See the Outer Loop Islands in Style With HGV

Members with Elite status can hop aboard a Galápagos Islands luxury mega yacht with our ClubPartner CruisesOnly

Club Members with Elite status can discover the best of the Galápagos Islands on an exclusive cruise liner thanks to Hilton Grand Vacations’ ClubPartner Perks. This 10-night adventure starts with a 2-night stay in Quito, Ecuador. After your first land experience, you’ll be welcomed on the Celebrity Flora, the first ship of its kind to be built especially for the Galápagos Islands. The 100-passenger, all-suite mega-yacht was built with all-natural materials to help it blend seamlessly into its surroundings. The Celebrity Floria is also ecologically friendly. The design features solar panels and a dynamic positioning system that allows it to remain on station without dropping anchor, which protects the seabed while reducing emissions in the process.

Visit Here

For more information about this cruise and others offered by HGV Club Partner CruisesOnly, visit the Club website.

See the Outer Loop Islands in Style With Hilton Grand Vacations

The picturesque Isabela Island, part of the world-renowned Galápagos archipelago Image by Ppito00/Shutterstock

Galápagos sea lions play on the beach at Gardner Bay, one of the stops on the Celebrity Flora Image by Don Mammoser/Shutterstock

Scroll down

eClub Travelr is published monthly by Hilton Grand Vacations Club, LLC, and distributed exclusively to Club Members. All rights reserved. The publisher is not responsible for omissions or errors. Reproduction or use in whole or in part of the contents of this publication in any format or medium without written permission from Hilton Grand Vacations is prohibited. Hilton Grand Vacations disclaims all liability for any and all advertisements, promotions, articles and other affiliated content contained within this publication. The opinions expressed in each article are the opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Hilton Grand Vacations. Hilton Grand Vacations does not make any representation regarding the availability of or endorse any of the products or services provided by third parties. Hilton Grand Vacations® is a registered trademark of Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. or its subsidiaries and licensed to Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. Hilton Grand Vacations and its properties and programs operate under the Hilton Grand Vacations name pursuant to a license agreement with Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. © 2020 Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. Global Privacy Policy Updated | Cookie Statement | Site Usage Agreement

eClub Traveler

Your trip begins in Baltra, followed by a stop on Daphne Island, an incredible-looking barren, volcanic space that’s home to species such as Galápagos martins and short-eared owls. From there, you’ll travel to Gardner Bay and Punta Suárez, before stopping in Bahia Post Office, Floreana, for the day. Visit this endearing site, known as the world’s “most unusual post office,” before heading to Punta Moreno, Isabela, where you’ll stop for the night. When you’re not out exploring, certified naturalists from the Galápagos National Park are on board to guide the journey. Park fees, gratuities, lectures and briefings are included in the cost, as is accommodation, entertainment, meals, post charges and daily activities.

A Journey of a Lifetime

Back

Onboard, bed down in stylish staterooms, many with spacious balconies. Thanks to the liner’s innovative design, every space, including the accommodation, features an innovative outward-facing concept that keeps the beauty of the Galápagos in your eye-line at all times. During the day, enjoy fine dining at the Seaside Restaurant or enjoy casual fare at the open-air Ocean Grill. A 24-hour room service option is available for when you prefer to unwind in your stateroom. Elsewhere, activities abound, from luxury spa treatments to a plunge pool and hot tubs. There’s a boutique for on-board shopping, as well as an observatory, open-air stargazing platform and a naturalist center. Enrich your mind with onboard lectures on Ecuador’s history, culture, flora and fauna, as well as presentations on special highlights of upcoming ports. There are even photography lessons to help you capture that perfect picture of the islands. Further destination high points include the picturesque Urvina Bay, home to crystal-clear waters, and Dragon Hill on Santa Cruz Island, where you can spot local iguanas and flamingos. Experience the charming town of Puerto Ayora, also in Santa Cruz, before making your way back to Baltra where the cruise finishes.

Onboard Amenities

The colorful pier in the town of Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Image by Marek Poplawski/Shutterstock

Make your Galápagos experience even more unforgettable by extending your stay with a post-cruise trip to the Peruvian capital of Lima. Here you'll venture deep into the Andes Mountains to visit Cuzco, the stunning Sacred Valley, and one of the most mysterious and inspiring places on Earth: famous Machu Picchu. Shrouded in mystery, this Lost City of the Incas will awe you with its beauty and secrets.

Extend Your Stay

Fog rises over the ruins and mountains of Machu Picchu, Perú, an optional stop if you extend your trip Image by Willian Justen/Unsplash