Celebrity Xploration

THE ULTIMATE, INTIMATE EXPLORER

Imagine visiting the same islands Charles Darwin did on your very own private catamaran. You don’t have to imagine it, because we’ve created it for you. Celebrity Xploration® is a 16-passenger intimate journey that’s perfect for family get-togethers, getaways with friends, or small groups who want to explore together. Designed for off the beaten path discovery, you’ll discover hidden gems like Los Lobos (named for sea lions) and Kicker Rock (the very icon of the Galápagos). Of course, a luxury venture wouldn’t be complete without a cozy stateroom, with a window or veranda offering a personal view of the amazing archipelago; a personal refrigerator stocked with beverages of your choice; room service; complimentary snorkelling equipment and wet suits; and more.


Accomodation Types

Every Suite on Celebrity Xploration will Include

  • Two lower beds, convertible to Queen
  • Dual voltage 110/220 AC
  • Plentiful storage space in on-suite bathroom & wardrobe
  • Flat screen TV’s
  • Direct-dial telephone
  • Individual safe
  • Desk
  • Thermostat-controlled air conditioning
  • Private refrigerator stocked with choice of beverages
  • Wi-Fi (available in public areas)
  • Room service (breakfast, lunch & dinner upon request)
  • Luggage delivery at boarding
  • Duvet cover
  • Pillow menu
  • 300 thread count, 100% Egyptian cotton linens
  • Hair dryer
  • Complimentary use of premium bathrobes
  • Complimentary beach towel service
  • Binoculars for use

Junior Suite

Soak in sunsets on the equator from your private veranda in these elevated accommodations.

Soak up the suite experience with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors that brings the stunning natural beauty of the Galapagos right to your doorstep. The Junior Suite creates a welcome retreat from a day of immersive Galapagos exploration.

Every Suite on Celebrity Xploration will Include

  • Two lower beds, convertible to Queen
  • Dual voltage 110/220 AC
  • Plentiful storage space in on-suite bathroom & wardrobe
  • Flat screen TV’s
  • Direct-dial telephone
  • Individual safe
  • Desk
  • Thermostat-controlled air conditioning
  • Private refrigerator stocked with choice of beverages
  • Wi-Fi (available in public areas)
  • Room service (breakfast, lunch & dinner upon request)
  • Luggage delivery at boarding
  • Duvet cover
  • Pillow menu
  • 300 thread count, 100% Egyptian cotton linens
  • Hair dryer
  • Complimentary use of premium bathrobes
  • Complimentary beach towel service
  • Binoculars for use


Elite Ocean View Stateroom

Luxury lives here. Enjoy two convertible beds and exceptional ocean views.

Kick back and relax after a day of exploration and discovery in the sitting area and watch the world go by. Each ocean view stateroom on board Celebrity includes world-class amenities that all contribute to your modern luxury experience.

Every Suite on Celebrity Xploration will Include

  • Two lower beds, convertible to Queen
  • Dual voltage 110/220 AC
  • Plentiful storage space in on-suite bathroom & wardrobe
  • Flat screen TV’s
  • Direct-dial telephone
  • Individual safe
  • Desk
  • Thermostat-controlled air conditioning
  • Private refrigerator stocked with choice of beverages
  • Wi-Fi (available in public areas)
  • Room service (breakfast, lunch & dinner upon request)
  • Luggage delivery at boarding
  • Duvet cover
  • Pillow menu
  • 300 thread count, 100% Egyptian cotton linens
  • Hair dryer
  • Complimentary use of premium bathrobes
  • Complimentary beach towel service
  • Binoculars for use



Deck Plans

Every Suite on Celebrity Xploration will Include

  • Two lower beds, convertible to Queen
  • Dual voltage 110/220 AC
  • Plentiful storage space in on-suite bathroom & wardrobe
  • Flat screen TV’s
  • Direct-dial telephone
  • Individual safe
  • Desk
  • Thermostat-controlled air conditioning
  • Private refrigerator stocked with choice of beverages
  • Wi-Fi (available in public areas)
  • Room service (breakfast, lunch & dinner upon request)
  • Luggage delivery at boarding
  • Duvet cover
  • Pillow menu
  • 300 thread count, 100% Egyptian cotton linens
  • Hair dryer
  • Complimentary use of premium bathrobes
  • Complimentary beach towel service
  • Binoculars for use

Deck 4

  • Sun Deck
  • Jacuzzi

Deck 3

  • Elite Ocean View Stateroom
  • Al Fresco Terrace
  • Bar

Deck 2

  • Lounge
  • Junior Suite
  • Dining Room
  • Buffet
  • Porch


Dining

The Celebrity Xploration cruise ship is in a class by herself, designed not just for travel, but for exploration of the Galapagos Islands, one of the world's last pristine environments. Outfitted with a wealth of luxuries that cater to her 16 guests, just as her environmentally sound design helps preserve this immaculate archipelago

Al Fresco

Experience cover · Cuisine casual

Open during the day and night. Great place to recount the day's activities and relax with friends. In addition, lunch, and on special occasions dinner, is served here.

Dining Room

Experience complimentary · Cuisine classic

Buffet-style breakfast and lunch. Dinner is served à la carte.


Entertainment

Sun Deck

One of the most popular areas onboard the ship, the Sun Deck is ideal for whale watching, stargazing, or relaxing in the hot tub.

Lounge

Its relaxing indoor atmosphere is perfect for reading, watching a documentary, or having a cocktail. In addition, this is the area where most Naturalist briefings take place.


Enrichment

Experience the best of the Galapagos Islands on these Celebrity Xploration itineraries.

Explore the land that inspired Charles Darwin during a cruise to the Galapagos aboard Celebrity Xploration®, a stunning 16-passenger catamaran that will instantly feel like your home at sea.

Take your Galapagos adventure to the next level and choose one of Celebrity Xploration’s itineraries that combines a Galapagos sailing with a land tour around Ecuador or Peru. Before sailing off to the islands, spend a few days in Quito, or finish your journey with a memorable tour to Lima, Cuzco, and the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu.

All of Celebrity Xploration’s itineraries visit up to 12 islands in the Galapagos, such as Isabella, Santa Cruz, Santiago, and Genovesa. After a long day of sightseeing, there’s no better place to unwind than on the ship’s airy sun deck, where you can enjoy a gorgeous sunset in the distance. 


Health & Fitness


Kids & Teens

Please Note: There are no dedicated children's facilities on board.


Useful Information

Disabled Facilities

Ability to accommodate guests with special needs aboard Celebrity Xploration is limited. This ship does not have an elevator or accessible staterooms. There is very little wheelchair accessibility on the Galapagos Islands, and service animals are not permitted in the Galapagos National Park.

Dietary Requirements

Please be advised that Celebrity Cruises∘ makes every effort to accommodate guest’s dietary requirements wherever possible. Please see the full guide for more information. 

Age Restrictions

Celebrity Flora and the Galapagos Islands offer memorable experiences for families. We recommend the minimum age to travel to the Galapagos Islands is 8 years old.

Smoking is permitted only on the ship’s outer decks in designated smoking areas. Smoking is not permitted on the Zodiac rafts or other transport vessels.

Smoking is permitted only on the ship’s outer decks in designated smoking areas. Smoking is not permitted on the Zodiac rafts or other transport vessels.

What's Included

  • Onboard food and beverages, including alcoholic beverages
  • Gratuities for the cruise staff and naturalist guides
  • Daily shore excursions

Alcohol Policy

Celebrity Cruises® guests are expected to be responsible for their actions at all times, including during transfers to and from ships, inside terminals, while onboard, at our ports of call, during shore excursions and at our private destinations. Consuming alcohol to excess impairs one's judgment and reduces one's ability to recognise and avoid potentially dangerous situations. Guests who choose to consume alcohol must do so responsibly. The ship's staff may refuse to serve alcoholic beverages to any guest who does not consume alcohol responsibly, including those who have purchased an all-inclusive beverage package. Ship's personnel may request verification of a guest's age to verify they are of age to consume alcohol pursuant to this policy. Any guest that violates this alcohol policy will be considered for disciplinary action pursuant to the "Consequences Section" of this Guest Conduct Policy, and may lose their privileges to use areas or facilities of the ship.

Guests are not permitted to bring alcoholic beverages onboard; with the exception of embarkation day when each guests are permitted to bring onboard with them up to two (2) bottles of wine (which are subject to a corkage fee) per guest. A corkage fee does not apply to guests with the Classic Beverage Package or Premium Beverage Package. Security may inspect containers (including water bottles, soda bottles, mouthwash, canteens, etc.) at any time and will dispose of alcohol concealed in such containers. Alcoholic beverages that are purchased from onboard shops or in ports of call (which must be presented to security upon re-boarding), will be secured by ship's personnel. Alcohol secured by ship's personnel will be returned to guests just prior to the conclusion of their cruise vacation. Guests who are under the permitted drinking age will not have alcohol returned to them.

The minimum drinking age for all alcoholic beverages on Celebrity Cruises® ships sailing from North America is 21. The minimum drinking age for all alcoholic beverages on Celebrity Cruises® ships sailing from South America, Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand is 18. Guests may contact Guest Relations or refer to Celebrity Today for specific minimum drinking age information on their cruise vacation.

For purposes of complying with the minimum drinking age requirements, a guest's age is established upon boarding at the beginning of the cruise vacation. If a guest celebrates their birthday during the cruise vacation, and thereby becomes of age to consume alcohol, the guest may thereafter ask the Guest Relations Manager to modify ship's records to permit their consumption of alcohol during the remainder of the vacation. The guest will be required to appear at Guest Relations to present a valid government-issued form of identification to permit verification of their age.

No guest under age 18 may possess or consume alcohol at any time while onboard. No guest under age 21 may possess or consume alcohol at our private destinations. Any guest who goes ashore and consumes alcohol (whether under the supervision of a parent/guardian or not, is responsible for ensuring they consume responsibly and retain their ability to recognise and avoid potentially dangerous situations when they return to the ship. Parents/guardians are reminded they are responsible for the actions of their child/young adult at all times while on a Celebrity Cruises® cruise vacation.

Guests who violate any alcohol policy, including but not limited to underage drinking; providing alcohol to minors or young adults; possessing, concealing or attempting to conceal alcoholic items in their luggage, when boarding or while onboard; engaging in alcohol drinking games; or failing to consume alcohol responsibly, will be considered for discipline under the provisions of this policy.

Wi-Fi & Internet Access

Yes, complimentary high speed Wi-Fi is available throughout Celebrity Flora & Celebrity Xpedition.

Environment

Lighting

We’re replacing higher wattage halogen and incandescent light bulbs with longer lasting fluorescent and Light Emitting Diode (LED) lights throughout∘ our fleet. Fluorescent and LED bulbs require 80% less energy, generate 50% less heat, reduce energy consumption, last much longer and contribute to more efficient air conditioning due to the cooler bulbs.

Propulsion and Hull Design

A new approach to hull design and propulsion systems, resulted in significant energy savings. Ships equipped with Common Rail Diesel Engines reduce energy consumption and NOX emissions at all engine loads.

Heating, Ventilation, and AC

Our ships are equipped with the latest and most efficient air-conditioning equipment commercially available. Coupled with improvements in system design and automation.

Operation Conservation Measures

Our environmental policies guide both our shipboard and shoreside employees in beneficial environmental practices. Our crewmembers are an integral part of our energy-conservation efforts. Staff and guests are advised to turn off lights, water and appliances when not needed, adjust temperature∘ thermostats to comfortable levels when no one is present and using towels and bed linens more than once before laundering.

Fresh Water Consumption

We ask our crewmembers and guests to help us conserve water whenever possible. To help reduce the energy needed to produce fresh water, we have installed water-reduction technology∘ and appliances throughout our fleet to reduce the use of water-producing equipment that consumes fuel or electricity. These features include sink aerators, showerheads, reduced-flow dishwashers and low-consumption laundry equipment.

Advanced Wastewater Purification

We Installed Advanced Wastewater Purification∘ (AWP) systems throughout the fleet. These technologically advanced systems clean the wastewater generated onboard our ships to create clean water that exceeds ship wastewater discharge standards throughout the world.

Renewable Energy Sources

Our ships are equipped with solar power technology. The panels and the clean power they produce can help reduce the consumption of energy∘ derived from fossil fuels. 500m2 of solar panels produce enough electricity to power a ship's guest elevators or approximately 7,000 LED lights.

High-Efficiency Appliances

We have installed high-efficiency appliances throughout the ship in order to minimise their impact on climate change and reduce our energy load. Every type of appliance onboard our ships is being evaluated for efficiency, including TV's, coffeemakers, ice makers, ovens and dishwashers.

Energy-Efficient Windows

Across the fleet we have applied window films that are specially glazed to prevent solar heat from penetrating, thereby reducing the amount of air conditioning needed to cool the ship, thereby saving energy.

Hull Coatings

We apply new silicone paints on the hull, which are innovative and environmentally safe coatings that increase the smoothness of our ships' hull. By creating a smoother hull, we can reduce the amount of energy needed to travel through water.