Only a few short weeks ago Celebrity surprised many by retiring 2 of their 3 exclusive Galapagos Islands ships from the fleet. Celebrity Xpedition and Celebrity Xploration set sail for the last time December 24, 2024.
If you weren't aware, Ecuador has some pretty strict rules about the total capacity of ships sailing the islands. That means each cruise line has an upper limit, a maximum number of passengers they're allowed to sail around the islands.

Removing a vessel from the Galapagos (let alone TWO!) is a big deal for a cruise line.
Celebrity's remaining ship is among the newest, the purpose built Celebrity Flora - a marvel of modern technology built for the Galapagos Islands, it's typically referred to as a "mega yacht" rather than a cruise ship; itineraries are the most all-inclusive fares Celebrity offers.
Again, it's a big deal and I'll be Celebrity Cruises has something truly special to announce in the coming months!