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M/V Evolution

Deck Plan

Itinerary

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SHIP PROFILE

ABOUT THE M/V Evolution - in their own words:
Our vision for this yacht is to give our clients the feeling of going on board a ship that brings back memories of travels to far away and exotic lands. Evolution looks as boats did in the 1920’s but brings the levels of comfort and safety of today. It preserves the smaller boat atmosphere and attention to detail that we pride ourselves in having on all our other boats. Onboard Evolution, our clients will live an experience of close contact with nature on land and in the water.

Capacity
32 guests in 16 cabins. 18 crew members plus 2 naturalist guides and 1 cruise director.

Public Areas
Evolution features a lounge with bar and facilities for lectures, slide shows and films; Library with a wide range of books, movies and games; Inside and Al Fresco Dinning Areas; Sundeck with beautiful rattan furniture; small hot tub on bow with sun chairs and ample outside deck space.

Meals
Served in either the inside Dinning Room or the Al Fresco Dinning room. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served buffet style and prepared by our specially trained chefs. Meals are served in wholesome quantities and in a variety of menus with tropical exotic fruits always available. Kids menus and vegetarian menus are also available upon request.

Cabins
All cabins have exceptional accommodations, private facilities, climate controls and ample space to hang and store clothing. Cabin prices vary according to their deck location and size. Click here for deck plan

Special Features of Yacht
Small hot tub with lounge chairs, extensive outside areas, sea kayaks, snorkeling gear and wetsuits. Boutique available and infirmary with an MD onboard at all times.

Special Features for Children
Special Kids Club with activities like star-gazing and movie nights. Child-oriented guides who organize learning activities and provide children with a kids expedition journal are placed specifically for departures with children. Sony PlayStation available in the library as well as a wide range of board games and movies for children. Kids Menus specially prepared for family departures.

Safety
Evolution abides under all international standards of safety for a ship of its type. It is ISM certified and is equipped with an emergency alarm system, 3 emergency life rafts for 26 pax each, emergency life vests, fog horns, a PA system, smoke detectors, a sprinkler system and fire extinguishers. All emergency equipment is SOLAS certified.

Itinerary
Saturday to Saturday - click here for details

QUICK FACTS

L.O.A.: 

192 feet / 58.5 meters

BEAM: 

29 feet / 8.9 meters
TYPE: Cruise ship / Expedition Vessel
CRUISING SPEED: 10 / 12 knots
ENGINES: Caterpillar 3512 TITA 1300hp
ACCOMMODATIONS: 3 Cabins (jr. suites) on Bridge - A deck
9 Cabins on Main - C deck
4 Cabins on Lower - D deck
CREW: 18 plus up to 2 naturalist guides & 1 cruise director.
GENERATORS: Northern Lights 150 KVA
NAVIGATIONAL EQUIPMENT: 72 mile Furuno Radar 19-53 CBB Navnet, Furuno GPS satellite navigator system, Furuno Depth Sounder, Simrad HS50 Electronic Girocompass, speed and distance log, compasses, barometers, forward looking echo sounder.
COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT: VUHF, VHF radio
SAFETY EQUIPMENT: EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon), 4 x 25 person open sea life rafts, life jackets, flares and signals, fire extinguishing system, and sprinkler system throughout the vesse. Safety equipment on board either meets or exceeds USA Coast Guard regulations

COMFORT EQUIPMENT:

Air Renewal System, Air conditioning throughout, TV / CD / VHS/DVD/Playstation, boutique, infirmary with MD on board, small soaking tub

ELECTRICITY:

110 volts AC / 60 Hz