Evolution is a luxury expedition yacht for 32 guests in 16 suites and staterooms, with a doctor on board and one naturalist guide for every 10 guests. It sails two 8-day routes and a 15-day voyage with an all-inclusive rate: park fee, open bar, Starlink Wi-Fi, kayaks and paddle boards. From $9,950 per person.
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| Category | Luxury |
| Vessel type | Expedition yacht |
| Capacity | 32 guests in 16 suites and staterooms |
| Size | 58.5 m (192 ft) long, 8.9 m beam |
| Last renovation | 2017 |
| Crew | 21 crew members, cruise director and doctor on board |
| Guide ratio | 1 naturalist guide for every 10 guests |
| Itineraries | Two 8-day routes and one 15-day route, Saturday to Saturday |
| Price from | $9,950 per person (all-inclusive) |
Cabins on board Evolution
All 16 cabins have ocean views, safari-style decoration and a private bathroom.
- Master Suite A1: 24.4 m² (263 sq ft), ocean-view windows and king bed.
- Suites A2 and A3: 18 and 18.8 m², ocean-view windows, twin or king (A2) and queen (A3).
- Premium Staterooms C1-C9: 13 to 18.4 m² with ocean-view portholes, queen or convertible twin/king beds.
- Deluxe Staterooms D1-D4: 15 to 19 m² with ocean-view portholes, twin, queen or king beds.
Life on board
The al fresco lounge and bar on the upper deck are the favorite spots on board, next to a jacuzzi deck and 360° walkaround decks. Inside there is a lounge for lectures and briefings, a dining room and a library for adults and kids. Meals are served daily, and select wines, local beer, cocktails, spirits and soft drinks are included. Snorkeling gear, 3 mm wetsuits, kayaks and paddle boards are part of the experience.
Evolution itineraries
- In the Steps of Pirates & Darwin – 8 days (Saturday to Saturday): Baltra, Daphne, Isabela (Punta Vicente Roca, Urbina Bay, Tagus Cove), Fernandina (Punta Espinoza), Bartolomé, Sullivan Bay, Las Bachas, Rábida, Santa Cruz highlands, Española (Punta Suárez, Gardner Bay) and San Cristóbal (Kicker Rock).
- Footsteps Back in Time – 8 days (Saturday to Saturday): San Cristóbal (Cerro Brujo), South Plaza, Mosquera, Chinese Hat, Puerto Egas, Genovesa (Darwin Bay, Prince Philip’s Steps), North Seymour, Santa Fe, Floreana and Santa Cruz.
- Darwin’s Legacy – 15 days: both routes combined to cover the whole archipelago. From $18,900.
The first route starts in Baltra and ends in San Cristóbal; the second starts in San Cristóbal and ends in Baltra. See the day-by-day program in the Itineraries tab below.
