MS Xpedition is a cruise ship for Celebrity Cruises and one of three vessels making up the Xpedition class[citation needed]. The ship is an alternative to the line's larger ships, offering more personal attention afforded by its smaller size.
 Xpedition at Galápagos Islands
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| History | |
|---|---|
 Ecuador | |
| Name |
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| Owner | Royal Caribbean Group |
| Operator | Sun Bay Cruises (2001–2004)
Celebrity Cruises  (2004–) |
| Port of registry | |
| Builder | Cassens Schiffswerft, Emden, Germany |
| Yard number | 228 |
| Launched | 17 February 2001[2] |
| Christened | 15 June 2001[2] |
| Completed | 11 June 2001 |
| In service | 1 January 2001-present |
| Identification |
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| Status | In service |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Cruise ship |
| Tonnage | 2,329 GT |
| Length | 296 ft (90 m) |
| Beam | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Decks | 6 |
| Speed | 17 knots (31 km/h; 20 mph) |
| Capacity | 96 passengers |
| Crew | 68 |
The ship currently sails to the Galápagos Islands, revisiting the ports of Charles Darwin. The ship's shallow draft allows it to access ports in the region that larger cruise ships cannot visit.
Incidents edit
On 5 November 2019, Celebrity Xpedition ran aground in the Galapagos Islands. No passengers or crew were injured and no environmental damage was caused.[3]
References edit
- ^ "Xpedition (9228368)". Equasis. Ministry of Ecology, Sustainable Development and Energy. Retrieved 22 September 2012.
- ^ a b Fakta om fartyg, M/S Sun Bay(in Swedish)
- ^ "Passengers Evacuated As Celebrity Xpedition Cruise Ship Runs Aground in the Galapagos". cruisecritic.co.uk. Retrieved 10 January 2020.