IMO: 9837925
Celebrity Flora
Technical specifications, historical timeline, and comprehensive venue inventory.
The Blueprint
- Ship Class
- Galapagos-class
- Gross Tonnage (GT)
- 5,922
- Length (FT / M)
- 333 / 101.5
- Beam (FT / M)
- 56 / 17
- Decks (Passenger / Total)
- 6 / 8
- Shipyard
- Shipyard De Hoop, Lobith-Tolkamer, Netherlands
- Registry
- Ecuador
- Godparent(s)
- Yolanda Kakabadse
- LNG Powered
- No
- Build Cost
- $75,000,000
Timeline & Evolution
Inaugural Sail Year
2019
Major Refurbishments
2023
Significant Changes
- 2023: Scheduled ~10-day maintenance drydock in Panama City, Panama (October 2023); no venue-changing refit reported.
Registry & Build Record
- IMO Number
- 9837925
- MMSI
- 735059945
- Call Sign
- HC6354
- Classification Society
- Lloyd's Register
- Hull / Yard Number
- 488
- Maiden Voyage
- 30 June 2019
- Maximum Draft
- 4.5 m (14.8 ft)
- Maximum Beam
- 17.0 m (55.8 ft)
Capacity & Space
- Double Occupancy
- 100
- Maximum Capacity
- 100
- Total Crew
- 80
- Passenger-to-Crew Ratio
- 1.25:1
- Space Ratio
- 59.22
Onboard Inventory
- Swimming Pools
- 1
- Hot Tubs / Whirlpools
- 1
- Bars & Lounges
- 3
- Complimentary Dining Venues
- 3
- Elevators
- 1
Power & Propulsion
- Propulsion
- Diesel-electric
- Fuel Type
- Marine gas oil (MGO)
- Propulsion Power
- 2.9 MW (3,889 hp)
- Maximum Speed
- 14.5 Knots
- Engine Configuration
- 4x Caterpillar C32 diesel generator sets
Logistics
- Cruising Speed
- 12 Knots
- Medical Center
- Deck 3
Elevator Banks
Guest
Decks 3-8
Designated Smoking Zones
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Designated outdoor smoking areaoutdoorLocation: Designated open-deck areaCigarette, cigar and pipe smoking permitted only in the single designated outdoor deck area.
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Interior spaces, suites & verandasprohibitedLocation: All interior public areas, suites and private verandasSmoking and e-cigarettes are prohibited throughout interiors, suites and verandas.
Cabin Summary
Total: 50
- Suites
- 50
- Balcony
- 0
- Oceanview
- 0
- Inside
- 0
The Apex Suite
Penthouse Suite
1,253 SQ FT
The two Penthouse Suites are the largest accommodations in the Galapagos, each about 1,253 sq ft with a separate bedroom and living area, a private veranda of roughly 271 sq ft, customisable lighting and shades, and a telescope for stargazing and wildlife spotting.
Stateroom Taxonomy
Suites
- Penthouse Suite2
- Royal Suite2
- Premium Sky Suite8
- Sky Suite with Infinite Veranda16
- Sky Suite22
Features & Amenities
Adults & Wellness
- Spa
Entertainment & Culture
- Library
- Observation Lounge
Staterooms & Service
- Butler Service
Expedition & Marine
- Tender-Port Capable
Signature Experiences
Purpose-built for the Galapagos
largest
Anchorless dynamic positioning
unique
All outward-facing suites
unique
Stargazing at sea
unique
The Vista open-air observation deck
top-deck attraction
Stargazing Platform
top-deck attraction
Rooftop Galapagos Glamping cabanas
top-deck attraction
Plunge pool and Jacuzzi
top-deck attraction
Ocean Grill & Bar - Dinner Under the Stars
top-deck attraction
Ship-Specific Highlights
- The Marina - an aft water-sports platform and tender embarkation area on Deck 3 where guests board custom Novurania Zodiacs (RIBs) directly from the stern for kayaking, paddleboarding, snorkeling and island landings.
- Galapagos Glamping - a rooftop cabana experience where guests can sleep out under the stars on the top deck in a private, butler-serviced open-air suite.
- The Vista - a 360-degree open-air observation lounge on Deck 7 with cocoon loungers, private cabanas, and a plunge pool and Jacuzzi.
- Discovery Lounge - the ship's social hub for naturalist presentations and excursion briefings as well as pre- and post-dinner drinks, with an outdoor Sunset Lounge extension.
- The Observatory - a glass-wrapped library and lounge dedicated to the natural history of the Galapagos, with floor-to-ceiling ocean views.
Venues
Complimentary Dining
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Seaside Restaurantmain_dining_roomLocation: Deck 4Main dining room serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with floor-to-ceiling windows; menus feature Celebrity signature and Ecuadorian-inspired dishes.
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Ocean GrillgrillLocation: Deck 7Open-air casual restaurant serving light lunches and Dinner Under the Stars with panoramic views.
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Darwin's CovesnacksLocation: Deck 3Pastries and quick bites, especially when excursions return in the afternoon.
Bars & Nightlife
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Discovery LoungeloungeLocation: Deck 4Multipurpose lounge for naturalist presentations, excursion briefings, specialty coffee and pre- and post-dinner drinks.
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Sunset LoungeoutdoorLocation: Deck 4Outdoor lounge at the stern of Deck 4 for sunset drinks.
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Ocean Grill & BaroutdoorLocation: Deck 7Full bar attached to the open-air Ocean Grill; serves the top-deck lounge and Dinner Under the Stars.
Pools & Aquatics
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The Vista Plunge PoolplungeLocation: Deck 7Plunge pool on the Vista sun deck.
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The Vista Jacuzzihot_tubLocation: Deck 7Large Jacuzzi/whirlpool on the Vista pool deck.
Active Recreation
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The Marinawatersports_platformLocation: Deck 3Aft water-sports and tender platform; primary embarkation point via Zodiac/RIB.
Spa & Fitness
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The SpaspaLocation: Deck 5Spa with treatment rooms.
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Fitness CenterfitnessLocation: Deck 5Fitness room.
Retail & Shopping
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BoutiqueshopLocation: Deck 3Onboard shop.
Leisure & Public Spaces
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The VistaobservationLocation: Deck 7Open-air 360-degree observation lounge/sun deck on Deck 7 with cocoon loungers and private cabanas.
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The ObservatorylibraryLocation: Deck 7Glass-wrapped library and lounge dedicated to the Galapagos, forward on Deck 7.
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Naturalist CenterenrichmentLocation: Deck 3Tourist office providing destination, wildlife and conservation information.
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Stargazing Platformobservation_deckLocation: Deck 8Top-deck platform for guided astronomy and open-air stargazing.
Guest Services
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Guest RelationsreceptionLocation: Deck 3Reception and guest services.
Data Provenance
Last Verified: 2026-07-03