The Evolution is a brand-new 210-foot (64 meter) cruise ship that accommodates up to 32 passengers in 15 cabins and two suites.

Outfitted for individual passengers or charters, family departures and active groups, she offers a mix of beautifully furnished salons, open decks and private areas.

The ship has amenities such as an al fresco dining area for all 32 passengers, a library/video room, a heated pool and bar, sun deck, observation deck and bar, boutique and infirmary with a doctor on board at all times. Snorkeling equipment and kayaks are available for guest use.

Specifications

Type: Cruise Ship
Category: Luxury
Length: 210 feet / 64 meters
Beam: 29 feet / 8.9 meters
Speed: 10 / 12 knots
Capacity: 16 cabins for up to 32 passengers with private facilities
Cabins: 2 Suites on the boat deck. 8 Cabins on the main deck. 6 cabins on the lower deck
Crew: 18 plus up to 2 naturalist guides and 1 tour leader

Sample Itinerary

Sunday

Morning: Arrive at San Cristobal
Afternoon: San Cristobal - Isla Lobos and Kicker Rock
Highlights: Sea Lions; Blue-footed Boobies; Snorkeling

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Monday

Morning: Española Island — Gardner Bay
Afternoon: Hood Española Island — Punta Suarez
Highlights: Hood Island Mockingbirds; Galapagos Doves; Sparrow Hawks; Blue-footed Boobies; Masked Boobies; Marine Iguanas; Lava Lizards; Marine Turtles; Sea Lions; Sharks; Waved Albatross (April to December); Blowhole

Tuesday

Morning: Floreana Island — Punta Cormorant
Afternoon: Floreana Island — Post Office Bay/Devil's Crown
Highlights: Sea Lions; Flamingoes; mangroves; endemic plant life; snorkeling; post office barrel

Wednesday

Morning: Santa Cruz Island — Charles Darwin Research Station and Puerto Ayora
Afternoon: Santa Cruz highlands
Highlights: Giant Tortoises; Lava tubes; Hiking

Thursday

Morning: Genovesa Island — Prince Philip's Steps
Afternoon: Genovesa Island — Darwin Bay Beach
Highlights: Great Frigate Birds; Red-footed Boobies; Masked Boobies; Yellow-crowned Night Heron; Storm Petrels; Lava Gulls; Swallow-tailed Gulls

Friday

Morning: Isabela Island — Punta Vicente Roca
Afternoon: Fernandina Island — Punta Espinosa
Highlights: Masked and Blue-footed Boobies; Sea Lions; Flightless Cormorants; Marine Iguanas

Saturday

Morning: Santiago Island — James Bay
Afternoon: Bartolomé Island
Highlights: Sea Lions; Fur Seals; Marine Iguanas; Darwin's Finches; Galapagos Penguins; Pinnacle Rock; hiking; snorkeling

Sunday

Morning: San Cristobal (Interpretation Center)
Afternoon: Departure

M/V Evolution
Cruise length	8 days/7 nights
Departs	Sunday
Per person cost	From $3450.00 - $4400.00
Single supplement	50% surcharge
Prices based on two people sharing. Rates vary depending on cabin type and season (high and low). Roundtrip airfare to Galapagos ($311.77 - $406.34) and National Park entrance fee ($100) not included. Pricing and itinerary are subject to change until booking is confirmed.

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