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M/V Evolution

M/V Evolution.

An Ideal Yacht for family Galapagos vacations, M/V Evolution looks as boats did in the 1920's but brings a level of comfort and safety of today. She accommodates up to 32 passengers in 16 cabins, single or twin. All cabins have exceptional accommodations, private facilities, climate controls, safe-boxes and ample space to hang and store clothing. Cabin prices vary according to their deck location and size. All cabins have private bathrooms with hair dryers, amenities and ample space to store toiletries. Outfitted for individual passengers or charters, family departures and departures for the more active groups, she offers a mix of beautifully furnished salons, open decks and private areas for those looking for a close experience with the surrounding environment. Evolution features a lounge with a bar and facilities for lectures, slide shows and films; Library with a wide range of books, movies and games; Inside and Al Fresco Dinning Areas; Sundeck with beautiful rattan furniture; small hot tub on bow with sun chairs and ample outside deck space. Meals Served in either the inside Dinning Room or the Al Fresco Dinning room. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served buffet style and prepared by our specially trained chefs. This yacht features a library/video room, a small hot tub with lounge chairs, extensive outside areas, sea kayaks, snorkeling gear and wetsuits. Boutique available and infirmary with an MD onboard at all times. Child-oriented guides who organize learning activities and provide children with a kids expedition journal are placed specifically for departures with children. Sony PlayStation available in the library as well as a wide range of board games and movies for children. Kids Menus specially prepared for family departures.

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AM Arrival to San Cristobal Island
PM San Cristobal Island - Cerro Brujo and Kicker Rock
AM Española Island - Punta Suárez
PM Española Island - Gardner Bay
AM Santa Cruz Island - Highlands
PM Santa Cruz Island - Charles Darwin Research Station
AM Santiago Island - James bay
PM Bartolomé Island
AM Genovesa Island - Prince Phillip's Steps
PM Genovesa Island - Darwin Bay
AM Fernandina Island - Punta Espinoza
PM Isabela Island - Tagus Cove
AM North Seymour Island
PM Santa Cruz Island - Black Turtle Cove
AM San Cristobal Island - Interpretation Centre
AM Depart for Mainland Ecuador

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Luxury Class
32 guests
Expedition Vessel
192 feet / 58.5 meters
29 feet / 8.9 meters
Caterpillar 3512 TITA 1300hp
Northern Lights 150 KVA, 110 volts AC / 60 Hz
10 / 12 knots
3 Jr. suites on Bridge - A deck; 9 Cabins on Main - C deck; 4 Cabins on Lower - D deck
18 crew members plus 2 naturalist guides, 1 cruise director and 1 doctor
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.
UHF, VHF radio
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 meets to SOLAS and ISM regulations.

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