Quasar Expeditions: Our Cruise Line Guide

The back story

Fleet: Grace (16 guests), Evolution (32 guests) (quasarex.com, official (search), Oct 2026) · Since: Established 1986 (quasarex.com) · Voyages: 8 and 15 days in the Galápagos · Park entry fee: US$200 foreign visitors over 12, US$100 under 12 (galapagos.gob.ec, 14 Apr 2026) · Website: quasarex.com blocks automated reading; details from its own pages via search [browser check]

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   Quasar Expeditions: the back story

   Quasar Expeditions·

   A Galápagos specialist established in 1986, sailing two small yachts, one of them, Quasar says, once Grace Kelly’s honeymoon yacht.

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The fleet

Who it suits. On a budget: An 8-day voyage on Evolution, watching Quasar’s seasonal offers that sometimes include island flights. Mid-range: A premium cabin on Grace for the 8-day route, with a guide for every eight guests. Luxury: The Grace Kelly Suite, or the whole of Grace chartered for a family or friends.

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   16 guests

   Grace

   Quasar Expeditions·Galápagos yacht·€€€€

   A 16-guest yacht in the Galápagos, renovated in 2023, which Quasar describes as Grace Kelly’s honeymoon yacht.

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   32 guests

   Evolution

   Quasar Expeditions·Galápagos yacht·€€€€

   A 32-guest Galápagos yacht with a doctor on board, renovated in 2017.

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The suites

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   Grace

   Grace Kelly Suite

   Quasar Expeditions·Signature suite·€€€€

   The finest suite aboard Grace, named for the yacht’s most famous honeymooner.

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Dining on board

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   Meals included

   Dining aboard Quasar

   Quasar Expeditions·Dining·€€€€

   Daily served meals or buffet with a wide choice of dishes, and an open bar of selected drinks.

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Life on board

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   Licensed guides

   Naturalist guides and water time

   Quasar Expeditions·Expeditions

   Naturalist guides throughout, with snorkel gear, wetsuits, kayaks and paddle boards.

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   Galápagos visitor rules

   Quasar Expeditions·National park rules

   Keep two metres from wildlife, never touch or feed animals, no flash, and take nothing but photographs.

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Where it sails

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   Galápagos

   Where Quasar sails

   Quasar Expeditions·Itineraries

   The Galápagos Islands, on 8- and 15-day itineraries aboard Grace and Evolution.

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What’s included and how to book

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   Official, 2026

   Galápagos National Park entry fee

   Quasar Expeditions·Park fee

   US$200 for foreign visitors over 12 and US$100 for those under 12; children under two are exempt.

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   Check your rate

   What the Quasar fare includes

   Quasar Expeditions·Inclusions

   Meals, naturalist guides, snorkel and paddle gear, Wi-Fi and an open bar of select drinks; gratuities and international flights are extra.

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