Quasar ExpeditionsReviews of quasarex.com

I couldn't have asked for a better experience on this "bucket-list" trip. Not only getting to experience the Galapagos Islands and the wildlife, but to be on the beautiful Evolution in the hands of the wonderful crew made the experience perfect. I'll remember this trip forever because I learned so much from the knowledgable guides. But the kindness of the crew also left a huge impact on me. They were so friendly and accommodating, insuring our safety but also insuring that our experience was the best. Beautifully prepared meals on this classic yacht! No one wanted to leave when our week was up!

A fantastic week on board Evolution. Service and all members of the crew were excellent-they couldn't do enough to make everything perfect for their guests. Food was of a very high standard ,beautifully presented. The naturalists were brilliant. Their enthusiasm was infectious . We learnt a lot .

My partner and I recently sailed the Western Galapagos Islands on Quasar Expedition's M/V Evolution and we were simply blown away by the whole experience - from booking to cruising! Like most people, we were somewhat nervous about plunking down a significant sum of money without really knowing what to expect. Outstanding reviews about the company and the boat certainly helped but having an opportunity to actually speak to Diane and Paul, the company's US based managers, and clarify our many questions about everything from flights to daily itinerary was a huge factor in our choosing the company. Any company that works with potential clients, like Paul and Diane did, had to be great, right? Not necessarily, you may be thinking. But, Quasar Ex really is exceptional and the proof of that really was our onboard experience. We had an amazing time on the Evolution. The guides that led our group - Roberto and Hernan - were outstanding and easily lived up to our rather high standards (both my partner and I are scientists). We thoroughly enjoyed our days, jam-packed as they were with snorkelling, swimming, and hiking. My partner refers to the cruise as one amazing science field trip. Cruise connotes lounging by the pool. This ain't that kind of a cruise! Sure, individuals were welcome to skip any of the activities and relax/nap out the comfy couches in the open, breezy lounge on the top deck or in the hot tub - and yes, we did all that too but we made it a point to be in on all the activities. Who would have wanted to miss an opportunity to swim with the incredibly curious sea lion pups, penguins, octopi, turtles and giant rays, or watch blue-footed boobies catch their prey underwater, or be blown away by the unearthly landscape of Sullivan Bay lava field? The crew of M/V Evolution - from the captain to the cruise director to the onboard doctor to the panga drivers were all focused on one goal...to make this the trip of a lifetime for us. And this extended beyond the activities to include the onboard food and general cleanliness of the passenger quarters and the boat as a whole. I have to admit that I was particularly concerned about these two. I worried pointlessly. Our rooms were cleaned several times a day and the food onboard was excellent. Yes, expect a fair amount of seafood but if you have special requests (like my partner did), the crew/company will go out of its way to meet them. They actually anticipate the passengers' needs and had juices and snacks ready at precisely the right times. And what was even more impressive is that Steve, our cruise director, actually had memorized each persons needs (dietary or otherwise) and would alert/direct the passengers even before anyone needed to asked. I learnt that once when they had a person onboard with nut allergies, the whole boat was scrubbed down and there was not a nut to be found the entire week. We were very fortunate to have a remarkable group of people sailing with us. And we are very fortunate to have the opportunity to make their acquaintances. As good as the trip was, having outstanding company to share the experiences with just makes it all the more special. After reading the above, I can imagine many of you saying, "yeah, sure...but nothing can be perfect. There must have been something that wasn't quite spot on." And indeed there was. Bring a sweater or some cover-up to breakfast, lunch and dinner. With the air conditioners blasting cold air, we were chilled. In our own rooms, we had the option of turning the heat up but in the dining room, it took a bit of cajoling to do the same. Actually, many of us would have preferred to eat most of our meals (instead of just a couple) in the outdoor dining area - it was lovely out there in early March (2017) when we sailed. And, be prepared to be disconnected from your internet umbilical cord. The boat has no internet service. This, we thought was a great idea. But on the two days that the boat sailed close to the inhabited islands and it was possible to pick up cell signal, we would all have appreciated a couple of hours of wifi to be able to send quick messages to loved ones to let them know just how much we were enjoying ourselves, and confirm that they too were okay. Sure, the above complaints may seem petty and trivial but that just goes to show how wonderful a time we had onboard that we have dig deep down to find faults.

Visiting the Galapagos with Quasar was a tremendous experience, with great comfort and safety, the food on the boat was excellent. This is definitely the best way to get to know these islands.

This trip was amazing! The accommodations down on D deck were adequate. I didn't spend much time in the room as the rest of the yacht was comfortable and I wanted to be outside as much as possible. The staff were great, naturalists have such a love of their islands and a desire to educate folks on how to take care of and preserve them. I didn't want the trip to end! We sighted a small pod of Orcas and the captain of the yacht turned around so that we could get a better view. We also sighted dolphins while in the panga and were able to follow them rather than return to the yacht. We had wonderful hikes and the snorkeling was amazing too. I wish we had had more time to spend at the research center, but all in all it was an amazing trip and I would highly recommend it to others.

Quasar Expeditions made our trip on the M/Y Grace so easy to arrange and an amazing and wonderful experience. Great quality and organization, our guides Alex a Erik were excellent and informative. The M/Y Grace is wonderful and very comfortable, service is first class / 5 star. The only way to travel

The Evolution is a great size ship to tour the Galapagos. The cabin, food, snorkeling gear and crew were all in A1 shape. The naturalists, Christina and Walter were very knowledgeable about the islands, history and the animals. They made sure everyone got to see the amazing animals. So enjoyed snorkeling with the fish, sea lions, sea turtles, and even the sharks. I would encourage anyone to experience this awesome vacation.

Visiting the Galapagos with Quasar was a wonderful experience. The friendly capable crew met all of our needs. The expert naturalists made sure that everyone who wanted to experienced the wonder of the Galapagos and its animals. I would go back and do it all again in a heartbeat.