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Xpedition at Galápagos Islands
History
Ecuador
Name	Sun Bay (2001–2004) Xpedition (2004–2025) TBA (2025)
Owner	Royal Caribbean Group (2004–2025)
Operator	Sun Bay Cruises (2001–2004) Celebrity Cruises (2004–2025) Lindblad Expeditions (2025)
Port of registry	2001–2003: Nassau,  Bahamas 2003–2004: Valletta,  Malta 2004–: Guayaquil,  Ecuador
Builder	Cassens Schiffswerft, Emden, Germany
Yard number	228
Launched	17 February 2001
Christened	15 June 2001
Completed	11 June 2001
In service	1 January 2001-present
Identification	IMO number: 9228368 Call sign HC2083 MMSI number: 735023483
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

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.

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.

References

1. ^ Fakta om fartyg, M/S Sun Bay(in Swedish)
2. "Xpedition (9228368)". Equasis. Ministry of Ecology, Sustainable Development and Energy. Retrieved 22 September 2012.
3. "Passengers Evacuated As Celebrity Xpedition Cruise Ship Runs Aground in the Galapagos". cruisecritic.co.uk. Retrieved 10 January 2020.

External links

• Official website

• Ships of Celebrity Cruises
• Expedition cruising
• Ships built in Emden
• 2001 ships