| CW breaking news – New Celebrity ship for the Galapagos

Celebrity Cruises to launch a 100-guest ship in the Galapagos Islands.

Celebrity Cruises has revealed it will launch a small ship called Celebrity Flora, which will begin operating seven-night itineraries in the Galapagos Islands year-round on 26 May, 2019.

Bookings are open for the 100-passenger vessel, which will be designed to offer 360-degree views of the islands and be one of the most energy-efficient ships of its size in the archipelago.

The ship will feature the largest Penthouse Suites in the Galapagos, a marina that can accommodate up to three Zodiacs at a time and a Discovery Lounge, which will offer Naturalist presentations and excursion information. 

“Celebrity Flora marks another example of our revolutionary ship design by allowing the destination and its environment to influence every decision we’ve made,” said Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, president and ceo of Celebrity Cruises.

“From the luxurious all-suite accommodations to the industry-first, eco-friendly innovations, we created a ship that brings a new level of luxury, sustainability and natural exploration to the region.”

More details in Cruise Weekly on Tuesday.