Quasar ExpeditionsReviews of quasarex.com

Given what we had read about QUAZAR, its reviews and ratings, and what we had heard on the Amateur Traveler podcast, my wife and I had very high expectations, and they were all exceeded to a degree we could not have anticipated. The extraordinary staff and level of service, the genuine (you can’t fake that!) smiles of the staff who greeted us, by name, at every turn, the personal service by the chef and the four-course meals (which had us all taking photos of our food and asking for recipes), the invisible room service that tidied up, did towel origami, and turned back our bed, the simple elegance or the beautiful Grace, and the absolutely incredible naturalists who saw the wonders of the Galapagos with new eyes every day with us - all were well beyond any reasonable expectations of excellence. We may never be lucky enough to return to the Galapagos (we DID do two weeks - both East and West - this time), but if we should return, we would not consider using anyone but QUAZAR, and would not stay anywhere but the Grace. It was worth every penny.

My cruise on the Evolution was truly the trip of a lifetime. While the true star of the show was the indescribably beautiful Galapagos and the wildlife, Quasar really made the experience special. While it was a small ship experience (an absolute must for the Galapagos), it felt like you had the amenities of a small town--5-star dining, housekeeping, medical, naturalist guides, bridge crew, etc. Not only was everybody so helpful, they were a delight to interact with. The naturalist guides were simply the best of the best--super-knowledgeable and very personable. I learned a lot and felt like I got individual attention from all the staff. The staff on land was just as great. From the time of booking, Quasar helped me figure out what kind of trip I wanted and were able to arrange not just the cruise, but also mainland excursions. Their drivers, tour guides, and airport helpers really gave me the opportunity to focus on having a wonderful time in Ecuador and spend less time on worrying about my trip. Do yourself a favor and invest in your Galapagos experience and go with Quasar. When I go back, you better believe I'll be going back with Quasar.

Absolutely fantastic trip from start to finish! We were on The Grace for two weeks in the Galapagos, followed by 5 days in the Amazon headwaters and 10 days on the mainland. Quasar Expeditions arranged the entire trip, and we were very pleased. From the activities, to the guides / staff, to the food (especially on The Grace), to the locations and accommodations - we were delighted at every turn. Thank you QE for delivering a wonderful experience!

Facilitating the logistics of where to go in the Quito airport before we flew to the Galapagos was a HUGE plus, since we were traveling 7 other couples. We were greeted promptly on Baltra, and luggage was handled seamlessly. The ship was everything we'd hoped for. With only 32 passengers, we got to know everyone. There were ample community spaces aboard, many shaded from the sun. The daily schedule was posted at three locations, and the briefings the day before and during the day were so helpful -- we knew what to wear and what to expect. Great variety of menu items, at meals and for snacks. The crew was energetic, knowledgeable, and helpful. Snorkeling was always an adventure -- something new to experience every day ... the only drawback is that sometimes it felt like a "mob scene" when a manta ray, shark, or other underwater creature was spotted. The naturalists were truly top-notch -- they are passionate about the flora, fauna, geology, and geography of the Galapagos. Bonus -- a constellation "lesson" one starry night on the open deck! I would have liked to do some brief souvenir shopping in Puerto Ayora, but I presume covid restrictions were to blame for that. Great schedule -- time for siesta in between excursions. Love that we had small groups. Great memories to last a lifetime!

Loved this overall experience! The ship, food and our stateroom were great! The staff was wonderful, friendly and very helpful. All the activities and exploring with the naturalist were great and they were very knowledgeable and helpful. Would highly recommend this ship and staff. The only issue we had were several people on the ship came down with travelers diarrhea. I am assuming it was from the wonderful food they were serving us. Fortunately there was a doctor on board to help with medication.

This was an excellent trip. It exceeded my expectations for the cruise and the crew. I would highly recommended this organization for any trip and would use them again in the near future.

Our trip to the Galapagos with Quasar on the Evolution was nothing short of extraordinary! The guides were wonderful with our kids, the wildlife did not disappoint, and I was a lot more active than I expected to be on a cruise. Thank you for the memories!

Our experience on the Quasar Evolution was just fantastic! - one of the best vacation experiences we have ever had. All logistics, from tour in Quito, transit to the Galapagos, and everything onboard was simply perfect. The experiences on each tour and island were just amazing. Special shoutouts to Diane for all the booking and planning, Steve our restaurant and facility manager onboard, our bartender Cesar, and our guides Monica, Cornelia and Alex. It was a fantastic experience all around.