You’ll always remember the islands that time forgot. In the Galapagos, modern explorers come eye to eye with ancient tortoises, comical birds, and other amazing beasts—plus landscapes as fantastical as the animals—for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure.
For seven glorious days, you’ll follow in the footsteps of Darwin, viewing this realm through the eyes of certified naturalists, making discoveries on shore excursions—two per day included—in small groups of travelers who share your interests.
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.
Inclusions
- Round trip international airfare to Quito, Ecuador
- Air transportation (coach class on either scheduled or charter service) from Quito
- 2 pre-nights and 1 post-night in a shared double occupancy room at a hotel in Quito -All meals during the pre-land and post-land portion of the package in Quito -A guided tour of Quito (full day)
- 7 night voyage aboard Celebrity Xploration in Galapagos, as indicated in the itinerary
-Accommodation in staterooms with air conditioning, private bathroom and showers, and refrigerators with complimentary bottled water
-All meals and complimentary beverages on board the vessel including select wines, sparkling wines, spirits, soft drinks, bottled water, coffee and teas
-Complimentary room service
-Complimentary internet access
-Onboard entertainment, including programs or lectures by onboard, Galapagos National Park certified naturalists or our experienced Celebrity staff
-Complimentary snorkeling equipment, mini-wetsuits, binoculars and walking sticks provided for the duration of the cruise
-Gratuities while on board for the crew and lecturers, as well as gratuities for the naturalist guides
-The Galapagos National Park admission fee
-Galapagos Tourist Card fee - All transfers from the Quito Airport to your hotel and back to the airport. Transfers from/to the Baltra airport to/from the ship
- FREE international airfare from Canadian gateway! (*terms apply, offer may be withdrawn at any time)
| April 10, 2025 | Major Canadian Gateways |
| Elite Ocean View Stateroom | $10,629 |
| Junior Suite | $12,689 |
| Taxes & Fees | $325 |
| Extend 1 extra post-night in Quito Add from $192 more per person | |
| Optional 7 post night in Peru & Machu Picchu add from $10784 per person | |
Please call to inquire about flights from other departure cities.
The Celebrity Xpedition or Celebrity Xploration cruise sails every Saturday, please call to inquire about other departure dates.
*The airfare is valued at approximately $995 CAD per person, for any airfare above this amount the difference must be paid by the guest. Terms & conditions apply.
Pre Sailing Tour (10, 11, 16 night Itinerary)
Date
Ports of Call
Short Description
Thu
Quito, Ecuador
On the first day of your journey, you’ll be greeted at the airport by a Celebrity Cruises representative and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy free time to relax and settle in.
Fri
Quito, Ecuador
During a guided tour of the capital of Ecuador, situated at an altitude of 9,350 feet, you’ll stand on the equatorial line at the Half of the World Park and Museum, and marvel at the monasteries of San Francisco and Santo Domingo. Your tour director will escort you throughout your Quito stay and serve as your personal concierge. Lunch with a spectacular view of the city, and enjoy a welcome dinner at a local gourmet restaurant.
Sat
Quito to Baltra Embarkation
You will be transferred to the Quito, Ecuador airport to board the flight to Baltra, Galapagos, where naturalist guides will be waiting to transfer you to the ship. 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. Daphne is a satellite volcanic cone located north of Santa Cruz Island. This island is famous for the scientific investigation led by Peter and Rosemary Grant on the finches’ population, one of the most important studies in the field that supports Charles Darwin’s Theory.
Sailing Itinerary
| Date | Ports of Call | Arrival Time | Departure Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 12Apr2025 | Baltra (Galapagos) | – | 3:00 PM | Boarding |
| Sat 12Apr2025 | Mosquera Islet (Galapagos), Mosquera Islet(Galapagos) | 4:00 PM | 6:00 PM | Tendered |
| Sun 13Apr2025 | Dragon Hill, Galapagos | 7:00 AM | 11:30 AM | Tendered |
| Sun 13Apr2025 | Rabida, Galapagos | 2:30 PM | 6:00 PM | Tendered |
| Mon 14Apr2025 | Las Tintoreras (isabela) | 8:00 AM | 11:30 PM | Tendered |
| Mon 14Apr2025 | Puerto Villamil, Isabella | 3:00 PM | 6:00 PM | Tendered |
| Tue 15Apr2025 | Post Office, Galapagos | 8:00 AM | 11:30 AM | Tendered |
| Tue 15Apr2025 | Cormorant Point, Galapagos | 3:00 PM | 6:00 PM | Tendered |
| Wed 16Apr2025 | Cerro Brujo, San Cristobal | 8:00 AM | 11:00 AM | Tendered |
| Wed 16Apr2025 | Kicker Rock (San Cristobal), Kicker Rock(San Cristobal) | 2:45 PM | 3:45 PM | Tendered |
| Wed 16Apr2025 | Los Lobos (San Cristobal), Los Lobos(San Cristobal) | 4:30 PM | 6:30 PM | Tendered |
| Thu 17Apr2025 | Puerto Ayora, Galapagos | 8:00 AM | 6:00 PM | Tendered |
| Fri 18Apr2025 | Punta Suarez, Galapagos | 8:00 AM | 11:00 AM | Tendered |
| Fri 18Apr2025 | Gardner Bay (Española), Galapagos | 2:30 PM | 6:00 PM | Tendered |
| Sat 19Apr2025 | Daphne Island, Galapagos | 6:00 AM | 7:00 AM | Tendered |
| Sat 19Apr2025 | Baltra (Galapagos) | 8:00 AM | – | Departure |
Post Sailing Tour (10 or 11 night Itinerary)
| Date | Ports of Call | Short Description |
|---|---|---|
| Sat | Baltra to Quito Disembarkation | You will be transferred to the airport in Baltra for your flight to Quito. Upon your arrival in Quito, a Celebrity Cruises® representative will escort you to the JW Marriott hotel. Enjoy an optional afternoon excursion to the local craft market, time permitting. Dinner is served at the hotel. |
| Sun | Quito, Ecuador | 10 night: Your Celebrity Cruises representative will once again escort you to the airport for your return. Breakfast is included. 11 night: Enjoy your day on your own in Quito. Breakfast is included. Overnight at the JW Marriott. |
| Mon | Quito, Ecuador Departure | 11 night: Your Celebrity Cruises representative will once again escort you to the airport for your return. Breakfast is included. |
Post Sailing Tour (16 night Peru & Machu Picchu Itinerary)
| Date | Ports of Call | Short Description |
|---|---|---|
| Sat | Baltra Disembarkation | Upon debarking from your Galapagos cruise, you’ll fly to Quito Airport and then to Lima, Peru. A Celebrity Representative will assist with your transfer to the International Departure area in Quito. Upon arrival in Lima, Peru, you will be greeted by a Celebrity Cruises representative at the airport, your guide and personal concierge for the Peru portion of the trip. Overnight at the Westin Lima hotel. A detail schedule of events, and departure times will be provided upon arrival in Lima. |
| Sun | Lima, Peru | This morning you will have the opportunity to sleep in, or perhaps enjoy a massage* in the hotel’s fabulous spa or go for a swim in the indoor pool, the choice is yours. At noon, your guide will pick you up to start the afternoon tour with a culinary twist… you will visit Surquillo, the local food market, enjoy lunch at one of Lima’s gourmet restaurants, and visit the bohemian district of Barranco. You will be back at the hotel late afternoon with ample time to get ready for next day’s early departure to Cusco. Breakfast and dinner, as well as overnight at the Westin Lima Hotel. |
| Mon | Lima – Cuzco | After breakfast at the hotel, your guide will pick you up and transfer you to the airport for your Lima/Cuzco flight. Upon arrival in Cuzco your visit will start en route to The Sacred Valley. Lunch is served at Casa Hacienda Orihuela in The Sacred Valley, where the Orihuelas, a family of great art collectors, will be your hosts. Dinner and overnight at the Tambo del Inca Luxury Collection hotel in The Sacred Valley. |
| Tue | The Sacred Valley, Peru | Tour the impressive ruins, featuring terraces carved into the hillside and a crowning temple designed for workshop and astronomical observation. You’ll tour Ollantaytambo and the Pablo Seminario workshop, showcasing utilitarian, decorative, and artistic objects. Lunch at Wayra Ranch-gastronomic feast led by prominent chefs, as you delight in stunning equestrian Peruvian Paso horse entertainment and marinera music. Dinner and overnight at Tambo del Inca Luxury Collection |
| Wed | Machu Picchu & Cuzco | After a morning breakfast at the hotel, you’ll depart for Machu Picchu on the Vistadome from the Trambo del Inca hotel train station. Lunch will be served at the Sanctuary Lodge in Machu Picchu. Tour the almost perfectly preserved buildings ad the mysterious passageways underlying the city. Then enjoy welcoming aperitifs, dinner, and an excellent selection of wines, while relaxing on the Belmond Hiram Bingham back to Cuzco for an evening of local music, dancing, and Pisco sours. Overnight at hotel Monasterio. |
| Thu | Cusco, Peru | After a morning breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a scenic tour at the Coricancha, also known as the “Temple of the Sun” before touring the Sacsayhuman fortress and the Cathedral, one of the most splendid Spanish colonial churches in America, housing about 400 colonial paintings from the Cuzco art school, impressive goldsmith, silversmith, and precious stone works. Overnight at hotel Monasterio. |
| Fri | Cuzco to Lima, Peru | Upon your return flight to Lima, enjoy a scenic tour of the city, visiting the Larco Herrera Museum, a colonial mansion built in the eighteenth century. Lunch at Café del Museo restaurant before proceeding on to the Historic Center of Lima and the convent of San Francisco, a masterpiece of colonial architecture. Dinner is included. A day room (or overnight) in a deluxe room at Westin Lima Hotel is included and based on return flight schedule. |
| Sat | Lima Departures | Your departure is scheduled based on your return flight schedule. |
Celebrity’s Galapagos Fact sheet
- Celebrity Cruises® offers 7-night, 10-night, 11-night and 16-night vacation packages in the Galapagos Islands, year round and has been operating in the Galapagos Islands since 2004.
- Celebrity Xpedition® offers an all-inclusive experience in the Galapagos Islands including gratuities, all shore excursions, all lectures, alcoholic beverages, specialty coffees, soft drinks, fruit juices, and the use of snorkeling equipment, wet suits and much more.
- Celebrity Xpedition 10+ packages include all-inclusive pre and post experiences in Quito Ecuador as well as exclusive, nonstop, round-trip airfare between Quito, Ecuador and Baltra, Galapagos. It also includes the entrance fee to the Galapagos National Park, The Ingala Tourist Card fee, and compliance with all inspections and regulations dictated by the Park.
- The 16-night Celebrity Xpedition Galapagos package extends the guests all-inclusive vacation to Peru, including Lima, Cuzco, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu. Celebrity Xpedition offers a better than 2-1 guest to staff ratio with 65 plus crew members.
- Celebrity Xpedition offers an open, casual, intimate environment.
- Celebrity Xpedition offers the only true all-inclusive experience in the Galapagos Islands.
- In keeping with Celebrity’s standard, Celebrity Xpedition operations are based on the foundation of achieving environmental stewardship of the highest order. And in the Galapagos Islands, our standards go above and beyond compliance with the laws of the Galapagos National Park.
- All Naturalist Guides onboard Celebrity Xpedition are certified by the Galapagos National Park.
- All Shore Excursions offered onboard Celebrity Xpedition are led by a Certified Naturalist guide.
- All Galapagos Islands itineraries are dictated set and regulated by the Galapagos National Park and are subject to change. Celebrity Xpedition offers two distinct, 7-night, alternating itineraries and both are equally magical and fulfilling.
- While there are no age restrictions for travel to Galapagos, we recommend that children be at least eight years old in order to truly enjoy the journey.
- There are no visas required for US, Canadian and UK Citizens. A valid passport, with at least six months validity from return date is required by the Ecuadorian government. In addition, no inoculations/vaccines are required as long as Ecuador/ Galapagos is the first port of entry. If the guests are coming from another destinations (ie: Amazon, etc) they should check with local authorities prior to entering the country.
- The Galapagos Islands are a year-round destinations with two seasons, located on the equator, the Galapagos islands are subject to oceanic currents that influence temperatures on the archipelago. The weather is pleasant, at any time of the year making it a year-round cruise destination.
There are two seasons in the Galapagos: -The dry, or garoa, season runs from July to December. “Garoa” refers to the fog and mist that commonly hangs on the higher elevations during this season. -The hot or wet season lasts from January through June, with March and April generally being the wettest months.
| Temp: Celsius | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun |
| Max. Air Temp. | 28.8 | 30 | 31.1 | 30 | 27.7 | 25.5 |
| Min. Air Temp. | 21.1 | 23.3 | 23.3 | 22.2 | 22.2 | 20 |
| Min. Air Temp. | 23.3 | 24.4 | 24.4 | 24.4 | 23.3 | 23.3 |
| Avg. Rainfall (m) | .025 | .025 | .050 | .038 | .019 | .006 |
| Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| Max. Air Temp. | 24.4 | 23.3 | 24.4 | 25 | 25.5 | 26.6 |
| Min. Air Temp. | 18.8 | 17.7 | 16.6 | 17.7 | 18.8 | 20 |
| Min. Air Temp. | 23.3 | 18.8 | 20 | 21.1 | 22.2 | 23.3 |
| Avg. Rainfall (m) | .012 | .006 | .012 | .006 | .012 | .012 |
