AS OF JUNE 2019 CELEBRITY XPEDITION ITINERARIES SM 2 2017 Best Overall Small Ships Category Celebrity Xpedition Cruise Critic s Cruisers Choice Awards Itineraries subject to change 2017 Celebrity Cruises. Ships registry: Ecuador. 16051191 3/2017
CELEBRITY XPEDITION SM 7-NIGHT SOUTHERN LOOP ITINERARY Day Ports of Call Arrival Departure Saturday Baltra, Island 3:00pm Saturday North Seymour 3:30pm 6:00pm Sunday South Plaza 7:00am 11:30am Sunday Santa Fe 3:00pm 6:00pm Monday Punta Pitt, San Cristobal 7:00am 11:30am Monday Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, Santa Cruz 3:00pm 6:00pm Tuesday Post Office Bay, Floreana 7:00am 11:30am Tuesday Cormorant Point/ Champion Bay, Floreana 3:00pm 6:00pm Wednesday Elizabeth Bay, Isabela 7:00am 11:30am Wednesday Moreno Point, Isabela 3:00pm 6:00pm Thursday Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz 7:00am 6:00pm Friday Gardner Bay, Española 7:00am 3:00pm Friday Suarez Point, Española 3:00pm 6:00pm Saturday Baltra Island 8:00am PACIFIC OCEAN North Seymour Island Elizabeth Bay Baltra Island South Plaza Moreno Point Puerto Ayora Santa Fé Post Office Bay Cormorant Point Quito ECUADOR Equator Gardner Bay Suarez Point Punta Pitt Puerto Baquerizo Moreno DAY 1 SATURDAY 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 SATURDAY 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 see blue-footed boobies dancing in a timeless courtship ritual. Sea lions and large land iguanas also roam about this rocky terrain. Excursion options: Walk. DAY 2 SUNDAY AM - SOUTH PLAZA, SANTA CRUZ ISLAND One of two islands off Santa Cruz, South Plaza was born of upheaval, uplifted during a geologic event. This small, but beautiful rocky island is strewn with tall prickly pear cactus and roaming land iguanas, marine iguanas, along with a colony of sea lions. Numerous seabirds nest in and soar over the cliff on the high side of the island. Excursion options: Walk. DAY 2 SUNDAY PM - SANTA FE ISLAND The visit at Santa Fe begins with a wet landing on the small beach in Barrington Bay on the northeast side of the island. Large numbers of sea lions are found on the beaches and can often be seen surfing in the waves. Some of the island s endemic species include massive Santa Fe Opuntia cactus, the Galapagos Hawk, Galapagos Snake, rice rats, different types of finches, and the Galapagos Mockingbird. The visit includes a hike past saltbush where Galapagos hawks as well as the Santa Fe land iguanas tend to roam. While snorkeling, sea lions are the main attraction. Fish densities are fairly low, but there are occasional sightings of sea turtles and various rays. Excursion options: Walk, swim, kayak, snorkel, Zodiac. DAY 3 MONDAY AM - PUNTA PITT, SAN CRISTOBAL ISLAND Pitt Point is located on the northeastern tip of San Cristobal Island. After disembarking onto the small green sand beach, you will hike up to a plateau, where the view and landscape are so spectacular it is well worth the effort. A steep gully leads up the cliff to a breeding ground for all three varieties of boobies: Red-footed, Blue-footed and Nazca. It s the only place in the Galapagos where you can see all three species nesting together. Excursions options: Hike, kayak, snorkel, Zodiac.
DAY 3 MONDAY PM - PUERTO BAQUERIZO MORENO, SANTA CRUZ 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 4 TUESDAY AM - 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 mail left behind to deliver at home. BARONESS OUTLOOK, FLOREANA ISLAND 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. Excursion options: zodiac, walk. DAY 4 TUESDAY PM - 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 popular nesting site for sea turtles. Check out the green-hued sand where you land! Excursion options: Walk and swim. CHAMPION BAY, FLOREANA ISLAND Champion 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. Excursion options: Snorkel, Zodiac. DAY 5 WEDNESDAY AM - ELIZABETH BAY MANGROVES, ISABELA ISLAND Elizabeth Bay is one of the furthest points in the Galapagos visited on our cruise. We will enter a sheltered cove accessible only by Zodiac. It is a wonderful and secluded mangrove ecosystem that is a refuge, resting, and feeding site for sea turtles, rays, blue-footed boobies, flightless cormorants, penguins, pelicans, lava herons, and more. Excursion options: Zodiac. DAY 5 WEDNESDAY PM - MORENO POINT, ISABELA ISLAND Moreno Point, at the base of Cerro Azul Volcano, is dotted with lagoons that host a wide variety of wildlife. At first glance, Moreno Point appears to be covered by a flat featureless lava flow and devoid of life. Upon closer inspection and a short walk, much more is discovered within its oasis-like ponds that often host flamingos, paint-billed crakes, white-cheeked pintails, and common gallinules. On the Zodiac ride keep your eyes out for Galapagos penguins, flightless cormorants, brown pelicans and blue-footed boobies. There may also be an opportunity to snorkel. Excursion options: Walk, Zodiac, deep water snorkel. DAY 6 THURSDAY 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. Here you will have the opportunity to visit the tortoise-breeding center and walk through the Charles Darwin Research Station. In addition, you can also take a bus ride to the highlands to observe giant tortoises in the wild and walk through a lava tunnel. Optional time for shopping will be available. Excursion options: Tortoise-breeding Center/Charles Darwin Center, Highlands. DAY 7 FRIDAY AM - GARDNER BAY, ESPAÑOLA ISLAND The beach at Gardner Bay, with its sparkling white sand, offers one of the best places to relax and swim in the Galapagos. It is home to one of the most important colonies of sea lions in the archipelago, and is also a nesting site for sea turtles. Three species of Darwin s finches and Española Mockingbirds may also be seen here. Excursion options: Swim, snorkel, and kayak.
DAY 7 FRIDAY PM - SUAREZ POINT, ESPAÑOLA ISLAND Española is the oldest island in the Galapagos and home to an amazing variety and abundance of wildlife. Lazy sea lions often greet visitors at the rocky landing where bright red and green marine iguanas rest atop the sand and rocks. They are the only marine iguanas that remain brightly colored throughout the year. Suarez Point is also home to large populations of Nazca and blue-footed boobies, colorful Española Lava Lizards, Galapagos Hawks, Española Mockingbirds, three species of Darwin s finches, Galapagos Doves, Swallowtailed Gulls and Red-billed Tropicbirds, which dash in and out of the cracks in the cliffs as well as the astounding waved albatross (between April and December). The 10,000 to 12,000 pairs of waved albatross on Española represent the vast majority of this species on the planet. They perform one of the most spectacular courtship rituals in the animal world. Excursion options: Hike. DAY 8 SATURDAY AM - 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.
CELEBRITY XPEDITION SM 7-NIGHT NORTHERN LOOP ITINERARY Day Ports of Call Arrival Departure Saturday Baltra, Island 3:00pm Saturday Black Turtle Cove, Santa Cruz 4:00pm 6:00pm Sunday Rabida Island 7:00am 11:00am Sunday Egas Port, Santiago 3:00pm 6:00pm Monday Tagus Cove, Isabela 7:00am 11:00am Monday Espinoza Point, Fernandina 2:00pm 6:00pm Tuesday Urvina Bay, Isabela 7:00am 10:30am Tuesday Vicente Roca Point, Isabela 2:30pm 5:30pm Wednesday Bartolome Island 7:00am 11:30am Wednesday Las Bachas, Santa Cruz 2:30pm 5:30pm Wednesday Daphne Island 6:00pm 7:00pm Thursday El Barranco, Genovesa 7:00am 11:45am Thursday Darwin Bay, Genovesa 2:30pm 6:00pm Friday Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz 8:00am 6:00pm Saturday Baltra Island 8:00am Vicente Roca Point Espinoza Point PACIFIC OCEAN Urvina Bay Tagus Cove Puerto Egas Espumilla Beach Sullivan Bay Darwin Bay Quito ECUADOR El Barranco Equator North Seymour Island Bartolomé Baltra Island Island Black Turtle Cove Puerto Ayora DAY 1 SATURDAY 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 SATURDAY PM - BLACK TURTLE COVE, SANTA CRUZ ISLAND A Zodiac ride into Black Turtle Cove, one of the most beautiful sites in the Galapagos, takes us through a complex maze of tranquil saltwater inlets surrounded by mangroves. Once inside the cove, we ll quietly explore the area looking for sea turtles, several species of rays, and sharks. It is also a nesting site for brown pelicans, egrets, and herons. Excursion options: Zodiac. DAY 2 SUNDAY AM - RABIDA ISLAND A small island south of Santiago, Rabida is best known for its amazingly red sand and eroded volcanic landscape. A nesting colony of pelicans makes its home here, along with sea lions, finches, mockingbirds, Galapagos Hawks, and some seabirds. With good conditions, the snorkeling can be excellent. Excursion options: Zodiac, walk, swim, kayak and snorkel. DAY 2 SUNDAY PM - EGAS PORT, SANTIAGO ISLAND With its black sand beach, coastal tide pools, and blue-water grottos, this stop offers a wonderful taste of the Galapagos and the opportunity to see shore birds, Galapagos Hawks, sea lions, marine iguanas, and Galapagos fur seals. Sea lions, colorful tropical fish, and sea turtles are often seen while snorkeling here (conditions permitting). Excursion options: Walk, swimming, snorkel. DAY 3 MONDAY AM - TAGUS COVE, ISABELA ISLAND Historically an anchorage for pirates and whalers, this site offers a breathtaking view of Isabela, its volcanoes, and spectacular Darwin Lake. Along the shore, seabirds, penguins, sea lions, sea turtles, and nesting flightless cormorants can often be found. Excursion options: Zodiac, walk, snorkeling and kayak. DAY 3 MONDAY PM - 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: Walk, snorkel, hike.
DAY 4 TUESDAY AM - URVINA BAY, ISABELA ISLAND Composed of five coalesced volcanoes, Isabela is the largest island in the Galapagos and the most recently active, the latest eruption having occurred in 2015. 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 island s 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: Walk, hike, snorkel, swim. DAY 4 TUESDAY 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. Excursion options: Zodiac, deep water snorkel. DAY 5 WEDNESDAY AM - BARTOLOME 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 include a hike up some 368 stairs To the Top of the volcano, a Zodiac ride, and an optional beach swim or snorkel. Excursion options: Hike, swim, beach and snorkel. DAY 5 WEDNESDAY PM - LAS BACHAS, SANTA CRUZ Las Bachas Beach is located in the north of Santa Cruz Island. Its soft, white sand is derived from decomposed coral, making it a favorite nesting site for sea turtles. Behind the beach there is a small brackish lagoon, where it is possible to observe flamingos and other coastal birds, such as black-necked stilts and whimbrels. Excursion options: Walk and Swim. DAY 5 WEDNESDAY 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 6 THURSDAY AM - EL BARRANCO, GENOVESA ISLAND El Barranco, also known as Prince Phillip s Steps, named for Prince Philip who visited Galapagos in 1965 and again in 1981, is a steep stairway that leads up through a seabird colony full of Nazca and Red-footed Boobies. Once visitors reach the plateau, the trail continues inland and passes more nesting booby colonies in the thin Palo Santo forest. You will see Nazca boobies, Galapagos doves, mockingbirds and storm petrels. Lucky visitors with keen eyes may catch a glimpse of a Short-eared lava owl stalking petrel along the island s eastern cliffs. Excursion options: Hike, zodiac, deep water snorkel. DAY 6 THURSDAY PM - DARWIN BAY, GENOVESA ISLAND Darwin Bay s soft white sand is only the beginning of a spectacular excursion. A trail from the beach takes you into lush mangroves where red-footed boobies nest. Other local wildlife includes sea lions, swallow-tailed gulls, frigate birds, and more. Snorkeling is a must here, as the nutrient-rich water attracts all types of marine life, including sharks, sea lions, sea turtles, and the occasional manta ray. Excursion options: Walk, swim, snorkel and kayak. DAY 7 FRIDAY 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. Here you will have the opportunity to visit the tortoise-breeding center and walk through the Charles Darwin Research Station. In addition, you can also take a bus ride to the highlands to observe giant tortoises in the wild and walk through a lava tunnel. Optional time for shopping will be available. Excursion options: Tortoise-breeding Center/Charles Darwin Center, Highlands. DAY 8 SATURDAY AM - 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.
CELEBRITY XPEDITION SM 10 & 11* NIGHT SOUTHERN LOOP ITINERARY Day Ports of Call Arrival Departure Thursday Friday Quito (pre cruise tour) Quito (pre cruise tour) Saturday Baltra, Island 3:00pm Saturday North Seymour 3:30pm 6:00pm Sunday South Plaza 7:00am 11:30am Sunday Santa Fe 3:00pm 6:00pm Monday Punta Pitt, San Cristobal 7:00am 11:30pm Monday Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, Santa Cruz 3:00pm 6:00pm Tuesday Post Office Bay, Floreana 7:00am 11:30am Tuesday Cormorant Point/ Champion Bay, Floreana 3:00pm 6:00pm Wednesday Elizabeth Bay, Isabela 7:00am 11:30am Wednesday Moreno Point, Isabela 3:00pm 6:00pm Thursday Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz 7:00am 6:00pm Friday Gardner Bay, Española 7:00am 3:00pm Friday Suarez Point, Española 3:00pm 6:00pm Saturday Baltra Island 8:00am Saturday Sunday Monday* Quito (post cruise tour) Quito (post cruise tour) Quito (post cruise tour*) 11 night package only PACIFIC OCEAN North Seymour Island Elizabeth Bay Baltra Island South Plaza Moreno Point Puerto Ayora Santa Fé Post Office Bay Cormorant Point Quito ECUADOR Equator Gardner Bay Suarez Point Punta Pitt Puerto Baquerizo Moreno DAY 1 THURSDAY - 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 FRIDAY - QUITO Breakfast is served at the hotel. During a 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 SATURDAY AM - QUITO - FLIGHT TO BALTRA ISLAND - EMBARKATION After breakfast, you will transfer to the airport for your flight tobaltra, Galapagos. During World War II, Baltra served as a U.S. military base protecting the Panama Canal from enemy attack. Now thecactus-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 SATURDAY 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 see blue-footed boobies dancing in a timeless courtship ritual. Sea lions and large land iguanas also roam about this rocky terrain. Excursion options: Walk.
DAY 4 SUNDAY AM - SOUTH PLAZA, SANTA CRUZ ISLAND One of two islands off Santa Cruz, South Plaza was born of upheaval, uplifted during a geologic event. This small, but beautiful rocky island is strewn with tall prickly pear cactus and roaming land iguanas, marine iguanas, along with a colony of sea lions. Numerous seabirds nest in and soar over the cliff on the high side of the island. Excursion options: Walk. DAY 4 SUNDAY PM - SANTA FE ISLAND The visit at Santa Fe begins with a wet landing on the small beach in Barrington Bay on the northeast side of the island. Large numbers of sea lions are found on the beaches and can often be seen surfing in the waves. Some of the island s endemic species include massive Santa Fe Opuntia cactus, the Galapagos Hawk, Galapagos Snake, rice rats, different types of finches, and the Galapagos Mockingbird. The visit includes a hike past saltbush where Galapagos hawks as well as the Santa Fe land iguanas tend to roam. While snorkeling, sea lions are the main attraction. Fish densities are fairly low, but there are occasional sightings of sea turtles and various rays. Excursion options: Walk, swim, kayak, snorkel, Zodiac. DAY 5 MONDAY AM - PUNTA PITT, SAN CRISTOBAL ISLAND Pitt Point is located on the northeastern tip of San Cristobal Island. After disembarking onto the small green sand beach, you will hike up to a plateau, where the view and landscape are so spectacular it is well worth the effort. A steep gully leads up the cliff to a breeding ground for all three varieties of boobies: Red-footed, Blue-footed and Nazca. It s the only place in the Galapagos where you can see all three species nesting together. Excursions options: Hike, kayak, snorkel, Zodiac. DAY 5 MONDAY PM - PUERTO BAQUERIZO MORENO, SANTA CRUZ 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 TUESDAY AM - 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 mail left behind to deliver at home. BARONESS OUTLOOK, FLOREANA ISLAND 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. Excursion options: Zodiac, walk. DAY 6 TUESDAY PM - 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 popular nesting site for sea turtles. Check out the green-hued sand where you land! Excursion options: Walk and swim. CHAMPION BAY, FLOREANA ISLAND Champion 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. Excursion options: Snorkel, Zodiac. DAY 7 WEDNESDAY AM - ELIZABETH BAY, ISABELA ISLAND Elizabeth Bay is one of the furthest points in the Galapagos visited on our cruise. We will enter a sheltered cove accessible only by Zodiac. It is a wonderful and secluded mangrove ecosystem that is a refuge, resting, and feeding site for sea turtles, rays, blue-footed boobies, flightless cormorants, penguins, pelicans, lava herons, and more. Excursion options: Zodiac.
DAY 7 WEDNESDAY PM - MORENO POINT, ISABELA ISLAND Moreno Point, at the base of Cerro Azul Volcano, is dotted with lagoons that host a wide variety of wildlife. At first glance, Moreno Point appears to be covered by a flat featureless lava flow and devoid of life. Upon closer inspection and a short walk, much more is discovered within its oasis-like ponds that often host flamingos, paint-billed crakes, white-cheeked pintails, and common gallinules. On the Zodiac ride keep your eyes out for Galapagos penguins, flightless cormorants, brown pelicans and blue-footed boobies. There may also be an opportunity to snorkel. Excursion options: Walk, Zodiac, deep water snorkel. DAY 8 THURSDAY 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. Here you will have the opportunity to visit the tortoise-breeding center and walk through the Charles Darwin Research Station. In addition, you can also take a bus ride to the highlands to observe giant tortoises in the wild and walk through a lava tunnel. Optional time for shopping will be available. Excursion options: Tortoise-breeding Center/Charles Darwin Center, Highlands.. DAY 9 FRIDAY AM - GARDNER BAY, ESPAÑOLA ISLAND The beach at Gardner Bay, with its sparkling white sand, offers one of the best places to relax and swim in the Galapagos. It is home to one of the most important colonies of sea lions in the archipelago, and is also a nesting site for sea turtles. Three species of Darwin s finches and Española Mockingbirds may also be seen here. Excursion options: Swim, snorkel, kayak. DAY 9 FRIDAY PM - SUAREZ POINT, ESPAÑOLA ISLAND Española is the oldest island in the Galapagos and home to an amazing variety and abundance of wildlife. Lazy sea lions often greet visitors at the rocky landing where bright red and green marine iguanas rest atop the sand and rocks. They are the only marine iguanas that remain brightly colored throughout the year. Suarez Point is also home to large populations of Nazca and blue-footed boobies, colorful Española Lava Lizards, Galapagos Hawks, Española Mockingbirds, three species of Darwin s finches, Galapagos Doves, Swallowtailed Gulls and Red-billed Tropicbirds, which dash in and out of the cracks in the cliffs as well as the astounding waved albatross (between April and December). The 10,000 to 12,000 pairs of waved albatross on Española represent the vast majority of this species on the planet. They perform one of the most spectacular courtship rituals in the animal world. Excursion options: Hike. DAY 10 SATURDAY AM - BALTRA DISEMBARKATION / FLIGHT TO QUITO Baltra is the home to the region s main airport and where you will fly out. You will have a Zodiac and bus ride to the airport DAY 10 SATURDAY PM - QUITO Upon your arrival in Quito, a Celebrity Cruises representative will escort you to the Wyndham hotel. Dinner is served at the hotel. DAY 11 SUNDAY AM - DEPARTURE On Sunday after breakfast, your Celebrity Cruises representative will once again escort you to the airport for your return flight home. *For 11-Night package: DAY 11 SUNDAY - QUITO Day at your leisure. Breakfast is included. DAY 12 MONDAY - QUITO DEPARTURE Breakfast is included. Your Celebrity Cruises representative will once again escort you to the airport for your return flight home.
CELEBRITY XPEDITION SM 10 & 11* NIGHT NORTHERN LOOP ITINERARY Day Ports of Call Arrival Departure Thursday Quito (pre cruise tour) Friday Quito (pre cruise tour) Saturday Baltra, Island 3:00pm Saturday Black Turtle Cove, Santa Cruz 4:00pm 6:00pm Sunday Rabida Island 7:00am 11:00am Sunday Egas Port, Santiago 3:00pm 6:00pm Monday Tagus Cove, Isabela 7:00am 11:00am Monday Espinoza Point, Fernandina 2:00pm 6:00pm Tuesday Urvina Bay, Isabela 7:00am 10:30am Tuesday Vicente Roca Point, Isabela 2:30pm 5:30pm Wednesday Bartolome Island 7:00am 11:30am Wednesday Las Bachas, Santa Cruz 2:30pm 5:00pm Wednesday Daphne Island 6:00pm 7:00pm Thursday El Barranco, Genovesa 7:00am 11:45am Thursday Darwin Bay, Genovesa 2:30pm 6:00pm Friday Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz 8:00am 6:00pm Saturday Baltra Island 8:00am Saturday Quito (post cruise tour) Sunday Quito (post cruise tour) Monday* Quito (post cruise tour*) 11 night package only PACIFIC OCEAN Vicente Roca Point Tagus Cove Espinoza Point Urvina Bay Puerto Egas Rabida Island Bartolomé Island Daphne Island Darwin Bay Las Bachas Black Turtle Cove Quito ECUADOR Baltra Island Puerto Ayora El Barranco Equator DAY 1 THURSDAY - 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 FRIDAY - QUITO Breakfast is served at the hotel. During a 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 SATURDAY AM - QUITO - FLIGHT TO BALTRA ISLAND - EMBARKATION 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 SATURDAY PM - BLACK TURTLE COVE, SANTA CRUZ ISLAND A Zodiac ride into Black Turtle Cove, one of the most beautiful sites in the Galapagos, takes us through a complex maze of tranquil saltwater inlets surrounded by mangroves. Once inside the cove, we ll quietly explore the area looking for sea turtles, several species of rays, and sharks. It is also a nesting site for brown pelicans, egrets, and herons. Excursion options: Zodiac.
DAY 4 SUNDAY AM - RABIDA ISLAND A small island south of Santiago, Rabida is best known for its amazingly red sand and eroded volcanic landscape. A nesting colony of pelicans makes its home here, along with sea lions, finches, mockingbirds, Galapagos Hawks, and some seabirds. With good conditions, the snorkeling can be excellent. Excursion options: Zodiac, walk, swim, kayak, snorkel. DAY 4 SUNDAY PM - EGAS PORT, SANTIAGO ISLAND With its black sand beach, coastal tide pools, and blue-water grottos, this stop offers a wonderful taste of the Galapagos and the opportunity to see shore birds, Galapagos Hawks, sea lions, marine iguanas, and Galapagos fur seals. Sea lions, colorful tropical fish, and sea turtles are often seen while snorkeling here (conditions permitting). Excursion options: Walk, swimming, snorkel. DAY 5 MONDAY AM - TAGUS COVE, ISABELA ISLAND Historically an anchorage for pirates and whalers, this site offers a breathtaking view of Isabela, its volcanoes, and spectacular Darwin Lake. Along the shore, seabirds, penguins, sea lions, sea turtles, and nesting flightless cormorants can often be found. Excursion options: Zodiac, walk, snorkeling, kayak. DAY 5 MONDAY PM - 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: Walk, snorkel, hike. DAY 6 TUESDAY AM - URVINA BAY, ISABELA ISLAND Composed of five coalesced volcanoes, Isabela is the largest island in the Galapagos and the most recently active, the latest eruption having occurred in 2015. 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 island s 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: Walk, hike, snorkel, swim. DAY 6 TUESDAY 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. Excursion options: Zodiac, deep water snorkel. DAY 7 WEDNESDAY AM - BARTOLOME 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 include a hike up some 368 stairs To the Top of the volcano, a Zodiac ride, and an optional beach swim or snorkel. Excursion options: Hike, swim, beach and snorkel. DAY 7 WEDNESDAY PM - LAS BACHAS, SANTA CRUZ Las Bachas Beach is located in the north of Santa Cruz Island. Its soft, white sand is derived from decomposed coral, making it a favorite nesting site for sea turtles. Behind the beach there is a small brackish lagoon, where it is possible to observe flamingos and other coastal birds, such as black-necked stilts and whimbrels. Excursion options: Walk and Swim. DAY 7 WEDNESDAY 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, bluefooted boobies, and tropical birds which can be observed during the circumnavigation of the island. DAY 8 THURSDAY AM - EL BARRANCO, GENOVESA ISLAND El Barranco, also known as Prince Phillip s Steps, named for Prince Philip who visited Galapagos in 1965 and again in 1981, is a steep stairway that leads up through a seabird colony full of Nazca and Red-footed Boobies. Once visitors reach the plateau, the trail continues inland and passes more nesting booby colonies in the thin Palo Santo forest. You ll see Nazca boobies, Galapagos doves, mockingbirds, and storm petrels. Lucky visitors with keen eyes may catch a glimpse of a short-eared lava owl stalking petrel along the island s eastern cliffs. Excursion options: Hike, Zodiac, deep water snorkel.
DAY 8 THURSDAY PM - DARWIN BAY, GENOVESA ISLAND Darwin Bay s soft white sand is only the beginning of a spectacular excursion. A trail from the beach takes you into lush mangroves where red-footed boobies nest. Other local wildlife includes sea lions, swallow-tailed gulls, frigate birds, and more. Snorkeling is a must here, as the nutrient-rich water attracts all types of marine life, including sharks, sea lions, sea turtles, and the occasional manta ray. Excursions include: Walk, swim, snorkel, kayak. DAY 9 FRIDAY 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. Here you will have the opportunity to visit the tortoise-breeding center and walk through the Charles Darwin Research Station. In addition, you can also take a bus ride to the highlands to observe giant tortoises in the wild and walk through a lava tunnel. Optional time for shopping will be available. Excursion options: Tortoise-breeding Center/Charles Darwin Center, Highlands. DAY 10 SATURDAY AM - BALTRA DISEMBARKATION / FLIGHT TO QUITO Baltra is the home to the region s main airport and where you will fly out. You will have a zodiac and bus ride to the airport. DAY 10 SATURDAY PM - QUITO Upon your arrival in Quito, a Celebrity Cruises representative will escort you to the JW Marriott hotel. Dinner is served at the hotel. DAY 11 SUNDAY AM On Sunday after breakfast, your Celebrity Cruises representative will once again escort you to the airport for your return flight home. *For 11-Night package: DAY 11 SUNDAY - QUITO Day at your leisure. Breakfast is included. DAY 12 MONDAY - QUITO DEPARTURE Breakfast is included. Your Celebrity Cruises representative will once again escort you to the airport for your return flight home.
CELEBRITY XPEDITION SM 16 -NIGHT NORTHERN LOOP ITINERARY - POST MACHU PICCHU Day Ports of Call Arrival Departure Thursday Friday Quito (pre cruise tour) Quito (pre cruise tour) Saturday Baltra, Island 3:00pm Saturday Black Turtle Cove, Santa Cruz 4:00pm 6:00pm Sunday Rabida Island 7:00am 11:00am Sunday Egas Port, Santiago 3:00pm 6:00pm Monday Tagus Cove, Isabela 7:00am 11:00am Monday Espinoza Point, Fernandina 2:00pm 6:00pm Tuesday Urvina Bay, Isabela 7:00am 10:30am Tuesday Vicente Roca Point, Isabela 2:30pm 5:30pm Wednesday Bartolome Island 7:00am 11:30am Wednesday Las Bachas, Santa Cruz 2:30pm 5:00pm Wednesday Daphne Island 6:00pm 7:00pm Thursday El Barranco, Genovesa 7:00am 11:45am Thursday Darwin Bay, Genovesa 2:30pm 6:00pm Friday Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz 8:00am 6:00pm Saturday Baltra Island 8:00am Sunday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Lima, Peru (post cruise Tour) Lima (post cruise tour) Lima/Sacred Valley (post cruise tour) Sacred Valley (post cruise tour) Machu Picchu/Cuzco Cuzco Cuzco/Lima (late intl. departure) PACIFIC OCEAN Vicente Roca Point Tagus Cove Espinoza Point Urvina Bay GALAPAGOS ISLANDS Galapagos Cruise Baltra PACIFIC OCEAN USA Puerto Egas Rabida Island Guayaquil Bartolomé Island Las Bachas Black Turtle Cove Caribbean Sea Quito Daphne Island ECUADOR Lima Darwin Bay Quito ECUADOR Baltra Island Puerto Ayora SOUTH AMERICA PERU Machu Picchu El Barranco Equator Urubamba (Sacred Valley) Cuzco DAY 1 THURSDAY - 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 Mariott hotel. Enjoy free time to relax and settle in. DAY 2 FRIDAY - QUITO, ECUADOR During a 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 SATURDAY AM - BALTRA ISLAND - EMBARKATION During World War II, Baltra served as a U.S. military base. 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 3 SATURDAY PM - BLACK TURTLE COVE, SANTA CRUZ ISLAND A ride into one of the most beautiful sites in the Galapagos, takes us through a maze of tranquil inlets surrounded by mangroves. We ll explore looking for sea turtles, several species of rays, sharks, brown pelicans, egrets, and herons. Excursion options: Zodiac DAY 4 SUNDAY AM - RABIDA ISLAND Best known for its red sand and eroded volcanic landscape. A nesting colony of pelicans makes its home here, along with sea lions, finches, mockingbirds, Galapagos Hawks, and some seabirds. Excursion options: Zodiac, walk, swim, kayak, snorkel. DAY 4 SUNDAY PM - EGAS PORT, SANTIAGO ISLAND With its black sand beach, tide pools, and blue-water grottos, this stop offers the chance to see shore birds, Galapagos Hawks, sea lions, marine iguanas, and Galapagos fur seals. Excursion options: walk, swimming, snorkel. DAY 5 MONDAY AM - TAGUS COVE, ISABELA ISLAND Historically an anchorage for pirates and whalers, this site offers a breathtaking view of Isabela s volcanoes and spectacular Darwin Lake. Along the shore, penguins, sea lions, sea turtles, and nesting flightless cormorants can often be found. Excursion options: Zodiac, walk, snorkeling, kayak. DAY 5 MONDAY PM - ESPINOZA POINT, FERNANDINA ISLAND Fernandina is the youngest island in the Galapagos. 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 flightless cormorants. Excursion options: walk, deep-water snorkel, hike. DAY 6 TUESDAY AM - URVINA BAY, ISABELA ISLAND Composed of five coalesced volcanoes, Isabela is the most recently active island in the Galapagos, (latest eruption in 2015). See large land iguanas, finches, and if lucky, a giant tortoise or two. Excursion options: walk, hike, snorkel, swim. DAY 6 TUESDAY PM - VICENTE ROCA POINT, ISABELA ISLAND 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, and the odd and elusive sunfish. Excursion options: Zodiac, deep water snorkel. DAY 7 WEDNESDAY AM - BARTOLOME 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 include a hike up some 368 stairs To the Top of the volcano, a Zodiac ride, and an optional beach swim or snorkel. Excursion options: Hike, swim, beach and snorkel. DAY 7 WEDNESDAY PM - LAS BACHAS, SANTA CRUZ Las Bachas Beach is located in the north of Santa Cruz Island. Its soft, white sand is derived from decomposed coral, making it a favorite nesting site for sea turtles. Behind the beach there is a small brackish lagoon, where it is possible to observe flamingos and other coastal birds, such as black-necked stilts and whimbrels. Excursion options: Walk and Swim. DAY 7 WEDNESDAY 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, bluefooted boobies, and tropical birds which can be observed during the circumnavigation of the island. DAY 8 THURSDAY AM - EL BARRANCO, GENOVESA ISLAND A beach trail takes you into lush mangroves where red-footed boobies nest. Also see swallow-tailed gulls, sea lions, and frigate birds. Snorkeling is a must, as the nutrient-rich water hosts all types of marine life. Excursions include: Walk, swim, snorkel, kayak.
DAY 8 THURSDAY PM - DARWIN BAY, GENOVESA ISLAND A trail from the white sand beach takes you into lush mangroves where red-footed boobies nest. Other wildlife includes sea lions, swallowtailed gulls, frigate birds, and more. Snorkeling is a must here, as the nutrient-rich water attracts all types of marine life. Excursion options: walk, swim, snorkel and kayak. DAY 9 FRIDAY 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. Here you will have the opportunity to visit the tortoise-breeding center and walk through the Charles Darwin Research Station. In addition, you can also take a bus ride to the highlands to observe giant tortoises in the wild and walk through a lava tunnel. Optional time for shopping will be available. Excursion options: Tortoise-breeding Center/Charles Darwin Center, Highlands. DAY 10 SATURDAY AM - BALTRA DISEMBARKATION / TRANSFER TO PUERTO AYORA Baltra is home to the region s main airport and where you will fly out. Zodiac and bus ride to the airport. DAY 11 SUNDAY AM / PM - LIMA, PERU This morning you will have the opportunity to sleep in, or perhaps enjoy a massage* in the hotel s fabulous spa or go for a swim in the indoor pool the choice is yours. At noon, your guide will pick you up to start the afternoon tour with a culinary twist you will visit Surquillo, the local food market, enjoy lunch at one of Lima s gourmet restaurants, and visit the bohemian district of Barranco. You will be back at the hotel late afternoon with ample time to get ready for next day s early departure to Cusco. Breakfast and dinner, as well as overnight at the Westin Lima Hotel. DAY 12 MONDAY AM / PM - LIMA / CUZCO-SACRED VALLEY, PERU After a hotel breakfast, your guide will 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. DAY 13 TUESDAY AM / PM - THE SACRED VALLEY Depart for the Urubamba Valley, The Sacred Valley of the Incas. Tour the ruins, featuring terraces carved into the hillside and a temple designed for worship and astronomical observation. Tour Ollantaytambo and the Pablo Seminario workshop, showcasing utilitarian and artistic objects. Lunch at Wayra Ranch, a feast led by the prominent Chef Pedro Miguel Schiaffino and Nacho Solis, as you delight in stunning equestrian Peruvian Paso horse entertainment. Dine and overnight at Tambo del Inca Luxury Collection. DAY 14 WEDNESDAY AM / PM - SACRED VALLEY / MACHU PICCHU After breakfast at the hotel, 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 15 THURSDAY AM / PM - CUZCO, PERU After 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 a local gourmet restaurant, with dinner served at the hotel Monasterio. DAY 16 FRIDAY AM / PM - 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 16 / 17 FRIDAY / SATURDAY - LIMA DEPARTURES Your departure is scheduled based on your return flight schedule.
CELEBRITY XPEDITION SM SOUTHERN LOOP ITINERARY POST GALAPAGOS EXPERIENCE Day Ports of Call Arrival Departure Thursday Friday Quito (pre cruise tour) Quito (pre cruise tour) Saturday Baltra, Island 3:00pm Saturday North Seymour 3:30pm 6:00pm Sunday South Plaza 7:00am 11:30am Sunday Santa Fe 3:00pm 6:00pm Monday Punta Pitt, San Cristobal 7:00am 11:30am Monday Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, Santa Cruz 3:00pm 6:00pm Tuesday Post Office Bay, Floreana 7:00am 11:30am Tuesday Cormorant Point/ Champion Bay, Floreana 3:00pm 6:00pm Wednesday Elizabeth Bay, Isabela 7:00am 11:30am Wednesday Moreno Point, Isabela 3:00pm 6:00pm Thursday Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz 7:00am 6:00pm Friday Gardner Bay, Española 7:00am 3:00pm Friday Suarez Point, Español 3:00pm 6:00pm Saturday Baltra Island 8:00am Sunday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Lima, Peru (post cruise Tour) Lima (post cruise tour) Lima/Sacred Valley (post cruise tour) Sacred Valley (post cruise tour) Machu Picchu/Cuzco Cuzco Cuzco/Lima (late intl. departure) Lima departure (early am international departure) PACIFIC OCEAN North Seymour Island Elizabeth Bay Baltra Island South Plaza Moreno Point Puerto Ayora Santa Fé GALAPAGOS ISLANDS Galapagos Cruise Baltra Post Office Bay Cormorant Point PACIFIC OCEAN USA Guayaquil Caribbean Sea Quito Quito ECUADOR Equator Gardner Bay Suarez Point ECUADOR Lima Punta Pitt Puerto Baquerizo Moreno SOUTH AMERICA PERU Machu Picchu Urubamba (Sacred Valley) Cuzco DAY 1 THURSDAY - 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 Mariott hotel. Enjoy free time to relax and settle in. DAY 2 FRIDAY - QUITO During a 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 SATURDAY AM - QUITO - FLIGHT TO BALTRA ISLAND - EMBARKATION During World War II, Baltra served as a U.S. military base. 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 3 SATURDAY PM - NORTH SEYMOUR ISLAND This 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 see blue-footed boobies dancing in a timeless courtship ritual. Excursion options: walk. DAY 4 SUNDAY AM - SOUTH PLAZA, SANTA CRUZ ISLAND One of two islands off Santa Cruz, South Plaza was born of upheaval during a geologic event. This small, but beautiful rocky island is strewn with prickly pear cactus and roaming land iguanas, marine iguanas, and a colony of sea lions. Excursion options: walk. DAY 4 SUNDAY PM - SANTA FE ISLAND The visit begins with a wet landing on Barrington Bay s beach. Sea lions here can often be seen surfing in the waves. Species include the Galapagos Hawk, different finches, and the Galapagos Mockingbird. Excursion options: Walk, swim, kayak, snorkel, zodiac. DAY 5 MONDAY AM - PUNTA PITT, SAN CRISTOBAL ISLAND Disembark onto a green sand beach and hike up to a plateau where the view is beyond spectacular. A steep gully leads up the cliff to a breeding ground for all three varieties of boobies: Red-footed, Blue-footed and Nazca. Excursions options: hike, kayak, snorkel, zodiac. DAY 5 MONDAY PM - PUERTO BAQUERIZO MORENO, SANTA CRUZ 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 TUESDAY AM - POST OFFICE BAY, FLOREANA ISLAND The post office barrel, established about 1793, is where pirates and whalers left mail to be picked up by outbound ships. The tradition continues today. The Baroness Outlook was once inhabited by an indulgent baroness and her three lovers. Excursions include: Zodiac, walk, swim, snorkel. DAY 6 TUESDAY PM - CORMORANT POINT, FLOREANA ISLAND Floreana s small brackish lagoon is home to flamingos, stilts, and white-cheeked pintail ducks. Check out the green-hued sand where you land! Champion provides a wonderful opportunity for snorkeling and seabirds. Excursion options: snorkel, Zodiac, walk, swim. DAY 7 WEDNESDAY AM - ELIZABETH BAY, ISABELA ISLAND One of the furthest points we visit. This sheltered cove is a secluded mangrove ecosystem that is a refuge and feeding site for sea turtles, rays, blue-footed boobies, flightless cormorants, penguins, pelicans, lava herons, and more. Excursion options: Zodiac. DAY 7 WEDNESDAY PM - MORENO POINT, ISABELA ISLAND Its oasis-like ponds often host flamingos, paint-billed crakes, and white-cheeked pintails. On the Zodiac ride keep your eyes out for Galapagos penguins, flightless cormorants, brown pelicans and blue-footed boobies. Excursion options: walk, zodiac, deep water snorkel. DAY 8 THURSDAY 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 ll have the chance to visit the tortoise-breeding center and walk through the Research Station. You can also take a bus ride to the highlands to observe giant tortoises in the wild and walk through a lava tunnel. Optional time for shopping will be available. Excursion options: Tortoise-breeding Center/Charles Darwin Center, Highlands. DAY 9 FRIDAY AM - GARDNER BAY, ESPAÑOLA ISLAND The beach here is home to one of the most important colonies of sea lions in the archipelago, and is also a nesting site for sea turtles. Three species of Darwin s finches and Española Mockingbirds may also be seen. Excursions include: swim, snorkel, kayak.