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2012 - 8 Day/7 Night Cruise Only
$1100 per person includes 3 nights hotel, transfers, city tour, internal flights, park fees and taxes. View details 

For most travelers, the Galapagos is a once-in-a-lifetime trip and a Galapagos cruise aboard the Evolution offers one of the finest cruise experiences available. At nearly 200 feet and only 32 guests the Evolution is a spacious and luxurious yacht with a high crew to passenger ratio. She has all the modern amenities and loving attention to detail in its design, yet retains the adventurous atmosphere and charm of a roaring 20's small boat. The carefully selected professional and friendly naturalists aboard Evolution are the most knowledgeable in the region, with an average of 15 years of experience guiding on the Islands.

Experience the full spectrum of Galapagos wildlife that made the Islands famous and inspired Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution. Many Galapagos cruises avoid the long navigations to save costs, but Evolution believes that a true Galapagos experience involves visiting the most remote islands as well. Amongst these is Genovesa or Tower Island, found far north on the archipelago. Visit this “Island of Birds” and be amazed at the variety of bird life that inhabits this partially submerged volcano.

Galapagos Evolution Cruise Itineraries

There are two unique 8 day/7 night Galapagos Eclipse itineraries to choose from. One titled "Footsteps Back In Time" which tours the central-western islands and one titled "In the Steps of Pirates & Darwin" which explorers the central-eastern islands. These two cruises can be combined to create a 15 day/14 night cruise with no repeated landing sites.

For your assistance we have put together a handy guide: How to choose your Galapagos Cruise

Yacht descriptions, deck plans Evolution

Footsteps Back In Time Cruise 8 days/7 nights

Day 1 - SATURDAY - San Cristobal, Kicker Rock
Day 2 - SUNDAY - South Plazas, Punta Carrion/Daphne
Day 3 - MONDAY - Sombrero Chino & James Bay (Santiago)
Day 4 - TUESDAY - Prince Phillip’s Steps & Darwin Bay (Tower)
Day 5 - WEDNESDAY - North Seymour & Santa Fe Island
Day 6 - THURSDAY - Post Office Bay & Cormorant Point (Floreana)
Day 7 - FRIDAY - Charles Darwin Station & Highlands (Santa Cruz)
Day 8 - SATURDAY - Black Turtle Cove, Baltra
Foot Steps Back in Time Itinerary Details

In the Footsteps of Pirates & Darwin Cruise 8 days/7 nights

Day 1 - SATURDAY - Baltra, Whaler Bay & Eden Islet
Day 2 - SUNDAY - Punta Roca & Punta Espinosa
Day 3 - MONDAY - Ubina Bay & Tagus Cove (Isabela)
Day 4 - TUESDAY - Pinnacle Rock & Sullivan Bay (James)
Day 5 - WEDNESDAY - Bachas Beach & Dragon Hill (Santa Cruz)
Day 6 - THURSDAY - Charles Darwin Station & Highlands (Santa Cruz)
Day 7 - FRIDAY - Punta Suarez & Gardner Bay (Espanola)
Day 8 - SATURDAY - Interpretation Center, San Cristobal
In the Footsteps of Pirates & Darwin Itinerary Details

For yacht descriptions and deck plans visit Evolution

GALAPAGOS CRUISE INCLUSIVE PACKAGE: For your convenience we offer an Inclusive Package with three nights hotel accommodations in Quito, all airport/hotel transfers, Galapagos flights, Galapagos National Park entrance fees and taxes, Galapagos migration card and your Galapagos Coral cruise. View details of our Galapagos Cruise Inclusive Package.

Travelers not interested in our inclusive package must purchase Galapagos flights in conjunction with their Galapagos Cruise.

GALAPAGOS CRUISE CUSTOM PACKAGE: If you are booking a cruise only program our experts can assist with hotels, transfers, flights and tours. Call AdventureSmith Explorations about customizing your tour or the possibilities of combining this trip with our Mainland Ecuador and Peru: Machu Picchu extensions. We are Galapagos cruise and Ecuador travel experts and our staff can help you customize the perfect Galapagos Cruise or Ecuador Tour Package.

Notes on Itinerary: Use the itinerary as a guide only. Itinerary may be altered due to weather, wildlife, National Park regulation, or at the captains discretion. The ability to be flexible makes this type of Galapagos cruising unique.

Single Travelers: Single cabins are available. Any double cabin can be booked as a single for a 75% single supplement. If you are traveling alone and wish to share, same gender requests are available. Shares that remain unmatched are guaranteed the double rate.

Family Travelers: Children under 12 receive a discount of 30% (not available during holidays). A maximum of two discounts allowed per family. Triple rooms are available for families traveling with children under 12. Minimum child age is 7 years old.

Included aboard the Evolution: Cruises include accommodations aboard the Evolution, all shore excursions with English speaking guides, all meals, guides and activities throughout the cruise, all non alcoholic beverages, use of snorkeling equipment (mask, fins and wetsuit), and fuel Surcharge.

Not Included aboard the Evolution: Airfare from US to Quito; excess baggage charges; airport departure tax from Quito; Entrance fees, INGALA Transit Control Card, tips to local staff and items of a personal nature such as soft drinks or alcoholic beverages, laundry fees and insurance of any kind.

Arrival and Departure: Most flights to the Galapagos will depart Quito or Guayaquil between 7:00am-9:00am on day 1 and return between 2:00pm-5:00pm on the final day. We highly recommend travelers arrive Ecuador 2 days prior to their Galapagos Cruise.

Payment and Cancellation Policy An initial, non-refundable deposit of $700 per person is due at the time of booking. Final payment is due 90 days prior to departure. Reservations made 90 days or less prior to departure: A full non-refundable payment is required to confirm the booking. Cancellations made 120 to 91 days prior to departure: All deposits are non-refundable. Cancellations made 60 days or less prior to departure: Full payment will be applied as the cancellation penalty. Please see AdventureSmith Explorations Terms and Conditions.

Travel Insurance: We highly recommend our travelers protect their investment with Travel Insurance. Please note that you must purchase your Travel Insurance policy within 14 days of booking your trip for it to cover pre-existing medical conditions.


Accommodations Aboard: The Evolution accommodates 32 guests. Life aboard a small boat requires some physical agility and a flexible and social nature. Accommodations are in double cabins, each with toilet and shower. The crew is comprised of the captain, multilingual naturalist guides, cook, barman/waiter, mechanic and two to four sailors. All meals are prepared and served by the crew on board. Soft drinks and beer are available for purchase on board. Yacht descriptions, deck plans Evolution

Qualifications: This trip will be enjoyed by anyone who is in good health and leads an active life. Daily excursions from the boat to the islands will be made in pangas (dinghies). Trip members will hike from the landing point to specific areas for wildlife observation. Hiking time for most landings will be a couple of hours round trip with lots of time to stop to study, photograph and enjoy the flora and fauna. Some landings are dry but many are "wet", requiring cautious footing on slippery rocks. The boat staff will be on hand to assist. There are numerous opportunities to swim and snorkel.

Snorkeling: The underwater experience is an integral part of any Galapagos cruise. We encourage all travelers to try snorkeling. Snorkeling gear (mask, snorkel, fins, floating vest and net bag) are available to rent for the duration of the cruise. Shortie wet suits are also available for rent and are recommended from June to December.

General Information: This trip is subject to AdventureSmith Explorations Terms and Conditions. Please read this information carefully and call us if you have any questions. A packing list, extensive pre-departure and travel insurance information is sent upon confirmation. We strongly recommend the purchase of Trip Insurance through AdventureSmith Explorations.

We look forward to having you join us for the trip of a lifetime! Call today.

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