Trip of a lifetime aboard the Grace in January 2023, with my best friend and 12 of my now new best friends! Stayed in cabin A3, which was completely removed from engine and anchor noise, just the white noise of the air conditioning and the rocking of the sea to lull us to sleep. Didn't need help with that, as we were exhausted at the end of every day from the adventuring! The crew was top-notch, attentive and friendly and happy to help with everything we needed (we didn't need much). They were all happy to help me practice my Spanish, but when words failed I was able to speak English with everyone. Ariana, Renan, David, Alejandro and Washington kept us well-fed, happily bedded and hydrated for all of our activities. Captain Israel and his team kept the boat in tip-top shape and on schedule, while our pangeros ferried us safely to every on-island and snorkeling/kayaking adventure. Naturalist guides Cornelia and Monica were as knowledgeable as I could have hoped for, about the island geology, wildlife biology, and history of these beautiful islands, plus happy and energetic and the loveliest women I have ever met. I would not have traded anything to be on a larger boat, the Grace was the perfect size: 16 guests meant enough people for a new seating arrangement at every meal, but small enough that we were never more than eight in a group when hiking, snorkeling, or booby-viewing. Quasar's luxury touches like fresh fruit juice and pastries after every morning excursion, clean and well-kept wetsuits and snorkel gear, towels to help keep bums and feet dry in the pangas and on the beach, and 3x per day room tidying made us feel like Princess Grace herself. I would have gained 20 pounds from all of the delicious, fresh, locally inspired food if it weren't for all of the early rising and nonstop action! This boat had five guests in their 20's and 30's, four people in their 50's, and five in their 60's. Everyone seemed to be able to enjoy exactly the right amount of activity for their comfort level, and everyone from the hardcore birders/photographers to the relaxed turtle-gazers had a wonderful adventure. (I would describe myself as an adventurous, hardcore wildlife and nature enthusiast, biologist by training, and this trip lived up to my expectations in every way). I booked my own flights to and from Ecuador, as well as my accommodations and airport transfers in Quito. But a local Quasar representative contacted me at the hotel the day before our flight to the islands, confirming our airport travel arrangements and flight times and assuring me that we would be greeted at the Quito airport to begin our "last mile" journey to the islands. Five stars all around, A plus, highly recommend.