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M/V Evolution is equipped with cutting-edge navigation and safety equipment, coupled with all the comforts of home and more. What will make your voyage to Galapagos so memorable are all the opportunities to enjoy nature and wildlife on an un-crowded experience. Because the vessel is only for 32 guests, we will arrange a journey around your favorite activities and interests.
M/V Evolution is equipped with engines to cover the distances of your itinerary expeditiously, the entire ship is air conditioned for your comfort and has plenty of areas to lounge in the sun or shade. This is your vacation and time to relax and the bar is always open for drinks and refreshments. Sea kayaks are available for some additional fun and we carry snorkeling gear for all.
Technical Specifications
| TYPE | Motor Yacht / Expedition Vessel |
| L.O.A. | 198 feet / 60.35 meters |
| BEAM | 29 feet / 8.9 meters |
| ENGINES | Caterpillar 3512 TITA 1300hp |
| GENERATORS | Northern Lights 150 KVA |
| BUILDER | Kanasashi Shipyard, Japan |
| CRUISING SPEED | 10 – 12 knots |
| CREW | 18 plus up to 2 naturalist guides & 1 cruise director |
| ACCOMMODATION | 3 Suites on Bridge – A deck 9 Cabins on C Deck 4 Cabins on D Deck |
| 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 |
| ONBOARD SAFETY EQUIPMENT | EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon), 4 x 25 person open sea life rafts, life jackets, flares and signals, fire extinguishing system, and sprinkler system throughout the vesse. Safety equipment on board either meets or exceeds USA Coast Guard regulations |
| COMFORT EQUIPMENT | Air Renewal System, Air conditioning throughout, TV, CD, VHS, DVD, Playstation 2, boutique, infirmary with MD on board, small jacuzzi. |
| COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT | UHF, VHF radio, Satellite Phones |
| ELECTRICITY | 110 volts AC / 60 Hz: 2 flat prongs |
In the Steps of Pirates & Darwin
- 8 days 7 nights
- AM: Arrive Baltra Island
- PM: Daphne Island or Bahia Borrero (PR)
- AM : Isabela (Albemarle) Island: Punta Vicente Roca (SN, PR)
- PM:Fernandina Island: Punta Espinoza (WH, SN)
- AM: Isabela Island: Urbina Bay (WH, SN)
- PM: Isabela Island: Tagus Cove (WH, SN, KY, PR, PB)
- AM: Bartholome: Pinnacle Rock & Overlook (WH, SN, PR)
- PM:Â Santiago (James) Island: Sullivan Bay (WH, SN)
- AM: Santa Cruz Island: Bachas Beach (WH, SN)
- PM: Rabida Island (WH, SN, KY, PR, PB)
- AM: Santa Cruz Island: Pit Craters, Highlands, Wild Tortoise Reserve (WH)
- PM: Santa Cruz Island: Breeding Center (Charles Darwin Research Station) (WH)
- AM: Española (Hood) Island: Punta Suarez (WH)
- PM: Española Island: Gardner Bay/Gardner Islet/Osborn Islet (WH, SN, KY, PR, PB)
- AM: San Cristobal (Chatham) Island: Kicker Rock and Interpretation Center (WH)
- Late Morning:Â San Cristobal Island: Depart for Mainland Ecuador
Footsteps Back in Time
- 8 days 7 nights
- AM: Arrive to San Cristobal (Chatham) Island
- PM: Cerro Brujo (WH, SN, KY, PR)
- AM : South Plazas Island (WH)
- PM: Santa Cruz (Indefatigable) Island: Punta Carrion / Mosquera Island (WH, SN, PR)
- AM: Santiago (James) Island: Chinese Hat Islet (WH, SN, KY, PR, PB)
- PM: Santiago Island: James Bay / Puerto Egas (WH, SN)
- AM: Genovesa (Tower) Island: Darwin Bay Beach (WH, SN, KY, PR)
- PM: Genovesa Island: Prince Phillip’s Steps (WH, SN, KY, PR, PB)
- AM: North Seymour Island (WH, SN, PR)
- PM: Santa Fe Island (WH, SN, KY, PR, PB)
- AM: Floreana (Charles) Island: Post Office Bay (WH, SN, KY, PB)
- PM: Floreana Island: Punta Cormorant / Champion or Devil’s Crown (WH, SN, PR)
- AM: Santa Cruz Island: Wild Land Tortoises Reserve (Highlands) (WH)
- PM: Santa Cruz Island: Breeding Center (Charles Darwin Research Station) (WH)
- AM: Santa Cruz Island: Black Turtle Cove (PR)
- Late Morning:Â Baltra Island Airport: Depart for Mainland Ecuador
Darwin's Legacy
- 15 days 14 nights
- AM: Arrive Baltra Island
- PM: Daphne Island or Bahia Borrero (PR)
- AM: Isabela (Albemarle) Island: Punta Vicente Roca (SN, PR)
- PM: Fernandina Island: Punta Espinoza (WH, SN)
- AM: Isabela Island: Urbina Bay (WH, SN)
- PM: Isabela Island: Tagus Cove (WH, SN, KY, PR, PB)
- AM: Bartholome: Pinnacle Rock & Overlook (WH, SN, PR)
- PM: Santiago (James) Island: Sullivan Bay (WH, SN)
- AM: Santa Cruz Island: Bachas Beach (WH, SN)
- PM: Rabida Island (WH, SN, KY, PR, PB)
- AM: Santa Cruz Island: Pit Craters, Highlands, Wild Tortoise Reserve (WH)
- PM: Santa Cruz Island: Breeding Center (Charles Darwin Research Station) (WH)
- AM: Española (Hood) Island: Punta Suarez (WH)
- PM: Española Island: Gardner Bay/Gardner Islet/Osborn Islet (WH, SN, KY, PR, PB)
- AM: San Cristobal (Chatham) Island: Kicker Rock and Interpretation Center (WH)
- PM: Cerro Brujo (WH, SN, KY, PR)
- AM: South Plazas Island (WH)
- PM: Santa Cruz (Indefatigable) Island: Punta Carrion / Mosquera Island (WH, SN, PR)
- AM: Santiago (James) Island: Chinese Hat Islet (WH, SN, KY, PR, PB)
- PM: Santiago Island: James Bay / Puerto Egas (WH, SN)
- AM: Genovesa (Tower) Island: Darwin Bay Beach (WH, SN, KY, PR)
- PM: Genovesa Island: Prince Phillip’s Steps (WH, SN, KY, PR, PB)
- AM: North Seymour Island (WH, SN, PR)
- PM: Â Santa Fe Island (WH, SN, KY, PR, PB)
- AM: Floreana (Charles) Island: Post Office Bay (WH, SN, KY, PB)
- PM: Floreana Island: Punta Cormorant / Champion or Devil’s Crown (WH, SN, PR)
- AM: Santa Cruz Island: Wild Land Tortoises Reserve (Highlands) (WH)
- PM: Santa Cruz Island: Breeding Center (Charles Darwin Research Station) (WH)
- AM: Santa Cruz Island: Back Turtle Cove (PR)
- Late Morning:Â Baltra Island Airport: Depart for Mainland Ecuador
- Walks & Hikes (WH) = Snorkeling (SN) = Kayaking (KY) = Panga Ride (PR) = Paddle Boarding (PB) =
Cruise includes
- All meals
- Guides
- Activities throughout cruise
- Soft drinks, juice, coffee and tea throughout the cruise
- Use of snorkeling equipment & wetsuits
Cruise does not include
- Roundtrip Galapagos Airfare
- Galapagos National Park entrance fee (currently USD 200 pp)
- Bar consumption onboard
- INGALA Transit Control Card USD 20.00 p/p
- Gratuities & Tips to Crew and Staff
- Personal expenses
Would you like to start a experience with us?
Please feel free to contact us, our Travel Experts will be happy to send you a free quote according to your needs and budget!