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Celebrity Cruise Destinations
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Known as the inspiration for
Charles Darwin's theory of
evolution, this cluster of
islands is so isolated that
many of its creatures cannot
be found anywhere else on
earth. Clinging to rocky
shores, soaring above a
desolate landscape or
swimming in equatorial
waters, the wildlife found
on these islands is, in the
truest sense of the word,
unique. From the giant
tortoises that bear the
Galapagos name, to the
marine iguanas and "Darwin"
finches, these islands
afford visitors the chance
to observe a living
laboratory of adaptation.
Celebrity Xpeditions
provides guests with this
rare, up-close experience
with the smallest possible
environmental impact to
these precious shores.
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Aboard Celebrity Xpedition, getting to the islands is almost as singular an experience as the Galapagos themselves.
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Areas of Interest
Start with the sights of Quito, take in the views from the famed Pinnacle Rock or trek the lava flows of Isla Fernandina.
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Punta
Suarez (Espanola)
Among the
many sights of Isla Espanola is Punta
Suarez, a rocky point of land where
guests may observe various colonies of
sea birds as well as fauna found nowhere
else on the planet. Also on this island
is Bahia Gardner, a beautiful beach
offering an excellent opportunity to
relax and swim.
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Puerto
Egas (San Salvador)
Follow
Puerto Egas, a coastal trail on Isla
Santiago, and your rewards will be many:
fur sea lions, Sally Lightfoot crabs and
grottos made from black lava.
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P.
Baquerizo (San Cristobal)
Eroded
volcanic peaks in the north and rich
vegetation in the south characterize the
island. This island is also home to the
only freshwater lake in the Galapagos.
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Caleta
Tagus (Isabela)
Found on
Isla Isabela, Caleta Tagus is the trail
that surrounds an amazing salt-lake
crater. The island was a favorite site
of early pirates and whalers. Stretching
80 miles in length it is the largest
island in the Galapagos. Famous for the
high cliffs, which enclose the protected
bay, a visit here will give you the
opportunity to view a salt water lagoon
and the lava fields of Darwin Volcano.
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Baltra
(Galapagos)
Prepare for
an adventure-filled exploration through
the Galapagos Islands on this beautiful
island. During World War II, the
island's airport was a US Military base
protecting the Panama Canal from enemy
attack. Surrounding the airport now you
will see land iguanas indigenous to the
island
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Rabida
(Galapagos)
Formed from
oxidized lava, Rábida's beaches have an
unmistakable red color. Adding to the
color of the islands is its collection
of sea lions, flamingos and palo santo
trees.
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Punta
Espinoza (Fernandina)
Here on
Isla Fernandina, guests may walk on
recent lava flows from La Cumbre volcano
and also observe the flightless
cormorant, one of the islands' best
examples of evolution.
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Puerto
Ayora (Santa Cruz)
A
fifteen-minute stroll from one end to
the other along Charles Darwin Avenue
promises plenty of sights and sounds in
this, the largest city of the Galapagos
Islands. A charming seaside town, Puerto
Ayora features Ecuadorian and
international cuisine, local artisans
and shopping as well as snorkeling and
scuba diving.
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North
Seymour (Galapagos)
Off the
northern tip of Baltra is this flat,
low-lying island where blue-footed
boobies nest, sea lions play and the
largest colony of frigate birds in the
Galapagos congregates.
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Cerro
Dragon (Santa Cruz)
Also known
as Dragon Hill, this area is nestled on
the north shore of Isla Santa Cruz.
Covered by mangroves, it shelters one of
the few populations of land iguanas on
earth.
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Bartalome (San Salvador)
The variety
of volcanic formations found here give
this small, barren island a moon-like
appearance. A hike over the island's
lava tubes and tuff cones leads to a
spectacular view of Pinnacle Rock, where
sea lions and penguins are often seen
cavorting in the waters.
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