Deluxe-Quasar

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

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: 2010

Darwing Deck: Stateroom 1-4	US$4,395
Cormorant Deck: Stateroom 1-3 & 5-9	4,895
Albatross Deck: Suite 2 & 3	5,295
Albatross Deck: Master Suite 1	5,695

Charter rate US$138,00

Please take note -there will be a Fuel Surcharge of US$250 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: 2010

Naturalist cruise, family cruise or Active cruise

-Cabins 1 to 2 = $4,895

-Cabins 3 to 8 = $4,695

-Charter rate US$69,000

SPECIAL: FREE Air tickets to the Galapagos Islands, Transit Control Cards and Galapagos Park Entrance Fees. A savings of over $550. Only for bookings made until March 01, 2010 (you can travel until Dec.10, 2010)

About Motor Yacht Grace

M/Y Grace's stellar past includes ownership by millionaire tycoons like Sir George Tilley and Aristotle Onassis, a brief stint in the British navy and the vacation home of guests recognized worldwide, including Winston Churchill.

This yacht has traversed the waters of this world under many names, but we have rechristened her with a name that takes her back into her history; to the very best of her times. Named after her late owner, Her Serene Highness Princess Grace of Monaco, the name is a representation of her elegance, beauty and prestige. Grace is the ideal yacht for the the traveler who seeks a true explorer experience, complemented with excellent service, superb accommodations and excellent dining. With one naturalist guide for every 9 guests on a full ship, all who travel onboard this yacht will be part of a mission to bring to life the natural living legacy of the islands

Accomodations

M/Y Grace offers 9 spacious staterooms of up to 19 square meters (209 square feet) to accommodate 16 guests. All staterooms feature private bathrooms, individual climate controls, safe boxes, telephones and plenty of storage space for clothing and luggage. Five cabins have twin beds (A2, A3, C3, C4 and C5) and the other 4 cabins (A1, A4, C1 and C2) have double beds. Bathrooms have all the essential amenities, hair dryers and ample space to store toiletries.

Guides

Since M/Y Grace is operating with 16 guests, please note that it will have 1 guide onboard. The Grace also has a cruise director onboard.

Individual Rates: 2010

Carolina Deck: Stateroom 3-5	US$5,195
Carolina Deck: Stateroom 1-2	5,495
Albert Deck: Twin Suites 2 & 3	5,495
Albert Deck: Master Suite 1 & 4	5,945

Charter rate US$82,00

ALL RATES PER PERSON

Single Supplement: 75% surcharge

Children under 11 years old: 30% discount (Not valid during Christmas, N.Years, Ester week departures). Maximun 2 discounts per family. (50% discount on airfare and entrance fee for Children under 11 years old)

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

WHAT IS INCLUDED:

All meals, all non-alcoholic beverages consume on board, use of snorkling equipment, shore excursions, accommodations for 7 nights, Fuel tax, 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; alcoholic beverages consume 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

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

Naturalist, Active and Family Cruise Itinerary

GRACE
Day 1: Saturday
Morning: Arrive San Cristobal Island
Afternoon: San Cristobal: Playa Ochoa

Day 2: Sunday
Morning: Tower Island: Prince Phillip's Steps (Two Kayaks Available for Use)
Afternoon: Tower: Darwin Bay

Day 3: Monday
Morning: Isabela Island: Tagus Cove
Afternoon: Fernandina Island: Punta Espinosa

Day 4: Tuesday
Morning: Isabela Island: Urbina Bay (2 Kayaks Available for Use)
Afternoon: Isabela Island: Punta Vicente Roca
Day 5: Wednesday
Morning: Bartolome Island: Pinnacle Rock & Overlook
Afternoon: Santa Cruz Island: Dragon Hill

Day 6: Thursday
Morning: Santa Cruz Island: Highlands
Afternoon: Santa Cruz: Charles Darwin Research Station

Day 7: Friday
Morning: Hood (Española) Island: Punta Suarez
Afternoon: Hood: Gardner Bay (2 Kayaks Available for Use)

Day 8: Saturday
Early Morning: San Cristobal: Kicker & Interpretation Centre
Late Morning: Depart for Mainland Ecuador

IMPORTANT NOTE ON ITINERARIES:
Quasar Expeditions' itineraries are subject to change without notice for various factors including but not limited to: safety, weather, mechanical breakdown, unforeseen emergencies, and the discretion of the Captain, Guide, Dive Master, Quasar Expeditions and the Galapagos National Park.

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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