ABROAD & BEYOND

Galápagos Fauna
Onboard Celebrity Flora

Discover a unique vessel custom-built to navigate the islands.

Celebrity Cruises’ ships are designed around a utopian future, one filled with overwhelming conveniences that leave plenty of time for play, a theme especially obvious on the Celebrity Flora, a 100-guest, all-suite vessel that seamlessly blends sustainability and luxury.

Designed exclusively for sailing the Galápagos Islands, Celebrity Flora is the first and only Galápagos resort at sea to receive a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating. This revolutionary ship was concepted with 3-D technology, which allowed Celebrity’s designers to use virtual reality to “see” the ship before it was ever built. The result? The most state-of-the-art ship to ever sail the region, one that maximizes space and pays thoughtful attention to every detail.

For example, Celebrity Flora boasts an Infinite Veranda system to virtually blur the boundary between passengers and the surrounding nature by providing open-air access to the outdoors. Other indulgences include menus from Michelin-starred restaurants, personal suite attendants, and a “Galápagos Glamping” option allowing passengers to sleep under the stars in comfy cabanas atop the ship, where they can simultaneously view constellations in both the Northern and Southern hemispheres.

But for all the luxury inside, the outside is eye-popping impressive, too. Celebrity Flora is one of the most energy-efficient ships in its class, keeping true to the company’s pledge to produce net zero emissions by 2050. Supplemental solar panels, an advanced propulsion system, hull configuration, and specially designed diesel engines combine to help reduce emissions, while the Flora’s dynamic positioning permits her to remain on station without dropping anchors, protecting the seabed. A special silicone paint allows for easy gliding and increased fuel efficiency. Other eco-friendly touches include in-room water filtration stations to reduce the use of plastic and a seawater conversion system that turns air conditioning condensation into pure, fresh water.

The cruise line also offers engaging and educational conservation programs, including onboard marine biologists who curate enriching presentations and excursions, and a ratio of one certified naturalist for every nine guests, ensuring all passengers can learn about the area’s unique ecosystem and connect with its pristine natural environment. After all, the Galápagos Islands are considered a living museum, where evolution can be seen in real time and some of the planet’s most exotic and adapted animals thrive. It’s the only place you’ll find penguins north of the equator, marine iguanas, giant tortoises, and of course the beloved blue-footed booby.