CELEBRITY FLORA ITINERARIES SM
MAY 2019 CELEBRITY FLORA SM 7-NIGHT OUTER LOOP ITINERARY Day Ports of Call Arrival Departure Sunday Baltra, Island 3:00pm Sunday Daphne 3:30pm 6:00pm Monday Gardner Bay 7:00am 11:30am Monday Suarez Point, Española 3:00pm 6:00pm Tuesday Cormorant Point, Floreana 7:00am 11:30pm Tuesday Post Office Bay/ Baroness Outlook, Floreana 3:00pm 6:00pm Wednesday Moreno Point, Isabela 7:00am 11:30am Wednesday Urvina Bay, Isabela 3:00pm 6:00pm Thursday Espinoza Point, Fernandina 7:00am 11:30am Thursday Vicente Roca Point, Isabela 3:00pm 6:00pm South Plaza, Santa Cruz 7:00am 11:30am Dragon Hill, Santa Cruz 3:00pm 6:00pm Saturday Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz 7:00pm 6:00pm Sunday Baltra Island 7:00am Vicente Roca Point Espinoza Point Urvina Bay Moreno Point Daphne Island Dragon Hill Equator Baltra Island Puerto Ayora Post Office Bay Cormorant Point South Plaza Gardner Bay Suarez Point DAY 1 SUNDAY AM - Baltra Island / Embarkation - During World War II, Baltra served as a U.S. military base protecting the Panama Canal from enemy attack. Now the cactus-strewn landscapes of Baltra are home to the region s main airport and where you will meet the ship. From the airport, it is just a short bus and Zodiac ride to the ship. DAY 1 SUNDAY PM - Daphne Island - Daphne is a satellite volcanic cone located north of Santa Cruz Island. The crater floor is an important breeding site for blue-footed boobies. This Island is famous for the scientific investigation led by Peter and Rosemary Grant on the finches population, one of the most important studies on the field that supports Charles Darwin s Theory. The cliff shore of the island is home for sea lions, pelicans, blue-footed boobies, and tropical birds which can be observed during the circumnavigation of the island. DAY 2 MONDAY AM - Gardner Bay, Española Island - A long white sand beach and clear blue waters make this an ideal spot for swimming, snorkeling, or just relaxing on the beach. In the water, sea turtles, rays, colorful tropical fish, and maybe even a white-tip reef shark may be seen. It is also home to a colony of sea lions. Excursion options: beach walking, swimming, or a deep-water snorkel for experienced snorkelers. DAY 2 MONDAY PM - Suarez Point, Española Island - Española is the oldest island in the Galapagos and home to an abundance of wildlife. At this site, visitors can expect to see sea lions, Galapagos Hawks, marine iguanas, and both blue-footed and Nazca boobies. Between late March and the following January, the Waved Albatrosses come here to mate and raise their young. Excursion options include a long, rocky walk to look for albatrosses and observe an impressive blowhole that spews water like a towering geyser. DAY 3 TUESDAY AM - Cormorant Point, Floreana Island - Floreana was the first capital of the Galapagos, and where Charles Darwin met the islands Governor. Its small brackish lagoon is often home to flamingos, stilts, and white-cheeked pintail ducks, and one of its beaches is a highly used nesting site for sea turtles. Check out the green-hued sand where you land! Excursion options include a relatively short walk to the lagoon and sea turtle nesting beach, and optional snorkeling and swimming at the landing beach. In addition, nearby Champion Island lies east of Floreana and provides a wonderful opportunity for snorkeling and a zodiac ride. When snorkeling, tropical fish abound with frequent sightings of sea turtles, rays, sharks, sea stars, and more. If we re lucky, the sea lions will be in a playful mood. During a zodiac ride along the rocky shoreline, keep an eye out for seabirds such as boobies, pelicans, and frigate birds. Red-billed Tropicbirds nest in the crevices below the large prickly pear cacti, and you may spy the very rare Charles Mockingbird. DAY 3 TUESDAY PM - Post Office Bay, Floreana Island - Rich in history, this site is home to the post office barrel established in about 1793, where pirates, buccaneers, whalers and others could leave their mail to be picked up by outbound ships. The tradition continues today, as visitors leave addressed postcards in the barrel and sort through left mail to deliver at home. Baroness Outlook, Floreana - The Baroness Viewing Point is the ideal place to take in the unique scenery that defines Floreana, and to learn about the history of the island s early settlers. Once inhabited by an indulgent baroness and her three lovers, the history of this island is intriguing. During the Zodiac ride around La Loberia, you can observe several marine species such as golden eagle rays, sea turtles, sea lions, mullets and occasionally Galapagos penguins.
MAY 2019 CELEBRITY FLORA SM 7-NIGHT OUTER LOOP ITINERARY DAY 4 WEDNESDAY AM - Moreno Point, Isabela Island - Along this beautiful rocky shore, a field of hardened black lava flows is pockmarked by shallow pools, which are home to shorebirds and flamingos. The mangrove-lined shore also provides a chance to see marine iguanas, sea turtles, stingrays, sharks, penguins, and the flightless cormorant. Excursion options: a long walk and Zodiac ride, or an extended Zodiac ride. DAY 4 WEDNESDAY PM - Urvina Bay, Isabela Island - Composed of five coalesced volcanoes, this is the largest island in the Galapagos and the most recently active, the latest eruption having occurred in 2009. Here we will see large land iguanas, finches, and if lucky, a giant tortoise or two. In 1954, the intrusion of magma below one of the islands volcanoes caused part of the bay to be uplifted some 6 meters, and today we can walk through the remains of what was once a thriving underwater reef. Excursion options: a long, faster-paced hike with some rock climbing required, followed by an optional snorkel (if conditions allow), or a short walk and optional snorkel. DAY 5 THURSDAY AM - Espinoza Point, Fernandina Island - Fernandina is the youngest island in the Galapagos and, as Darwin wrote, it is covered with immense deluges of black naked lava. Along with its extraordinary black lava rocks, this point of land hosts the largest colony of marine iguanas in the Archipelago, along with sea lions and a nesting site for flightless cormorants. Excursion options: a long walk or short walk, as well as a deep-water snorkel for experienced snorkelers. DAY 5 THURSDAY PM - Vicente Roca Point, Isabela Island - The half-collapsed remains of an ancient volcano make for a spectacular setting at this site. Awe-inspiring cliffs, blue waters, and wildlife create a Zodiac ride to remember as we search for sea turtles, penguins, fur seals, the flightless cormorant, marine iguanas, marine mammals, and the oddly shaped form of the elusive sunfish. DAY 6 FRIDAY AM - South Plaza, Santa Cruz Island - One of two islands off Santa Cruz, South Plaza was born of upheaval, uplifted during a geologic event. The rocky island is strewn with prickly pear cactus and home to land iguanas, marine iguanas, and a colony of sea lions. Our excursion here is a short walk to view wildlife, Flora SM, and geology. DAY 6 FRIDAY PM - Dragon Hill, Santa Cruz Island - Dragon Hill, or Cerro Dragon, is named after its population of land iguanas. The site offers a beautiful view of the landscape and two small brackish lagoons where flamingos and other shore birds occasionally feed. Along the trail, we ll cross a beautiful white forest of Palo Santo (incense) trees and Galapagos cotton plants. Options for this visit include a long walk and a short walk. DAY 7 SATURDAY AM/PM - Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island - This is the main population center of the islands, and home to the National Park Service tortoise-breeding center and the Charles Darwin Research Station. You will be able to visit the tortoise-breeding center and walk through the Charles Darwin Research Station. You will also have the opportunity to take a bus ride to the highlands to observe giant tortoises in the wild and walk through a lava tunnel. In addition, you will have an exclusive opportunity to participate in the Scalesia reforestation project in the highlands of Santa Cruz Island. DAY 8 SUNDAY BALTRA DISEMBARKATION - Baltra disembarkation / Airport transfer for flight home - Baltra is home to the region s main airport, and where you will fly out. You will have a zodiac and bus ride to the airport.
MAY 2019 CELEBRITY FLORA SM 7-NIGHT INNER LOOP ITINERARY Day Ports of Call Arrival Departure Sunday Baltra, Island 3:00pm Sunday Daphne 3:30pm 6:00pm Monday Egas Port 7:00am 11:30am Monday Rabida Island 3:00pm 6:00pm Tuesday Elizabeth Bay, Isabela 7:00am 11:30pm Tuesday Tagus Cove, Isabela 3:00pm 6:00pm Wednesday Sullivan Bay, Santiago 7:00am 11:30am Wednesday Bartolome Island 3:00pm 6:00pm Thursday Las Bachas, Santa Cruz 7:00am 11:30am Thursday North Seymour Island 3:00pm 6:00pm Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, San Cristobal 7:00am 11:30am Punta Pitt, San Cristobal 3:00pm 6:00pm Saturday Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz 7:00pm 6:00pm Sunday Baltra Island 7:00am IFIC OCEAN Tagus Cove Puerto Egas Elizabeth Bay Sullivan Bay Bartolomé Island Rabida Island Puerto Ayora Daphne Island North Seymour Island Baltra Island Las Bachas Equator Punta Pitt Puerto Baquerizo Moreno DAY 1 SUNDAY AM - Baltra Island/Embarkation - During World War II, Baltra served as a U.S. military base protecting the Panama Canal from enemy attack. Now the cactus-strewn landscapes of Baltra are home to the region s main airport and where you will meet the ship. From the airport, it is just a short bus and Zodiac ride to the ship. DAY 1 SUNDAY PM - Daphne Island - Daphne is a satellite volcanic cone located north of Santa Cruz Island. The crater floor is an important breeding site for blue-footed boobies. This Island is famous for the scientific investigation led by Peter and Rosemary Grant on the finches population, one of the most important studies on the field that supports Charles Darwin s Theory. The cliff shore of the island is home for sea lions, pelicans, blue-footed boobies, and tropical birds which can be observed during the circumnavigation of the island. DAY 2 MONDAY AM - Egas Port, Santiago Island - With its sandy beach and black rock, blue-water grottos, this stop offers a taste of the Galapagos geology, some great snorkeling, and an opportunity to see shore birds and Galapagos fur seals. Excursion options: long walk along the shore to the grottos to see fur seals, followed by optional swimming and snorkeling or a shorter coastal walk. DAY 2 MONDAY PM - Rabida Island - A small island south of Santiago, Rabida is best known for its red sand and eroded volcanic landscape. A nesting colony of pelicans makes its home here, along with sea lions and some sea birds. Excursion options: Zodiac ride, short walk, swimming, and snorkeling from the beach. DAY 3 TUESDAY AM - Elizabeth Bay, Isabela Island - Elizabeth Bay is one of the western-most points in the Galapagos. A scenic Zodiac ride along this sheltered inlet offers viewing of a wide variety of wildlife and a wonderful mangrove ecosystem. DAY 3 TUESDAY PM - Tagus Cove, Isabela Island - Historically an anchorage for pirates and whalers, this site offers a breathtaking view of Isabela, its volcanoes, and a saltwater lagoon. Along the shore, seabirds, penguins, sea lions, sea turtles, and nesting flightless cormorants can often be found. Excursion options: a scenic Zodiac ride for wildlife viewing, a long, faster-paced walk, and optional snorkeling. DAY 4 WEDNESDAY AM - Sullivan Bay, Santiago Island - During a volcanic eruption in the early 1900 s, this area of Santiago was covered with flowing lava. Today, the hardened fields of black rock create a geologic wonderland. We will take advantage of the cool of the early morning for a walk at this amazing site. DAY 4 WEDNESDAY PM - Bartolomé Island - Bartolomé Island hosts one of the region s most often photographed views, and a spectacular geologic setting. Its barren moon-like volcanic landscapes, spatter cones, and pinnacle rock make for a unique stop. It is also home to the endemic Galapagos penguin and provides an excellent opportunity for snorkeling. Excursion options: hike up some 368 stairs To the Top of the volcano, a Zodiac ride, and an optional beach swim or snorkel.
MAY 2019 CELEBRITY FLORA SM 7-NIGHT INNER LOOP ITINERARY DAY 5 THURSDAY AM - Las Bachas, Santa Cruz Island - This is one of the most beautiful white sand beaches in all of the Galapagos, and behind it are two small ponds that often have flamingos feeding in the shallows. It is also one of the largest nesting areas for the Pacific green sea turtle. Excursion options: short beach walk to look for flamingos, followed by an optional opportunity to swim, snorkel, or just relax on the shore. It is also possible to simply go to the beach to swim, snorkel, and relax. Deep water snorkel for experienced snorkelers. DAY 5 THURSDAY PM - North Seymour Island - North Seymour is a small island just north of Baltra. It is home to the largest colony of frigate birds in the Galapagos. While keeping an eye out for male frigates trying to impress potential mates with an inflated red neck pouch, you may also see blue-footed boobies dancing in a timeless courtship ritual. Sea lions and large land iguanas also roam about this rocky terrain. Excursion options: a guided, long rocky walk, Zodiac ride and short easy walk, or simply a scenic Zodiac tour along the coast to view wildlife and the geology of the area. Experienced snorkelers will also have an option to do a deep water snorkel at this site. DAY 6 FRIDAY AM - Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, San Cristobal Island - Here we have the opportunity to visit the small waterfront town of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, the administrative capital of the islands. Excursion options: a tour of a local interpretation center and time for shopping or a fast-paced long walk to view scenic vistas, followed by a visit to the interpretation center. DAY 6 FRIDAY PM - Punta Pitt, San Cristobal Island - Our visit to this location, thought by many to be the most spectacular site in San Cristobal, allows us the rare opportunity to visit the only location in Galapagos where you can observe all three species of boobies, Blue, Red and Masked, and two species of frigates birds nesting in the same area. In addition, there is an opportunity to explore its volcanic terrain as well as beach swimming. DAY 7 SATURDAY AM/PM - Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island - This is the main population center of the islands, and home to the National Park Service tortoise-breeding center and the Charles Darwin Research Station. You will be able to visit the tortoise-breeding center and walk through the Charles Darwin Research Station. You will also have the opportunity to take a bus ride to the highlands to observe giant tortoises in the wild and walk through a lava tunnel. In addition, you will have an exclusive opportunity to participate in the Scalesia reforestation project in the highlands of Santa Cruz Island. DAY 8 SUNDAY BALTRA DISEMBARKATION - Baltra disembarkation / Airport transfer for flight home - Baltra is home to the region s main airport, and where you will fly out. You will have a zodiac and bus ride to the airport.
MAY 2019 CELEBRITY FLORA SM 10 & 11* NIGHT OUTER LOOP ITINERARY Day Ports of call Arrival Departure Saturday Quito (pre cruise tour) Quito (pre cruise tour) Sunday Baltra, Island 3:00pm Sunday Daphne 3:30pm 6:00pm Monday Gardner Bay 7:00am 11:30am Monday Suarez Point, Española 3:00pm 6:00pm Tuesday Cormorant Point, Floreana 7:00am 11:30pm Tuesday Post Office Bay/ Baroness Outlook, Floreana 3:00pm 6:00pm Wednesday Moreno Point, Isabela 7:00am 11:30am Wednesday Urvina Bay, Isabela 3:00pm 6:00pm Thursday Espinoza Point, Fernandina 7:00am 11:30am Thursday Vicente Roca Point, Isabela 3:00pm 6:00pm South Plaza, Santa Cruz 7:00am 11:30am Dragon Hill, Santa Cruz 3:00pm 6:00pm Saturday Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz 7:00pm 6:00pm Sunday Baltra Island 7:00am Sunday Monday Tuesday* Quito (post cruise tour) Quito (post cruise tour) Quito (post cruise tour* ) 11 night package only Vicente Roca Point Espinoza Point Urvina Bay Moreno Point Daphne Island Dragon Hill Equator Baltra Island Puerto Ayora Post Office Bay Cormorant Point South Plaza Gardner Bay Suarez Point Quito ECUADOR DAY 1 FRIDAY - Quito Arrival - On the first day of your journey, you ll be greeted at the airport by a Celebrity Cruises representative and transferred to the JW Marriott hotel. Enjoy free time to relax and settle in. DAY 2 SATURDAY - Quito - Breakfast is served at the hotel. During your guided tour of the capital of Ecuador, situated at an altitude of 9,350 feet, you ll stand on the equatorial line at the middle of the World Park and Museum, and marvel at the monastery of San Francisco and la Compañia Church. Your Tour Director will escort you throughout your Quito stay, and serve as your personal concierge. Lunch with a spectacular view of the city, and enjoy a welcome dinner at a local gourmet restaurant. DAY 3 SUNDAY AM - Quito/Baltra Island - After breakfast, you will transfer to the airport for your flight to Baltra Galapagos. During World War II, Baltra served as a U.S. military base protecting the Panama Canal from enemy attack. Now the cactus-strewn landscapes of Baltra are home to the region s main airport and where you will meet the ship. From the airport, it is just a short bus and Zodiac ride to the ship for embarkation. DAY 3 SUNDAY PM - Daphne Island - Daphne is a satellite volcanic cone located north of Santa Cruz Island. The crater floor is an important breeding site for blue-footed boobies. This Island is famous for the scientific investigation led by Peter and Rosemary Grant on the finches population, one of the most important studies on the field that supports Charles Darwin s Theory. The cliff shore of the island is home for sea lions, pelicans, blue-footed boobies, and tropical birds which can be observed during the circumnavigation of the island. DAY 4 MONDAY AM - Gardner Bay, Española Island - A long white sand beach and clear blue waters make this an ideal spot for swimming, snorkeling, or just relaxing on the beach. In the water, sea turtles, rays, colorful tropical fish, and maybe even a white-tip reef shark may be seen. It is also home to a colony of sea lions. Excursion options: beach walking, swimming, or a deep-water snorkel for experienced snorkelers.
MAY 2019 CELEBRITY FLORA SM 10 & 11* NIGHT OUTER LOOP ITINERARY DAY 4 MONDAY PM - Suarez Point, Española Island - Española is the oldest island in the Galapagos and home to an abundance of wildlife. At this site, visitors can expect to see sea lions, Galapagos Hawks, marine iguanas, and both blue-footed and Nazca boobies. Between late March and the following January, the Waved Albatrosses come here to mate and raise their young. Excursion options: a long, rocky walk to look for albatrosses and observe an impressive blowhole that spews water like a towering geyser. DAY 5 TUESDAY AM - Cormorant Point, Floreana Island - Floreana was the first capital of the Galapagos, and where Charles Darwin met the islands Governor. Its small brackish lagoon is often home to flamingos, stilts, and white-cheeked pintail ducks, and one of its beaches is a highly used nesting site for sea turtles. Check out the green-hued sand where you land! Excursion options include a relatively short walk to the lagoon and sea turtle nesting beach, and optional snorkeling and swimming at the landing beach. In addition, nearby Champion Island lies east of Floreana and provides a wonderful opportunity for snorkeling and a zodiac ride. When snorkeling, tropical fish abound with frequent sightings of sea turtles, rays, sharks, sea stars, and more. If we re lucky, the sea lions will be in a playful mood. During a zodiac ride along the rocky shoreline, keep an eye out for seabirds such as boobies, pelicans, and frigate birds. Red-billed Tropicbirds nest in the crevices below the large prickly pear cacti, and you may spy the very rare Charles Mockingbird. DAY 5 TUESDAY PM - Post Office Bay, Floreana Island - Rich in history, this site is home to the post office barrel established in about 1793, where pirates, buccaneers, whalers and others could leave their mail to be picked up by outbound ships. The tradition continues today, as visitors leave addressed postcards in the barrel and sort through left mail to deliver at home. Baroness Outlook, Floreana - The Baroness Viewing Point is the ideal place to take in the unique scenery that defines Floreana, and to learn about the history of the island s early settlers. Once inhabited by an indulgent baroness and her three lovers, the history of this island is intriguing. During the Zodiac ride around La Loberia, you can observe several marine species such as golden eagle rays, sea turtles, sea lions, mullets and occasionally Galapagos penguins. DAY 6 WEDNESDAY AM - Moreno Point, Isabela Island - Along this beautiful rocky shore, a field of hardened black lava flows is pockmarked by shallow pools, which are home to shorebirds and flamingos. The mangrove-lined shore also provides a chance to see marine iguanas, sea turtles, stingrays, sharks, penguins, and the flightless cormorant. Excursion options: a long walk and Zodiac ride, or an extended Zodiac ride. DAY 6 WEDNESDAY PM - Urvina Bay, Isabela Island - Composed of five coalesced volcanoes, this is the largest island in the Galapagos and the most recently active, the latest eruption having occurred in 2009. Here we will see large land iguanas, finches, and if lucky, a giant tortoise or two. In 1954, the intrusion of magma below one of the islands volcanoes caused part of the bay to be uplifted some 6 meters, and today we can walk through the remains of what was once a thriving underwater reef. Excursion options: a long, faster-paced hike with some rock climbing required, followed by an optional snorkel (if conditions allow), or a short walk and optional snorkel. DAY 7 THURSDAY AM - Espinoza Point, Fernandina Island - Fernandina is the youngest island in the Galapagos and, as Darwin wrote, it is covered with immense deluges of black naked lava. Along with its extraordinary black lava rocks, this point of land hosts the largest colony of marine iguanas in the Archipelago, along with sea lions and a nesting site for flightless cormorants. Excursion options: a long walk or short walk, as well as a deep-water snorkel for experienced snorkelers. DAY 7 THURSDAY PM - Vicente Roca Point, Isabela Island - The half-collapsed remains of an ancient volcano make for a spectacular setting at this site. Awe-inspiring cliffs, blue waters, and wildlife create a Zodiac ride to remember as we search for sea turtles, penguins, fur seals, the flightless cormorant, marine iguanas, marine mammals, and the oddly shaped form of the elusive sunfish. DAY 8 FRIDAY AM - South Plaza, Santa Cruz Island - One of two islands off Santa Cruz, South Plaza was born of upheaval, uplifted during a geologic event. The rocky island is strewn with prickly pear cactus and home to land iguanas, marine iguanas, and a colony of sea lions. Excursion options: a short walk to view wildlife, Flora SM, and geology. DAY 8 FRIDAY PM - Dragon Hill, Santa Cruz Island - Dragon Hill, or Cerro Dragon, is named after its population of land iguanas. The site offers a beautiful view of the landscape and two small brackish lagoons where flamingos and other shore birds occasionally feed. Along the trail, we ll cross a beautiful white forest of Palo Santo (incense) trees and Galapagos cotton plants. Excursion options: Walk. DAY 9 SATURDAY AM/PM - Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island - This is the main population center of the islands, and home to the National Park Service tortoise-breeding center and the Charles Darwin Research Station. You will be able to visit the tortoise-breeding center and walk through the Charles Darwin Research Station. You will also have the opportunity to take a bus ride to the highlands to observe giant tortoises in the wild and walk through a lava tunnel. In addition, you will have an exclusive opportunity to participate in the Scalesia reforestation project in the highlands of Santa Cruz Island.
MAY 2019 CELEBRITY FLORA SM 10 & 11* NIGHT OUTER LOOP ITINERARY DAY 10 SUNDAY - Baltra - Quito Disembarkation - Upon your arrival in Quito, a Celebrity Cruises representative will escort you to the JW Marriott hotel. Enjoy an optional afternoon excursion to the local craft market, time permitting. Dinner is served at the hotel. DAY 11 MONDAY - Quito - Your Celebrity Cruises representative will once again escort you to the airport for your return. Breakfast is included. *For 11-Night package: DAY 11 MONDAY - Quito - Day at your leisure. Breakfast is included. DAY 12 TUESDAY - Quito departure - Your Celebrity Cruises representative will once again escort you to the airport for your return. Breakfast is included.
MAY 2019 CELEBRITY FLORA SM 10 & *11 NIGHT INNER LOOP ITINERARY Day Ports of Call Arrival Departure Saturday Quito (pre cruise tour) Quito (pre cruise tour) Sunday Baltra, Island 3:00pm Sunday Daphne 3:30pm 6:00pm Monday Egas Port 7:00am 11:30am Monday Rabida Island 3:00pm 6:00pm Tuesday Elizabeth Bay, Isabela 7:00am 11:30am Tuesday Tagus Cove, Isabela 3:00pm 6:00pm Wednesday Sullivan Bay, Santiago 7:00am 11:30am Wednesday Bartolomé Island 3:00pm 6:00pm Thursday Las Bachas, Santa Cruz 7:00am 11:30am Thursday North Seymour Island 3:00pm 6:00pm Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, San Cristobal 7:00am 11:30am Punta Pitt, San Cristobal 3:00pm 6:00pm Saturday Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz 7:00pm 6:00pm Sunday Baltra Island 7:00am Sunday Monday Tuesday* Quito (post cruise tour) Quito (post cruise tour) Quito (post cruise tour*) 11 night package only Tagus Cove Puerto Egas Elizabeth Bay Quito ECUADOR Sullivan Bay Bartolomé Island Equator Daphne Island North Seymour Island Baltra Island Rabida Island Las Bachas Punta Pitt Puerto Ayora Puerto Baquerizo Moreno DAY 1 FRIDAY - Quito Arrival - On the first day of your journey, you ll be greeted at the airport by a Celebrity Cruises representative and transferred to the JW Marriott hotel. Enjoy free time to relax and settle in. DAY 2 SATURDAY - Quito - Breakfast is served at the hotel. During your guided tour of the capital of Ecuador, situated at an altitude of 9,350 feet, you ll stand on the equatorial line at the middle of the World Park and Museum, and marvel at the monastery of San Francisco and la Compañia Church. Your Tour Director will escort you throughout your Quito stay, and serve as your personal concierge. Breakfast is served at the hotel before departure, Lunch with a spectacular view of the city, and enjoy a welcome dinner at a local gourmet restaurant. DAY 3 SUNDAY AM - Quito/Baltra Island - After breakfast, you will be transferred to the Quito airport for your flight to Baltra Galapagos. During World War II, Baltra served as a U.S. military base protecting the Panama Canal from enemy attack. Now the cactus-strewn landscapes of Baltra are home to the region s main airport and where you will meet the ship. From the airport, it is just a short bus and Zodiac ride to the ship for embarkation. DAY 3 SUNDAY PM - Daphne Island - Daphne is a satellite volcanic cone located north of Santa Cruz Island. The crater floor is an important breeding site for blue-footed boobies. This Island is famous for the scientific investigation led by Peter and Rosemary Grant on the finches population, one of the most important studies on the field that supports Charles Darwin s Theory. The cliff shore of the island is home for sea lions, pelicans, blue-footed boobies, and tropical birds which can be observed during the circumnavigation of the island. DAY 4 MONDAY AM - Egas Port, Santiago Island - With its sandy beach and black rock, blue-water grottos, this stop offers a taste of the Galapagos geology, some great snorkeling, and an opportunity to see shore birds and Galapagos fur seals. Excursion options: a long walk along the shore to the grottos to see fur seals, followed by optional swimming and snorkeling or a shorter coastal walk. DAY 4 MONDAY PM - Rabida Island - A small island south of Santiago, Rabida is best known for its red sand and eroded volcanic landscape. A nesting colony of pelicans makes its home here, along with sea lions and some sea birds. Excursion options: Zodiac ride, short walk, swimming, and snorkeling from the beach.
MAY 2019 CELEBRITY FLORA SM 10 & *11 NIGHT INNER LOOP ITINERARY DAY 5 TUESDAY AM - Elizabeth Bay, Isabela Island - Elizabeth Bay is one of the western-most points in the Galapagos. A scenic Zodiac ride along this sheltered inlet offers viewing of a wide variety of wildlife and a wonderful mangrove ecosystem. DAY 5 TUESDAY PM - Tagus Cove, Isabela Island - Historically an anchorage for pirates and whalers, this site offers a breathtaking view of Isabela, its volcanoes, and a saltwater lagoon. Along the shore, seabirds, penguins, sea lions, sea turtles, and nesting flightless cormorants can often be found. Excursion options: a scenic Zodiac ride for wildlife viewing, a long, faster-paced walk, and optional snorkeling. DAY 6 WEDNESDAY AM - Sullivan Bay, Santiago Island - During a volcanic eruption in the early 1900 s, this area of Santiago was covered with flowing lava. Today, the hardened fields of black rock create a geologic wonderland. We will take advantage of the cool of the early morning for a walk at this amazing site. DAY 6 WEDNESDAY PM - Bartolomé Island - Bartolomé Island hosts one of the region s most often photographed views, and a spectacular geologic setting. Its barren moon-like volcanic landscapes, spatter cones, and pinnacle rock make for a unique stop. It is also home to the endemic Galapagos penguin and provides an excellent opportunity for snorkeling. Excursion options: hike up some 368 stairs To the Top of the volcano, a Zodiac ride, and an optional beach swim or snorkel. DAY 7 THURSDAY AM - Las Bachas, Santa Cruz Island - This is one of the most beautiful white sand beaches in all of the Galapagos, and behind it are two small ponds that often have flamingos feeding in the shallows. It is also one of the largest nesting areas for the Pacific green sea turtle. Excursion options: short beach walk to look for flamingos, followed by an optional opportunity to swim, snorkel, or just relax on the shore. It is also possible to simply go to the beach to swim, snorkel, and relax. Deep water snorkel for experienced snorkelers. DAY 7 THURSDAY PM - North Seymour Island - North Seymour is a small island just north of Baltra. It is home to the largest colony of frigate birds in the Galapagos. While keeping an eye out for male frigates trying to impress potential mates with an inflated red neck pouch, you may also see blue-footed boobies dancing in a timeless courtship ritual. Sea lions and large land iguanas also roam about this rocky terrain. Excursion options: a guided, long rocky walk, Zodiac ride and short easy walk, or simply a scenic Zodiac tour along the coast to view wildlife and the geology of the area. Experienced snorkelers will also have an option to do a deep water snorkel at this site. DAY 8 FRIDAY AM - Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, San Cristobal Island - Here we have the opportunity to visit the small waterfront town of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, the administrative capital of the islands. Excursion options: a tour of a local interpretation center and time for shopping or a fast-paced long walk to view scenic vistas, followed by a visit to the interpretation center. DAY 8 FRIDAY PM - Punta Pitt, San Cristobal Island - Our visit to this location, thought by many to be the most spectacular site in San Cristobal, allows us the rare opportunity to visit the only location in Galapagos where you can observe all three species of boobies, Blue, Red and Masked, and two species of frigates birds nesting in the same area. In addition, there is an opportunity to explore its volcanic terrain as well as beach swimming. DAY 9 SATURDAY AM/PM - Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island - This is the main population center of the islands, and home to the National Park Service tortoise-breeding center and the Charles Darwin Research Station. You will be able to visit the tortoise-breeding center and walk through the Charles Darwin Research Station. You will also have the opportunity to take a bus ride to the highlands to observe giant tortoises in the wild and walk through a lava tunnel. In addition, you will have an exclusive opportunity to participate in the Scalesia reforestation project in the highlands of Santa Cruz Island. DAY 10 SUNDAY - Baltra - Quito Disembarkation - Upon your arrival in Quito, a Celebrity Cruises representative will escort you the JW Marriott hotel. Enjoy an optional afternoon excursion to the local craft market, time permitting. Dinner is served at the hotel. DAY 11 MONDAY - Quito departure - Your Celebrity Cruises representative will once again escort you to the airport for your return. Breakfast is included. *For 11-Night package: DAY 11 MONDAY - Quito - Day at your leisure. Breakfast is included. DAY 12 TUESDAY - Quito departure - Your Celebrity Cruises representative will once again escort you to the airport for your return. Breakfast is included.
MAY 2019 CELEBRITY FLORA SM 15-NIGHT OUTER LOOP - POST MACHU PICCHU Day Ports of Call Arrival Departure Saturday Quito (pre cruise tour) Quito (pre cruise tour) Sunday Baltra, Island 3:00pm Sunday Daphne 3:30pm 6:00pm Monday Gardner Bay 7:00am 11:30am Monday Suarez Point, Española 3:00pm 6:00pm Tuesday Cormorant Point, Floreana 7:00am 11:30pm Tuesday Post Office Bay/ Baroness Outlook, Floreana 3:00pm 6:00pm Wednesday Moreno Point, Isabela 7:00am 11:30am Wednesday Urvina Bay, Isabela 3:00pm 6:00pm Thursday Espinoza Point, Fernandina 7:00am 11:30am Thursday Vicente Roca Point, Isabela 3:00pm 6:00pm South Plaza, Santa Cruz 7:00am 11:30am Dragon Hill, Santa Cruz 3:00pm 6:00pm Saturday Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz 7:00pm 6:00pm Sunday Baltra Island 7:00am Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Saturday Lima (post cruise tour) Lima/Sacred Valley (post cruise tour) Sacred Valley (post cruise tour) Machu Picchu/Cuzco Cuzco Cuzco/Lima (late international departure) Lima departure (early am international departure) Vicente Roca Point Espinoza Point GALAPAGOS ISLANDS Galapagos Cruise Baltra Urvina Bay Moreno Point USA Daphne Island Dragon Hill Equator Baltra Island Puerto Ayora Post Office Bay Cormorant Point Guayaquil Caribbean Sea Quito ECUADOR Lima South Plaza SOUTH AMERICA PERU Machu Picchu Gardner Bay Suarez Point Urubamba (Sacred Valley) Cuzco Quito ECUADOR DAY 1 FRIDAY - Quito Arrival - On the first day of your journey, you ll be greeted at the airport by a Celebrity Cruises representative and transferred to the JW Marriott hotel. Enjoy free time to relax and settle in. DAY 2 SATURDAY - Quito - Breakfast is served at the hotel. During your guided tour of the capital of Ecuador, situated at an altitude of 9,350 feet, you ll stand on the equatorial line at the middle of the World Park and Museum, and marvel at the monastery of San Francisco and la Compañia Church. Your Tour Director will escort you throughout your Quito stay, and serve as your personal concierge. Lunch is served with a spectacular view of the city, and enjoy a welcome dinner at a local gourmet restaurant. DAY 3 SUNDAY AM - Quito/Baltra Island - After breakfast, you will transfer to the airport for your flight to Baltra Galapagos. During World War II, Baltra served as a U.S. military base protecting the Panama Canal from enemy attack. Now the cactus-strewn landscapes of Baltra are home to the region s main airport and where you will meet the ship. From the airport, it is just a short bus and Zodiac ride to the ship for embarkation. DAY 3 SUNDAY PM - Daphne Island - Daphne is a satellite volcanic cone located north of Santa Cruz Island. The crater floor is an important breeding site for blue-footed boobies. This Island is famous for the scientific investigation led by Peter and Rosemary Grant on the finches population, one of the most important studies on the field that supports Charles Darwin s Theory. The cliff shore of the island is home for sea lions, pelicans, blue-footed boobies, and tropical birds which can be observed during the circumnavigation of the island.
MAY 2019 CELEBRITY FLORA SM 15-NIGHT OUTER LOOP - POST MACHU PICCHU DAY 4 MONDAY AM - Gardner Bay, Española Island - A long white sand beach and clear blue waters make this an ideal spot for swimming, snorkeling, or just relaxing on the beach. In the water, sea turtles, rays, colorful tropical fish, and maybe even a white-tip reef shark may be seen. It is also home to a colony of sea lions. Excursion options: beach walking, swimming, or a deep-water snorkel for experienced snorkelers. DAY 4 MONDAY PM - Suarez Point, Española Island - Española is the oldest island in the Galapagos and home to an abundance of wildlife. At this site, visitors can expect to see sea lions, Galapagos Hawks, marine iguanas, and both blue-footed and Nazca boobies. Between late March and the following January, the Waved Albatrosses come here to mate and raise their young. Excursion options: a long, rocky walk to look for albatrosses and observe an impressive blowhole that spews water like a towering geyser. DAY 5 TUESDAY AM - Cormorant Point, Floreana Island - Floreana was the first capital of the Galapagos, and where Charles Darwin met the islands Governor. Its small brackish lagoon is often home to flamingos, stilts, and white-cheeked pintail ducks, and one of its beaches is a highly used nesting site for sea turtles. Check out the green-hued sand where you land! Excursion options include a relatively short walk to the lagoon and sea turtle nesting beach, and optional snorkeling and swimming at the landing beach. In addition, nearby Champion Island lies east of Floreana and provides a wonderful opportunity for snorkeling and a zodiac ride. When snorkeling, tropical fish abound with frequent sightings of sea turtles, rays, sharks, sea stars, and more. If we re lucky, the sea lions will be in a playful mood. During a zodiac ride along the rocky shoreline keep an eye out for seabirds such as boobies, pelicans, and frigate birds. Red-billed Tropicbirds nest in the crevices below the large prickly pear cacti and you may spy the very rare Charles Mockingbird. DAY 5 TUESDAY PM - Post Office Bay, Floreana Island - Rich in history, this site is home to the post office barrel established in about 1793, where pirates, buccaneers, whalers and others could leave their mail to be picked up by outbound ships. The tradition continues today, as visitors leave addressed postcards in the barrel and sort through left mail to deliver at home. Baroness Outlook, Floreana - The Baroness Viewing Point is the ideal place to take in the unique scenery that defines Floreana, and to learn about the history of the island s early settlers. Once inhabited by an indulgent baroness and her three lovers, the history of this island is intriguing. During the Zodiac ride around La Loberia, you can observe several marine species such as golden eagle rays, sea turtles, sea lions, mullets and occasionally Galapagos penguins. DAY 6 WEDNESDAY AM - Moreno Point, Isabela Island - Along this beautiful rocky shore, a field of hardened black lava flows is pockmarked by shallow pools, which are home to shorebirds and flamingos. The mangrove-lined shore also provides a chance to see marine iguanas, sea turtles, stingrays, sharks, penguins, and the flightless cormorant. Excursion options: a long walk and Zodiac ride, or an extended Zodiac ride. DAY 6 WEDNESDAY PM - Urvina Bay, Isabela Island - Composed of five coalesced volcanoes, this is the largest island in the Galapagos and the most recently active, the latest eruption having occurred in 2009. Here we will see large land iguanas, finches, and if lucky, a giant tortoise or two. In 1954, the intrusion of magma below one of the islands volcanoes caused part of the bay to be uplifted some 6 meters, and today we can walk through the remains of what was once a thriving underwater reef. Excursion options: a long, faster-paced hike with some rock climbing required, followed by an optional snorkel (if conditions allow), or a short walk and optional snorkel. DAY 7 THURSDAY AM - Espinoza Point, Fernandina Island - Fernandina is the youngest island in the Galapagos and, as Darwin wrote, it is covered with immense deluges of black naked lava. Along with its extraordinary black lava rocks, this point of land hosts the largest colony of marine iguanas in the Archipelago, along with sea lions and a nesting site for flightless cormorants. Excursion options: a long walk or short walk, as well as a deep-water snorkel for experienced snorkelers. DAY 7 THURSDAY PM - Vicente Roca Point, Isabela Island - The half-collapsed remains of an ancient volcano make for a spectacular setting at this site. Awe-inspiring cliffs, blue waters, and wildlife create a Zodiac ride to remember as we search for sea turtles, penguins, fur seals, the flightless cormorant, marine iguanas, marine mammals, and the oddly shaped form of the elusive sunfish. DAY 8 FRIDAY AM - South Plaza, Santa Cruz Island - One of two islands off Santa Cruz, South Plaza was born of upheaval, uplifted during a geologic event. The rocky island is strewn with prickly pear cactus and home to land iguanas, marine iguanas, and a colony of sea lions. Excursion options: short walk to view wildlife, Flora SM, and geology. DAY 8 FRIDAY PM - Dragon Hill, Santa Cruz Island - Dragon Hill, or Cerro Dragon, is named after its population of land iguanas. The site offers a beautiful view of the landscape and two small brackish lagoons where flamingos and other shore birds occasionally feed. Along the trail, we ll cross a beautiful white forest of Palo Santo (incense) trees and Galapagos cotton plants. Excursion options: Walk. DAY 9 SATURDAY AM/PM - Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island - This is the main population center of the islands, and home to the National Park Service tortoise-breeding center and the Charles Darwin Research Station. You will be able to visit the tortoise-breeding center and walk through the Charles Darwin Research Station. You will also have the opportunity to take a bus ride to the highlands to observe giant tortoises in the wild and walk through a lava tunnel. In addition, you will have an exclusive opportunity to participate in the Scalesia reforestation project in the highlands of Santa Cruz Island.
MAY 2019 CELEBRITY FLORA SM 15-NIGHT OUTER LOOP - POST MACHU PICCHU DAY 10 SUNDAY - Disembarkation Baltra/Quito/Lima - From Baltra, you ll fly to Quito, and then on to Lima, Peru. A Celebrity representative will be on hand to assist with all your transfers. You ll overnight at the Westin Lima hotel. DAY 11 MONDAY - Lima/Cuzco-Sacred Valley, Peru - After breakfast at the hotel, your guide will pick you up and transfer you to the airport for your Lima/Cuzco flight. Lunch is served at Casa Hacienda Orihuela in The Sacred Valley, where the Orihuelas, a family of great art collectors, will be your hosts. Dinner and overnight at the Tambo del Inca Luxury Collection hotel in The Sacred Valley. DAY 12 TUESDAY - The Sacred Valley - Depart for the Urubamba Valley, The Sacred Valley of the Incas. Tour the impressive ruins, featuring terraces carved into the hillside and a crowning temple designed for worship and astronomical observation. You ll tour Ollantaytambo and the Pablo Seminario workshop, showcasing utilitarian, decorative, and artistic objects. Lunch at Wayra Ranch- a gastronomic feast led by the prominent Chef Pedro Miguel Schiaffino and Nacho Solis, as you delight in stunning equestrian Peruvian Paso horse entertainment and marinera music. Dine and overnight at Tambo del Inca Luxury Collection. DAY 13 WEDNESDAY - Machu Picchu / Cuzco - After a morning breakfast at the hotel, you ll depart for Machu Picchu on the Vistadome from the Tambo del Inca hotel train station. Lunch will be served at the Sanctuary Lodge in Machu Picchu. Tour the almost perfectly preserved buildings and the mysterious passageways underlying the city. Then enjoy welcoming aperitifs, dinner, and an excellent selection of wines, while relaxing on the Orient Express Hiram Bingham back to Cuzco for an evening of local music, dancing, and Pisco sours. Overnight at Hotel Monasterio in Cuzco. DAY 14 THURSDAY - Cuzco, Peru - After a morning breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a scenic tour at the Coricancha, also known as the Temple of the Sun, before touring the Sacsayhuamán fortress and the Cathedral, one of the most splendid Spanish colonial churches in America, housing about 400 colonial paintings from the Cuzco art school, impressive goldsmith, silversmith, and precious stone works. Lunch is served at Limo Restaurant, with dinner being served at the hotel Monasterio. DAY 15 FRIDAY - Cuzco / Lima, Peru - Upon your return flight to Lima, enjoy a scenic tour of the city, visiting the Larco Herrera Museum, a colonial mansion built in the eighteenth century. Lunch at the Café del Museo restaurant before proceeding on to the Historic Center of Lima and the convent of San Francisco, a masterpiece of colonial architecture. Dine and overnight or day room at Westin Lima Hotel. DAY 15/DAY 16 - Lima Departure - Your departure is scheduled based on your return flight schedule.
MAY 2019 CELEBRITY FLORA SM 15-NIGHT INNER LOOP - POST MACHU PICCHU Day Ports of call Arrival Departure Saturday Quito (pre cruise tour) Quito (pre cruise tour) Sunday Baltra, Island 3:00pm Sunday Daphne 3:30pm 6:00pm Monday Egas Port 7:00am 11:30am Monday Rabida Island 3:00pm 6:00pm Tuesday Elizabeth Bay, Isabela 7:00am 11:30am Tuesday Tagus Cove, Isabela 3:00pm 6:00pm Wednesday Sullivan Bay, Santiago 7:00am 11:30am Wednesday Bartolomé Island 3:00pm 6:00pm Thursday Las Bachas, Santa Cruz 7:00am 11:30am Thursday North Seymour Island 3:00pm 6:00pm Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, San Cristobal 7:00am 11:30am Punta Pitt, San Cristobal 3:00pm 6:00pm Saturday Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz 7:00pm 6:00pm Sunday Baltra Island 7:00am Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Saturday Lima (post cruise tour) Lima/Sacred Valley (post cruise tour) Sacred Valley (post cruise tour) Machu Picchu/Cuzco Cuzco Cuzco/Lima (late international departure) Lima departure (early am international departure) Tagus Cove Puerto Egas Elizabeth Bay GALAPAGOS ISLANDS Galapagos Cruise Baltra Sullivan Bay Bartolomé Island USA Rabida Island Puerto Ayora Guayaquil Daphne Island North Seymour Island Baltra Island Quito Las Bachas Caribbean Sea ECUADOR Lima PERU Equator SOUTH AMERICA Quito ECUADOR Punta Pitt Puerto Baquerizo Moreno Machu Picchu Urubamba (Sacred Valley) Cuzco DAY 1 FRIDAY - Quito Arrival - On the first day of your journey, you ll be greeted at the airport by a Celebrity Cruises representative and transferred to the JW Marriott hotel. Enjoy free time to relax and settle in. DAY 2 SATURDAY - Quito - Breakfast is served at the hotel. During your guided tour of the capital of Ecuador, situated at an altitude of 9,350 feet, you ll stand on the equatorial line at the middle of the World Park and Museum, and marvel at the monastery of San Francisco and la Compañia Church. Your Tour Director will escort you throughout your Quito stay, and serve as your personal concierge. Lunch with a spectacular view of the city, and enjoy a welcome dinner at a local gourmet restaurant. DAY 3 SUNDAY AM - Quito/Baltra Island - After breakfast, you will be transferred to the Quito airport for your flight to Baltra Galapagos. During World War II, Baltra served as a U.S. military base protecting the Panama Canal from enemy attack. Now the cactus-strewn landscapes of Baltra are home to the region s main airport and where you will meet the ship. From the airport, it is just a short bus and Zodiac ride to the ship for embarkation. DAY 3 SUNDAY PM - Daphne Island - Daphne is a satellite volcanic cone located north of Santa Cruz Island. The crater floor is an important breeding site for blue-footed boobies. This Island is famous for the scientific investigation led by Peter and Rosemary Grant on the finches population, one of the most important studies on the field that supports Charles Darwin s Theory. The cliff shore of the island is home for sea lions, pelicans, blue-footed boobies, and tropical birds which can be observed during the circumnavigation of the island.
MAY 2019 CELEBRITY FLORA SM 15-NIGHT INNER LOOP - POST MACHU PICCHU DAY 4 MONDAY AM - Egas Port, Santiago Island - With its sandy beach and black rock, blue-water grottos, this stop offers a taste of the Galapagos geology, some great snorkeling, and an opportunity to see shore birds and Galapagos fur seals. Excursion options: a long walk along the shore to the grottos to see fur seals, followed by optional swimming and snorkeling or a shorter coastal walk. DAY 4 MONDAY PM - Rabida Island - A small island south of Santiago, Rabida is best known for its red sand and eroded volcanic landscape. A nesting colony of pelicans makes its home here, along with sea lions and some sea birds. Excursion options: Zodiac ride, short walk, swimming, and snorkeling from the beach. DAY 5 TUESDAY AM - Elizabeth Bay, Isabela Island - Elizabeth Bay is one of the western-most points in the Galapagos. A scenic Zodiac ride along this sheltered inlet offers viewing of a wide variety of wildlife and a wonderful mangrove ecosystem. DAY 5 TUESDAY PM - Tagus Cove, Isabela Island - Historically an anchorage for pirates and whalers, this site offers a breathtaking view of Isabela, its volcanoes, and a saltwater lagoon. Along the shore, seabirds, penguins, sea lions, sea turtles, and nesting flightless cormorants can often be found. Excursion options: a scenic Zodiac ride for wildlife viewing, a long, faster-paced walk, and optional snorkeling. DAY 6 WEDNESDAY AM - Sullivan Bay, Santiago Island - During a volcanic eruption in the early 1900 s, this area of Santiago was covered with flowing lava. Today, the hardened fields of black rock create a geologic wonderland. We will take advantage of the cool of the early morning for a walk at this amazing site. DAY 6 WEDNESDAY PM - Bartolomé Island - Bartolomé Island hosts one of the region s most often photographed views, and a spectacular geologic setting. Its barren moon-like volcanic landscapes, spatter cones, and pinnacle rock make for a unique stop. It is also home to the endemic Galapagos penguin and provides an excellent opportunity for snorkeling. Excursion options: hike up some 368 stairs To the Top of the volcano, a Zodiac ride, and an optional beach swim or snorkel. DAY 7 THURSDAY AM - Las Bachas, Santa Cruz Island - This is one of the most beautiful white sand beaches in all of the Galapagos, and behind it are two small ponds that often have flamingos feeding in the shallows. It is also one of the largest nesting areas for the Pacific green sea turtle. Excursion options: short beach walk to look for flamingos, followed by an optional opportunity to swim, snorkel, or just relax on the shore. It is also possible to simply go to the beach to swim, snorkel, and relax. Deep water snorkel for experienced snorkelers. DAY 7 THURSDAY PM - North Seymour Island - North Seymour is a small island just north of Baltra. It is home to the largest colony of frigate birds in the Galapagos. While keeping an eye out for male frigates trying to impress potential mates with an inflated red neck pouch, you may also see blue-footed boobies dancing in a timeless courtship ritual. Sea lions and large land iguanas also roam about this rocky terrain. Excursion options: a guided, long rocky walk, Zodiac ride and short easy walk, or simply a scenic Zodiac tour along the coast to view wildlife and the geology of the area. Experienced snorkelers will also have an option to do a deep water snorkel at this site. DAY 8 FRIDAY AM - Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, San Cristobal Island - Here we have the opportunity to visit the small waterfront town of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, the administrative capital of the islands. Excursion options: a tour of a local interpretation center and time for shopping or a fast-paced long walk to view scenic vistas, followed by a visit to the interpretation center. DAY 8 FRIDAY PM - Punta Pitt, San Cristobal Island - Our visit to this location, thought by many to be the most spectacular site in San Cristobal, allows us the rare opportunity to visit the only location in Galapagos where you can observe all three species of boobies, Blue, Red and Masked, and two species of frigates birds nesting in the same area. In addition, there is an opportunity to explore its volcanic terrain as well as beach swimming. DAY 9 SATURDAY AM/PM - Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island - This is the main population center of the islands, and home to the National Park Service tortoise-breeding center and the Charles Darwin Research Station. You will be able to visit the tortoise-breeding center and walk through the Charles Darwin Research Station. You will also have the opportunity to take a bus ride to the highlands to observe giant tortoises in the wild and walk through a lava tunnel. In addition, you will have an exclusive opportunity to participate in the Scalesia reforestation project in the highlands of Santa Cruz Island. DAY 10 SUNDAY - Disembarkation Baltra/Quito/Lima - From Baltra, you ll fly to Quito, and then on to Lima, Peru. A Celebrity representative will be on hand to assist you with all your needs. You ll overnight at the Westin Lima hotel. DAY 11 MONDAY - Lima/Cuzco-Sacred Valley, Peru - After breakfast at the hotel, your guide will pick you up and transfer you to the airport for your Lima/Cuzco flight. Lunch is served at Casa Hacienda Orihuela in The Sacred Valley, where the Orihuelas, a family of great art collectors, will be your hosts. Dinner and overnight at the Tambo del Inca Luxury Collection hotel in The Sacred Valley.