Year-round
Inner loop from Baltra
Seven nights taking in the central and southern islands — Santa Cruz, Española, Floreana. Strong for giant tortoises, waved albatross in season and easy first-time pacing.
← Expedition Class
Celebrity Cruises · Expedition Class · Maiden voyage June 2019
Celebrity Flora
Purpose-built for the Galápagos — and the most comfortable way to sail them.
Flora is the only ship Celebrity has ever designed from the keel up for a single destination. She carries 100 guests in 50 outward-facing suites, uses dynamic positioning so she never drops an anchor on the seabed, and sails the Galápagos year-round with Ecuadorian naturalist guides on board. Days are genuinely expedition — Zodiac landings, snorkelling, lava fields — and evenings are unmistakably Celebrity, with a suite attendant, in-suite dining and a glass of something good on the Stargazing Deck. Fares include excursions, drinks and gratuities, so the week is refreshingly simple to budget.
Watch
Celebrity Flora — a first look.
A short ship tour of Celebrity Flora — the suites, the Marina, and the pace of a Galápagos week.
Quick facts
The essentials — checked before we advise.
Fleet details change. These are correct at time of writing; we'll confirm the exact deployment for your dates when we speak.
Class
Expedition Class
Maiden voyage
June 2019
Guests
100 at double occupancy
Suites
50 suites — 100% with verandas, every guest a suite guest
Size
5,739 tonnes · 333 feet long · 6 guest decks · registered in Ecuador
Dining
Two venues — the Seaside Restaurant (116 covers, floor-to-ceiling glass) and the open-air Ocean Grill (146), plus in-suite breakfast, lunch and dinner
Included in the fare
Daily shore excursions and equipment, food and drink including alcohol, unlimited Wi-Fi and gratuities
Signature spaces
Darwin's Cove, Discovery Lounge, the Marina, the Observatory, Stargazing Deck, Sunset Lounge and The Vista
Best for
Wildlife-led travellers, celebrating couples and once-in-a-lifetime trips — often paired with Machu Picchu or Quito
Official fact sheet
Every deck, dining venue and stateroom count — the full Celebrity Flora fact sheet (PDF).
Onboard
Standout features, at a glance.
A high-level look. We'll go deeper on any of these — including the shows worth pre-booking — when we speak.
Naturalist-led every day
Galápagos-licensed Ecuadorian guides sail with the ship, lead every landing and brief each evening in the Discovery Lounge. The guiding is the product here, not an add-on.
The Marina
Deck 3 is the ship's working heart — Zodiacs, kayaks, snorkel kit and wetsuits go straight off the platform. You're in the water within minutes of finishing breakfast.
Dynamic positioning
Flora holds station by thruster rather than anchor, so nothing is dropped onto the seabed. Combined with strict biosecurity, she's about as light-footed as a ship this comfortable gets.
Two venues, no queues
The Seaside Restaurant for indoor dining with island views, Ocean Grill for sustainably sourced seafood under the stars. With 100 guests there is never a reservation scramble.
Everyone is a suite guest
Personal suite attendant, in-suite dining at any meal and unlimited Wi-Fi as standard — from a Sky Suite right up to the 967 sq ft Penthouse Suites.
Inner and outer loops
Different weeks visit different islands. We'll match the loop to what you actually want to see — albatross, penguins, giant tortoises or the very best snorkelling.
Cabins & where to book
Not all balconies are equal.
Every suite on Flora faces outward and has a veranda, so there is no bad choice — the decision is about space, position and whether the top tiers are worth it for a week you'll spend largely ashore and on deck.
We'll steer you clear of the obstructed views, the cabins under the pool deck and the noisy connecting doors — and towards the ones that quietly go for the same money.
Best value
Sky Suite with Infinite Veranda (SK)
16 of them at 237 sq ft with an 88 sq ft veranda. Central, quiet and the sweet spot on the ship — most guests need nothing more.
Classic pick
Sky Suite with Veranda (S1)
22 suites at 246 sq ft with a true open-air balcony. Choose this over the Infinite Veranda if you want the doors properly open at anchor.
Upgrade
Penthouse or Royal Suite
Two of each. The Penthouses run to 967–982 sq ft with verandas up to 321 sq ft — the celebration choice, and they go a year or more ahead.
Worth knowing
Deck position on a swelly week
Lower and mid-ship is steadier if you're at all prone to motion. We'll tell you honestly which suites we'd avoid for that reason.
Where she sails
Popular itineraries for Celebrity Flora.
A general picture of her deployment. Exact dates, ports and pricing shift — we'll confirm live availability for your window.
Year-round
Outer loop from Baltra
The northern and western islands — Genovesa, Isabela, Fernandina. Wilder, more volcanic, and the better half for penguins, flightless cormorants and serious snorkelling.
Add-on
Quito, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu
Most UK guests pair Flora with a land programme. We'll build the flights, hotels and altitude days around the sailing so nothing is rushed.
Why book Celebrity Flora with Valora
A Royal Guru in your corner.
- A certified Celebrity expert — we know Flora deck by deck, not from a brochure.
- Honest advice on whether a Galápagos expedition week is right for you at all.
- We'll match the inner or outer loop to the wildlife and activity level you actually want.
- Flights, Quito or Guayaquil overnights and any Peru extension planned properly around the sailing.
- Support before, during and after you sail, from a named adviser who knows your booking.
Ready when you are
Sail Celebrity Flora the right way.
Twenty unhurried minutes with a certified Celebrity expert. Honest advice on suite, loop and timing — no obligation, no hard sell.