Celebrity Cruises · Ship class
One purpose-built ship, one extraordinary archipelago — the Galápagos, done properly.
Celebrity is one of very few premium lines to operate its own Galápagos ship. Celebrity Flora carries just 100 guests and sails the islands year-round with certified naturalist guides, Zodiacs and an all-inclusive fare that covers the national park fees, excursions, drinks and gratuities. The rhythm is expedition, not resort: early landings, snorkelling with sea lions, and evenings spent talking about what you saw.
What defines this class
Size
100 guests. Small enough to hold Galápagos National Park permits the big ships can never get, and to land you ashore in minutes rather than hours.
Style
All-inclusive and guide-led. Naturalists sail with you, excursions are included, and the daily plan follows wildlife and tides rather than a printed schedule.
Suits
Curious, active travellers, wildlife enthusiasts and once-in-a-lifetime celebration trips — often paired with a Machu Picchu or Quito land programme.
Standout features
A high-level look — we'll happily go deeper on any of these when we speak.
Ecuadorian, Galápagos-licensed guides travel with the ship, lead every landing and brief each evening. The guiding is genuinely the product here.
Wet and dry landings, panga rides through mangroves, snorkelling straight from the platform. You're in the water and on the lava, not looking at it from a balcony.
Park fees, excursions, wetsuits and snorkel kit, drinks and gratuities are included in the fare. Very little is added on board — which makes budgeting refreshingly simple.
Flora uses dynamic positioning so it never drops anchor on the seabed, and the fleet runs strict biosecurity and waste protocols in line with national park rules.
With only 100 guests, the crew and guides learn your name and your interests on day one — and shape landings around them.
Inner-loop and outer-loop routes visit different islands. We'll match the loop to whether you're chasing albatross, penguins, giant tortoises or the best snorkelling.
The ships in this class
Same class, but the newer ships add features and refine layouts. We'll help you weigh year, refit and itinerary together.
Photo: Wolfgang Fricke / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0
2019 · purpose-built for the Galápagos
Purpose-built for the Galápagos and the most comfortable way to sail them: 100 guests, all outward-facing suites, a Sky Suite-style top tier, glamping-style Cabanas on deck and dynamic positioning instead of anchors. The one to choose if you want expedition days and genuine Celebrity comfort in the evening.
Explore Celebrity FloraFleet lists change. If a ship you've heard about isn't here, or you're weighing two side by side — just ask.
Who this class is best for
Honest note: This is not a sea-days-and-shows holiday. There are no waterslides, big theatres or speciality restaurant line-ups, cabins are modest by Edge Series standards, and the days start early. If you want a relaxing ship rather than a busy destination, look at Solstice or Edge instead.
Ready when you are
Twenty unhurried minutes with a named specialist. No obligation, no hard sell — just honest cruise advice.
