MS Xpedition

MS Xpedition is a cruise ship for Celebrity Cruises and one of three vessels making up the Xpedition class. The ship is an alternative to the line's larger ships, offering more personal attention afforded by its smaller size.

Xpedition at Galápagos Islands
History
Ecuador
Name
  • Sun Bay (2001–2004)
  • Xpedition (2004–)
OwnerRoyal Caribbean Group
OperatorSun Bay Cruises (2001–2004) Celebrity Cruises (2004–)
Port of registry
BuilderCassens Schiffswerft, Emden, Germany
Yard number228
Launched17 February 2001[1]
Christened15 June 2001[1]
Completed11 June 2001
In service1 January 2001-present
Identification
StatusIn service
General characteristics
TypeCruise ship
Tonnage2,329 GT
Length296 ft (90 m)
Beam43 ft (13 m)
Decks6
Speed17 knots (31 km/h; 20 mph)
Capacity96 passengers
Crew68

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

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

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