

Between the suites and the staterooms, you have either a porthole or a picture window, which is the main difference in addition to the cabin location. On this ship it´s all about the comforts. That also gives you options in terms of real estate and pricing. And below deck we have ‘C’ and ‘D Decks’, also known as the “Cormorant” and “Darwin” Decks, which is where all the staterooms are. ‘Main Deck’ is the home to diverse and spacious social areas. ‘A Deck’, or the “Albatross Deck” is the location of our suites and outdoor social areas. It could have easily accommodated 40 or 44 but we kept it at 32 cause we wanted to provide customers with all the comforts and space they deserve out there so you canconcentrate on the destination. The M/V Evolution is a very large yacht for 32. The 32-passenger/16 cabin M/V Evolution and the 18 passenger/nine cabin M/Y Grace. Forget everything, disconnect from your day-to-day and connect with the destination.Ĭan you tell LATTE readers about Quasar Expeditions’ cruise hardware? Fact is, Quasar Expeditions has been doing that for the past three decades. There are these great buzzwords that get thrown around in the market at the moment – “transformational”, “experiential”, “immersive”.

We modernise of course, we go along with the times. Really, the business is still based on that philosophy that started 32 years ago. We always try to find product that is unique in the way that it not only looks visually, but also in the way we do things. Quasar is an experiential company in everything that we do. Who is Quasar Expeditions and what do you offer that makes you unique?

In Sydney last month, Andrews spoke with LATTE’s Managing Editor Guy Dundas to profile the business and reveal the company’s plans to build awareness and market share in the booming Australian outbound market. Their vision was to make cruising the Galapagos an intimate, luxurious, flexible and personable experience.Īnd that’s precisely what the Diez’s have done, according to Quasar Expeditions Sales Manager Eric Andrews. Having convinced Eduardo to cruise the Galapagos with her on a small trader for just 10 passengers (and a single shared bathroom!), the couple realised the potential for a luxury product in the market. Whether you’re exploring Galapagos, Patagonia, Chile, Ecuador, or Peru, Travel + Leisure’s #1 Intimate Ocean Cruise Line and Top 10 Tour Operator promises authentic experiences and lifetime memories.Founded and owned by Eduardo and Dolores Diez, the husband and wife bought a French luxury yacht called the Nortada back in the early 80s and began operating cruise itineraries, almost two decades after Dolores fell in love with the destination as a teenager. All of these elements add up to the real luxury an adventurer gets when they choose Quasar. Luxuries of eye contact, smiles, and authentic human connection. Luxuries like seeing the world through the eyes of a child again, or being able to enjoy nature and observe wildlife like our ancestors once did, away from the routine of our busy lives and in a remote setting. Luxuries like discovering wild places with expert guides who call these places home, and reliving those days of motivational learning in school. Luxuries like making great friends onboard a historic vessel like Grace yacht, and sharing a week of lifetime memories. From hand-picked naturalist guides to the friendliest staff you’ll ever meet, our team is comprised of passion.įor Quasar, luxury has always been found in the simple joys of life that many of our Guests never realized how much they valued or loved so much. In turn, Quasar travelers become not only expedition enthusiasts, but conservators. Guests looking for a Galapagos luxury cruise or a once-in-a-lifetime Patagonia experience come to us seeking layers of depth and contrast: meaningful interactions with humans and the earth, well-appointed accommodations, unparalleled adventures, five star cultural cuisine, and awe-inspiring wildlife encounters. This is true in both our Galapagos adventures and in our Patagonia Luxury Tours. For almost 4 decades, Quasar Expeditions has specialized in authentic travel experiences to remote destinations in South America with one key goal in mind: to create memories that last a lifetime.Īdventure after adventure, we accomplish this through a unique blend of elements that include great passion for what we do, long years of experience in the field and, above all, a deep commitment to show our travelers remote destinations in a way no one else can.
