Don't hesitate to book this trip! We chose Quasar at the recommendation of a well-traveled friend who took this trip aboard The Evolution earlier this year. We also read Cruise Critic reviews, watched Quasar's videos and spoke at length with Diane at Quasar. From our first phone call with Diane up until our "welcome home" phone call, we were given the highest level of service and care. Quasar exceeded our expectations. The communication, packing list, itinerary were top notch. The Evolution has 21 crew members and a very high ratio of crew to guests. We are grateful for every single crew member from Captain Victor to the behind-the-scenes folks who made everything work smoothly. Andrea, the concierge was always available for help and guidance. Kudos to the chef - the food is spectacular - lots of options, lots of fresh salads, vegetables, meat, fish, local cuisine and desserts. Every meal was a delight and delicious. The service is seamless - from the moment our luggage was collected at embarkation to the delivery of our luggage to our departure. Where to begin to describe the 3 naturalists? Bolo, Cornelia and Christina taught us so much about everything we were experiencing. They were interesting, fun and incredibly knowledgable. Each night we had briefing which was fun and informative. These professionals were so kind and supportive whenever we needed help and took the time to get to know us individually. This is very robust trip and the most "active vacation" we've ever taken. For every excursion, we had a choice to be as active as we felt comfortable. The guides were helpful every step of the way, recommending when we might need a walking stick, whether is was a wet or dry landing, which shoes to wear and what type of terrain we would encounter in order to manage our expectations. The emphasis on guest safety and attention to detail is very comforting. The excursions were fantastic and the crew and guides helped on and off the pangas with tremendous care. The proximity to animals is breathtaking. Snorkeling with turtles, sea lions, sharks, colorful fish is amazing.