Celebrity Xpedition Inner Loop Galapagos 8/2-8/9/15

[jjmock]

Each zodiak holds up to 16 people. You are required to wear a life jacket. Getting on and off is not a problem, but can be interesting at times depending on water conditions. There were several older people on our trip that got on and off without a problem. Each zodiak has a certified naturalist. All the naturalists on our trip were wonderful. If you go please bring a Steelers or Cubs hat so Diego can get rid of his New England Patriots hat! After a brief introduction to how we were to get on and off the zodiac we were off. Please do yourself a favor. We had back packs and checked everything else. Some others had large suitcases. These are not easy to get on and off and you have to lug. Let them be checked so you dont have to hassle. This trip is physicially active and you really dont want this added hassle. Our ride to the ship took approx 10 minutes. Soon we were on this ship and greeted by serval smiling faces and glasses of champagne. Within minutes were were personally escorted to out rooms. 307 and 308. Yes there was a problem with the AC on this floor. We knew about this be a problem before hand and requested fans for our rooms. the fans helped but didnt by any stretch keep the rooms cold. Granted we like a cold room to sleep in so this may not be as big a deal for you. More info tomorrow....feel free to ask any questions as my post continues tomorrow

 

Enjoying greatly your review, as my wife and I are taking the same trip next June. Love your detailed comments on the logistics and thankful that you mentioned Marriott Gold upgrades, as we are too, and I probably would not have thought of it.

 

My only issue is that I tried to ignore your suggestion to bring the gentleman a Steelers hat, as I consider them to be mortal enemies. I will bring him a Bengals cap! LOL

[bimmer012850]

We are going on this trip in January (leaving the 8th) and have also added the Machu Picchu portion. We're eager to hear about the choices of activities and more about the entire experience. Thanks for posting and keep it up!

 

We are booked for Nov 2017 and would be very interested in your thoughts, especially about the post cruise Machu Piccu portion.

[kctwinmommy]

We're actually looking into this cruise now, but for summer 2018! Our son will be almost 14 then. He's been asking to go to the Galapagos for a few years now! LOL! This would definitely be something new for us, quite an adventure. So I want to make sure we're prepared for everything. That's why we're planning 2 years away.

 

I believe you said your son was with. Were there any other kids? Or teens at least? I realize snorkeling is a big thing, but I'm assuming there are a few people who don't do that? Just trying to get a handle on what kinds of things will be going on, if that makes sense! LOL!