Galapagos Luxury Cruises

Galapagos Luxury Cruises Ship, Evolution Yacht

M/V Evolution - 32 Guest Luxury Expedition Yacht

Evolution has the classic and graceful lines of the 1920's, combined with the comfort and safety of today's modern vessels. It is an expedition vessel large enough to provide elegant and spacious staterooms with ample social areas - including inside and outside dining - yet small enough to allow guests to experience nature up-close and personal with minimal impact on the environment.

This charming expedition yacht is ample enough to provide spacious staterooms, along with various social areas - including inside and outside dining - yet small enough for guests to be able to experience nature in an up-close and personal manner. This artful combination of factors results in a yacht which offers excellent service, accommodations and attention to detail, while causing minimal impact on the environment.

Staterooms & Bathrooms

Staterooms: All staterooms on Evolution have exceptional accommodations, private facilities, climate controls, safe-boxes and ample space to hang and store clothing. Stateroom prices vary according to their deck location and size.

Bathrooms: All staterooms have private bathrooms with hair dryers, amenities like those of any fine hotel and ample space to store toiletries.

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Public Areas

Evolution features a lounge with a bar and facilities for lectures, slide shows and films. The lounge also features a library with a wide range of books, movies and board games. The yacht featues both inside and al-fresco dining areas and a sky deck lounge on Albatross deck with a bar and beautiful rattan furniture. At the bow of the yacht you will find a jacuzzi with lounge chairs for sunbathing and ample outside deck space.

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Special Features

Evolution features a Jacuzzi (great for your enjoyment after snorkeling) with lounge chairs for sunbathing, extensive outside areas, sea kayaks, snorkelinggear and wetsuits. There is a boutique onboard for purchasing ammenities and souveniers and a reception area where your cruise director can always be found. The yacht features a fully equipped infirmary with an doctor onboard at all times. For family cruises, we offer our Kids Club with activities like star-gazing and movie nights. For these cruises we also offer child-oriented guides who organize learning activities and provide children with a kids expedition journal for their entertainment. A Sony PlayStation system console is available in the library as well as a wide range of board games and movies for children. Children's Menus are specially prepared for family Galapagos cruises.

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Meals and Dining

All meals are served in either the inside dinning room or the equally elegant al-fresco dining area at the stern of the yacht. 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. Children's menus, vegetarian menus, and other special menus are also available upon request.

CRUISE LENGTH: 7 nights / 8 days from Saturday to Saturday
DEPARTURE DATES: Every Saturday of the Year

ACTIVITIES OFFERED
WH = Walks & Hikes : SN = Snorkeling : PR = Panga Rides : KY = Kayaking

Day 1: Saturday
Morning: Arrival to San Cristobal Island
Afternoon: San Cristobal: Cerro Brujo & Kicker Rock (WH, SN, PR, KY)

Day 2: Sunday
Morning: Hood Island (Española): Punta Suarez (WH)
Afternoon: Hood Island: Gardner Bay (SN, PR, KY)

Day 3: Monday
Morning: Santa Cruz Island (Indefatigable): Highlands (WH)
Afternoon: Santa Cruz: Charles Darwin Research Station (WH)

Day 4: Tuesday
Morning: Santiago Island (James): James Bay (WH, SN, PR, KY)
Afternoon: Bartolome Island: Pinnacle Rock & Overlook (WH, SN, PR)

Day 5: Wednesday
Morning: Tower Island (Genovesa): Prince Phillip's Steps (WH, SN, PR, KY)
Afternoon: Tower Island: Darwin Bay (WH, SN, PR, KY)

Day 6: Thursday
Morning: Fernandina Island (Narborough): Punta Espinosa (WH)
Afternoon: Isabela Island (Albemarle): Tagus Cove (WH, SN, PR, KY)

Day 7: Friday
Morning: North Seymour Island (WH, SN, PR)
Afternoon: Santa Cruz Island: Black Turtle Cove (PR)

Day 8: Saturday
Early Morning: San Cristobal: Interpretation Center (WH)
Late Morning: Depart for Mainland Ecuador

Rates (For Individuals) in US Dollars
	2010	2011
•Master Suites A1 & A3:	$5,695	$5,695
•Suite A2:	$5,295	$5,295
•Premium Staterooms C1-C3 & C5-C9:	$4,895	$4,895
•Deluxe Staterooms C4 & D1-D4:	$4,395	$4,395
Included in the prices above:
•Accommodations for 7 nights / 8 days •All meals onboard •All non-alcoholic beverages consumed throughout the cruise •All guided services throughout the cruise •Snorkeling gear •Wetsuits •Fuel Tax
Not included in the prices above: (except for special deals)
• Air tickets to and from Galapagos	see all flight rates
Departing from Quito: Departing from Guayaquil:	$ 421 adults, $220 children* $ 389 adults, $193 children*
• Galapagos National Park entrance fee:	$100 adults, $50 children*
• Transit Control Card	$10 per person
• Bar consumption on board
• Gratuities & Tips to Crew and Staff
* Travelers 11 and under at the time of travel are considered children
Note: Air tickets, National Park fee and fuel surcharge can be subject to change without prior notice.
Additional charges or discounts:
Single Supplement**: 75% Surcharge (if passenger is not willing to share cabin) Children 11 yrs and under: 30% discount off our published rates (not applicable for departures on or between Christmas, New Years and Easter) Easter, Christmas and New Year's weeks have a surcharge of $400 for FIT's and $5500 charters. ** Supplement can be subject to change with prior notice.