The Galapagos Islands and Celebrity Flora

 

It would be hard not to list this purpose built, all suites, Eco focused ship first, the Celebrity Flora.  This 100 passenger ship  began sailings in 2019 and replaces two luxury yachts currently under the Celebrity name. Nothing has been left to chance with this ship, and Celebrity has packed everything they have learned in more than 14 years in the Galapagos Island touring into it, the crew, the Pangas or Zodiac style landing craft, and included all the creature comforts so that after a long day ashore or snorkeling, you are treated royally and pampered on aboard. The Chef is Michelin starred!  Their suites can even be converted to multi-bedroom accommodations for those traveling with children. Makes for a great Skip-Gen adventure ( grandparents + kids, no parents!).

 

   

Notice the ease of access into the Zodiacs, or Pangas as they are known in the Galapagos.  With most expedition ships a long ladder climb leads to a floating dock and then several crew are required to assist you into the Panga.  This is literally a dream. 

With the Flora, every stateroom is a suite with Veranda.  There are adjoining suites to allow a large family to be together as well as connecting staterooms available ( though limited availability).  Even the magnificent baths have sea facing glass.

The Celebrity Flora will be sailing two itineraries of 7 nights each, their Inner Loop and Outer Loop.  For those wishing to maximize there ports of call and be able to see all the islands, you can choose a back to back sailing of 14 nights.  In addition to the much more indepth time in the islands, it will ensure that those unique aspects of some islands are able to be visited, given the National Park visit rules by ships of not repeating any visits more than once in 14 days.  While either itinerary will provide a great experience, we would be glad to discuss the differences you might have which can vary by season, particular wildlife and marine life.  The two loops are shown below.

 

Celebrity's Outer Loop	Celebrity's inner Loop

 

 

There is lots of room for onboard activities with multiple lounge areas as well as the ability to explore from the ship itself.

Celebrity has also not only designed a fantastic dining room, but has an equally outstanding Michelin starred chef to match.

 

To see more technical details and deck and room plans, click here.