Quasar Expeditions Reviews

Name: Quasar Expeditions
Address: 10544 Northwest 11th Court, Plantation, Florida
Rating: 4.96

5.0 Rating 869 Reviews

99 %

of reviewers recommend Quasar Expeditions

About Quasar Expeditions:

Quasar's vision is to create authentic and meaningful tours & cruise experiences for our fellow travelers. Voted by Travel+Leisure as the #1 Intimate-Ship Ocean Cruise Line for 7 consecutive years! (2018 - 2024), as well as the #2 Tour Operator of 2024, we’ve spent 38 years serving those who delight in travel, not tourism.

Quasar's cruise and tour Guests 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. In turn, Quasar travelers become not only expedition enthusiasts, but conservators.

From hand-picked naturalist guides to the friendliest staff you’ll ever meet, our team is comprised of passion. Whether you’re exploring Galapagos, Patagonia, Chile, Ecuador, or Peru, we promise authentic experiences and lifetime memories.

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Phone:

4156898509

Email:

info@quasarex.com

Location:

10544 Northwest 11th Court,
Plantation
Florida
33322

Quasar Expeditions 5 star review on 20th November 2024

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“The crew and staff were extremely knowledgeable and were just wonderful! It was a wonderful experience and I will continue recommending Quasar to others!”

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Posted 2 years ago

“This was our first experience with Quasar and if anything, it far exceeded our expectations. Just completing our trip was a serious challenge after a 2-year pandemic. Paul and the Quasar crew were fantastic.”

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Posted 2 years ago

“Quasar Expeditions exceeded my expectations in every way. Every part of the trip was perfectly organized, the schedules were posted and followed, the accommodations before and after the cruise were great, and when external circumstances forced us to change our itinerary, Quasar made sure that everything was changed seamlessly.”

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Posted 2 years ago

“Excellent vacation-snorkeling, kayaking, nature hikes were great. Food and service were amazing.”

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Posted 2 years ago

“Galapagos is the trip of a lifetime and Quasar made it happen with excellence in every detail, from the pre-sales (Thanks Diane and Paul for the information and the patience!) to all aspects of the trip, before boarding and onboard. The crew was friendly, capable and always ready to help on anything, the guides were very knowledgeable, passionate and happy to share their passion with us and help us make this dream a reality. I've already recommended Quasar to several friends!”

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Posted 2 years ago

“Traveling to the Galapagos with Quasar was a dream come true. From the moment we arrived at the airport in Ecuador, the Quasar team made everything easy and relaxing. Once we arrived at the boat, we had an amazing lunch and began our journey. The boat is super luxurious - even on the bottom deck we had so much space and the staff helped keep everything pristine. The naturalists did a tremendous job showing us around the islands - they were extremely knowledgeable and personable and it was a joy to experience the islands through their eyes. The wildlife in the Galapagos was so abundant, everything we saw was beyond our expectations and we truly made memories that will last a lifetime. If you are thinking about a trip to the Galapagos - Quasar is the way to go.”

Quasar Expeditions 5 star review on 15th July 2022

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Posted 2 years ago

“Out trip on Grace to the Galápagos exceeded all of our expectations! Even the weather was perfect!!”

Quasar Expeditions 5 star review on 12th July 2022

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Posted 2 years ago

“Amazing….service, excursions,meals, even the towel animals on the bed, you name it and this company just gets it right. Chart your course in the islands aboard a legend, the Grace will not disappoint even the most discerning traveler.”

Quasar Expeditions 5 star review on 10th July 2022

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Posted 2 years ago

“Service was impeccable, the hotel did forget to give us the backpacks that were given to other guests so I would advise to remind the hotel upon any check ins. Ariana’s service was outstanding. Communication between naturalists and the yacht staff on how to prepare for the days itinerary needs improvement as we were hearing 2 different things. The hike to the crater should be optional especially in muddy conditions. Our group was not advised on this properly and no one came back kept to the yacht. Also if there are conditions in area such as poison oak that we may be walking near there should be an advisory on the day before and/or the written itinerary to protect guests and so guests can better prepare.”

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Posted 2 years ago

Hi Keani, Thank you for taking the time to post your detailed feedback. We are delighted to hear that you found our service to be impeccable! We appreciate your suggestion on improving the coordination between our Naturalist Guides and Crew aboard our yachts as we want all of our excursions to be seamless for our Guests. The details of upcoming activities are always communicated to everyone each night in the form of a briefing given by our Guides, as you experienced yourself. You are always free to talk to or ask your Guide and/or Cruise Director any questions you may have if there seems to be confusion. In fact, we encourage it! We do want you to know that we have passed on your suggestion of better coordination to our teams. In regards to the backpack issue, unfortunately, there was a mix-up at your hotel as they were supposed to deliver these to your room. While our Quasar team does everything we can to make sure that the hotels where our Guests are staying carry the backpacks, mix-ups do happen from time-to-time. Thanks to your feedback, we have stocked our yachts with a number of backpacks so they can be delivered to our Guests in Galapagos if the hotels in the mainland fail to deliver these to you. We will also be sending you a couple of backpacks in the mail, so keep an eye out for those! In regards to the issue with poisonous plants in Galapagos, there is no poison oak on the Islands and we are unsure of which plant you are referring to that may have caused an allergic reaction. Our onboard doctor has all the necessary ointments and treatments for allergic reactions like the ones you mention. Please note, the only poisonous plant on the Islands is the Manzanillo, a large fruit tree that is not very common throughout the archipelago and is very easily identifiable. Touching the sap causes dermatitis, but our Guides always warn you of this, and you do not find Manzanillo trees on the trail at Sierra Negra volcano. This tree grows on lava fields and the Giant Tortoises love Manzanillo fruits! We do understand your concerns about the Sierra Negra volcano hike. All excursions offered on our cruises are optional. Guests can choose to opt-out of any excursion they would like and instead stay on board the yacht if they prefer, ie. when the weather is not good. On a regular day (sunny or overcast, without rain), this trail is very popular among our Guests as it takes you to the second largest caldera crater in the world, providing spectacular views. Something to note, all the excursions and trails are defined by the Galapagos National Park authorities and they are set as part of our itineraries. We can choose to participate or not participate on these excursions, but unfortunately, the Park does not allow us to replace these excursions at-will when weather conditions are not favorable. We have brought up your concerns about this excursion during poor weather conditions to our Excursions team! They will analyze the options we have together with the Galapagos National Park authorities. Again, we truly appreciate your candid feedback! This is how we can make future adventures for our Guests even better. If there is anything we have not addressed, or that you (or someone reading this response) may want to discuss further, we encourage you to contact us at customerservice@quasarex.com or to call us at any of the numbers on our website. Thank you for traveling with Quasar and we hope to see you back on one of our adventures one day soon! Happy travels, ~ The Quasar Customer Service Team

Posted 2 years ago

“The team was easy to work with and contact after hours with any questions or problems.”

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Posted 2 years ago

“This was the trip of a lifetime! Blue whale, blue footed boobies, albatross mating dance, marine iguanas. We swam with penguins—they played with us in the water, as did the sea lions. The naturalist guides were fabulous—extremely knowledgeable and interesting, the boat Evolution was beautiful and comfortable, the food was excellent. Everything was beautifully planned and taken care of for us. We had so much fun with Bolo, Christina, and Hernan the guides. Cesar and Aldo were a blast. Eliana oversaw everything with grace. The cabin was spacious and immediately tidied whenever we left the room. Quasar was attentive to some issues that came up due to protests in Ecuador and helped us change flights and hotels when necessary. I will always turn to Quasar first for adventure travel. Thanks to all!”

Quasar Expeditions 5 star review on 4th July 2022

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Posted 2 years ago

“Wonderful company to book and help you with your adventures. Highly recommend”

Quasar Expeditions 5 star review on 3rd July 2022

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Posted 2 years ago

“Superb in all respects. Only black mark: the supplemental fee for gas. After paying almost $20,000, the extra $150 fee was insulting and inappropriate.”

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Posted 2 years ago

“Everything was amazing, from the staff, to the food, the accommodations and the excursions!”

Quasar Expeditions 5 star review on 29th June 2022

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Posted 2 years ago

“All was excellent, besides the main dishes at Lunt and dinner”

Quasar Expeditions 5 star review on 28th June 2022

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Posted 2 years ago

“We had the experience of a life time. It's a magical place and Quasar and the Evolution made the experience enjoyable, personal, and accessible. The staff and guides on the Evolution fostered building new relationships between the guests. We have remained in contact with many friends we met onboard. The food was delicious and the menus were varied. I highly recommend it. Thank you Bolo, Feddy, Ellie, Aldo and Chef David.”

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Posted 2 years ago

“Great experience, staff were very good & friendly”

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Posted 2 years ago

“An excellent two weeks. Meals were spectacular and healthy, crew responsive and very willing to be of service. They worked really hard on our behalf. Facilities were very clean and kept that way. Would have been nice to have a few more free weights. Our guides were extremely knowledgeable, very friendly and helpful. Only one guide, Alex, did not always participate fully on the snorkeling adventures. When Bolo or Fede were our guides, they would dive down to show us underwater creatures which we might not have otherwise seen due to camouflage, which was most helpful. After the first snorkeling experience, I was reluctant to enter the water again because it had been rough. Bolo refused to allow me to hang back and took me by the hand, which permitted me to feel comfortable enough that I no longer needed his help for the rest of the time. While he had me by the hand he had one of the young children in our group on his back because was afraid too. He was really gentle and comported himself with elegance. Fede was so enthusiastic about everything and a delight, as was his music”

Quasar Expeditions 5 star review on 23rd June 2022

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Posted 2 years ago

“Our cruise on the Grace was epic, a true bucket list adventure. The food and service was excellent, the accommodations were great, and the naturalists were fantastic. It really could not have been better except i do wish we had more access to the internet and it was easier to connect.”

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Posted 2 years ago

Hello David, Thank you for your great review and we're thrilled to hear you had a great time aboard the Grace in the Galapagos. Regarding your comment on the internet service onboard, unfortunately this is an issue that is outside of Quasar's control. We provide the absolute best service and satellite internet connection that is available in the Islands which, as you experienced, unfortunately isn't very good. It is mainly limited to email, texting and other online messaging services. The population of the Galapagos is less than 30,000 individuals and there are only 4 places where people live, with the majority of islands remaining uninhabited. Therefore telecom companies are inclined to improve internet services in the Galapagos, simply because there are hardly any customers and the islands are dispersed over a large area with most islands being a wilderness area. Thank you again for your comments and for traveling with Quasar. We hope to see you back in one of our other destinations soon. Sincerely, ~ The Quasar Customer Service Team

Posted 2 years ago

“Trip of a lifetime to the Galapagos with Quasar! Their service was great, from pick-up, to excursions in Equador to on-board service on The Grace yacht. All of the Quasar folks were so nice, and well-informed. We especially loved the naturalists on board The Grace, Monica and Sophia, who worked well together and were a pleasure to spend so much time with. I would recommend this trip to anyone!”

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Posted 2 years ago

Quasar Expeditions is rated 5.0 based on 869 reviews