Based on an article published by Forbes, Celebrity Cruises is putting the final touches on Celebrity Flora, the first ship in the world built to sail to the Galapagos.
Premium service space
While Celebrity has been gliding through the wildlife-rich archipelago sitting roughly 600 miles from the coast of Ecuador since 2004 with its Xpedition ship, the spacious Flora will debut as the largest vessel in the destination. Both ships hold up to 100 passengers (the maximum allowed by the local government), but Flora is twice the size of its predecessor. And with 81 crew members onboard, Flora puts a premium on service as much as space.
Immersive luxury experience
“Our guests love to immerse themselves in the destinations we travel to, and they like to do so in a modern luxury way,” said Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, president and CEO of Celebrity Cruises.
He added, “Building Celebrity Flora from the ground up allowed us to create a ship that brings industry-first eco-friendly innovation, sustainability and national exploration to the region. The guests will feel as though they are boarding a high-end yacht for a week of unparalleled adventures. The all-suite accommodations offer guests the opportunity to see one of the most beautiful and untouched areas of the world with the comforts and level of service they can expect from Celebrity Cruises.”
Once in a lifetime trip
“From my personal experience, I can say that not only is this a bucket-list destination but it is a life-changing trip as well,” Lutoff-Perlo added. “You gain an appreciation for this world in a way that only the untouched Galapagos can do.”
Although Flora won’t make its inaugural voyage until late June, Forbes Travel Guide visited the Rotterdam shipyard where it’s being constructed for a sneak peek. Find out what’s in store for adventurers who set sail on this megayacht.
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Source: Forbes
