QUITO & GALAPAGOS INNER LOOP ON THE FLORA
Nothing opens your world—and your imagination—like the Galapagos Islands. Sealed off for millions of years, this pristine archipelago is home to foliage and wildlife found nowhere else. Our all-inclusive Galapagos packages offer you the chance to explore these unspoiled islands to the fullest, and it doesn’t end there.
While the Galapagos Islands are Ecuador’s most famous destination, its capital, Quito, is a remarkable place unto itself. At 9,350 feet, this UNESCO World Heritage site offers one of the largest, least-altered, best-preserved historic centers in the Americas. Start your adventure with a pre-cruise tour of Ecuador’s mountaintop capital of Quito, then head for your incredible 7-Night Galapagos cruise. Post-cruise, spend 1 or 2 additional nights in Quito.
An unforgettable journey is yours to create with Celebrity. Travel to exciting destinations aboard ships resplendent with elegant finishes and spacious accommodations. Encounter new perspectives with guided shore excursions or further enhance your journey with a Cruisetour – a cruise combined with a truly refined land tour venturing inland. Our exceptional level of personal service, award-winning cuisine, world-famous amenities and accommodations that are the most spacious at sea, not only ensure an unforgettable cruise experience, but forge a lasting relationship between ourselves and our guests.
3-DAY PRE-TOUR – QUITO, ECUADOR
DAY 1 – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2026
Quito
Upon arrival, you’ll be greeted at the airport by a Celebrity Cruises® representative and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy free time to relax and settle in.
DAY 2 – SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2026
Quito
During a guided tour of Ecuador’s capital, situated at 9,350 feet above sea level, stand on the equatorial line at the Half of the World Park and Museum. Marvel at the monasteries of San Francisco and Santo Domingo. Your Tour Director will escort you throughout your stay and serve as your personal concierge. Enjoy lunch with spectacular city views and a welcome dinner at a local gourmet restaurant.
DAY 3 – SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2026
Quito to Baltra – Embarkation
Transfer to the Quito airport for your flight to Baltra in the Galapagos, where naturalist guides will escort you to the ship.
Baltra Island – Departs 2:00 PM
During World War II, Baltra served as a U.S. military base protecting the Panama Canal. Today, its cactus-strewn landscape is home to the region’s main airport.
Daphne Major, a satellite volcanic cone north of Santa Cruz Island, is famous for the groundbreaking finch research conducted by Peter and Rosemary Grant, supporting Charles Darwin’s Theory of Evolution.
Your ship departs promptly at 2:00 PM. We recommend arriving 2–3 hours early for check-in and boarding. All ship amenities are open—enjoy a refreshing drink or snack as your adventure begins.
GALAPAGOS CRUISE
DAY 4 – MONDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2026
Egas Port – Santiago Island (Tendered 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM)
A black sand beach, tide pools, and blue-water grottoes offer opportunities to see shore birds, Galapagos hawks, sea lions, marine iguanas, and fur seals. Snorkeling may reveal tropical fish and sea turtles.
Rabida Island (Tendered 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM)
Known for its distinctive red sand and volcanic landscape, Rabida is home to pelicans, sea lions, and various seabirds.
DAY 5 – TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2026
Elizabeth Bay (Tendered 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM)
A scenic Zodiac ride through mangroves offers sightings of diverse wildlife in this sheltered inlet.
Tagus Cove – Isabela Island (Tendered 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM)
Once an anchorage for pirates and whalers, this dramatic setting features views of volcanoes and Darwin Lake. Wildlife sightings may include penguins, sea lions, sea turtles, seabirds, and flightless cormorants.
DAY 6 – WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2026
Sullivan Bay – Santiago Island (Tendered 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM)
Explore hardened lava flows formed during an early 1900s eruption. Walk among collapse craters, hornitos (lava ovens), red scoria cones, and hardy pioneer plants.
Bartolome Island (Tendered 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM)
Home to one of the Galapagos’ most iconic views, Bartolome features dramatic volcanic formations and Pinnacle Rock. It is also a prime snorkeling location and habitat for the Galapagos penguin.
DAY 7 – THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2026
Las Bachas – Santa Cruz Island (Tendered 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM)
A beautiful white sand beach and important nesting site for Pacific green sea turtles. A short walk leads to a lagoon where flamingos and shorebirds may be seen.
Daphne Major (Sightseeing 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM)
Circumnavigate this volcanic cone, an important breeding site for blue-footed boobies. Observe sea lions and seabirds along the cliffs.
North Seymour Island (Tendered 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM)
Home to the largest colony of frigate birds in the Galapagos. Watch for male frigates displaying their red throat pouches and blue-footed boobies performing courtship dances. Sea lions and land iguanas also inhabit the island.
DAY 8 – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2026
Puerto Baquerizo Moreno – San Cristobal Island (Tendered 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM)
Visit the administrative capital of the Galapagos. Options include an interpretation center tour, shopping, or a scenic hike.
Punta Pitt – San Cristobal Island (Tendered 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM)
Hike from a green sand beach to a plateau offering spectacular views. This is one of the few places where red-footed, blue-footed, and Nazca boobies nest together.
DAY 9
Puerto Ayora – Santa Cruz Island (Tendered 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM)
The islands’ main population center and home to the National Park Service tortoise-breeding center and the Charles Darwin Research Station.
DAY 10
Baltra Island – Arrives 7:00 AM
During World War II, Baltra served as a U.S. military base protecting the Panama Canal. Today, it is home to the region’s main airport.
Your cruise concludes this morning. Please plan flights accordingly.
3-DAY POST-TOUR – QUITO, ECUADOR
DAY 10 – SUNDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2026
Baltra to Quito – Disembarkation
Transfer to the Baltra airport for your flight to Quito. Upon arrival, a Celebrity Cruises® representative will escort you to the JW Marriott hotel. Dinner is served at the hotel.
DAY 11 – MONDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2026
Quito
Enjoy a day at leisure to explore Quito on your own. Breakfast included. Overnight at the JW Marriott.
DAY 12 – TUESDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2026
Quito – Departure
After breakfast, your Celebrity Cruises® representative will escort you to the airport for your return flight home.
During the rainy season (January 1st – April 30th) the train service between Machu Picchu and Cuzco adopt a bimodal route due to weather. During this time all trains conclude their journey in the Ollantaytambo station upon return from Machu Picchu. Guests traveling during this period will disembark in the Ollantaytambo station, and will spend an additional night at El Tambo del Inca hotel in the Sacred Valley. After breakfast, guests will continue their journey to Cuzco as scheduled. All site visits and services remain the same. Please note this change does not add additional nights to the program and is offered for the safety and comfort of our guests.
Celebrity Flora marks an evolutionary turning point in the approach to ship design—creating a sense of being truly immersed in the destination, instead of just visiting it. Indulge in the largest and most luxurious accommodations in the Galapagos Islands, where every stateroom on board is a suite. Dine on delectable menus, curated by a Michelin-starred chef, and allow your Personal Suite Attendant to help you unpack. All this to ensure that your visit to these primitive islands
is anything but.
CELEBRITY FLORA FACTS:
Flora Suite Features and Amenities
- Full room automation
- Private Veranda
- In-room drinking water filtration system
- Personal Suite Attendant
- Unpacking assistance
- Complimentary laundry service twice per cruise
- Extensive offering of live TV and on demand movies and programing
- Complimentary Premium Backpack
- Marine binoculars
- Locally sourced turndown chocolates
- Stocked Mini-bar with favorite soft drinks and beers
- Locally sourced and organic bath amenities
- Champagne / Sparling Wine set-up
- Delivery of afternoon in-suite daily delectable
- 24 hour in-suite room service
- Full in-suite dinner service
- Monogrammed premium bathrobes*
- Premium linens, terry, slipper
- Pillow menu offering
- Complimentary Rain Ponchos
- Sunglasses and reading glasses
- In-suite Espresso machine with daily pods replenishment*
- Open Deck Amenities: Sunscreen, Aloe Vera cooling gel, and lip balm
*Available in Penthouse Suites and Royal Suites Only
Cruise-only fares are per person, based on double occupancy in US dollars, unless otherwise noted. Pricing and itinerary are subject to change without notice. Restrictions may apply. Ship’s Registry: Malta & Ecuador
