Galapagos Cruises: Know Before You Go

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An expedition to the Galapagos is without a doubt the trip of a lifetime. But as your departure day gets closer and your excitement grows, it’s important to
be properly prepared.

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	7 Night Cruise Only	10 & 11 Night Galapagos & Quito Package	16 Night Galapagos Quito & Machu Picchu Package
Meals & Beverages (onboard)	X	X	X
Luggage Service (onboard)	X	X	X
Park Entrance, Tourist Card & Fees*	X	X	X
Baltra Airport Meet & Greet	X	X	X
Transfers to & from Pier Tenders	X	X	X
All Shore Excursions (2 Per Day)	X	X	X
All Snorkeling Equipment & wet suits	X	X	X
All Gratuities	X	X	X
Complimentary Unlimited Wifi	X	X	X
Meet & Greet at Quito Airport		X	X
All Transportation Services		X	X
Luxurious Hotel Accomodations		X	X
VIP Hotel Check-In & Check-Out		X	X
Fully Escorted Exclusive Tours		X	X
Meals & Beverages on Tours & Hotels		X	X
Private, Direct Flight Connecting Quito to Baltra		X	X
Concierge Service & Tour Escort		X	X
All-Inclusive 7 Nights in Peru			X

*7-Night guests are responsible for obtaining the Galapagos National Park entrance card ($200 per person) at the National Park Desk at the outbound airport, and the Traffic Control Card ($20 per person) at the airport prior to departure.The fees will be reimbursed onboard the ship upon embarkation.

IMPORTANT TRAVEL INFORMATION (7-NIGHT CRUISE BOOKINGS)

The 7-night cruise-only vacation does not include any pre-cruise or post cruise components. While the sailing is all-inclusive, there are several steps you must take as an independent traveler to Baltra, Galapagos.

The 10-night, 11-night and 16-night packages include all the logistics listed below. If you have a current 7-night booking and would like to upgrade to a package that includes all the steps outlined below, and more, please contact your travel agent or call Celebrity Cruises at 1-888-751-9303.

Flight Reminders & Important Information:

Arrive in mainland Ecuador with ample time to connect to Baltra, Galapagos for embarkation. In most instances, guests will need to arrive in Ecuador at least one day prior to their flight to Baltra, Galapagos.
All flights to the Galapagos Islands must undergo a mandatory luggage inspection prior to check-in at the airport, directly with the airline.
Guests must arrive in the Baltra Airport prior to 12:00pm Galapagos time on embarkation day, where they will be met by Celebrity Cruises Guides.
Embarkation will begin once package guests arrive and clear migration in Galapagos airport (approximately 12:00pm, local time).
Guides will escort the guests to their bus and then onto a small pier where Celebrity tenders will transport them to the ship and begin the embarkation process.
Guests must obtain a Galapagos National Park entrance card ($200 per person) at the National Park Desk at the outbound airport. The fees will be reimbursed onboard the ship upon embarkation.
Guest must obtain a Traffic Control Card ($20 per person) at the airport prior to departure. The fees will be reimbursed onboard the ship upon embarkation. Guests can pre-register for their Traffic Control Card online, but need to go the counter at the airport, present passport and return flight in order to obtain the card: https://www.gobiernogalapagos.gob.ec/para-ingresar-a-la-provincia-de-galapagos/.
For departure flights, anything departing the Galapagos after 10:00 am local time is recommended.
Flights by Celebrity is not available for 7-night cruise-only vacations.

Transfers:

The only ground transfers included are between the Baltra airport and the embarkation/disembarkation pier. NO other transfers are included.
There is no traditional port/embarkation pier in Baltra. Ships do not come pier-side. All transportation from land to ship is done via tenders, including embarkation and disembarkation.

Hotels:

Guests are responsible for their own hotel accommodations pre and post cruise.

Resources:

Detailed Itineraries

o Flora

o Xpedition

o Xploration

FAQs

Where are The Galapagos Islands?

What is included in the 7-Night Cruise Itineraries?

What is not included in the 7-Night Cruise Itineraries?

What is included in the 10-Night or longer packages?

All 10, 11, and 16 night packages include the following 2-night pre-cruise stay in Quito, Ecuador:

Transfers from the Quito Airport to your hotel and back to the airport
Two nights in a shared double occupancy room at a hotel in Quito, Ecuador, prior to your flight to Baltra
Meals during the pre-land portion of the package in Quito, including all meals on Saturday, and Sunday breakfast pre-cruise
A guided tour of Quito (full day)
Air transportation (coach class on either scheduled or charter service) from Quito, Ecuador to Baltra
Transfers from the airport in Baltra to the ship
7-night Galapagos cruise aboard one of the Celebrity ships in Galapagos as indicated in the applicable itinerary (See above description for the inclusion of the 7-night cruises)
All gratuities

Post-Cruise Arrangements for the 10 and 11 night packages:

Transfers from your Celebrity vessel to the airport in Baltra
Air transportation (coach class on either scheduled or charter service) from Baltra to Quito
Transfers from the Quito Airport to your hotel
One night (two nights if you purchase the 11-night voyage) at a hotel (dinner and full breakfast are included)
Afternoon shopping tour to local craft market, time permitting
Transfer from your hotel to the Quito Airport
All Gratuities

Post cruise arrangements for the 16-Night package (Machu Picchu extension):

Meet and greet services at the Quito airport for all airport transfers and tours.
2-night pre-cruise Quito package.
VIP check-in and check-out at the hotel.
Full-day guided tour of historical Quito, including a visit to the Equator Line at the Middle of the World Park Museum.
Meals and beverages while on tour and at the hotel, including a welcome dinner at a local gourmet restaurant.
Luggage service, including compliance with mandatory Galapagos agricultural inspection of all luggage at the hotel before departure and flight check-in with distribution of boarding passes at the hotel.
Choice of 7-night all-inclusive Galapagos cruise.
7-night Peru post-cruise
3 nights (based on return flight schedule) in Lima
2 nights in The Sacred Valley.
2 nights in Cuzco, the archaeological capital of the Americas and center of the former Inca Empire.
Vistadome and Belmond Hiram Bingham train service to and from Machu Picchu, the Lost City of the Incas.
Round-trip airfare Quito/Baltra/Quito, from Quito to Lima, and round-trip Lima to Cuzco.
Airport-hotel transfers.
Luxury hotel accommodations
Celebrity concierge service/tour escort.
Fully escorted exclusive tours in every location.
Park entrance fees.
Beverages during meals.
All meals.
All transfers.
All gratuities.

What is not included in the 10-Night or longer packages?

Are there any luggage restrictions?

What documents do I need to sail?

Are there any medical documents necessary or restrictions before sailing?

Are there accommodations for persons with special medical needs on board the ships and throughout the Galapagos experience?

Are there shops on board?

What is the currency in Ecuador and Peru?

What does one pack when visiting some of the most unique, unspoiled islands in the world?

What shore excursions are available in The Galapagos Islands?

What is the weather like in The Galapagos Islands?

Is there Wi-Fi onboard?

What is the onboard Smoking Policy?

What are the payment and cancellation schedules for our Celebrity Galapagos trip?

What is Flights by Celebrity?

What protection is provided when I purchase flights through Flights by Celebrity?

Is cancellation coverage available?

Will guests need extra insurance?

Is there any baggage protection?

How many islands make up The Galapagos?

Do you use certified guides and naturalists?

How many visitors travel to The Galapagos each year?

What time zone is The Galapagos in?

How do we get from the ship to the shore?

Will there be rough seas or bad weather?

What kind of animals will I encounter on my Galapagos Expedition?

Will Laundry Service be available onboard?

What is the difference between the itineraries?

How can I share comments or feedback regarding my cruise experience with you?

149 to 121 Days Prior to Sailing	10% Per Guest
120 to 91 Days Prior to Sailing	25% Per Guest
90 to 61 Days Prior to Sailing	50% Per Guest
60 to 31 Days Prior to Sailing	75% Per Guest
30 to 0 Days Prior to Sailing	100% Per Guest

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