Celebrity Cruises 7 Night Galapagos Inner Loop

For almost any modern adventurer, a journey through time to the Galapagos Islands is a dream holiday.

• CRUISE: 7 Night Galapagos cruise
• DINING: Gourmet dining onboard featuring locally sourced cuisine from Michelin star chef
• BEVERAGES: Drinks onboard including beer, wine, spirits, soft drinks, coffee, teas and bottled water
• SHORE EXCURSIONS: Twice-daily expedition team guided shore landings and excursions
• WIFI: Complimentary WiFi access (service may be limited)
• GRATUITIES: Tips/gratuties are included in the cost of your cruise
• GALAPAGOS FEES: Galapagos National Park entrance fee and Galapagos Tourist Card fee
• COMPLIMENTARY USE OF EQUIPMENT: Complimentary use of snorkelling equipment, mini wetsuits, binoculars and walking sticks
• STATEROOM AMENITIES: Premium bedding and stateroom amenities on all ships and complimentary room service upon request
• EXPERT ADVICE: A Galapagos National Park certified Expedition Leader, naturalist staff and expedition guides, plus daily naturalist briefings and Galapagos expert lectures onboard your ship
• MEET & GREET: Galapagos Meet & Greet service by Celebrity Naturalist

DAY 1 BALTRA ISLAND – EMBARKATION

During World War II, Baltra served as a U.S. military base protecting the Panama Canal from enemy attack. Now the cactus-strewn landscapes of Baltra are home to the region’s main airport and where you will meet the ship. From the airport, it is just a short bus and Zodiac ride to the ship.

DAPHNE ISLAND

Daphne is a satellite volcanic cone located north of Santa Cruz Island. The crater floor is an important breeding site for blue-footed boobies. The cliff shore of the island is home for sea lions, pelicans, blue-footed boobies, and tropical birds which can be observed during the circumnavigation of the island.

DAY 2 RABIDA ISLAND

A small island south of Santiago, Rabida is best known for its amazingly red sand and eroded volcanic landscape. A nesting colony of pelicans makes its home here, along with sea lions, finches, mockingbirds, Galapagos Hawks, and some seabirds. With good conditions, the snorkeling can be excellent. Excursion options: Zodiac, walk, swim, kayak and snorkel.

EGAS PORT, SANTIAGO ISLAND

With its black sand beach, coastal tide pools, and blue-water grottos, this stop offers a wonderful taste of the Galapagos and the opportunity to see shore birds, Galapagos Hawks, sea lions, marine iguanas, and Galapagos fur seals. Sea lions, colorful tropical fish, and sea turtles are often seen while snorkeling here (conditions permitting). Excursion options: Walk, swimming, snorkel.

DAY 3 TAGUS COVE

Historically an anchorage for pirates and whalers, this site offers a breathtaking view of Isabela, its volcanoes, and spectacular Darwin Lake. Along the shore, seabirds, penguins, sea lions, sea turtles, and nesting flightless cormorants can often be found. Excursion options: Zodiac, walk, snorkeling and kayak.

ELIZABETH BAY

Elizabeth Bay is one of the furthest points in the Galapagos visited on our cruise. You will enter a sheltered cove accessible only by Zodiac. It is a wonderful and secluded mangrove ecosystem that is a refuge, resting, and feeding site for sea turtles, rays, blue-footed boobies, flightless cormorants, penguins, pelicans, lava herons, and more. Excursion options: Zodiac.

DAY 4 SULLIVAN BAY (SANTIAGO ISLAND)

During a volcanic eruption in the early 1900’s, this area of Santiago was covered with flowing lava. Today, the hardened fields of black rock create a geologic wonderland. We will take advantage of the cool of early morning for awalk to view strange twisting hardened lava flows, collapse craters, and everyone’s favorite, the hornitos orlava ovens. Tall red scoria cones and pioneer plants also dot this unusual and very young landscape.

BARTOLOME ISLAND

Bartolome Island hosts one of the region’s most often-photographed views and a spectacular geologic setting. Its barren moon-like volcanic landscapes, spatter cones, and pinnacle rock make for a unique stop. It is also home to the endemic Galapagos penguin and provides an excellent opportunity for snorkeling.

DAY 5 LAS BACHAS, SANTA CRUZ

Las Bachas Beach is located in the north of Santa Cruz Island. Its soft, white sand is derived from decomposed coral, making it a favorite nesting site for sea turtles. Behind the beach there is a small brackish lagoon, where it is possible to observe flamingos and other coastal birds, such as black-necked stilts and whimbrels. Excursion options: Walk and Swim.

NORTH SEYMOUR ISLAND

North Seymour is a small island just north of Baltra. It is home to the largest colony of frigate birds in the Galapagos. While keeping an eye out for male frigates trying to impress potential mates with an inflated red neck pouch, you may see blue-footed boobies dancing in a timeless courtship ritual. Sea lions and large land iguanas also roam about this rocky terrain. Excursion options: Walk.

DAY 6 PUERTO BAQUERIZO MORENO, SANTA CRUZ

Here you have the opportunity to visit the small waterfront town of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, the administrative capital of the islands. Excursion options: a tour of a local interpretation center and time for shopping or a fast-paced long walk to view scenic vistas, followed by a visit to the interpretation center.

PUNTA PITT, SAN CRISTOBAL ISLAND

Pitt Point is located on the northeastern tip of San Cristobal Island. After disembarking onto the small green sand beach, you will hike up to a plateau, where the view and landscape are so spectacular it is well worth the effort. A steep gully leads up the cliff to a breeding ground for all three varieties of boobies: Red-footed, Blue-footed and Nazca. It’s the only place in the Galapagos where you can see all three species nesting  together. Excursions options: Hike, kayak, snorkel, Zodiac.

DAY 7 PUERTO AYORA, SANTA CRUZ ISLAND

This is the main population center of the islands, and home to the National Park Service tortoise-breeding center and the Charles Darwin Research Station. Here you will have the opportunity to visit the tortoise breeding center and walk through the Charles Darwin Research Station. In addition, you can also take a bus ride to the highlands to observe giant tortoises in the wild and walk through a lava tunnel. Optional time for shopping will be available. Excursion options: Tortoise-breeding Center/Charles Darwin Center, Highlands.

DAY 8 BALTRA DISEMBARKATION / AIRPORT TRANSFER FOR FLIGHT HOME

Baltra is home to the region’s main airport, and where you will fly out. You will have a zodiac and bus ride to the airport.

Upgrade your 7 night Galapagos cruise to a Galapagos Package of 10+ nights, and you’ll enjoy all Galapagos 7 night cruise inclusions, plus:

• FLIGHTS: Round-trip flights between Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands
• TRANSFERS: All tour connecting airfare transfers within/between Ecuador and Peru; all tour transfers to/from ship, hotels and airports; and Meet & Greet services at all in-destination airports for transfers and tours
• HOTELS: Luxury hotel and ship accommodations throughout with VIP check-in and check-out at all hotels
• TOURS & EXCURSIONS: Multiple fully-escorted and immersive tours and excursions in each location visited, and all tour entrance fees
• LUGGAGE SERVICE: In-destination luggage service including compliance with mandatory Galapagos agricultural inspection
• CONCIERGE SERVICE: Celebrity Concierge Service/tour escort throughout your journey

Sky Suite: The perfect sanctuary in the Galapagos Islands, Sky Suites offer a total of 330 square feet, including a private, spacious (84 square feet) balcony.

Sky Suite with Infinite Balcony: The Sky Suite with Infinite Balcony offers the ability to create an open air room with the touch of a button. With a total of 325 indulgent square feet.

Joining the fleet in 2019, Celebrity Cruises introduces Celebrity Flora, the first ship of its kind ever to be designed and built specifically with the destination in mind – in this case, the captivating Galapagos Islands.

Celebrity Flora marks an evolutionary turning point in the approach to ship design by allowing the destination and its environment to inspire and influence every decision made. From the luxurious all-suites accommodations incorporating sustainable, natural materials that complement the destination to the Dynamic Positioning System that enables the ship to stay on station without the use of anchors to help protect the seas, they’ve created a ship that truly differentiates between visiting this incredible corner of the world and experiencing it.

Celebrity Flora features the innovative outward-facing design that makes the destination the centre of attention. By focusing the direction of spaces outward at every opportunity, they virtually erase the boundaries between ship and destination. Join Celebrity Cruises onboard the most state-of-the-art ship to ever sail the Galapagos Islands.

Please note, prices listed are guide prices only and are based on 2 people sharing and don’t include any additional supplements. Holiday prices are fluid and dynamic and may be changed at a moment’s notice, prior to booking, at which point they are confirmed. Please call the team free on 0800 707 6229 for more departure dates available and a quote.