Explore the Galápagos
By Stacey Zable
Explore the Galápagos
By Stacey Zable
Discover this remarkable region with Celebrity Cruises.
Travel with Celebrity Cruises to the magnificent archipelago 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador, where 19 islands and 42 islets make up the Galápagos Islands formed from volcanic eruptions some three to four million years ago. Explore this special world with small groups accompanied by naturalists who are experts in their respective fields. Return each day to the comfort of an all-suites ship designed specifically for this region.
Expert-Led
Celebrity provides an experience to see the Galápagos Islands with their own onboard naturalists who are certified by Galápagos National Park. Each boasts their own area of expertise in such subjects as biology, law, engineering, hospitality, tourism, or social sciences. They share their passion, stories, and knowledge with enthusiasm and dedication with the small groups of guests they lead on shore explorations.
Nightly briefings explain what you can experience the next day in terms of sights, activities, and excursion options. On board, you can also choose to go Galápagos Glamping on the top deck of the ship, where you will stargaze with the naturalists at night and wake up the next day for the treat of a private breakfast.
“You will stargaze with the naturalists at night and wake up the next day for the treat of a private breakfast.”
“You will stargaze with the naturalists at night and wake up the next day for the treat of a private breakfast.”
An Excursion Experience
Two shore excursions with naturalists are offered per day so you can get the most out of your Galápagos discovery. These include snorkeling gear, walking sticks, and wetsuits you may need to enjoy the excursions to the fullest. Imagine fully embracing the beauty of the destinations as you tender in and see marine iguanas sunning on rocks and sea lions along the shore. Explore white sand beaches and volcanic terrain during short walks to long hikes and follow your naturalists to get as close as eight feet from the incredible Galápagos tortoises. Dive into the underwater world of the Galápagos, snorkeling among sea turtles, marine iguanas, and sea lions. Advanced snorkeling tours provide another level of experience. Kayak along secluded shores, where you can spot marine iguanas, eagle rays, sea lions, dolphins, and penguins, as you paddle.
A Four-Star Ship
The 100-guest, all-suite Celebrity Flora is an intimate Forbes Travel Guide Four Star ship specifically-imagined for sailing the Galápagos Islands. It is also one of the world’s most eco-friendly ships and is designed to leave less of a footprint in this special place on the planet.
“Highlights of the ship include the Lab at Darwin’s Cove featuring hands-on enrichment and expanded information.”
“Highlights of the ship include the Lab at Darwin’s Cove featuring hands-on enrichment and expanded information.”
Dining—whether indoors or alfresco—features ingredients sourced from the Galápagos Islands themselves. Superior service and large and luxurious suites ensure your comfort. Highlights of the ship include the Lab at Darwin’s Cove featuring hands-on enrichment and expanded information provided by Celebrity’s naturalists team. Custom tenders were designed just for Celebrity Flora to ensure comfort and convenience while exploring.
All-Inclusive
Celebrity has included everything in its Galápagos sailings to make the focus on the experience itself. Choose from either an Outer Loop or Inner Loop seven-night cruise with 10-, 11- or 16-night all-inclusive packages available. For one price, you get pre- and post-cruise experiences, direct flights between Quito and the Galápagos Islands, the seven-night Galápagos cruise, premium hotel accommodations, meals (including room service), unlimited drinks on board, transfers, tips, onboard programming, shore excursions, snorkeling equipment, use of binoculars, Wi-Fi, and Galápagos National Park entrance fee and tourist card fee.
A Destination. An Adventure. An Experience of a Lifetime.
Join Celebrity Cruises for a rare, life-changing experience.
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