EXPEDITION CRUISE | CRUISETOUR

Galápagos / Ecuador (11 Days)

Cruise Line: Celebrity Cruises
Quito, Ecuador to Quito, Ecuador
Dates:
DAY
PORT
Tour Segment  Cruise Segment
ARRIVE DEPART
DAY 1
 Quito, Ecuador
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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.
DAY 2
 Quito, Ecuador
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Mitad del Mundo, Ecuador
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Quito, Ecuador
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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 Mitad del Mundo 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. Have lunch with a spectacular view of the city, and enjoy a welcome dinner at a local gourmet restaurant.
DAY 3
 Quito, Ecuador
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Air travel
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Cruise starts
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Baltra Island, Ecuador
 — 3:00 PM
Isla Mosquera, Galápagos Islands, Ecuador
 4:00 PM 6:00 PM

You will be transferred to the Quito airport to board the flight to Baltra, Galápagos, 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 4
 Cerro Dragón, Ecuador
 7:00 AM 11:30 AM
Rabida Island, Ecuador
 2:30 PM 6:00 PM
DAY 5
 Puerto Villamil, Ecuador
 7:30 AM 11:45 AM
Wall of Tears Landing, Isla Isabela, Galápagos Islands, Ecuador
 2:00 PM 6:00 PM
DAY 6
 Bahia Post Office, Ecuador
 8:00 AM 11:30 AM
Cormorant Point, Ecuador
 3:00 PM 6:00 PM
DAY 7
 Cerro Brujo, Ecuador
 8:00 AM 11:00 AM
Kicker Rock, Ecuador
 11:45 AM 12:15 PM
Islote Lobos, Galápagos Islands, Ecuador
 3:00 PM 5:30 PM
DAY 8
 Puerto Ayora, Ecuador
 8:00 AM 6:00 PM
DAY 9
 Punta Suarez, Ecuador
 8:00 AM 11:00 AM
Gardner Bay, Ecuador
 2:30 PM 6:00 PM
DAY 10
 Daphne Island, Ecuador
 6:00 AM 7:00 AM
Baltra Island, Ecuador
 8:00 AM —
Air travel
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Quito, Ecuador
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You will be transferred to the airport in Baltra for your flight to Quito. Upon your arrival in Quito, a Celebrity Cruises® representative will escort you to the JW Marriott Hotel. Enjoy an optional afternoon excursion to the local craft market, time permitting. Dinner is served at the hotel.
DAY 11
 Quito, Ecuador
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Your Celebrity Cruises representative will once again escort you to the airport for your return flight. Breakfast is included.
Galápagos / Ecuador map

About the Ship

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Celebrity Xploration

Say, “Hello” to a sense of community that can only be enjoyed on a small ship. The ultimate in intimate adventure travel in the Galapagos Islands, Celebrity Xploration is a stylish catamaran that features eight luxuriously cozy staterooms, each with a window or veranda to the world that offers personal views of this stunning destination.

Ship Info

What's Included

Included

  • Beverages

    Shore excursions (2 per day)

    Snorkeling equipment, wet suits

    Kayaking

    Gratuities

    Galapagos National Park Entry fee & tourist card fee

    24/7 room services

    Unlimited Wi-Fi access

Not Included

  • Travel insurance

    Purchases on board

    Food & beverages consumed off ship

    Air fare

About Us

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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

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