Celebrity Xpedition at a glance
Celebrity Xpedition is a Celebrity Cruises cruise ship in the Galapagos Islands Expedition Ship class. It entered service in 2001 (25 years ago) and was last refurbished in 2025. It carries 48 passengers and 57 crew, about 0.8 passengers per crew member. At 2,842 gross tons and 88 m (289 ft) long, it is a yacht-size ship with 6 decks and 49 cabins. It was built by Cassens Werft (Emden, Germany) and sails under the flag of Ecuador.
The Celebrity Xpedition is an intimate expedition vessel operated by Celebrity Cruises, carrying just 48 passengers and 57 crew members across 6 decks. Built by Cassens Werft in Emden, Germany, the ship operates with a significantly higher crew-to-guest ratio than mainstream vessels, reflecting its focus on exploration and personalized service.
Currently registered in Guayaquil, Ecuador, the Xpedition is designed for small-ship cruising to destinations where larger ships cannot access, making it ideal for travelers seeking immersive destination experiences with a limited number of fellow passengers.
Celebrity Xpedition specs
- Built
- 2001
- Refurbished
- 2025
- Gross Tonnage
- 2,842 GT
- Length
- 88 m
- Passengers
- 48
- Cabins
- 49
- Crew
- 57
- Decks
- 6
- Builder
- Cassens Werft (Emden, Germany)
- Flag
- Ecuador
- Age
- 25 years old
- Size
- Yacht
- Space Ratio
- 59.2 GT/pax
- Passenger-to-Crew
- 0.8:1
- Fleet Rank
- 15th largest of 19
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Celebrity Xpedition FAQ
How many passengers does Celebrity Xpedition carry?
Celebrity Xpedition carries 48 passengers in 49 cabins. It has 57 crew, about 0.8 passengers per crew member.
When was Celebrity Xpedition built and how old is it?
Celebrity Xpedition entered service in 2001, so it is 25 years old. It was last refurbished in 2025.
How big is Celebrity Xpedition?
Celebrity Xpedition is 2,842 gross tons and 88 m (289 ft) long, with 6 decks. That makes it a yacht-size ship.
How many crew work on Celebrity Xpedition?
Celebrity Xpedition has 57 crew.
What class of ship is Celebrity Xpedition?
Celebrity Xpedition belongs to the Galapagos Islands Expedition Ship class.
Which cruise line operates Celebrity Xpedition?
Celebrity Xpedition is operated by Celebrity Cruises.
Where was Celebrity Xpedition built?
Celebrity Xpedition was built by Cassens Werft (Emden, Germany).
Cruises on Celebrity Xpedition
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