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NATURE’S FINEST
Experience The Gal Pagos Islands With Celebrity Cruises
NOTHING OPENS UP THE WORLD, OR YOUR IMAGINATION, QUITE LIKE THE GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS.
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This archipelago of unspoiled, isolated islands entices travelers with its rugged charms and evolutionary wonders. Consisting of 19 islands and 42 islets that all rose from the sea as the product of volcanic eruptions, the Galápagos Islands are between a staggering one- to four-million years old.
Most all travelers proclaim a ship is the best way to navigate this storied area, and Celebrity Flora is the first vessel of its kind to be designed and built specifically with the Galápagos in mind, and now it’s the first and only ship in the region to receive a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star Rating. Every space, including the all-suites accommodations, features innovative, outward-facing concepts, so the destination is always the center of attention.
Turn your trip into an all-inclusive South American cultural experience. Start with a pre-cruise tour of Ecuador’s mountaintop capital of Quito, then head for your incredible seven-night Galápagos cruise. Post-cruise, travel to the Peruvian capital of Lima, then venture deep into the Andes Mountains to visit Cuzco, the stunning Sacred Valley, and one of the most mysterious and inspiring places on earth, famous Machu Picchu. Plus, adventures are blissfully all-inclusive, worry-free, and well-planned, so all you must do is immerse yourself in centuries-old landscapes, catch rare bird sightings, or hang out with a giant 70-year-old tortoise for the day.
Celebrity is passionate about preserving the environment. It partners with local organizations on programs designed to improve the quality of life for residents of the Galápagos Islands. Since 2014 (working in collaboration with the Galapagos National Park and Celebrity naturalists), guests have introduced more than 60,000 plants in support of the Scalesia reforestation effort. A result of traveling with Celebrity? You’ll not only help the wildlife but are also helping assure that future generations get to experience these magical islands — just as you can today.