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)
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