THE Galapagos Islands are set to get one of the most eco-friendly and conservation orientated upscale passenger yachts in decades as Quasar Expeditions announced the details of a new ship in the final stages of construction at a media conference in Sydney yesterday. Eric Andrews, Sales Manager for Quasar Expeditions,...
THE Galapagos Islands are set to get one of the most eco-friendly and conservation orientated upscale passenger yachts in decades as Quasar Expeditions announced the details of a new ship in the final stages of construction at a media conference in Sydney yesterday.
Eric Andrews, Sales Manager for Quasar Expeditions, said the new 18-passenger concept yacht will be operational by Christmas and that he’s “99% sure it will be called the Conservation”.
“We bought this mega yacht in Italy but basically redid the whole thing with final touches being made in Florida in terms of mechanics and technical aspects,” Andrews said.
“Over in the United States they have the materials and the know-how to ensure we get what we want in terms of conservation and eco-friendliness.”
A commitment to the preservation of the Galapagos Islands was at the forefront of the new yacht design, with Andrews saying “the engines are very fuel efficient and able to travel at 16 knots, which is very important because it’s great for the guest experience and it’s less time sailing with motors running in the water”.
“It’s going to have biodegradable materials, no single use plastics on board at all and carbon neutral as well and the materials used in the construction are very eco-friendly and good for long term ocean use which means less waste when we do dry docks.”
Sponsored scientists and conservationists will be on board with guests taking part in research studies upon the islands.
Pictured: Rob Gurr, MD for Ynot Concepts with Eric Andrews, Sales Manager for Quasar Expeditions.
