Celebrity Cruises has unveiled Celebrity Flora, a 100-passenger ship designed specifically for cruising around the Galapagos Islands. It will be one of the most energy-efficient ships of its size in the archipelago.
Offering seamless sea-to-shore transportation, Celebrity Flora will feature anchorless technology that protects the sensitive sea floor while maintaining the ship’s position. The ship has an innovative outward-facing design to give guests 360-degree views of the islands in the archipelago. Additionally, personal suite attendants, new dining venues, an open-air stargazing platform and expert-led ecological seminars will be available to guests.
Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, Celebrity Cruises president and ceo, said: “Celebrity Flora marks another example of our revolutionary ship design by allowing the destination and its environment to influence every decision we’ve made.” Luxurious all-suite accommodation and industry-first, eco-friendly innovations were combined to create a ship that brings a new level of luxury, sustainability and natural exploration to the region, said Lisa. “Guests will feel as though they’re boarding a high-end yacht for a week of unparalleled adventures, and they are!”
“We are very pleased with the announcement of Celebrity Cruises’ decision to build a cruise vessel with cutting-edge technology, designed specifically to operate around our wonderful islands,” said Enrique Ponce de León, Ecuador's minister of tourism. “Celebrity Flora will undoubtedly mark a very important milestone in the tourism development of Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands, offering high-quality and sustainable tourism.”
