Celebrity Xpedition
The Celebrity Xpedition is the highest rated ship in the Galapagos Islands, offering excellent food and service and an intimate setting for its exotic voyages, with many of the amenities usually found on larger ships. All accommodations are oceanview, and dining options include the main dining room, Darwin’s Restaurant, which has an elegant yet casual atmosphere, and the outdoor Beagle Grill. Guests can enjoy a drink while taking in the views at the Blue Finch Bar. The Discovery Lounge is home to a small library with information on the Galapagos Islands and a small stage for lectures and presentations given by naturalists who will accompany you during your voyage. When it’s time to unwind, there’s a spa, sauna, hot tub and sunning area located on the Sunrise Deck.
Unlike other Celebrity ships, the cruise fare for Celebrity Xpedition includes soft drinks, beer, house wine and liquor, all shore excursions and gratuities for the onboard staff. The vessel is consistently honored as the most eco-friendly ship in the Galapagos, and its features include the most advanced wastewater treatment system in the islands, an onboard desalination system covering the freshwater needs of the ship (other than drinking water, which is bottled), and dedicated recycling room and staff. The company provides financial support to numerous local conservation projects, education and habitat restoration.
Ship Statistics | |
Year Built | 2001 |
Last Refurbished | 2009 |
Tonnage | 2,329 tons |
Registry | Ecuador |
Length | 296 feet |
Beam | 43 feet |
Passenger Capacity | 98 |
Crew Size | 64 |
Total Inside Cabins | 0 |
Total Outside Cabins | 37 |
Cabins & Suites w/ verandas | 8 |
Suites | 8 |
Maximum Occupancy per room | 5 |
Age Restrictions | One person must be 21 or older |
Dinner Seatings | 1 |
Seating Assignments in Main Dining Room |
Open |
Dining Hours | 6:15 p.m. & 8:45 p.m. |
Dining Room Dress Code | Dining |
Tipping Recommended? | No |
Tipping Guidelines | Gratuities included in cruise fare. |
Onboard Currency | US Dollar |
Services & Amenities | |
Bars/Lounges | 2 |
Beauty Salon/Barber Shop | Yes |
Casino | No |
Chapel | No |
Disco/Dancing | No |
Elevators | No |
Hot Tub | Yes |
Cell Phone Service | Yes |
Internet Center | Yes |
Wireless Internet Access | No |
Laundry/Dry Cleaning | No |
Library | Yes |
Movie Theatre | No |
Outdoor Movie Screen | No |
Onboard Weddings | No |
Self Serve Laundromats | No |
Shops | No |
Showroom | No |
Spa | Yes |
Video Arcade | No |
Fitness & Sports Facilities | |
Basketball Court | No |
Fitness Center | No |
Golf Driving Net | No |
Golf Simulator | No |
Ice Skating Rink | No |
Jogging Track | No |
Mini-Golf Course | No |
Rock Climbing Wall | No |
Swimming Pool | No |
Tennis Court | No |
Water Slide | No |
Water Sports Platform | No |
Cabin Features & Amenities | |
24-Hour Room Service | Yes |
Hair Dryer | Yes |
Safe | Yes |
Telephone | Yes |
Television | Yes |
Kids Facilities | |
Babysitting | No |
Children’s Playroom | No |
Kiddie Pool | No |
Supervised Youth Program | No |
Teen Center | No |
Special Needs & Requests | |
Adjoining Cabins (private connecting doors) |
No |
Kosher Meals | No |
Single Occupancy Cabins | No |
Single Share Program | No |
Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins | No |