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Small Yacht

Evolution

32 passengers 8 Days / 7 Nights

Why we recommend

The Galapagos Evolution motor yacht cruise is ideal for travelers seeking luxury, comfort, and unforgettable shared experiences. Perfect for nature enthusiasts, small group adventurers, couples, and families, it offers the opportunity to explore the Galapagos Islands in style. With personalized service, modern amenities, and intimate group settings for up to 32 guests, this cruise is designed to foster connection and memorable group exploration.

  • Multiple cabin categories available
  • Outdoor Jacuzzi
  • Medical Officer 24/7
  • Spacious sundeck
  • Triple accommodation available on board

Evolution description

The Evolution yacht offers a luxury Galapagos cruise for up to 32 passengers. Enjoy spacious decks, sundecks, bars, Jacuzzi, and a pool. Activities include kayaking and snorkeling, with equipment provided. Relish gourmet Al Fresco and indoor dining. Exceptional service includes two naturalist guides and a 24/7 medical officer, ensuring an exclusive Galapagos experience with comfort and adventure.

Cabins

The Evolution yacht boasts luxury Galapagos accommodations, featuring a master suite with a sitting room and queen bed on the Albatross Deck. Ocean-view suites offer queen or twin beds, while premium staterooms on the Cormorant Deck include portholes and versatile bed arrangements. Deluxe staterooms on the Darwin Deck provide cozy double or twin options with ocean views for an elegant experience.

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Evolution prices

Accommodation 7 nights
Deluxe Stateroom $ 9,950
Premium Stateroom $ 10,600
Suite $ 11,550
Master Suite $ 11,950
Charter $ 323,475

Prices are subject to change without prior notice.
These rates are valid all year round, except for high-season departures.

Rates includes

  • Accommodation on board
  • All meals while on board
  • Purified water, coffee, and tea available during the cruise
  • All non-alcoholic beverages consumed onboard
  • Transfers in the islands during operational days
  • English speaking naturalist guide
  • Islands excursions and activities according to the Itinerary
  • Internet
  • Snorkel equipment (mask, tube, & fins)
  • Kayaks

Rates not includes

  • Domestic flights to the Galapagos Islands
  • Travel, cancellation and medical insurance
  • Tips and personal expenses
  • Alcoholic drinks not included in menu selection

Promotions & Deals

The below Deals are Updated Daily and Subject to availability, please contact us to confirm availability for the best prices.

Promotions Lengths Was Now Travel Dates Included
Evolution Oct 17, 2026 7N/8D US$12,264 US$8,904 27% OFF Oct 17 → Oct 24, 2026 —
Evolution Oct 24, 2026 7N/8D US$11,592 US$7,000 40% OFF Oct 24 → Oct 31, 2026 —
Evolution Nov 28, 2026 7N/8D US$12,264 US$8,904 27% OFF Nov 28 → Dec 5, 2026 —

Itineraries/routes

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Evolution - 7 Nights 'Footsteps Back in time'

San Cristobal Island, Isla Lobos

San Cristobal Island, Isla Lobos

This island, named after its Sea Lion Colony, offers encounters with playful marine life and diverse birds like Blue-footed Boobies and Grea…

Animals Frigatebirds, Blue-footed Booby, Galápagos Sea Lion
Hiking Snorkeling Dinghy Ride Wet Landing
, South Plaza Island

, South Plaza Island

South Plaza, near Santa Cruz, features a striking Sesuvium and Opuntia landscape. Visitors can spot Land Iguanas under cacti, soaring swallo…

Animals Frigatebirds, Galápagos Sea Lion, Marine Iguana, Blue-footed Booby, Land Iguana
Hiking Dry Landing
Santa Cruz Island, Carrion Point

Santa Cruz Island, Carrion Point

Carrion Point, on Santa Cruz Island's north coast near the Itabaca Channel, offers stunning turquoise waters perfect for snorkeling. Explore…

Animals Galápagos Sea Lion, Green Turtle, Ray, Galápagos Shark
Diving Dinghy Ride
Daphne, Daphne Island

Daphne, Daphne Island

Daphne Island, an eroded tuft cone with sparse vegetation, allows limited visitors. Explore steep trails to its crater rim, spotting Blue-fo…

Animals Nazca Booby, Frigatebirds, Blue-footed Booby
Dinghy Ride
, Chinese Hat

, Chinese Hat

Chinese Hat, shaped by volcanic rock, offers limited visitor access for intimate wildlife encounters. Explore its Galápagos Sea Lion Colony,…

Animals Galápagos Sea Lion, Galápagos Penguin, Marine Iguana, Blue-footed Booby, Galápagos Hawk, American Flamingo, Frigatebirds
Hiking Snorkeling Dinghy Ride Kayaking Wet Landing
Santiago Island, James Bay

Santiago Island, James Bay

Explore a blackened coastline with lava pools, caves, and wildlife-rich inlets—Spot Marine Iguanas, Sally Lightfoot crabs, Herons, Galápagos…

Animals Marine Iguana, Galápagos Fur Seal, Galápagos Sea Lion, Galápagos Shark, MoRay Eel, Octopus, Galápagos Petrel, Mockingbird
Hiking Snorkeling Wet Landing
Genovesa, Darwin's Bay

Genovesa, Darwin's Bay

A coral beach with a 750m trail leads through vibrant seabird colonies. Discover a Red-footed Boobies Colony on the cliffs while Nazca Boobi…

Animals Frigatebirds, Galápagos Sea Lion, Red-footed Booby, Marine Iguana, Blue-footed Booby, Nazca Booby
Hiking Snorkeling Dinghy Ride Kayaking Wet Landing
Genovesa, Prince Phillip's Steps

Genovesa, Prince Phillip's Steps

A steep path winds through a lively seabird Colony to 25m high cliffs: Spot Nazca and Red-footed boobies, Great Frigatebirds, and more. Pass…

Animals Galápagos Sea Lion, Galápagos Fur Seal, Blue-footed Booby, Frigatebirds, Red-footed Booby, Nazca Booby, Marine Iguana
Hiking Dry Landing
, North Seymour Island

, North Seymour Island

North Seymour Island, north of Baltra, features flat terrain from submarine lava uplift, lush with Frigatebirds and Blue-footed Boobies. Exp…

Animals Nazca Booby, Marine Iguana, Blue-footed Booby, Galápagos Fur Seal, Galápagos Sea Lion, Frigatebirds, Land Iguana
Hiking Snorkeling Dinghy Ride Dry Landing
, Santa Fe Island

, Santa Fe Island

Santa Fe Island features a scenic bay with two trails—one to a cliff viewpoint and another to a tall prickly pear cactus forest. Home to uni…

Animals Nazca Booby, Marine Iguana, Blue-footed Booby, Galápagos Hawk, Galápagos Sea Lion, Frigatebirds, Santa Fe Iguana
Hiking Snorkeling Dinghy Ride Wet Landing
Floreana, Post Office Bay

Floreana, Post Office Bay

Floreana’s iconic site blends history with charm on its picturesque white-sand beach. Experience the cherished tradition of leaving postcard…

Animals Marine Iguana, Galápagos Sea Lion, Frigatebirds
Hiking Snorkeling Wet Landing
Floreana, Punta Cormorant

Floreana, Punta Cormorant

Cormorant Point features beaches of volcanic green olivine crystals and a trail with views of a flamingo-favored saltwater lagoon. The trail…

Animals Nazca Booby, Marine Iguana, Blu-footed Booby, Galápagos Sea Lion, Frigatebirds
Hiking Dinghy Ride Wet Landing
Floreana, Champion Islet

Floreana, Champion Islet

It is near Floreana and offers outstanding snorkeling and diving. Explore Champion Rock’s drift dive, adorned with black coral bushes and Ye…

Animals Nazca Booby, Marine Iguana, Blu-footed Booby, Galápagos Sea Lion, Frigatebirds
Snorkeling Dinghy Ride Wet Landing
Santa Cruz Island, Charles Darwin's Station

Santa Cruz Island, Charles Darwin's Station

The Charles Darwin's Research Station (CDRS) leads Galápagos conservation through scientific research and education. Visitors can explore na…

Animals Galápagos Giant Tortoise, Frigatebirds, Galápagos Sea Lion, Land Iguana, Marine Iguana
Hiking Dry Landing
Santa Cruz Island, Santa Cruz Highlands

Santa Cruz Island, Santa Cruz Highlands

Discover a reserve where giant Tortoise thrives, grazing peacefully and cooling off in mud baths. This serene habitat invites exploration wi…

Animals Galápagos Giant Tortoise, Frigatebirds
Hiking Dry Landing
Santa Cruz Island, Black Turtle Cove

Santa Cruz Island, Black Turtle Cove

Black Turtle Cove, on Santa Cruz Island's north, is accessible only by boat with a guide. This mangrove-lined inlet shelters rich marine lif…

Animals Hammerhead Shark, Green Turtle, Golden Ray
Dinghy Ride

Evolution - 7 Nights 'In the Steps of Pirates and Darwin'

Baltra

Baltra

Baltra Island, the gateway to the Galápagos, features a unique flat volcanic landscape and a rich history as a former US airbase. Explore wi…

Animals Darwin Finch, Land Iguana
Hiking Dry
Daphne, Daphne Island

Daphne, Daphne Island

Daphne Island, an eroded tuft cone with sparse vegetation, allows limited visitors. Explore steep trails to its crater rim, spotting Blue-fo…

Animals Nazca Booby, Frigatebirds, Blue-footed Booby
Dinghy Ride
Isabela Island, Punta Vicente Roca

Isabela Island, Punta Vicente Roca

Punta Vicente Roca features ancient volcanic remnants forming turquoise coves and a sheltered bay. Famous for anchoring and exploring cliffs…

Animals Nazca Booby, Marine Iguana, Blue-footed Booby, Galápagos Penguin, Galápagos Hawk, Galápagos Fur Seal, Flightless Cormorant, Galápagos Sea Lion, Frigatebirds
Snorkeling Dinghy Ride
Fernandina, Punta Espinosa

Fernandina, Punta Espinosa

Punta Espinosa’s narrow stretch features black lava rocks teeming with Marine Iguanas: spot Flightless Cormorants, Galápagos Penguins, Brown…

Animals Nazca Booby, Marine Iguana, Blue-footed Booby, Galápagos Penguin, Galápagos Hawk, Flightless Cormorant, Galápagos Sea Lion, Frigatebirds
Hiking Dry Landing
Isabela Island, Urbina Bay

Isabela Island, Urbina Bay

Urbina Bay offers waters teeming with Green Turtles and Rays, and a short trail leads to a 1954-uplifted coral reef. Walk amid this unique c…

Animals Marine Iguana, Galápagos Penguin, Galápagos Hawk, Flightless Cormorant, Land Iguana, Galápagos Giant Tortoise, Galápagos Sea Lion, Frigatebirds
Hiking Snorkeling Dinghy Ride Wet Landing
Isabela Island, Tagus Cove

Isabela Island, Tagus Cove

Located west of the island, this historic cove, named after a British warship, offers panga trips beneath towering cliffs. Discover abundant…

Animals Nazca Booby, Marine Iguana, Blue-footed Booby, Galápagos Penguin, Galápagos Hawk, Flightless Cormorant, Galápagos Sea Lion, Frigatebirds
Hiking Snorkeling Dinghy Ride Kayaking Dry Landing
Bartolome, Bartolome Island

Bartolome, Bartolome Island

The Pinnacle Rock is Bartholomew's iconic tuff cone, formed from volcanic magma meeting the sea. Hike the wooden stairway to breathtaking pa…

Animals Nazca Booby, Marine Iguana, Blue-footed Booby, Galápagos Penguin, Galápagos Hawk, Galápagos Sea Lion, Frigatebirds
Hiking Dry Landing
Santiago Island, Sullivan Bay

Santiago Island, Sullivan Bay

Sullivan Bay's lava field showcases intricate patterns from ancient trees and hornitos. Amid this harsh terrain, mollugo and lava cactus per…

Animals Nazca Booby, Marine Iguana, Blue-footed Booby, Galápagos Penguin, Galápagos Hawk, Galápagos Sea Lion, Frigatebirds
Hiking Snorkeling Wet Landing
Santa Cruz Island, Las Bachas

Santa Cruz Island, Las Bachas

Las Bachas Beach on Santa Cruz's north shore in the Galápagos Islands. Offers breathtaking wildlife, including American Flamingos, nesting G…

Animals Galápagos Sea Lion, Frigatebirds, Marine Iguana, Blue-footed Booby, American Flamingo
Hiking Snorkeling Wet Landing
, Rabida Island

, Rabida Island

Rabida Island features a striking reddish beach and volcanic terrain. It also features a Galápagos Sea Lion Colony, diverse land birds like …

Animals Nazca Booby, Marine Iguana, Blu-footed Booby, Galápagos Hawk, American Flamingo, Galápagos Sea Lion, Galápagos Fur Seal, Frigatebirds
Hiking Snorkeling Dinghy Ride Kayaking Wet Landing
Santa Cruz Island, Charles Darwin's Station

Santa Cruz Island, Charles Darwin's Station

The Charles Darwin's Research Station (CDRS) leads Galápagos conservation through scientific research and education. Visitors can explore na…

Animals Galápagos Giant Tortoise, Frigatebirds, Galápagos Sea Lion, Land Iguana, Marine Iguana
Hiking Dry Landing
Santa Cruz Island, Santa Cruz Highlands

Santa Cruz Island, Santa Cruz Highlands

Discover a reserve where giant Tortoise thrives, grazing peacefully and cooling off in mud baths. This serene habitat invites exploration wi…

Animals Galápagos Giant Tortoise, Frigatebirds
Hiking Dry Landing
Española, Punta Suarez

Española, Punta Suarez

Española Island boasts rich wildlife diversity, featuring five species of nesting seabirds, Bold Española mockingbirds, Galápagos Doves, Gal…

Animals Blue-footed Booby, Galápagos Hawk, Frigatebirds, Galápagos Sea Lion, Albatross, Nazca Booby, Marine Iguana
Hiking Dry Landing
Española, Gardner Bay

Española, Gardner Bay

Gardner Bay features a stunning turquoise beach, ideal for snorkeling among fish, Turtle, and Sharks. Enjoy encounters with the transient Se…

Animals Nazca Booby, Marine Iguana, Blue-footed Booby, Galápagos Hawk, Galápagos Sea Lion, Frigatebirds
Hiking Snorkeling Dinghy Ride Kayaking Dry Landing
San Cristobal Island, Interpretation Center

San Cristobal Island, Interpretation Center

The Galápagos National Park Interpretation Centre features interactive exhibits exploring the history and biodiversity of the Galápagos Isla…

Animals Darwin's Finches
Hiking Dry Landing

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Evolution

Full Technical Details

Technical details & deck

The Evolution motor yacht delivers an exclusive Galapagos cruise experience with modern luxury. Built in 1979 and beautifully renovated in 2017, this 192 ft vessel with a 29 ft beam hosts up to 32 guests. Cruising at 12 knots, the Evolution motor yacht combines spacious comfort, elegance, and outstanding amenities for an unforgettable adventure in the Galapagos Islands.

Evolution
Type
Small Yacht
Year of construction
1979
Guest Capacity
32 Guests
Length
192 ft (59 m)
Beam
29 ft (9 m)
Speed
12 knots