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Quito & Galapagos Outer Loop 10 Nights • Baltra Island, Galapagos • CELEBRITY FLORA

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Days 1-3 Fri, Sep 18 - Sun, Sep 20 3 Day Pre-Tour 

Day 3 Sun, Sep 20 Baltra Island, Galapagos Departs at 2:00 pm

Day 4 Mon, Sep 21 Gardner Bay (Espanola) Tendered from 8:00 am - 11:30 am

Day 4 Mon, Sep 21 Punta Suarez Tendered from 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Day 5 Tue, Sep 22 Cormorant Point, Floreana Island Tendered from 8:00 am - 11:30 am

Day 5 Tue, Sep 22 Post Office Bay, Floreana Island Tendered from 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Day 6 Wed, Sep 23 Moreno Point, Isabela Island Tendered from 8:00 am - 11:30 am

Day 6 Wed, Sep 23 Urvina Bay, Isabela Island Tendered from 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Day 7 Thu, Sep 24 Espinoza Point, Fernandina Island Tendered from 8:00 am - 11:30 am

Day 7 Thu, Sep 24 Vicente Roca Point, Isabela Island Tendered from 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Day 8 Fri, Sep 25 South Plaza (Santa Cruz Island) Tendered from 8:00 am - 11:30 am

Day 8 Fri, Sep 25 Daphne Major Sightseeing from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Day 8 Fri, Sep 25 Dragon Hill (Santa Cruz Island) Tendered from 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Day 9 Sat, Sep 26 Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island Tendered from 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Day 10 Sun, Sep 27 Baltra Island, Galapagos Arrives at 7:00 am

Cruise Overview 

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Home to nature’s most fascinating wonders, the Galapagos Islands offer an adventure like no other. Experience an extraordinary ecosystem filled with unique wildlife, including sea turtles and giant tortoises, while exploring untouched natural beauty. Engage in activities that allow you to connect with the environment and witness the incredible biodiversity of this pristine destination. With Celebrity Cruises, you'll embark on a once-in-a-lifetime journey to the Galapagos and discover why nothing comes close to this extraordinary experience in nature.

An All-Inclusive Experience

  • FlightsFlights between Quito, Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands on all Packages 10 Nights or greater.
  • Shore ExcursionsTwice-daily Galapagos National Park certified Naturalist guided excursions, including equipment.
  • TipsAll Gratuities, Park Fees and Daily Briefings are on us.
  • Unlimited WifiAlways stay connected, no matter where you are, with complimentary unlimited Wi-Fi.
  • DrinksEnjoy your favorite beverages throughout your voyage with unlimited drinks onboard.
  • MealsAll meals on board are locally sourced and simply delicious.
A friendly reminder
Make sure to review documents needed to travel to all destinations included in this cruise.Learn more about required travel documents here

Days 1-3 Fri, Sep 18, 2026 - Sun, Sep 20, 2026 3 Day Pre-Tour Pre-tour begins

Tour Day 1
Fri, Sep 18, 2026
Quito, Ecuador
On the first day of your journey, 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.
Tour Day 2
Sat, Sep 19, 2026
Quito, Ecuador
During a guided tour of the capital of Ecuador, situated at an altitude of 9,350 feet, you'll stand on the equatorial line at the Half of the World Park and Museum, and marvel at the monasteries of San Francisco and Santo Domingo. Your tour director will escort you throughout your Quito stay and serve as your personal concierge. Lunch with a spectacular view of the city, and enjoy a welcome dinner at a local gourmet restaurant.
Tour Day 3
Sun, Sep 20, 2026
Quito to Baltra Embarkation
You will be transferred to the Quito, Ecuador airport to board the flight to Baltra, Galapagos, where naturalist guides will be waiting to transfer you to the ship. 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. Daphne is a satellite volcanic cone located north of Santa Cruz Island. This island is famous for the scientific investigation led by Peter and Rosemary Grant on the finches’ population, one of the most important studies in the field that supports Charles Darwin’s Theory.

Day 3 Sun, Sep 20, 2026 Baltra Island, Galapagos Departs at 2:00 pm

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.
Your ship departs promptly at 2:00 pm, so we recommend arriving at least 2-3 hours early to smoothly navigate check-in and boarding. All ship amenities are open and ready, so kickstart your vacation with a refreshing drink or a delicious snack.

Day 4 Mon, Sep 21, 2026 Gardner Bay (Espanola) Tendered from 8:00 am - 11:30 am

The beach at Gardner Bay, with its sparkling white sand, offers one of the best places to relax and swim in the Galapagos. It's home to one of the most important colonies of sea lions in the archipelago, and is also a nesting site for sea turtles. Three species of Darwin’s finches and Española mockingbirds may also be seen here.

Day 4 Mon, Sep 21, 2026 Punta Suarez Tendered from 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Española is the oldest island in the Galapagos and home to an abundance of wildlife. At Suarez Point, be greeted by a colony of sea lions upon arrival. This area is also home to nearly the entire world population of Waved Albatross—though they're graceful in the air, their clumsy behavior on land is a sight to see. A cliffside hike leads to a natural lava fissure that spews water like a towering geyser.

Day 5 Tue, Sep 22, 2026 Cormorant Point, Floreana Island Tendered from 8:00 am - 11:30 am

Floreana was the first capital of the Galapagos, and where Charles Darwin met the islands' Governor. It's small brackish lagoon is often home to flamingos, stilts, and white-cheeked pintail ducks, and one of its beaches is a highly used nesting site for sea turtles. Check out the green-hued sand where you land.

Day 5 Tue, Sep 22, 2026 Post Office Bay, Floreana Island Tendered from 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Rich in history, this site is home to the post office barrel established in about 1793, where pirates, buccaneers, whalers, and others could leave their mail to be picked up by outbound ships. The tradition continues today, as visitors leave addressed postcards in the barrel and sort through left mail to deliver at home.

Day 6 Wed, Sep 23, 2026 Moreno Point, Isabela Island Tendered from 8:00 am - 11:30 am

Along this beautiful rocky shore, a field of hardened black lava flows is pockmarked by shallow pools, which are home to shorebirds and flamingos. The mangrove-lined shore also provides a chance to see marine iguanas, sea turtles, stingrays, sharks, penguins, and the flightless cormorant.

Day 6 Wed, Sep 23, 2026 Urvina Bay, Isabela Island Tendered from 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Composed of five coalesced volcanoes, Isabela is the largest island in the Galapagos and the most recently active, the latest eruption having occurred in 2015. Here we will see large land iguanas, finches, and if lucky, a giant tortoise or two. In 1954, the intrusion of magma below one of the island’s volcanoes caused part of the bay to be uplifted some 6 meters, and today we can walk through the remains of what was once a thriving underwater reef.

Day 7 Thu, Sep 24, 2026 Espinoza Point, Fernandina Island Tendered from 8:00 am - 11:30 am

Fernandina is the youngest island in the Galapagos and, as Darwin wrote, it is “covered with immense deluges of black naked lava”. Along with its extraordinary black lava rocks, this point of land hosts the largest colony of marine iguanas in the Archipelago, along with sea lions and a nesting site for flightless cormorants.

Day 7 Thu, Sep 24, 2026 Vicente Roca Point, Isabela Island Tendered from 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

The half-collapsed remains of an ancient volcano make for a spectacular setting at this site. Awe-inspiring cliffs, blue waters, and wildlife create a zodiac ride to remember as we search for sea turtles, penguins, fur seals, the flightless cormorant, marine iguanas, marine mammals, and the oddly shaped form of the elusive sunfish.

Day 8 Fri, Sep 25, 2026 South Plaza (Santa Cruz Island) Tendered from 8:00 am - 11:30 am

A small uplifted island just off the northeast coast of Santa Cruz. The island's low-lying landscape is covered with colorful saltbush, scrub, and giant prickly pear cactus. A subspecies of land iguana is found on the island in plentiful abundance and sometimes can be seen munching on the cactus. The southern cliffs are steep and rocky, and home to numerous seabirds as well as a bachelor colony of sea lions. Looking down into the clear blue waters, schools of surgeonfish swim by as birds shoot in and out of the holes in the cliff. A short hike and Zodiac ride provide ample opportunity to observe the beauty and wildlife of the island.

Day 8 Fri, Sep 25, 2026 Daphne Major Sightseeing from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

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 8 Fri, Sep 25, 2026 Dragon Hill (Santa Cruz Island) Tendered from 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Dragon Hill, or "Cerro Dragon" is named after its population of land iguanas. The site offers a beautiful view of the landscape and two small brackish lagoons where flamingos and other shore birds occasionally feed. Along the trail, we'll cross a beautiful "white forest" of Palo Santo (incense) trees and Galapagos cotton plants. Excursion options include a high-intensity hike with swimming/snorkeling at the beach, high-intensity snorkeling from a zodiac followed by a short walk and a low-intensity Zodiac ride along the coastline with optional dry landing for animal observation.

Day 9 Sat, Sep 26, 2026 Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island Tendered from 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

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. You will be able to visit the tortoise-breeding center and walk through the Charles Darwin Research Station.

Day 10 Sun, Sep 27, 2026 Baltra Island, Galapagos Arrives at 7:00 am

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.
Your cruise may have ended, but the adventure continues. Take advantage of the fantastic activities in the area. If you're flying out, please keep your departure flight time in mind and plan accordingly.
Your ship:

CELEBRITY FLORA

Inaugural dateJun 1, 2019
Occupancy100
Celebrity Flora® is the first all-suites mega yacht designed for exploring the Galapagos Islands, and it’s the first ship there to receive a Four-Star Rating from Forbes Travel Guide. The Galapagos Islands influenced every decision that went into Celebrity Flora, from an outward-facing design that surrounds you in breathtaking views to locally sourced materials that weave the islands right into the ship itself. The suites ensure your stay in this unspoiled archipelago will be anything but rugged. Even the tenders are custom designed to make your journey more seamless than ever.

As sustainable as it is stunning, Celebrity Flora uses a dynamic positioning system that protects the seabed by allowing the ship to stay on station without anchors. Reverse osmosis turns sea water into all the fresh water we need. Flora’s also the first ship of its size to have solar panels, which supplement the electric supply and reduce emissions. And non-toxic silicone paint helps the hull glide more smoothly through the water with less fuel. Celebrity Flora is a ship that maximizes your Galapagos experience while minimizing our footprint. You’ll never want to Galapagos any other way.
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