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QUASAR NAUTICA 

DELUXE GALAPAGOS YACHTS

The main goal of Quasar Nautica is to make your visit to the Galapagos Islands and Ecuador the most memorable, and meaningful experience.
Quasar Nautica has been operating luxury and upscale sail and motor yacht ranging from 8 to 16 passengers and  an expedition vessel for 32 passengers in the Galapagos Islands for the last 18 years.

 

ABOUT THE M/V EVOLUTION

 

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The vision for this yacht is to give clients the feeling of going on board a vessel that brings back memories of travels to far away and exotic lands. She looks as boats did in the 1920's but brings a level of comfort and safety of today. 
She is a 192 ft / 58.5 m. L.O.A. Cruise Ship that accommodates up to 32 passengers in 16 cabins, single or twin. It has 3 Cabins on the Bridge (Albatros deck);  9 Cabins on the Main (Cormorant deck) & 4 Cabins on the Lower (Dolphin deck) ; 18 crew members plus 2 naturalist guides and 1 cruise director.

 

Individual Rates: 2008

 

Cabin A1 =US$4,950

Cabins A2-A3 =$4,650 
Cabins C1-to-C9=$4,250 
Cabin C4 Single $4,250 
Cabins D1-D4 =$3,950

 

Please take note -After June 01, 2008, there will be a Fuel Surcharge  of  US$250 per person   

 

 

 

M/S LAMMER LAW

 

Lammer Law Galapagos

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Lammer Law, owned and operated by Quasar Expeditions, is one of the two largest trimarans in the world. It offers lots of space and comfort for naturalist cruises but specializes and is completely equipped for diving cruises. Attractive and functional, it is perfect for the dedicated diver and for those passengers wishing to have a close experience with nature. The artful combination of stability, grace and speed make this yacht a perfect partner for a Galapagos Discovery adventure.ype" Motor sailer - Trimaran.

 

Builder: Algan Shipyards, Canada.

Crew: 7 plus naturalist guides

Cabins: 9 doubles with lower berths (Can be arranged as queen sized beds). Up to 18 passengers. Individually controlled air conditioning and private bath facilities.

 

Departures: 7 night itinerary Sunday to Sunday.

 

Individual Rates: 2008

All cabins: $3,700

 

Charter Rates:

-for 16 people 58,500

 

Please take note -After June 01, 2008, there will be a Fuel Surcharge  of  US$165 per person   

 

 

 

M/S ALTA

 

Alta Sailing

 

Built in Norway,  The Alta offers the discriminating traveler all the style of a motor yacht together with the romance of of a sailing ship. A classic among charter yachts, this 3 master schooner combines authentic shipboard elegance with any ocean passage making ability.

 

Crew: 7 plus naturalist tour guide.

Cabins: 8 doubles - up to 16 passengers Individually controlled air conditioning and private bath facilities.

Departure: 7 night itinerary,  Saturday to Saturday

 

Individual Rates: 2008

Naturalist

-Cabins 1 to  8 = $3,950

 

Individual Rates: 2008

Diving

-Cabins 1 to  8 = $4,200

 

Please take note -After June 01, 2008, there will be a Fuel Surcharge  of  US$255 per person   

 

 

ABOUT THE M/Y PARRANDA

 

Parranda

 

Parranda, owned and operated by Quasar Expeditions, is an elegant and spacious Motor Yacht, ideal for those who wish to experience the Galapagos in comfort and refinement. American built, Parranda is a very stable vessel and is outfitted with stabilizers for steadier cruising. Its fast cruising speeds allow for less travel time between islands and more time on visits. It is the ideal vessel for chartering

 

Type: Deluxe Motor Yacht

LOA: 210 ft. (64mtrs) Beam: 41 ft. (12.50 mtrs)

Builder: Jakobson Shipyard, USA

Crew: 7 plus naturalist guides.

Cabins: 7 doubles - up to 10 passengers. Individually controlled air conditioning and private bath facilities.

 

Departures: 7 night itinerary,  Sunday to Sunday

 

Individual Rates: 2008

Cabin 1 to 6: $3,950

Cabin 7: $4,750

 

Please take note -After June 01, 2008, there will be a Fuel Surcharge  of  US$255 per person   

 

 

ALL RATES PER PERSON

Single Supplement: 75% surcharge

Children under 11 years old: 30% discount (Not valid during Christmas-N.Years departures)

SPECIAL SEASONS:
Christmas & New Years departures have a surcharge of $250.00 per person

 

WHAT IS INCLUDED:

All meals, shore excursions, accommodations for 7 nights; English speaking naturalist guide and of course...the boat selected.
 

NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE:
Air  tickets to and from Galapagos; Galapagos National Park Entrance fee of $100; Bar consumption on board; tips to guides and crew. 
Note: Air tickets and National Park prices can be subject to change without prior notice.

 

RATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME

 

 

SAMPLE AIRFARE: From Miami to Quito or Guayaquil and to Galapagos is approximately US$920 to $1,100 (low to high season) via American Airlines (from Quito to Galapagos via Tame Airlines).  Have your Travel Agent call Tara Tours for further information and add-ons from more than 100 other USA cities.

 

ITINERARIES:

ALTA & PARRANDA

Saturday:        Arrival Galapagos / Interpretation Center & Playa Ochoa, San Cristobal

Sunday:           Prince Philip's Steps & Darwin Bay, Tower

Monday:         Tagus Cove, Isabela / Punta Espinosa, Fernandina 

Tuesday:         Urvina Bay & Punta Vicente Roca, Isabela

Wednesday:   Bartolome / Puerto Egas, James

Thursday:        Highlands (Twins & El Chato) & Darwin Station &, Santa Cruz

Friday:            Punta Suarez & Gardner Bay, Española

Saturday:      Kicker Rock (Leon Dormido) / Depart San Cristobal

EVOLUTION

Saturday:        Arrival Galapagos / Interpretation Center & Cerro Brujo, San Cristobal

Sunday:           Punta Suarez & Gardner Bay, Española

Monday:         Charles Darwin Station & Highlands (Twins & El Chato), Santa Cruz

Tuesday:         Puerto Egas, James / Bartolome

Wednesday:   Prince Philip's Steps & Darwin Bay, Tower

Thursday:        Punta Espinosa, Fernandina / Tagus Cove, Isabela 

Friday:            North Seymour / Black Turtle Cove, Santa Cruz

Saturday:        Kicker Rock (Leon Dormido) / Depart San Cristobal

LAMMER LAW

Saturday:        Arrival Galapagos / Interpretation Center, San Cristobal / Isla Lobos

Sunday:           Post Office Bay & Devil’s Crown & Punta Cormorant, Floreana

Monday:         Punta Suarez & Gardner Bay, Española

Tuesday:         Charles Darwin Station & Highlands (Twins & El Chato), Santa Cruz

Wednesday:   Darwin Bay & Prince Philip's Steps, Tower

Thursday:        Punta Espinosa, Fernandina / Punta Vicente Roca, Isabela

Friday:            Puerto Egas, James / Bartolome

NOTE: Itineraries are subject to change at any time.

 

 

For further information about these programs have your Travel Agent call Tara Tours

1-800-327-0080 or send mail to: tara@taratours.com

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