Evolution Galapagos Yacht Reviews

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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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Posted 3 years ago

“Sadly, I must say the sailing on August 13, 2022 did not fulfill my expectations. The primary reason was management's decision to not request the large Indian family (17 guests - 9 children & 8 adults) reserve the entire ship. This negatively impacted the remaining 13 guests experience, of which I am one, in the following ways: 1) I presume the food service was strained by the dietary requirements of the Indian family who were mostly vegetarian, as the food was average at best. One evening we were served duck that was as hard as the plate it was served on. It felt like dinners were a repeat of lunches. Coordination seemed to be lacking between the food service providers and the naturalists' presentations which seemed to run long. 2) the 3 naturalists were forced to alternate 2 to the Indian family due to the children and 1 to the remaining 13 guests which limited guests' ability to choose which naturalist they would go with. 3) ability of the guests to mingle with a diverse group of adult passengers during the cocktail hour and all meals since the Indian family was always seated together. While the crew and naturalists did an admirable job trying to cope with the imbalance, it inevitably affected the product delivered. I'm a discerning traveler that seeks an adult experience when traveling and am willing to pay handsomely for that experience. At this price point, I was surprised by the number of children present. In hindsight, I should have chosen Lindblad Expeditions.”

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Posted 3 years ago

Hi Kenneth! Thank you for your honest feedback, we do appreciate the complete transparency. We are happy to hear that you were satisfied with the Islands and the job of our crew! In regards to the larger group that was on board, we can understand the frustration you experienced. Their party was bigger than our other yacht, The Grace, could accommodate and requesting that Guests reserve entire ships is something that we typically don't do. We encourage our Guests to travel the way they prefer. This family really wanted to travel with our Quasar family, so The Evolution was their only alternative. Since The Evolution accommodates 32 Guests, they also didn't have enough people in their group to reserve the entire yacht. As leaders in the eco-travel space, it's very important to us to welcome everyone with open arms, no matter the size of the group or how many children come along for the adventure. This is peak season for family travel to Galapagos, and not just for Quasar, but for all cruise companies. All Summer departures have numerous kids on board, regardless of who you cruise with. Especially during school holidays in North America. In regards to the food onboard, we are sorry to hear that it did not meet your expectations! We know how large of a part delicious cuisine plays in your overall travel experience. We can assure you that the dietary needs of the larger group on board had no effect on the food served to the rest of our Guests. We always ask that all of our Guests provide their meal requirements and preferences prior to departure to meet any and all dietary needs. We will be communicating your feedback to our culinary crew. Finally, we apologize for any confusion with our Naturalist Guides. We have 3 Guides and 3 dinghies aboard the Evolution, which equates to one Guide for about every 10 Guests. Guests are free to go with any Guide they choose during outings. Again, we really appreciate you taking the time to review your trip with Quasar! As always, we welcome you, or anyone reading this review, to contact us at customerservice@quasarex.com if there are any further comments or questions. Our best, ~ The Quasar customer Service Team

Posted 3 years ago

“The yacht was beautiful, stylish and comfortable. It had an old fashioned feel with all the modern comforts. Will probably book again and go to Patagonia .”

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Posted 3 years ago

“This truly was the trip of a lifetime. From the naturalists to the crew to the boat itself and our fellow guests and, of course, the amazing environment, everything about this experience felt magical. I could not recommend it more!”

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Posted 3 years ago

“It's not the newest boat, but always felt very safe and secure on board.”

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Posted 3 years ago

Hi Dan! First and foremost, we are delighted to hear that you felt safe aboard our yacht on your safari-style cruise with us to Galapagos and that you enjoyed your time. One thing to know about Quasar, and the one-of-a-kind travel experiences we create for our Guests, is that we prioritize completely immersing our Guests in the beauty of Galapagos, rather than focusing on the latest and greatest amenities onboard. Or, as we always like to say — we make the yacht all about the Galapagos, rather than the Galapagos about the yacht! Although our Evolution yacht may not be "modern" in terms of the year it was built, it is completely comparable to the brand new yachts on the Islands in terms of the onboard amenities, décor and comfort that it offers. We specifically choose these classic style yachts because they offer design features that the modern yachts don’t, such as 360 walk-around decks and lots of outside space, which is where our Guests choose to be when in Galapagos because of the perfect year-round weather. We've found that in our 36 years of experience, taking our Guests back in time to the Golden Age of Travel aboard ships that are extremely comfortable, safe and very well taken care of has been one of the main reasons we’ve received such great reviews, as well as our World’s Best Awards from Travel + Leisure! Thank you for taking the time to leave us this honest review, and for having cruised with Quasar! As always, we welcome you, or anyone reading this review, to contact us at customerservice@quasarex.com if they have further comments or questions. Our best, ~ The Quasar Customer Service Team

Posted 3 years ago

“What a fabulous experience! Quasar managed our trip from beginning to end, and everything went smoothly. The guides and crew on the Evolution were world class. Our family of six ranged in age from 10 to 80 and everyone had a wonderful time. A trip to the Galapagos is life-changing, and we can’t recommend Quasar and the Evolution more highly!”

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Posted 3 years ago

“outstanding amenities. Excellent trip. wonderful crew”

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Posted 3 years ago

“The gorgeous vintage ship, the Evolution Yacht itself, was a real factor in the trip's success for me. With its professional staff focused on details and safety, we stayed healthy, informed and able to go where no giant cruise could take us.”

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Posted 3 years ago