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Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc. Expands Operations In Core Galápagos Market With Addition Of Two New Vessels

The first of the two new ships is a 48-guest configuration and features two unique dining venues and 24 outward-facing cabins, including 13 balcony suites. Later this month, bookings will open for sale and the names of the two ships will be revealed (Image at LateCruiseNews.com - May 2024)Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc., recognized global leader of adventure travel and the pioneer of modern expedition cruising, today announced that it has added two purpose-built Galápagos expedition vessels to join the Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic fleet. (more…)

Celebrity Cruises Announces 2024 Sailings To The Galapagos Islands, Offering Guests An Up-close Look At Exquisite Nature And Wildlife On A Once-in-a-lifetime Adventure

Celebrity Flora (Courtesy Shipyard De Hoop)Celebrity Cruises® announced its 2024 sailings to the awe-inspiring Galapagos Islands, featuring breathtaking itineraries that offer guests opportunities to explore the destination’s unspoiled natural beauty and adventure. (more…)

Galapagos-Based Celebrity Xpedition Cruise Ship Returns to Service

The Celebrity XpeditionAfter three months of regulatory delays, Celebrity Xpedition returned to service on September 14 as a 48-passenger vessel. Since late June, passengers booked on Celebrity Xpedition in the Galapagos have found themselves instead sailing on Celebrity’s smaller expedition vessels or being given the option to cancel for a full refund, due to regulatory issues with the Ecuadorian government. (cruisecritic.co.uk)



Regulatory Delays Keep Galapagos-Based Celebrity Xpedition Cruise Ship From Sailing

The Celebrity XpeditionSince late June, passengers booked on Celebrity Xpedition in the Galapagos have found themselves instead sailing on Celebrity’s smaller expedition vessels or being given the option to cancel for a full refund, due to regulatory issues with the Ecuadorian government. Cruise line officials say they’re working hard to return the ship to service. (cruisecritic.co.uk)



Celebrity Flora The first expedition mega yacht specifically designed for the Galapagos Islands was launched in a historic, sustainability-focused naming ceremony

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In a game-changing moment two years in the making, Celebrity Cruises officially launched the revolutionary new Celebrity Flora, a 100-guest, all-suites mega yacht that’s poised to connect travelers to the Galapagos Islands like never before. (more…)

Celebrity Cruises Announces Three Revolutionary Partnerships Ahead of Celebrity Flora’s Debut

Celebrity Flora (Courtesy Shipyard De Hoop)With just 66 days until the official debut of Celebrity Flora, Celebrity Cruises has unveiled three new cutting-edge partnerships for the revolutionary new ship: A world-renowned conservationist turned Godmother, a one-of-a-kind designer with an unmatched vision, and a leading university specializing in marine and atmospheric sciences. (more…)

Launch Of ‘Celebrity Flora’ at De Hoop Shipyard

Celebrity Flora Launches at Shipyard

Shipyard De Hoop launched the 101.49m/ 333ft Celebrity Flora today. Gerrit – Dutch Yachting – was on the scene when the expedition cruise vessel, commissioned by Celebrity Cruises, hits the water for the first time. The 5,739 GT mighty Celebrity Flora will be put into service as an exploration and cruise vessel in the Galapagos Islands after her inauguration next May.

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Celebrity Cruises Unveils the First-Ever Glamping Experience at Sea at Galapagos Islands

Celebrity Flora (Rendering, courtesy Celebrity Cruises)The first ship ever designed exclusively for the Galapagos Islands, Celebrity Flora, just introduced another enticing industry first: A once-in-a-lifetime camping experience on the top deck of the luxury yacht that allows guests to dine, drink, and, yes, even sleep under one of the most spectacular night skies in the world. (more…)

Keel Laid For Celebrity Flora At De Hoop Shipyard

Celebrity Flora (Rendering, courtesy Celebrity Cruises) (Click to enlarge)Today, December 13, 2017, the keel of our yard number 488 – the expedition cruise vessel ‘Celebrity Flora’ – has been placed on the slipway. The ceremonial keel laying was, as is the tradition, accompanied by placing some coins underneath the keel, this is done to bless the ship and as a symbol of good fortune. (more…)

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