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IMO: 9837925

Celebrity Flora

Technical specifications, historical timeline, and comprehensive venue inventory.

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Celebrity Flora — exterior view

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
  • Designated outdoor smoking area
    outdoor
    Location: Designated open-deck area
    Cigarette, cigar and pipe smoking permitted only in the single designated outdoor deck area.
  • Interior spaces, suites & verandas
    prohibited
    Location: All interior public areas, suites and private verandas
    Smoking 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

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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
  • Seaside Restaurant
    main_dining_room
    Location: Deck 4
    Main dining room serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with floor-to-ceiling windows; menus feature Celebrity signature and Ecuadorian-inspired dishes.
  • Ocean Grill
    grill
    Location: Deck 7
    Open-air casual restaurant serving light lunches and Dinner Under the Stars with panoramic views.
  • Darwin's Cove
    snacks
    Location: Deck 3
    Pastries and quick bites, especially when excursions return in the afternoon.
Bars & Nightlife
  • Discovery Lounge
    lounge
    Location: Deck 4
    Multipurpose lounge for naturalist presentations, excursion briefings, specialty coffee and pre- and post-dinner drinks.
  • Sunset Lounge
    outdoor
    Location: Deck 4
    Outdoor lounge at the stern of Deck 4 for sunset drinks.
  • Ocean Grill & Bar
    outdoor
    Location: Deck 7
    Full bar attached to the open-air Ocean Grill; serves the top-deck lounge and Dinner Under the Stars.
Pools & Aquatics
  • The Vista Plunge Pool
    plunge
    Location: Deck 7
    Plunge pool on the Vista sun deck.
  • The Vista Jacuzzi
    hot_tub
    Location: Deck 7
    Large Jacuzzi/whirlpool on the Vista pool deck.
Active Recreation
  • The Marina
    watersports_platform
    Location: Deck 3
    Aft water-sports and tender platform; primary embarkation point via Zodiac/RIB.
Spa & Fitness
  • The Spa
    spa
    Location: Deck 5
    Spa with treatment rooms.
  • Fitness Center
    fitness
    Location: Deck 5
    Fitness room.
Retail & Shopping
  • Boutique
    shop
    Location: Deck 3
    Onboard shop.
Leisure & Public Spaces
  • The Vista
    observation
    Location: Deck 7
    Open-air 360-degree observation lounge/sun deck on Deck 7 with cocoon loungers and private cabanas.
  • The Observatory
    library
    Location: Deck 7
    Glass-wrapped library and lounge dedicated to the Galapagos, forward on Deck 7.
  • Naturalist Center
    enrichment
    Location: Deck 3
    Tourist office providing destination, wildlife and conservation information.
  • Stargazing Platform
    observation_deck
    Location: Deck 8
    Top-deck platform for guided astronomy and open-air stargazing.
Guest Services
  • Guest Relations
    reception
    Location: Deck 3
    Reception and guest services.

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Data Provenance

Last Verified: 2026-07-03