MV Evolution Cruise Ship Review

The Evolution is a 60 meters small ship cruising the Galapagos Islands. Thoroughly renovated in 2017, the MV Evolution has a sleek, modern look over 4 decks of comfort. The ship offers both adventure cruise itineraries for active travelers and smoother family cruises.

Cabins

The MV Evolution is bigger than your usual liveaboard cruise, with a maximum capacity of 32 guests. Still, it has nothing to do with the commercial cruise and offers a private feel and access to the Galapagos Marine Park. Indeed, the passengers are welcomed in 16 comfortable cabins, which have just been uplifted in 2017. Each rooms features air-conditioning as well as a private bathroom. Also, depending on which deck you are on, you will have either a porthole or a full window.

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Cruise ship features

The MV Evolution offers plenty of social areas, ideal to meet with fellow travelers. First, you will find two restaurant area, one inside, and one outside, allowing a great Galapagos Islands backdrop while you eat. Plus, the indoor lounge features all it take to keep you entertained with an audio/video system and a book library.

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Also, with the upgrade of late 2017, the dining area and lounges have seen their decor and furniture changed. Indeed, the Evolution is like new, displaying a modern and lavish interior. Plus, there’s a brand new coffee lounge to add even more flavor to the Evolution’s adventure cruises through the Galapagos Islands.

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Furthermore, the bar and outdoor lounge of the top deck are great to finish the day sipping on a cocktail. As for the sundeck, you will find it at the bow of the main deck. Indeed, the spacious bow area is soaked in the sun and displays a jacuzzi and plenty of loungers.

MV Evolution’s itineraries & activities

The activities such as snorkeling, kayaking, walking and hiking are the main thing on both the Galapagos Islands cruise routes of the MV Evolution. Plus, the boarding platform makes accessing the water, or the panga, easy.

There are two itineraries proposed by the Evolution, when not offering charter adventure cruises in the Galapagos. Both routes takes you on a 7 nights and 8 days journey.

1. In the steps of pirates & Darwin

2. Footsteps back in time

Cruise ship availability

The MV Evolution is available to book individually on schedules running year round. You can also request to charter the vessel with the vessel’s fleet. Indeed, the Quasar Expedition fleet manages the small cruise ship, and also the MY Grace.

Prices starts at 5,950$US for 8 days/7 nights