In Galapagos you will find 3 categories for ship sizes: Small, Medium and Large ships. Small or intimate boats carry anywhere between 8 to up to 20 passengers. The medium-sized boats carry between 32 and up to 50 passengers. And the large boats carry between 90 and 100 passengers. While a 100 passenger ship would be considered a “small” ship in other destinations, due to the fragility of the Galapagos archipelago and its visitor sites, these are the largest ship category allowed in the Islands. Small boats are the most common in the Galapagos and you will find them in all shapes and sizes. You also find them in all accommodation categories, ranging from budget to luxury boats. The main advantages of the small boats is that you get to explore the islands away from the big crowds and you get to enjoy a more personalized experience from crew and guides onboard. Also, with fewer passengers onboard, this also means that you will have more time to explore the islands as you will waste less time on logistics to embark and disembark dozens and dozens of guests. Quasar’s yacht Grace is in the small boat category. Medium-Sized Boats are the least common size in the Galapagos and many guests find that they provide the best of both worlds in terms of stability, group size and personalized service onboard. Medium-sized boats are more stable than the smaller boats and are often preferred by those who are a little more sensitive to sea sickness, but who don’t want the larger crowds of the 100 passenger boats. You don’t find budget boats in this category, but only first class and luxury boats. Quasar’s yacht the Evolution is a medium size luxury boat in Galapagos. Large Galapagos Boats are the second most numerous category, and in this category you will find all the international cruise line names like Celebrity, Silversea, Hurtigruten, Lindblad and more. Large cruise lines works on economies of scale so they depend on passenger numbers to maximize profits. It’s for this reason that the large boats in Galapagos are operated by the major cruise lines. These boats are ideal for passengers who are used to the more common cruising experience where the experience focuses more on life onboard rather than on shore. Large boats are ideal for passengers who really struggle with sea sickness.