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Celebrity Xploration

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Celebrity Cruises

Celebrity Xploration

One of three Celebrity Cruises ships sailing to the legendary Galapagos Islands, on Celebrity Xploration you can say 'hello' to the sense of community that can only be enjoyed on a small ship. With a capacity of sixteen guests, this charter-only ship is perfect for families or small groups.

The small size of the Celebrity Xploration allows us to take you deeper into this mythical archipelago than ever before. To further enhance your experience, you'll be indulged with seamlessly intuitive service from our onboard crew. It's a once in a lifetime holiday, in every way.

For the best views of your unique surroundings, head to the Sun Deck. You may even be treated to an afternoon of whale watching! Alternatively, relax and unwind in our indoor lounge. Settle down with a good book or broaden your knowledge by taking part in a briefing from one of our Galapagos National Park certified onboard naturalists.

Ship Statistics

16

Capacity

8

suites

crew

USD

Currency

3

Decks

Adults Only

Adults Only

Family Friendly

319

GRoss TonnES

29.8

Length (metres)

11

Width (Metres)

2016

Launch Year

Last REfit

11

Max Speed (Knots)
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Accommodation

All staterooms come with a sofa and seating area, plush Egyptian cotton bed linen, mini bar and flat screen TV as standard.
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Restaurants & bars

Dining

There are a wealth of dining options available on board a Celebrity ship. Attention to detail is key to Celebrity and dining is central to this.
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Entertainment

If you think you know cruise entertainment –think again. This is Celebrity Cruises®. The entertainment and activities on board our fleet is just as revolutionary as the ships themselves.
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Spas & Fitness

Wellbeing

Spa-inspired AquaClass® staterooms, cutting-edge treatments, and innovative programming from industry leaders.
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The finest facilities at sea

Onboard Facilities

There is always plenty to do on board a Celebrity Cruises ship...
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Highly attentive crew

Enrichment

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The finest facilities at sea

Kids & Teens

Onboard Celebrity Cruises there are activities and venues designed for every age group.
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Gratuities

Celebrity automatically adds gratuities** to guests’ onboard SeaPass® account, except for guests in Excluded Bookings*, as defined below, in the following amounts for sailings commencing on or after July 11, 2023:

  • $18.00 USD per person, per day for Inside, Ocean View, and Veranda staterooms
  • $18.50 USD per person, per day for Concierge Class and AquaClass staterooms
  • $23.00 USD per person, per day for guests of The Retreat.

A 20% gratuity will be added to all beverages, mini bar purchases and beverage packages. Gratuities may be adjusted at the guest’s discretion onboard at Guest Relations.

*Excluded Bookings include all staterooms booked either (i) at the All Included rate (formerly Always Included); or (ii) in the Retreat or AquaClass stateroom category on or after July 14, 2022. Stateroom and restaurant service gratuities, and a 20% beverage package gratuity, are included in the fare of all guests in an Excluded Booking.

Starting October 4, 2023, newly purchased All Included packages will include our most popular amenities, Classic Drinks and Basic Wi-Fi for all guests in the stateroom, including beverage package gratuities. Onboard staff gratuities will no longer be included within All Included pricing.

FOR ALL BOOKINGS: Gratuities for stateroom and restaurant services are shared by dining, bar and culinary services staff, stateroom attendants, and other hotel services teams. An 18% gratuity will be added to all spa and salon purchases. A 20% gratuity will be added to all specialty dining and room service onboard.

** Gratuity amounts are subject to change

Celebrity Xploration

Deck Plans

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Useful to Know...

Age Restrictions | Celebrity Xploration

Drinking

The minimum drinking age for all alcoholic beverages on all Celebrity Cruises ships is 21 years of age.

However, on ships sailing from ports in Europe, South America, Asia and Australia, they reduce the minimum drinking age to 18 years old in order to purchase and consume alcoholic beverages. Please note, when the ship is sailing in ports in North America and at private destinations, the minimum drinking age will remain at 21.

All Included* | Celebrity Xploration

At Celebrity Cruises®, we believe choice matters. That’s why we’ve pre-packaged our most popular amenities—drinks, Wi-Fi, and tips—so you can now choose the most convenient way to get the best value from your cruise. It’s that simple. One price. All Included.

Drinks

Choose from an incredible array of beers, spirits, cocktails, liqueurs, frozen drinks, wines by the glass, sodas, juices, specialty coffees and bottled water from our Classic Drinks Package.

Wi-Fi

We know staying in touch is important, so we’ve included Basic Wi-Fi access for all guests. Browse the web, check email, and text using messaging apps.

Tips

We’ve got you covered. Just sit back and relax while we make your vacation as memorable as possible.

Terms & Conditions apply

Dietary Requirements | Celebrity Xploration

Please be advised that Celebrity Cruises∘ makes every effort to accommodate guest’s dietary requirements wherever possible.

Disabled Facilities | Celebrity Xploration

Ability to accommodate guests with special needs aboard Celebrity Xploration is limited. This ship does not have an elevator or accessible staterooms. There is very little wheelchair accessibility on the Galapagos Islands, and service animals are not permitted in the Galapagos National Park.

Smoking Policy | Celebrity Xploration

For the comfort and enjoyment of our guests, our Celebrity ships are non-smoking. Hookahs and other types of water pipes are prohibited from use under this non-smoking designation.

Smoking is not permitted inside any stateroom or on any stateroom balcony. This applies to all stateroom categories onboard. Smoking is also not permitted in any dining venue, theatre, bar, lounge, hallway, or elevator; on the jogging track; or in most other indoor areas. Furthermore, smoking is not allowed in certain outdoor spaces, including restricted areas, food venues, and kids play areas and pools. If a guest is in violation of this “No Smoking” policy, a cleaning fee will be applied to their onboard account.

Because we recognise that some guests do smoke, we have designated smoking areas on the ship. These smoking areas are identified by signage, and ashtrays are provided in these locations for smoking use. Guests may inquire about the location of the ship’s designated smoking areas at the Guest Relations Desk.

In casinos on itineraries where smoking is allowed, there will be visible signage designating the areas for both smoking and non-smoking guests.

Cigar and pipe tobacco is limited to designated outdoor areas and cigar bars (if the ship has one). Electronic cigarettes or e-cigarettes are only permitted within the designated smoking areas.

Cigarettes, cigars, and pipe tobacco must be properly disposed of and never thrown overboard.

Guests must be at least 18 years of age to purchase, possess, or use tobacco onboard.

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