Celebrity Cruises opens bookings for 2028 Galapagos Expeditions

Celebrity Cruises has opened bookings for its 2028 Galapagos expeditions aboard the Celebrity Flora. With more than 50 all-inclusive sailings, each journey is designed to immerse travellers in the landscapes and wildlife of the 18-island archipelago.

 

A range of itineraries is available for bookings, including seven-night, 10-night, 11-night or 16-night voyages, all departing from Ecuador’s Baltra Island. Each sail route offers either an inner or an outer loop tour, enabling travellers to tailor their journey to their interests. 

 

The inner loop includes visits to the northern islands and showcases highlights such as Pinnacle Rock and Bartolomé Island, alongside multiple snorkelling spots. Meanwhile, the outer loop covers the southern and western islands, featuring remote beaches and stops at sites such as the Charles Darwin Research Centre.

 

On longer itineraries, travellers can extend their journey with land tours to Ecuador’s capital, Quito, or Lima, Peru, including visits to attractions such as the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu.

 

In between destinations, guests can explore the 100-passenger Celebrity Flora, a mega-yacht designed for Galapagos voyages, with experiences such as stargazing in the observatory and outdoor glamping.

 

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Commenting on the expedition, Laura Hodges Bethge, President of Celebrity Cruises, said: “The Galapagos is one of the most extraordinary places on Earth, and we are privileged to offer our guests an elevated and intimate way to explore the region on the award-winning Celebrity Flora. 

 

“Beyond delivering once‑in‑a‑lifetime experiences, we are also committed to supporting the long‑term conservation of these remarkable islands through our sustainability initiatives and community projects.”

 

Celebrity Cruises has partnered with Galapagos National Park to introduce a Rewilding Galapagos initiative, aimed at restoring natural habitats and promoting wildlife protection. 

 

Every Galapagos itinerary aboard the Celebrity Flora includes a visit to the Scalesia reforestation area, where guests participate in planting activities. Sailings in 2028 are expected to help grow the scheme to more than 100,000 trees.

 

In addition to conservation excursions for guests, the line operates a Galápagos Fund, supporting projects across the islands, including the recent renovation of the Hernán Carrión Nursery. First launched in 2005, the fund facilitates community programmes and sustainable environmental efforts.

 

To book Celebrity Cruises sailings, call UAE +971 4 331 4299, KSA 800 897 1419, email book@rccl.ae or visit www.celebritycruises.ae 

 

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