LUXURY YACHTS
Evolution Yacht
Evolution Yacht Galapagos. This unique expedition ship has all the modern amenities and loving attention to detail in its design, yet retains the jovial atmosphere of a smaller boat. The Evolution gives travelers the sensation of stepping back to a time when travel was less about getting there and more about a style of life focused on visiting exotic places.
OVERVIEW
The Evolution Yacht features 14 cabins, single, twin or double and 4 suites. She offers a mix of beautifully furnished salons, open decks and private areas for those looking for a close experience with the surrounding environment. Also features a dining area for all 32 passengers, a library/video room. Additionally, the yacht has such amenities as a small hot pool & bar, sunning deck, outside social/observation under a canopied roof deck & bar, air renewal system and boutique.
SPECIFICATION
- Length: 237 feet (72m)
- Beam: 29 feet / 8.9 meters
- Capacity: 90 Passengers
- Accommodation: 48 cabins, all with private facilities and fully air-conditioned
- On Board: sun deck, bar, jacuzzi, observation deck
- Speed: 14 knots
ITINERARY
8-day Galapagos Itinerary # 1 “
| Saturday-Saturday: | ||
| SAT | Am | Baltra Island Arrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island. |
| Pm | Santa Cruz Island: Whale Bay Whale Bay is the site of one of the oldest whaling camps on Santa Cruz Island. | |
| SUN | Am | Isabela Island: Vicente Roca Point The remnants of an ancient volcano form two turquoise coves with a bay protected from ocean swells. |
| Pm | Fernandina Island: Espinosa Point A narrow stretch of land where hundreds of marine iguanas gather largely on black lava rocks. | |
| MON | Am | Isabela Island: Urbina Bay Its waters are a good place to see turtles and rays. Ashore you’ll find a short trail leading to a coral reef. |
| Pm | Isabela Island: Tagus Cove An opportunity to see penguins as well as marine iguanas, Sally Lightfoot crabs and sea lions. | |
| TUE | Am | Bartholomew Island: Pinnacle Rock Bartholomew is home of the Pinnacle Rock: the most famous view in the Galapagos Islands. |
| Pm | Santiago Island: Sullivan Bay Thelava field has a variety of patterns made by the shapes and textures of trees that once existed there. | |
| WED | Am | Santa Cruz Island: Bachas Beach A swimming beach and one of the few remnants of the U.S. World War II presence in the Galápagos. |
| Pm | Santa Cruz Island: Dragon Hill A hypersalinic lagoon frequented by flamingos, stilts, pintail ducks and other species of birds. | |
| THU | Am | Santa Cruz Island: Los Gemelos Spanish for The Twins, they are two volcanic depressions on the highest part of Santa Cruz. |
| Pm | Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station An organisation that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galápagos. | |
| FRI | Am | Española Island: Suárez Point Suárez Point is one of the most outstanding wildlife areas of the archipelago. |
| Pm | Española Island: Gardner Bay Gardner Bay has a magnificent beach with turquoise waters. The bay is home of a large colony of sea lions. | |
| SAT | Am | San Cristobal Island: Interpretation Center A series of interactive exhibits providing information about the history and biodiversity of the Galápagos. |
| San Cristobal – Airport | ||
8-day Galapagos Itinerary # 2 “Footsteps Back in time”
| Saturday-Saturday: | |||
| SAT | Am | San Cristobal Island Arrival to airport where your trip will begin. San Cristobal is the first island in the Galapagos that Charles Darwin visited. | |
| Pm | San Cristobal Island: Leon Dormido This island comprises two rocks which jut out of the ocean and is home to a large colony of sea birds. | ||
| SUN | Am | South Plaza Island South Plaza has one of the largest populations of land iguanas in the Galápagos. | |
| Pm | Santa Cruz Island: Carrion Point A lagoon with beautiful turquoise water where you can see a variety of fish, rays and white-tip reef sharks. | ||
| Daphne Island A popular stop for scientists researching the unique qualities of the Galapagos finches. | |||
| MON | Am | Sombrero Chino Island The landing is on a beautiful crescent-shaped beach, home to sea lions and Sally Lightfoot crabs. | |
| Pm | Santiago Island: James Bay There are many lava pools found here as well as caves and inlets home to an amazing variety of wildlife. | ||
| TUE | Am | Genovesa Island: Darwin Bay A coral beach where a 750 mt. trail takes you through more seabird colonies. | |
| Pm | Genovesa Island: Prince Phillip’s Steps An extraordinary, steep path leads through a seabird colony full of life, up to cliffs that are 25m high. | ||
| WED | Am | North Seymour Island Explore the rocky coast, passing colonies of blue-footed boobies and magnificent frigatebirds. | |
| Pm | Santa Fe Island A volcanic uplift that hosts a forest of Opuntia and palo santo. Endemic land iguanas are often seen | ||
| THU | Am | Floreana Island: Post Office Bay A white-sand beach where in the past sailors used to leave and receive their letters in a barrel. | |
| Floreana Island: Baroness’ Observatory This site shows a breath-taking view of La Lobería and the inland features of Floreana Island. | |||
| Pm | Floreana: Cormorant Point & Devil’s Crown A saltwater lagoon favourite of flamingos plus the Galapagos’ best snorkeling site. | ||
| FRI | Am | Santa Cruz Island: Highlands The highlands are located in the northern part of the island and can reach elevations up to 1500 mt. | |
| Pm | Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station An organisation that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galápagos. | ||
| SAT | Am | Santa Cruz Island: Black Turtle Cove This shallow inlet is surrounded by mangroves and provides natural protection for a variety of marine life. | |
| Baltra – Airport | |||
15-day Galapagos Itinerary
| Saturday-Saturday: | ||
| SAT | Am | Baltra Island Arrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island. |
| Pm | Santa Cruz Island: Whale Bay Whale Bay is the site of one of the oldest whaling camps on Santa Cruz Island. | |
| SUN | Am | Isabela Island: Vicente Roca Point The remnants of an ancient volcano form two turquoise coves with a bay protected from ocean swells. |
| Pm | Fernandina Island: Espinosa Point A narrow stretch of land where hundreds of marine iguanas gather largely on black lava rocks. | |
| MON | Am | Isabela Island: Urbina Bay Its waters are a good place to see turtles and rays. Ashore you’ll find a short trail leading to a coral reef. |
| Pm | Isabela Island: Tagus Cove An opportunity to see penguins as well as marine iguanas, Sally Lightfoot crabs and sea lions. | |
| TUE | Am | Bartholomew Island: Pinnacle Rock Bartholomew is home of the Pinnacle Rock: the most famous view in the Galapagos Islands. |
| Pm | Santiago Island: Sullivan Bay Thelava field has a variety of patterns made by the shapes and textures of trees that once existed there. | |
| WED | Am | Santa Cruz Island: Bachas Beach A swimming beach and one of the few remnants of the U.S. World War II presence in the Galápagos. |
| Pm | Santa Cruz Island: Dragon Hill A hypersalinic lagoon frequented by flamingos, stilts, pintail ducks and other species of birds. | |
| THU | Am | Santa Cruz Island: Highlands The highlands are located in the northern part of the island and can reach elevations up to 1500 mt. |
| Santa Cruz Island: Los Gemelos Spanish for The Twins, they are two volcanic depressions on the highest part of Santa Cruz. | ||
| Pm | Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station An organisation that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galápagos. | |
| FRI | Am | Española Island: Suárez Point Suárez Point is one of the most outstanding wildlife areas of the archipelago. |
| Pm | Española Island: Gardner Bay Gardner Bay has a magnificent beach with turquoise waters. The bay is home of a large colony of sea lions. | |
| SAT | Am | San Cristobal Island: Interpretation Center A series of interactive exhibits providing information about the history and biodiversity of the Galápagos. |
| Pm | San Cristobal Island: Leon Dormido This island comprises two rocks which jut out of the ocean and is home to a large colony of sea birds. | |
| SUN | Am | South Plaza Island South Plaza has one of the largest populations of land iguanas in the Galápagos. |
| Pm | Santa Cruz Island: Carrion Point A lagoon with beautiful turquoise water where you can see a variety of fish, rays and white-tip reef sharks. | |
| Daphne Island A popular stop for scientists researching the unique qualities of the Galapagos finches. | ||
| MON | Am | Sombrero Chino Island The landing is on a beautiful crescent-shaped beach, home to sea lions and Sally Lightfoot crabs. |
| Pm | Santiago Island: James Bay There are many lava pools found here as well as caves and inlets home to an amazing variety of wildlife. | |
| TUE | Am | Genovesa Island: Darwin Bay A coral beach where a 750 mt. trail takes you through more seabird colonies. |
| Pm | Genovesa Island: Prince Phillip’s Steps An extraordinary, steep path leads through a seabird colony full of life, up to cliffs that are 25m high. | |
| WED | Am | North Seymour Island Explore the rocky coast, passing colonies of blue-footed boobies and magnificent frigatebirds. |
| Pm | Santa Fe Island A volcanic uplift that hosts a forest of Opuntia and palo santo. Endemic land iguanas are often seen | |
| THU | Am | Floreana Island: Post Office Bay A white-sand beach where in the past sailors used to leave and receive their letters in a barrel. |
| Floreana Island: Baroness’ Observatory This site shows a breath-taking view of La Lobería and the inland features of Floreana Island. | ||
| Pm | Floreana: Cormorant Point & Devil’s Crown A saltwater lagoon favourite of flamingos plus the Galapagos’ best snorkeling site. | |
| FRI | Am | Santa Cruz Island: Highlands The highlands are located in the northern part of the island and can reach elevations up to 1500 mt. |
| Pm | Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station An organisation that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galápagos. | |
| SAT | Am | Santa Cruz Island: Black Turtle Cove This shallow inlet is surrounded by mangroves and provides natural protection for a variety of marine life. |
| Baltra Airport | ||
DECK PLAN
