Celebrity Cruise Lines Sails You To The Galapagos

July 6, 2021,

It’s not as fun as it used to be.

It’s not what it used to be.

The quality is not as good as it used to be.

You’ve heard those expressions before, right?

Post pandemic times, let’s face it, there is a lot of truth to those expressions.

Still, it is relative based upon your age.

For example, if you are five and going to Disneyland for the first time, there are no used to be feelings. Everything is exciting and brand new.

Even wearing a mask.

It is when we get older, throughout time, people have felt that things, places and experiences are not what they used to be and they are right.

Life is one big transition. Time changes everything. Progress, no matter how you feel about it, must happen and usually that means buildings and lifestyles get torn down.

Currently here in Northern California, there is an apartment building boom and so many smaller buildings and single unit dwellings are being torn down and replaced by large apartment and condo complexes.

It’s interesting how we have walked past the same block for over twenty years and now that the buildings have been replaced, for the life of us, we can’t even remember what was once there.

There are some places where time seems to have stood still.

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The Galápagos Islands are part of the Republic of Ecuador, are an archipelago of volcanic islands distributed on either side of the equator in the Pacific Ocean surrounding the center of the Western Hemisphere.

Located 563 miles west of continental Ecuador, the islands are known for their large number of endemic species that were studied by Charles Darwin during the second voyage of HMS Beagle. His observations and collections contributed to the inception of Darwin's theory of evolution by means of natural selection.

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The principal language on the islands is Spanish. The islands have a population of slightly over 25,000.

A population of only 25,000. You see, some things are at least close to what they used to be.

Would you like to travel there and see for yourself?

The global travelers at tripadvisor.com extol, “Abundant wildlife above and below the waves draws eco-tourists to Ecuador's Galapagos. Get up close on a stroll or in a Zodiac boat. Snorkel and dive with denizens of the deep, from sea lions to sea turtles at Santiago's Cousin's Rock. Hike by finches, flamingos and iguanas along the Darwin Trail. Admire Sierra Negra Volcano on Isabela.”

Sounds nice. Snorkeling with Sea Lions? Sounds a little scary. Fun scary. But still scary.

While we are on the subject of what’s scary in the Galapagos, what about sharks? We’re not expected to swim with the sharks too, are we?

According to the team at quasarex.com, “Since records of shark accidents were first recorded in 1854 there have been a total of 8 incidents of sharks in the Galapagos Islands and only 3 involving tourists. Two were tuna fishermen chumming the water in the 1950s, and one of them actually fell overboard into a school of fish! Three were surfers.”

Now that economies and regions of commerce are slowing opening up, your dream can come true.

Guests can explore the Galapagos’ spectacular wonders in ultimate luxury, aboard Celebrity Flora, a mega-yacht built specifically to navigate the waters of this natural paradise.

Celebrity Flora is an expedition cruise ship operated by Islas Galápagos Turismo y Vapores C.A., a subsidiary of Royal Caribbean Group, and exclusively sails along the Galápagos Islands.

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Built by Shipyard De Hoop of the Netherlands and delivered in 2019, she is the first new expedition ship built for Celebrity Cruises and is the largest vessel by gross tonnage to operate in the region.

Very impressive. She has a story to tell and she would like to take you with her.

Check this out.

Celebrity Flora Fulfills Long-Awaited Bucket-List Moments for Wanderlust Travelers as Celebrity Cruises Returns to the Galapagos Islands

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Celebrity's new-luxury mega yacht offers thoughtfully curated experiences to one of the most biodiverse regions in the world.

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Celebrity Cruises

Jul 04, 2021, 12:00 ET

MIAMI, July 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Travelers who have waited more than 15 months to experience the wonders of the world set sail today in the breath-taking Galapagos Islands aboard the luxurious, state-of-the-art mega yacht, Celebrity Flora. The first of the new-luxury brand's three ships to resume sailing the extraordinary archipelago, guests will be treated to a curated seven-night itinerary through a world unlike any other.

The sailing will be shortly followed by the award-winning Celebrity Xpedition on July 24 and the intimate 16-passenger Celebrity Xploration on September 18. They will both equally explore the Galapagos with Northern and Southern Loop itineraries, while offering ultimate individual indulgences.

"The Galapagos islands are a treasure and a destination that is incomparable to any other in the world. We couldn't be more excited to welcome guests aboard the most special ship in this region for the very special, bucket-list voyage they have been dreaming of for so many months," said Celebrity Cruises President and CEO Lisa Lutoff-Perlo.

Combining unparalleled luxury and specular vistas, Celebrity Flora was built specifically to navigate the waters of this natural paradise. Inspired by the islands and built with a variety of natural materials, along with the latest environmental technologies, the ship merges seamlessly with its surroundings. And, to fully immerse travellers in this extraordinary landscape, certified naturalists from the Galápagos National Park are on board to guide the journey.

In this extraordinary destination, unique experiences abound, from hiking otherworldly volcanic landscapes to snorkelling alongside sea turtles in their natural habitat. Guests can also partake in twice-daily shore excursions guided by Galapagos National Park certified naturalists or stay onboard to relax and be treated to locally-sourced cuisine crafted by a Michelin-starred chef.

Healthy at Sea
Celebrity Cruises has established new health and safety measures in accordance with guidance from public health authorities, government agencies, and its own team of health and safety experts to provide guests with the peace of mind to fully enjoy their voyage.

All Celebrity ships will sail with a vaccinated crew. In the Galapagos, U.S. guests ages 16 and older must be fully vaccinated and, as of August 1, 2021, all U.S. guests ages 12 and older must be fully vaccinated. Requirements for Non-U.S. guests vary and more details can be found by visiting https://www.celebritycruises.com/healthy-at-sea.

Guests are encouraged to regularly check the guidance on all health and safety measures across the entire Celebrity Cruises vacation experience and can be found at https://www.celebritycruises.com/healthy-at-sea.

For more information on all Celebrity Cruises' Galapagos sailings and vacation packages, visit https://www.celebritycruises.com/destinations/galapagos-cruises.

About Celebrity Cruises:
Celebrity Cruises' iconic "X" is the mark of a fleet of 14 award-winning ships redefining luxury cruise travel with cool, contemporary design and accommodation; dining, spa and entertainment experiences for modern tastes; and culturally rich and diverse destination experiences, all complemented by warm, personalized service. Celebrity has pioneered many industry firsts at sea, including: the first use of solar panels on a cruise ship; the first to eliminate use of plastic water bottles; the first American female Captain of a cruise ship; the first-ever all-female bridge and officer team sailing; the first West African woman to work on the bridge of a cruise ship; and one of the first legal same-sex weddings performed at sea. Driven by wanderlust and a passion for opening the world, Celebrity journeys to all seven continents, visiting nearly 300 destinations in more than 70 countries. Celebrity is one of six cruise brands operated by global cruise vacation company Royal Caribbean Group. (NYSE: RCL)

SOURCE Celebrity Cruises