M.V. Evolution has 16 comfortable cabins that can accommodate up to 32 guests for an intimate and sociable Galapagos small ship cruise. Get to know the other guests over dinner in the indoor dining room or the outdoor dining area, and chat over a signature cocktail in the bar or outdoor lounge. The inside lounge is ideal for some quiet time, and you can grab a book from the library. Relax on the sun deck or in the Jacuzzi as you watch the sights unfold. Special dietary requests can be catered for with advance notice, with a hearty buffet breakfast and lunch served each day as well as a sit-down evening meal. Browse and buy a selection of items in the onboard boutique. The boarding deck makes accessing the water, for activities like snorkelling, kayaking, and getting into dinghies, easy. Retreat to your comfortable cabin at the end of each active day, ready to refresh for the next day ahead. All cabins have a private bathroom, complete with complimentary toiletries, air conditioning, and either a porthole or a window.
Join one of the M/V Evolution’s two cruise options for a marvellous adventure in the Galapagos. Different dates cater to different interests; active departures feature more water activities and longer walks, family departures are ideal for taking the kids, and photo safari departures are perfect for keen photographers. The seven-night “In the Steps of Pirates and Darwin” departs from Baltra Island and finishes in San Cristobal, while the seven-night “Footsteps Back in Time” sails from San Cristobal to Santa Cruz.
The professional and friendly English- and Spanish-speaking staff members of the MV Evolution are waiting to greet you. Secure the dates you want and avoid missing out by calling us or booking online.
See you on Board!
Type |
Cruise ship / Expedition Vessel |
L.O.A: |
192 feet / 58.5 meters |
Beam: |
29 feet / 8.9 meters |
Engines: |
Caterpillar 3512 TITA 1300hp |
Generators: |
Northern Lights 150 KVA |
Builder: |
Kanasashi Shipyard, Japan |
Speed: |
10 / 12 knots |
Accomodations: |
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Crew: |
18 plus up to 2 naturalist guides & 1 cruise director. |
Navigation Equipment: |
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. |
Onboard Safety Equipment: |
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 either meets or exceeds USA Coast Guard regulations |
Comfort Equipment: |
Air Renewal System, Air conditioning throughout, TV / CD / VHS/DVD/Playstation 2, boutique, infirmary with MD on board, small soaking tub |
Communication Equipment: |
UHF, VHF radio, Satellite Phone |
Electricity: |
110 volts AC / 60 Hz: 2 flat prongs |
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Note:
Saturday: |
AM: Arrival to 1 San Cristobal Island |
Sunday: |
AM: 3 South Plaza Island (WH) |
Monday: |
AM: 5 Chinese Hat Islet: (WH, SN, KY, PR) |
Tuesday: |
AM: Tower Island (Genovesa Island): 7 Darwin Bay (WH, SN, KY, PR) |
Wednesday: |
AM:9 North Seymour Island (WH, SN, PR) |
Thursday: |
AM:Floreana Island:11 Post Office Bay (WH, SN)
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Friday: |
AM: Wild Tortoise Reserve (highlands), Lava tubes and13 Pitt Craters (WH)
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Saturday: |
AM: Santa Cruz Island:15 Black Turtle Cove (PR) and Baltra Island: Depart for Mainland Ecuador
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Saturday: |
AM: Arrival to 1 Baltra Island |
Sunday: |
AM:Isabela Island (Albemarle Island):3 Punta Vicente Roca (SN, PR) |
Monday: |
AM: Isabela Island:5 Urbina Bay (WH, SN) |
Tuesday: |
AM:Bartolome Island: 7 Pinnacle Rock & Overlook (WH, SN, PR) |
Wednesday: |
AM: Santa Cruz Island:9 Bachas Beach (WH, SN) |
Thursday: |
AM: 11 Santa Cruz Island: Pitt Craters, Highlands, Wild Tortoise Reserve (WH) |
Friday: |
AM: Hood Island (Española Island):13 Punta Suarez (WH) |
Saturday: |
AM:San Cristobal Island: 15 Interpretation Center (WH) and Depart for Mainland Ecuador |
Saturday: |
AM: Arrive at 1 Baltra Island PM: 2 Sombrero Chino Is. |
Sunday: |
AM: Santa Cruz Is: 3 Cerro Dragon |
Monday: |
AM: Isabela: 5 Puerto Villamil |
Tuesday: |
AM: Floreana Is. 6 Post Office Bay & The Baroness’ Viewing Point |
Wednesday: |
AM: San Cristobal Is:8 Cerro Brujo & Leon Dormido |
Thursday: |
AM: Santa Cruz Is: Puerto Ayora: 10 Charles Darwin Research Station & Highlands |
Friday: |
AM: Española Is: 11 Punta Suarez |
Saturday: |
AM:13 Daphne Is. |
Saturday: |
AM: 1 Baltra Is. PM: 2 Mosquera Islet. |
Sunday: |
AM: Santiago Is: 3 Sullivan Bay |
Monday: |
AM: Isabela Is:5 Urbina Bay |
Tuesday: |
AM: Fernandina Is:7 Espinoza Point |
Wednesday: |
AM: Santiago Is: 9 Puerto Egas |
Thursday: |
AM: Santa Cruz Is: Puerto Ayora: 11 Charles Darwin Research Station & Highlands |
Friday: |
AM: Genovesa Is: 12 El Barranco |
Saturday: |
AM: 14 North Seymour |