it our time on Grace was fantastic. From the crew professionalism, friendliness, flexibility and eagerness to accomodate, to the history and stylishness of the boat to the great food. It was an experience to never forget. Special thanks to great guides we had Rafa and Walter. The wealth of knowledge and their patience and willingness to show, explain and answer questions is greatly appreciated. They went above and beyond all expectations. Now one and only complaint. We wanted to purchase a Grace shirt for the memory, but it was not available. In fact there was no suvenirs to take home with Grace emblem
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Posted 6 years ago
We had a wonderful time! The ship was well kept, the crew were welcoming and the cruise director, Deborah did an outstanding job making sure we had a good time and our needs were met. The naturalists, Bolivar and Walter, were nice and knowledgeable and they did their best to find us everything we wanted to see. It's nice to see them with cameras too because it feels like they haven't become jaded with the wonders that they're showing us. The food was outstanding (we had a guest chef from Spain who was wonderful), and the cabin guy really did a super job making sure the cabins and such were well cared for. As well as the rest of the crew that no one gets to see, but who make sure everything works! I can't wait to take the other tour going the other direction, and I can't imagine doing it on any other ship, either.
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Posted 7 years ago
All Quasar staff/personnel were exceptional. They had our interests at heart; they were kind, friendly, and helpful. They helped make our trip very special. We would especially like to recognize our driver, Christian, our Quito guide, Johanna, the naturalists on the Grace, Gustavo and Carolina, the Grace chef, Alvaro, the Grace's manager, Edison, and the panga drivers, Freddy and Miguel, as well as Captain Vicente Briones, who made the snorkeling possible for my wife who is not a strong swimmer.
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Posted 7 years ago
Best vacation of my life so far. I was on the Evolution. Everything was top-notch. The accommodations were lovely, the crew was fantastic, the food was great & healthy and the naturalists were very knowledgeable and fun to be around. I would DEFINITELY recommend Quasar Expeditions to anyone wanting to tour the Galapagos Islands.
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Posted 7 years ago
We had the best time of our lives on the Grace around the Galapagos! Thank you very much, Quasar Expeditions, for the memories that will last a lifetime.
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Posted 6 years ago
Our week on the Grace was simply extraordinary. Our guides, Roberto and Carolina, kept us busy each day snorkeling, kayaking, hiking and learning about what makes Galapagos so unique and special. It was exhilarating to swim with sea turtles, marine iguanas, penguins and sea lions. Every day we were treated to gourmet meals by an attentive and professional staff. The boat is beautiful and the crew takes great care in keeping it pristine. We loved every minute, and the assistance we received in planning the trip was exceptional. Not having internet service was such a great break from our daily life...really allowed us to unplug fully and take in every spectacular moment. We'd love to do another trip with Quasar.
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Posted 7 years ago
M/Y Grace was a small group cruise that proved to be outstanding with the knowledge of the two guides, the professionalism of the crew and truly comfortable accommodations.
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Posted 6 years ago
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 7 years ago
My experience was great from start to finish. We stayed on The Grace and had a wonderful crew and the other guests were perfect to spend 8 days with. The entire experience was amazing. I have nothing else to compare it to but we enjoyed every minute of it. (Except the one night of travelling rough seas:) Our cabin was great. The food was great. My only complaint would be the drinks were quite pricely, but we were up so early and then so tired after a fun filled activity packed day having more than one glass of wine might have been too much?
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Posted 9 years ago
Took the M/Y Grace. Everything was perfect. The boat is beautiful, the crew was great, the naturalists knew their stuff and Quasar handled all the details well.
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Posted 7 years ago
this company and crew was excellent all the way through thoroughly enjoyed our experience
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Posted 7 years ago
Quasar Expeditions is rated 5.0 based on 934 reviews