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Celebrity Xploration, Honeymoon Tours, Cruises, Galapagos Islands Ecuador. The Catamaran Celebrity Xploration was specifically designed and built to cruise the Galapagos Islands in style. The Catamaran design provides spacious accommodation, superior stability and meets all the latest safety standards.
Cruise Overview
Celebrity Xploration is an outstanding catamaran that combines adventure with comfort. She can accommodate 16 passengers in 8 spacious fully air-conditioned staterooms. There are four staterooms on the Upper Deck and four staterooms on the Main Deck with private Verandas.
In addition to an indoor dining room and lounge, Celebrity Xploration provides ample outdoor space, including a large sun deck, an open-air bar and an al fresco dining area, where you can take in the islands’ spectacular scenery.
On board, the atmosphere is relaxed, intimate and friendly. Staterooms are well-appointed, meals delicious, and the service reminiscent of a private yacht.
Specification
Specifications
| Capacity | 16 passengers |
| Length | 98 ft / 30 m |
| Draft | 4.6 ft / 1.40 m |
| Gross Tonnage | 320 tons |
| Cruising Speed | 12 knots |
| Crew | 10 crew members + 1 bilingual naturalist guide |
Facilities
| The Staterooms | Celebrity Xploration offers spacious and comfortable, fully air-conditioned accommodations with personalized attention. The yacht features 8 double staterooms, of which 4 have private balconies and are located on the main deck, while 4 are located on the upper deck. All staterooms offer large picture windows and either queen or twin-bed configurations. |
| Social Areas | The upper deck features a bar and a beautiful open area for relaxation and al fresco dining. The sundeck is ideal for whale and dolphin watching or relaxing in the Jacuzzi, and is also an excellent place for stargazing in the evenings. The dining area is located on the main deck, together with a comfortable lounge. All meals are served buffet style, with all soft drinks included. |
Itinerary
Itinerary South
6 Days – 5 Nights:
| Saturday: | AM: Arrive at Baltra Island PM: Sombrero Chino Is. |
| Sunday: | AM: Santa Cruz Is: Cerro Dragon PM: Rabida Is. |
| Monday: | AM: Isabela: Puerto Villamil Day |
| Tuesday: | AM: Floreana Is. Post Office Bay & The Baroness’ Viewing Point PM: Floreana Is: Cormorant Point & Champion Islet |
| Wednesday: | AM: San Cristobal Is: Cerro Brujo & Leon Dormido PM: Lobos Is. |
| Thursday: | AM: Santa Cruz Is: Puerto Ayora: Charles Darwin Research Station & Highlands |
Itinerary North
6 Days – 5 Nights
| Saturday: | AM: Baltra Is. PM: Mosquera Islet. |
| Sunday: | AM: Santiago Is: Sullivan Bay PM: Bartolome Is. |
| Monday: | AM: Isabela Is: Urbina Bay PM: Isabela Is: Tagus Cove |
| Tuesday: | AM: AM: Fernandina Is: Espinoza Point PM: Isabela Is: Vicente Roca Point |
| Wednesday: | AM: Santiago Is: Puerto Egas PM: Santiago Is: Espumilla Beach & Buccaneer Cove |
| Thursday: | AM: AM: Santa Cruz Is: Puerto Ayora: Charles Darwin Research Station & Highlands |
Itinerary Española
8 Days – 7 Nights
| Saturday: | AM: Arrive at Baltra Island PM: Sombrero Chino Is. |
| Sunday: | AM: Santa Cruz Is: Cerro Dragon PM: Rabida Is. |
| Monday: | AM: Isabela: Puerto Villamil Day |
| Tuesday: | AM: Floreana Is. Post Office Bay & The Baroness’ Viewing Point PM: Floreana Is: Cormorant Point & Champion Islet |
| Wednesday: | AM: San Cristobal Is: Cerro Brujo & Leon Dormido PM: Lobos Is. |
| Thursday: | AM: Santa Cruz Is: Puerto Ayora: Charles Darwin Research Station & Highlands |
| Friday: | AM: Española Is: Punta Suarez PM: Española Is: Gardney Bay |
| Saturday | AM: Daphne Is. |
Itinerary Genovesa
8 Days – 7 Nights
| Saturday: | AM: Baltra Is. PM: Mosquera Islet. |
| Sunday: | AM: Santiago Is: Sullivan Bay PM: Bartolome Is. |
| Monday: | AM: Isabela Is: Urbina Bay PM: Isabela Is: Tagus Cove |
| Tuesday: | AM: AM: Fernandina Is: Espinoza Point PM: Isabela Is: Vicente Roca Point |
| Wednesday: | AM: Santiago Is: Puerto Egas PM: Santiago Is: Espumilla Beach & Buccaneer Cove |
| Thursday: | AM: AM: Santa Cruz Is: Puerto Ayora: Charles Darwin Research Station & Highlands |
| Friday: | AM: Genovesa Is: El Barranco PM: Genovesa Is: Darwin Bay |
| Saturday: | AM:AM: North Seymour |
What’s Included?
- Transfers airport/yacht/airport in Galapago
- Airport reception and assistance in Galapagos
- Double or single accommodation
- Guided expeditions according to the itinerary
- Top bilingual National Park guide (English / Spanish)
- Cruise Service Officer
- Activity daily briefing
- All meals and snacks
- Soft drinks and juices
- Captain’s welcome and farewell cocktail
- Supplied expedition gear
What is not included?
- Round trip to Galapagos
- Galapagos National Park Entrance fee ($200 – subject to change)
- Transit Control Card ($20 – subject to change)
- Alcoholic and bottled beverages
- Gratuities for guide and crew
- Travel and health insurance
- Micro SD Card
Deck Plans
