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Galapagos Cruise on board the Evolution

The Evolution

The vision for this yacht is to give clients the feeling of going on board a ship that brings back memories of travels to far away and exotic lands. Evolution looks as boats did in the 1920’s but brings the levels of comfort and safety of today. It preserves the smaller boat atmosphere and attention to detail that we pride ourselves in having on all our other boats. Onboard Evolution, our clients will live an experience of close contact with nature on land and in the water

Capacity
32 guests in 16 cabins. 18 crew members plus 2 naturalist guides and 1 cruise director.

Public Areas
Evolution features a lounge with bar and facilities for lectures, slide shows and films; Library with a wide range of books, movies and games; Inside and Al Fresco Dinning Areas; Sundeck with beautiful rattan furniture; small hot tub on bow with sun chairs and ample outside deck space.

Meals
Served in either the inside Dinning Room or the Al Fresco Dinning room. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served buffet style and prepared by our specially trained chefs. Meals are served in wholesome quantities and in a variety of menus with tropical exotic fruits always available. Kids menus and vegetarian menus are also available upon request.

Cabins
All cabins have exceptional accommodations, private facilities, climate controls and ample space to hang and store clothing. Cabin prices vary according to their deck location and size.

Special Features of Yacht
Small hot tub with lounge chairs, extensive outside areas, sea kayaks, snorkeling gear and wetsuits. Boutique available and infirmary with an MD onboard at all times.

Special Features for Children
Special Kids Club with activities like star-gazing and movie nights. Child-oriented guides who organize learning activities and provide children with a kids expedition journal are placed specifically for departures with children. Sony PlayStation available in the library as well as a wide range of board games and movies for children. Kids Menus specially prepared for family departures.

Departures
Evolution is outfitted for individual passengers or private charters, family departures and departures for more active groups which include more kayaking, snorkeling and hiking.

Safety
Evolution abides under all international standards of safety for a ship of its type. It is ISM certified and is equipped with an emergency alarm system, 3 emergency life rafts for 26 pax each, emergency life vests, fog horns, a PA system, smoke detectors, a sprinkler system and fire extinguishers. All emergency equipment is SOLAS certified.

Itinerary

Saturday - San Cristobal Arrival & Cerro Brujo
Sunday - Punta Suarez & Gardner Bay, Espanola 
Monday - Darwin Station & Highlands, Santa Cruz  
Tuesday - Puerto Egas. Santiago &- Bartolome
Wednesday - Prince Philips Steps & Darwin Bay, Tower
Thursday - Punta Espinosa, Fernandina & Tagus Cove, Isabela
Friday - North Seymour & Caleta Tortuga Negra 
Saturday - Kicker Rock & San Cristobal Departure

*Itinerary is subject to change

Cruise Only Rates 2008

  All Year
Cabins A1 $4850
Cabins A2 - A3 $4550
Cabins C1 - C9 $4150
Cabin D1 - D4 $3850

All prices quoted are per person based on double occupancy.

Included: Accommodations, All Meals, All Snacks, Expert Guiding, transportation between islands, All Shore Excursions, Round-Trip Transfers between the Galapagos Airport and Boat, Non-Alcoholic Beverages, Use of Kayaks and Snorkel Equipment

Not Included: Air Fare to/from the Galapagos Islands, Galapagos National Park Entrance Fee ($100 per person), Ecuador Departure Tax, Bar Consumption On Board, Items of a Personal Nature, Use of Wetsuits ($40 per week), Gratuities.

Note: Air tickets and National Park fee can be subject to change without prior notice.

Single Supplement 75% surcharge, Children under 12 receive a 30% discount (not applicable to holiday departures), Christmas and New Years have a $200 surcharge.  Prices subject to change

Custom Packages Available Please Ask for More Details

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