10 Day Galapagos Cruise Special with Celebrity Cruises!
With our modern luxury evolution, Celebrity Cruises have thought of almost everything you could need to relax, enjoy, and explore these legendary islands. From 5-star accommodations in Quito and privately chartered, luxury air transfers (to and from Celebrity Xpedition) expertly guided tours and excursions (two a day) that cover all there is to see and do in the most diversely unique chain of islands in the world's all included, even the gear you'll need, like snorkeling equipment, wetsuits, binoculars, and more. It's all inclusive.
We've taken a page out of Darwin's Red Notebook and learned that to be relevant - to keep up with the times - we have to evolve to fit perfectly into the ever-changing world around us. More specifically, the environment around us. With 10 years in the Galapagos, we've learned and evolved our vacations to meet the needs of the modern explorer. We've adapted to bring you updated luxuries that elevate your experience in this precious archipelago to the next level. The way we see it, the Galapagos Islands may be primitive, but your vacation there doesn't have to be.
10 Day Galapagos Cruise Special
onboard Celebrity Xpedition
Cruise Package Overview:
2-night pre-cruise and 1-night post-cruise hotel accommodations, meals, tours, and beverages during meals. VIP check-in / check out services at the JW Marriott hotel. Luggage service including mandatory agricultural inspection of all luggage at the hotel pre-departure.
Full-day guided tour of historical Quito, including a visit to Middle of the World Park and the Colonial City Center.
Round-trip airfare Quito-Baltra-Quito, on exclusive non-stop flight, with meet-and-greet services by Celebrity Xpedition. Naturalists, all airport transfers and pier-to-Zodiac transfers.
7-night all-inclusive Celebrity Xpedition cruise (including all gratuities, shore excursions, open bar, Internet service, etc.)
Galapagos Cruise Tour Itinerary:
Day 1 - Quito
Day 2 - Quito
Day 3 - Baltra
Day 3 - Daphne Island
Day 4 - Gardner Bay (Espanola)
Day 4 - Punta Suarez
Day 5 - Cormorant Point
Day 5 - Post Office
Day 6 - Punta Moreno
Day 6 - Urvina Bay
Day 7 - Punta Vicente Roca
Day 7 - Puerto Espinoza
Day 8 - South Plaza, Santa Cruz
Day 8 - Dragon Hill
Day 9 - Puerto Ayora
Day 9 - Baltra
Day 10 - Quito
Day 11 - Quito
2017 Dates:
January 6, 13, 20, 27
February 3, 10, 17, 24
March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
April 7, 14, 21, 28
May 5, 12, 19, 26
June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
July 7, 14, 21, 28
August 4, 11, 18, 25
September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
October 6, 13, 20, 27
November 3, 10, 17, 24
December 1, 8, 15
From $5799 US!
Celebrity Xpedition
Designed not just for travel, but for exploration, this 98-guest mega-yacht sails to the Galapagos Islands, one of the world's last pristine environments, seven days a week, 365 days a year. Our knowledgeable crew, environmentally sound ship design, and Galapagos National Park-certified onboard naturalists all help to preserve this delicate archipelago, while enlightening you to its natural and evolutionary significance. It's a journey like no other.
The Celebrity Xpedition cruise ship is in a class by herself, designed not just for travel, but for exploration of the Galapagos Islands, one of the world's last pristine environments. Outfitted with a wealth of luxuries that cater to her 98 guests, just as her environmentally sound design helps preserve this immaculate archipelago.
The Discovery Lounge offers an ideal venue to familiarize yourself with the wonders of the Galapagos. Get prepped on the creatures you'll encounter with our naturalist-led nightly lectures or simply relax over a drink at the picturesque bar. Recount the day's activities over a drink as you take in the spectacular outdoor views from the Blue Finch Bar, located on the Panorama Deck.
Casual, open-seating allows you the flexibility to enjoy the company of new friends or your favorite naturalist guide, while savoring fresh, locally grown and organic fruits and vegetables, as well as fresh fish caught by Galapagos fishermen.
With a hot tub, sauna and sunning area, you'll find every amenity you need to feel good from your head to your toes on the Sunrise Deck. At night, unwind under a magnificent blanket of stars.
Cruise Highlights:
During World War II, Baltra served as a U.S. military base protecting the Panama Canal from enemy attack. Now the cactus-strewn landscapes of Baltra are home to the region's main airport and where you will meet the ship. After just a short bus and zodiac ride you will be aboard. Your luggage will be delivered straight to your stateroom, giving you the opportunity to explore the Celebrity Xpedition, a 296-foot mega-yacht and your home for the week.
Gardner Bay on Espanola's northern side hosts one of the longest beaches in the Galapagos, and a beautiful way to start the day. During a morning walk along a soft white sand beach, you?ll visit a sea lion colony, look for pups playing in shallow water pools, and search for the startlingly red Sally Lightfoot crabs, shorebirds, and marine iguanas. Afterwards, go for a swim, snorkel or just relax on the sparkling white sand.
Off the northwest coast of San Cristobal lies Kicker Rock, where thousands of years ago a volcanic eruption left behind enormous vertical rock faces that rise nearly 500 feet from the ocean. There are actually two volcanic rocks here, with a channel between where small boats can navigate. Nicknamed Sleeping Lion because of its shape, Kicker Rock is an important ecological monument as it's home to many species of nesting birds including frigates and blue-footed boobies. It's also magnificent for snorkeling as tropical fish are abundant and the water is crystal clear.
Sullivan Bay you have the opportunity for a morning hike over a blackened landscape that is nothing less than a geologic wonderland. At every step, the hardened twists and turns of lava that flowed during a volcanic eruption in the 1900s are visible. Collapse craters, hornitos, and lava cactus dot the trail and where black pahoehoe lava flows between high piles of red volcanic debris (scoria cones). It resembles a strange Martian landscape. A short Zodiac ride along the coast provides additional viewing of the island's interesting geology along with the opportunity to look for blue-footed boobies, sea turtles, and more.
Located on Isla Santa Maria (Floreana). Bring your postcards with you to a special spot on this island called Post Office Bay. It's the historical site where an 18th-century whaling crew placed the wooden barrel that tourists still use today as a post office.
In San Cristobal we have the opportunity to visit the small waterfront town of Puerto Baquerizo, the administrative capital of the islands. Excursion options include a tour of a local interpretation center and time for shopping or a fast-paced long walk to view scenic vistas, followed by a visit to the interpretation center.
All pricing above is in US Dollars, per person. Port charges & taxes are additional. Pricing is based on two people sharing and subject to availability. The "From" price listed on our website is for the December 15th departure date; other dates may have different pricing, please inquire. All pricing is based on availability and subject to change by the cruise line at any time. For more information please contact one of our Tahiti Specialists!
