The Wonder of the Galápagos Islands
By Stacey Zable
The Wonder of the Galápagos Islands
By Stacey Zable
Picture yourself sailing through one of the most extraordinary places on Earth with Celebrity Cruises.
Sailing the Galápagos Islands with Celebrity Cruises is an experience that marries immersion in one of the world’s greatest untouched regions with the eco-luxury and pampering of the purpose-built 100-guest all-suite mega-yacht Celebrity Flora. You’ll be drawn into this world of pristine natural beauty with incomparable access and exclusivity by expert naturalists and return each day to an elevated sanctuary that only Celebrity can provide.
Immersive Twice-Daily Excursions
Each day magically unfolds differently, guided by nature itself, and effortlessly orchestrated as you head off on custom-designed tenders to get up-close to incredible flora and fauna each morning and afternoon. Kayak alongside sea turtles in the morning, while a guided hike along volcanic landscapes or snorkeling in the Galápagos waters in the afternoon offer opportunities to encounter more wildlife in their natural habitat. You’ll have spectacular opportunities to view sunning marine iguanas, colonies of blue-footed boobies, playful sea lions, and more. Each night, hear about the adventures to come the next day before unwinding under the stars on deck, revisiting in your mind all that you’ve experienced so far. And with Celebrity, you know that you are traveling responsibly with voyages that are thoughtfully designed for this extraordinary destination.
Celebrity Flora: Thoughtful by Design
Return from your intimate daily wildlife encounters to awaiting champagne while you rest and rejuvenate looking out among impressive views amidst lovely public spaces or your own impeccable suite onboard Celebrity Flora. While far removed from the everyday world, you will be treated to exceptional service by the staff onboard, further enhancing your remarkable journey in this incomparable region. Each suite has its own personal suite attendant available to help you unpack when you arrive, attend to your preferences throughout the voyage, and ensure your minibar is filled with your favorites. Sample en-suite chocolates and bathroom products that are sourced locally from Ecuador.
“Return from your intimate daily wildlife encounters to awaiting champagne while you rest and rejuvenate.“
Specifically imagined for sailing the Galápagos Islands, Celebrity Flora enables access like no other while enjoying the highest level of comfort, featuring an outward-facing design that brings the destination always to the forefront. Suites where you can take in expansive views, plus superior dining on locally sourced ingredients, and hands-on enrichment facilities create a special temporary home of yacht-like intimacy.
A Truly All-Inclusive Galápagos Experience
Complete immersion in the Galápagos starts with all-inclusive pricing for your Celebrity Galápagos sailing. You need only choose from Outer Loop or Inner Loop seven-night sailings or 10- to 16-night in-depth cruise and land programs that add on visits to Quito, Lima, and Machu Picchu. Your experience includes transfers, onboard accommodations, dining and unlimited drinks, twice-daily expeditions led by Galápagos National Park certified naturalists, park fees, gratuities, Wi-Fi, snorkeling gear, wetsuits, and binoculars. Packages of 10-nights or more also include hotel stays in Quito and flights between Quito and the Galápagos Islands.
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I have always been a Geography and Map Fanatic. I own a very large and well-utilized National Geographic Atlas in which I have recorded many notes and personal trips and routed out my journeys by ships, planes, trains, and cycling. I refer to it frequently in putting together my clients' trips and itineraries, as well as my own.
Going back to the time when I was a little girl, I have either lived just a few yards from the ocean or relatively close to it. I liked watching ships and wanted to know what life was like on the other side of the ocean. I was fascinated that my Grandmother came to the US on a ship as a teenage girl together with her sister from Ireland. Before my grandparents met in the US, my Grandfather from Ireland worked as a cowboy and copper miner in Montana at the turn of the 20th Century. They had many National Geographic issues at their home which I loved looking at. These impressions, plus taking my first cruise, all eventually led me to the cruise and travel ...