Is Quasar Expeditions worth it?
By Richard Jasinski·Updated 9 November 2026
No verdict of ours: the facts Quasar Expeditions publishes on its own website, read 9 November 2026, topic by topic, each with a link to the page it came from.
Is Quasar Expeditions worth it?
Whether Quasar Expeditions is worth it depends on what you need: it sails Evolution with 32 guests and Grace with 16, includes the National Park fee, an open bar and an onboard doctor in its Galápagos fares and takes children from 5; it shows no dated fare on the pages read.
What is Quasar Expeditions?
Quasar Expeditions runs Galapagos yacht cruises and Patagonia overland safaris under its own name; says it is a local, Ecuadorian-owned family company. Source
Which ships does Quasar Expeditions sail?
Quasar Expeditions lists two Galapagos yachts, Evolution and Grace; ownership isn't stated. Source
How many guests are on board?
Quasar Expeditions carries 32 guests on Evolution and 16 on Grace. Source
Where does Quasar Expeditions sail?
Quasar Expeditions sells named voyages only in the Galapagos: 8 and 15-day yacht cruises such as In the Steps of Pirates & Darwin and Darwin's Legacy on Evolution and Darwin's Muse on Grace. Source
Who leads the landings?
Quasar Expeditions says it keeps a 10:1 guest to guide ratio, which it calls the industry low, with naturalist guides holding Level III Galapagos National Park Guide certification. Source
What can you do off the ship?
Quasar Expeditions includes kayaks, paddleboards and snorkelling equipment on its Galapagos yachts; it offers no scuba diving on the cruise, though guests may dive with a land-based outfitter before or after or on port days and miss that day's activity. Source
What does the fare include?
Quasar Expeditions' Galapagos fares include the National Park fee and transit card, an open bar, Starlink Wi-Fi, kayaks, paddleboards and snorkelling gear, all meals, Galapagos transfers and an onboard doctor; domestic flights from Quito or Guayaquil to the Galapagos are not included. Source
What do solo travellers pay?
Quasar Expeditions charges single travellers a 65% supplement on its Patagonia overland safaris and offers no willing-to-share pairing; it publishes no single rule for its Galapagos cruises. Source
How much is the deposit?
Quasar Expeditions asks a non-refundable deposit of $1,800 USD per person at booking for Galapagos cruises booked 91 days or more ahead, with the final non-refundable payment due 90 days before departure; holiday departures take a first deposit of $2,500 USD per person. Source
What happens if you cancel?
Quasar Expeditions treats every payment received for a Galapagos cruise as non-refundable and applies all payments due as the cancellation penalty. Source
What insurance do you need?
Quasar Expeditions requires a Medical Evacuation and Health policy covering aero-medical evacuation from the Galapagos of at least $50,000 USD, including pre-existing conditions; it strongly recommends trip cancellation cover. Source
Can children come?
Quasar Expeditions welcomes children 5 years of age and older unless the trip is a private charter, with an adult taking full responsibility for them; it sells family-friendly Galapagos cruises. Source
When is Quasar Expeditions not the fit?
The limit below is published by Quasar Expeditions on its own website.
- Quasar Expeditions: not the fit if you are unsteady on your feet: it says the islands involve frequent dinghy (Zodiac) transfers to landing sites on wet, slippery lava rock, needing some physical effort and balance. Source
What do reviews say?
Its figures per platform, read 9 November 2026, each from a listing under the line's own name; a whole-company profile is marked. Figures are never added together.
- Quasar Expeditions: Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 117 reviews; Trustpilot: 5.0 out of 5 from 779 reviews, newest 12 June 2026. Read 9 November 2026.
Quasar Expeditions at a glance
Its card, as on every Uncompromised Travel expedition page: what it sells, why to choose it, what to ask for and the limits it publishes.
Quasar Expeditions
- Best for
- Galápagos yacht cruises and Patagonia safaris
- What it sells
- Runs Galápagos cruises of 8 and 15 days on two yachts, the Evolution (32 guests) and the Grace (16 guests), plus overland safaris in Patagonia.
- Why choose them
- Says it keeps a 10:1 guest to guide ratio on its Galápagos yachts. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 117 reviews; Trustpilot: 5.0 out of 5 from 779 reviews, newest 12 June 2026. Read 9 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for a private charter of the Evolution or Grace yacht in the Galápagos.
- Not the fit if
- your plans may change: on Galápagos cruises all payments received are non-refundable.
- Website
- quasarex.com
Is Quasar Expeditions worth it?: the questions people ask
How many guests are on board with Quasar Expeditions?
Quasar Expeditions carries 32 guests on Evolution and 16 on Grace.
What does the fare include with Quasar Expeditions?
Quasar Expeditions' Galapagos fares include the National Park fee and transit card, an open bar, Starlink Wi-Fi, kayaks, paddleboards and snorkelling gear, all meals, Galapagos transfers and an onboard doctor; domestic flights from Quito or Guayaquil to the Galapagos are not included.
What is the cancellation policy with Quasar Expeditions?
Quasar Expeditions treats every payment received for a Galapagos cruise as non-refundable and applies all payments due as the cancellation penalty.
How much is the deposit with Quasar Expeditions?
Quasar Expeditions asks a non-refundable deposit of $1,800 USD per person at booking for Galapagos cruises booked 91 days or more ahead, with the final non-refundable payment due 90 days before departure; holiday departures take a first deposit of $2,500 USD per person.
Is there a single supplement with Quasar Expeditions?
Quasar Expeditions charges single travellers a 65% supplement on its Patagonia overland safaris and offers no willing-to-share pairing; it publishes no single rule for its Galapagos cruises.
How do I compare prices like for like?
Ask for a written quote for the same dates and the same cabin type, with every inclusion listed: flights, hotel nights, drinks, gratuities, kayaking or camping and the parka. The price lines above give what each line publishes and on what basis.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Each card links the line's own website; ask for a written quote that lists what the fare includes.
Where can I check these facts myself?
Every line on this page links the page of the line's own website it was read from, read 9 November 2026.
Is any company on this page paying to be here?
No. No company on this page is a partner of Uncompromised Travel; none paid to be on it.
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