Celebrity Flora

Celebrity says farewell to Galapagos expedition ships

Celebrity Cruises have parted company with two of its small Galapagos expedition ships, Celebrity Xpedition and Celebrity Xploration. They completed their final cruises for Celebrity in the first week of January before joining National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions to undergo refurbishment and their new branding. Celebrity Xpedition is to be renamed National Geographic Gemini and Celebrity Xploration

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Exploring the Svalbard

Hurtigruten Expeditions’ 2023-24 season is the most extensive in its 127-year history

Spanning five continents with more than 150 different itineraries, Hurtigruten Expeditions’ 2023-24 season will be the most extensive in its 127-year history. Its ships will be cruising the Galápagos, Antarctica, Arctic and West Africa, along with off-the-beaten-path Alaska small-ship exploration. “We are thrilled to offer the greatest ever selection of adventure travel opportunities covering some

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Silver Origin naming

Silver Origin christened in expedition-inspired ceremony in the Galapagos Islands

Silver Origin has been christened in an expedition-inspired ceremony in the Galápagos Islands, where she is designed to unlock deep travel experiences. Guests took to the water off San Cristobal on Zodiacs, raising a glass of champagne as Silversea officially welcomed the ship to its fleet. Johanna Carrión, conservationist and permanent Galápagos resident, christened Silver

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Celebrity Flora

Take a once-in-a-lifetime up-close adventure to the unique Galapagos Islands with Celebrity Cruises in 2024

Celebrity Cruises’ 2024 sailings to the awe-inspiring Galapagos Islands feature breathtaking itineraries offering opportunities to explore the destination’s unspoiled natural beauty and adventure. Setting sail in January on one of three intimate ships, Celebrity Flora, Celebrity Xpedition or Celebrity Xploration, guests will be able to choose from six carefully curated seven-night itineraries. Travellers will be

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Silver Moon

Silversea back in business with maiden voyages of Silver Moon and Silver Origin

Silversea Cruises marked its healthy return to global operations today with the maiden voyage of its new flagship, Silver Moon, left, from Athens, followed tomorrow by the inaugural sailing of new expeditionary vessel Silver Origin from San Cristobal in the Galapagos. Silver Moon’s launch also sees the unveiling of S.A.L.T., the line’s much-anticipated culinary programme.

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Celebrity Flora

One of a kind … Celebrity Flora begins her life exclusively in the Galapagos Islands

Celebrity Flora, the world’s first ship designed exclusively for the Galapagos Islands, makes her debut tomorrow (30 June). And to celebrate the occasion, Celebrity Cruises is offering savings of up to 25 per cent on selected sailings when booked before 31 July. The 100-guest Celebrity Flora is a brand new state-of-the-art expedition cruise ship ,

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