Celebrity Flora is the first ship in the world made to sail the Galapagos Islands' ecological wonderland. Yet the company’s sleek custom-built ship more closely resembles a mega-yacht than a traditional cruise ship — Flora accommodates only 100 passengers, all of whom stay in 50 spacious and stunning onboard suites tended to by attendants.
In creating a ship from the ground up with the express purpose of navigating the archipelago about roughly 600 miles from the coast of Ecuador, Celebrity added a team of naturalists certified by Galapagos National Park on board to guide twice-daily shore expeditions and a host of onboard activities.
The eco-friendly ship also made a commitment to sustainable tourism. For example, to protect the sea floor, Flora does not drop anchors; Celebrity helped form a local fishing co-op whose fresh catch is served onboard; and instead of using plastic bottles, suites come equipped with S’well bottles and filtered water stations; and the ship uses solar-panel power. Celebrity Flora grants unprecedented access to the islands without sacrificing luxury.
Celebrity Flora is the first ship in the world made to sail the Galapagos Islands' ecological wonderland. Yet the company’s sleek custom-built ship more closely resembles a mega-yacht than a traditional cruise ship — Flora accommodates only 100 ...