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Evolution Vessel

Though built in the elegant style of a 1920s sailing vessel, yet possessing all the modern comforts for deluxe cruising through the Galapagos archipelago, the Evolution Motor Vessel is large enough to provide spacious staterooms, yet small and navigable enough for its guests to experience nature “up close and personal.”

 

A charming luxury-class expedition ship constructed in 2003 to accommodate only 32 guests in 16 elegantly designed suites and staterooms, the Evolution motor vessel offers excellent service and gives plenty attention to detail while making a minimal impact on the archipelago’s fragile environment.

 

The ship’s social spaces include a sunbathing area and a bar on the main desk, as well as an alfresco lounge on the bridge deck – perfect for enjoying a drink while whale watching or socializing with fellow passengers. In addition, the vessel provides a main salon for lectures, slide shows and films about the islands that are to be visited.

 

The Evolution Motor Vessel features a Jacuzzi (great for your enjoyment after snorkeling) with lounge chairs for sunbathing. In addition, the cruise provides sea kayaks, snorkeling gear and wetsuits for exploring the underwater world. There is also a boutique onboard for purchasing amenities and souvenirs, and a reception area where your cruise director can always be found.

 

For meals, guests have the choice of the inside dining room or an al fresco dining area on the upper deck. The fine cuisine served onboard is varied and of the highest standard, catering also to the needs of vegetarians and those with other special dietary requirements, with all passengers served buffet style.

 

In addition to its 18 crew members, two (2) naturalist guides and one (1) cruise director, the ship features an onboard doctor who staffs the fully equipped infirmary. The naturalist guides will lead you on daily land tours to discover the amazing geography, the legendary wildlife and the diverse plant life that abounds across the archipelago. The Evolution motor vessel also has special departures for more active groups of kayakers, snorkelers and others wanting to experience the “enchanted” Galapagos Islands.

 

For family cruises, the ship offers “Kids Club” activities such as stargazing and movie nights. The lounge also has a library with a wide range of books, movies and board games.

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Date To
# of Days
Available Spaces
Price
 
Saturday, October 07, 2023
Saturday, October 14, 2023
8
19
US$6,450
Saturday, October 14, 2023
Saturday, October 21, 2023
8
30
US$6,450
Saturday, October 21, 2023
Saturday, October 28, 2023
8
25
US$6,450
Saturday, October 28, 2023
Saturday, November 04, 2023
8
32
US$6,450
Saturday, November 04, 2023
Saturday, November 11, 2023
8
28
US$6,450
Saturday, November 11, 2023
Saturday, November 18, 2023
8
28
US$6,450
Saturday, November 25, 2023
Saturday, December 02, 2023
8
30
US$6,450
Saturday, December 02, 2023
Saturday, December 09, 2023
8
31
US$6,450
Saturday, December 09, 2023
Saturday, December 16, 2023
8
32
US$6,450
Saturday, December 16, 2023
Saturday, December 23, 2023
8
18
US$6,450
Saturday, January 13, 2024
Saturday, January 20, 2024
8
31
US$6,450
Saturday, January 20, 2024
Saturday, January 27, 2024
8
28
US$6,450
Saturday, January 27, 2024
Saturday, February 03, 2024
8
32
US$6,450
Saturday, February 03, 2024
Saturday, February 10, 2024
8
26
US$6,450
Saturday, February 10, 2024
Saturday, February 17, 2024
8
22
US$6,450
Saturday, February 17, 2024
Saturday, February 24, 2024
8
20
US$6,450
Saturday, February 24, 2024
Saturday, March 02, 2024
8
30
US$6,450
Saturday, March 02, 2024
Saturday, March 09, 2024
8
32
US$6,450
Saturday, March 09, 2024
Saturday, March 16, 2024
8
32
US$6,450
Saturday, March 16, 2024
Saturday, March 23, 2024
8
32
US$6,450
Saturday, March 23, 2024
Saturday, March 30, 2024
8
32
US$6,450
Saturday, March 30, 2024
Saturday, April 06, 2024
8
26
US$6,450
Saturday, April 06, 2024
Saturday, April 13, 2024
8
25
US$6,450
Saturday, April 06, 2024
Saturday, April 13, 2024
8
28
US$6,450
Saturday, April 13, 2024
Saturday, April 20, 2024
8
25
US$6,450
Saturday, April 20, 2024
Saturday, April 27, 2024
8
32
US$6,450
Saturday, April 27, 2024
Saturday, May 04, 2024
8
30
US$6,450
Saturday, May 04, 2024
Saturday, May 11, 2024
8
22
US$6,450
Saturday, May 11, 2024
Saturday, May 18, 2024
8
32
US$6,450
Saturday, May 18, 2024
Saturday, May 25, 2024
8
27
US$6,450
Saturday, May 25, 2024
Saturday, June 01, 2024
8
32
US$6,450
Saturday, June 01, 2024
Saturday, June 08, 2024
8
25
US$6,450
Saturday, June 08, 2024
Saturday, June 15, 2024
8
32
US$6,450
Saturday, June 15, 2024
Saturday, June 22, 2024
8
32
US$6,450
Saturday, June 22, 2024
Saturday, June 29, 2024
8
29
US$6,450
Saturday, June 29, 2024
Saturday, July 06, 2024
8
28
US$6,450
Saturday, July 06, 2024
Saturday, July 13, 2024
8
32
US$6,450
Saturday, July 13, 2024
Saturday, July 20, 2024
8
32
US$6,450
Saturday, July 20, 2024
Saturday, July 27, 2024
8
26
US$6,450
Saturday, July 27, 2024
Saturday, August 03, 2024
8
26
US$6,450
Saturday, August 03, 2024
Saturday, August 10, 2024
8
32
US$6,450
Saturday, August 10, 2024
Saturday, August 17, 2024
8
32
US$6,450
Saturday, August 17, 2024
Saturday, August 24, 2024
8
32
US$7,650
Saturday, August 24, 2024
Saturday, August 31, 2024
8
32
US$7,650
Saturday, August 31, 2024
Saturday, September 07, 2024
8
16
US$7,650
Saturday, September 07, 2024
Saturday, September 14, 2024
8
16
US$7,650
Saturday, September 14, 2024
Saturday, September 21, 2024
8
32
US$7,650
Saturday, September 21, 2024
Saturday, September 28, 2024
8
30
US$7,650
Saturday, September 28, 2024
Saturday, October 05, 2024
8
32
US$7,650
Saturday, October 05, 2024
Saturday, October 12, 2024
8
32
US$7,650
Saturday, October 12, 2024
Saturday, October 19, 2024
8
32
US$7,650
Saturday, October 19, 2024
Saturday, October 26, 2024
8
32
US$7,650
Saturday, October 26, 2024
Saturday, November 02, 2024
8
32
US$7,650
Saturday, November 02, 2024
Saturday, November 09, 2024
8
32
US$7,650
Saturday, November 09, 2024
Saturday, November 16, 2024
8
32
US$7,650
Saturday, November 16, 2024
Saturday, November 23, 2024
8
32
US$7,650
Saturday, November 23, 2024
Saturday, November 30, 2024
8
32
US$7,650
Saturday, November 30, 2024
Saturday, December 07, 2024
8
32
US$7,650
Saturday, December 07, 2024
Saturday, December 14, 2024
8
32
US$7,650
Saturday, December 14, 2024
Saturday, December 21, 2024
8
30
US$7,650
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Boat specifications

Technical Specifications:

  • Length: 58.5 meters/192 feet
  • Speed: 12 knots
  • Crew and Staff: 18 staff; 2 naturalist guides; 1 cruise director; 1 doctor
  • Languages: English and Spanish
  • Safety and Navigation: Evolution meets all international standards of safety for a ship of its type. ONBOARD SAFETY EQUIPMENT: Safety equipment on board either meets or exceeds USA Coast Guard regulations, and all emergency equipment is SOLAS and ISM certified. The ship equipped with an EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon), three emergency open-sea life rafts for 26 people each, emergency life vests, flares, signals and fog horns, a PA system, smoke detectors, a sprinkler system throughout the vessel, and fire extinguishers. 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
  • Decks: 4

 

Accommodations:

  • Capacity: 32 passengers in 16 cabins
  • Cabins: 2 master suites (A1 & A3) and 1 twin suite (A2) on the bridge, or the “Albatross Deck” / 4 premium queen staterooms (C1, C4, C5, & C9) and 5 premium twin staterooms (C2, C3, C6, C7 & C8) on the main “Cormorant” deck / 2 deluxe queen staterooms (D2 & D3) and 2 deluxe twin staterooms (D1 & D4) on the lower “Darwin” deck
  • Features: All cabins have air conditioning, private bathrooms with hairdryer, storage area, and safety deposit box.

 

Facilities:

  • Restaurant; al fresco dining area; lounge; sun deck; library, video room (TV / CD / VHS / DVD / PlayStation 2); bar; Jacuzzi; air renewal system, air conditioning throughout, boutique, infirmary with MD on board, clear acrylic kayaks for “glass bottom” glimpses beneath the waves and a “snuba” (snorkey-scuba) for longer, deeper explorations of underwater life.
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“I enjoyed the scenery and the exotic wildlife on the islands very much. The airport transfers in both directions went smoothly and the service on board was very good.”Nikola Dimitrov

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