Celebrity Xploration

Dining becomes a unique proposition onboard Xploration. This is one of the ways in which small ships excel. Since there is such a low passenger capacity, service is excellent and highly personalized. Discuss with your chef what kind of meals you would like during your voyage and savor the careful preparation of dishes like lobster, beef Wellington and gorgeous fish plates. Lots of fresh fruit and vegetables accompany your entrees, while wine complements the meal and desserts round out the experience with a touch of sweetness. If you're a wine connoisseur, feel free to say so before your voyage begins. You may want to see what upgrades are available. The smaller ship may only have room for a certain number of bottles. Those who travel with large groups will find it easy to dine all together, while couples or smaller groups can still decide how to organize seating or dining pairings in a comfortable environment. While the ship foregoes the glamorous, multi-story dining halls of other Celebrity cruise ships, the ambiance leaves nothing lacking here.    

If you're a seasoned cruiser, entertainment onboard this cruise ship is a bit different than you might be used to. While larger ships are characterized by their beautiful theaters, dramatic performances, and musical fanfare, the entertainment on this ship is more attuned to the rhythms of the Galapagos. The mood on a small ship like this is more of a private sailing than a convivial floating city, so expect music to be a bit more low-key or played less often in favor of watching the waves or catching up on conversations with your travel companions. Naturalists play a major role in Galapagos Island cruising. On this ship, they are intensely passionate and thoroughly educated, while still being personable and taking cues of when to chat and when to wait until a sighting is afoot to start explaining what's out there. While other ships may have naturalist talks, this ship is more conversational and allows you to get to know your naturalist better.    

Kids are welcome onboard Celebrity Xploration. While these cruises are geared toward adults, you can bring children as long as you reserve a room for them. Since each stateroom or suite accommodates two people, plan accordingly for everyone's comfort. Kids will love the excitement of Zodiac boats, used as tenders between the cruise ship and the islands themselves. Seeing animals most of their friends probably haven't seen before gives them another reason to crow about this trip. Get them interested in nature, marine biology, conservation, sailing and more when you bring them along on this cruise and all of its excursions. With such talented naturalists onboard, it's easy for kids to warm up to new topics once they hear the passion of these experts.