Silversea Cruises has confirmed it expects to take delivery of its new Galapagos Islands-based ship, Silver Origin, at the end of May.

Members of Viking’s loyalty program have been given a sneak-peek and early booking access to the cruise company’s next destination: South America’s Galapagos Islands and Machu Picchu.

Silversea’s destination-specific ship Silver Origin has floated out of the De Hoop shipyard in Lobith, the Netherlands. The all-suite, 100-guest ship touched water for the first time on 30 December 2019.

Celebrity Cruises has confirmed all guests and crew of Celebrity Xpedition are safe after the vessel ran aground in the Galapagos. The 46 passengers and 58 crew onboard the stricken vessel were evacuated on Tuesday night when the incident occurred as Celebrity Xpedition was sailings it scheduled itinerary.

To safeguard the wellbeing of the Galapagos Islands for future generations, Silversea Cruises has launched a dedicated fund that will preserve the natural wonders of the archipelago. By supporting a diverse selection of projects each year, the Silversea Fund will strengthen the balance between humans and nature in the Galapagos as part of a long-term conservation strategy.

US adventure travel company MT Sobek has announced the addition of a new fleet of vessels to its portfolio in the Galápagos Islands. The expansion comes as the firm celebrates 50 years of operation in the Galápagos.

Ecoventura is ramping up its high-end Galápagos Islands proposition, announcing a third 20-passenger luxury mega-yacht, Evolve. Evolve’s 2021 debut will mark the completion of Ecoventura’s fully upgraded fleet.

Six Senses has announced it open its the first resort in the Galápagos Islands, with the property slated to open in 2021.

Starting on 16 July 2019, travellers will be able to reserve suites aboard Silversea’s new ship, Silver Origin, which has been designed entirely with the Galapagos Islands. The all-suite, 100-guest Silver Origin will embark on her maiden voyage in July 2020, unlocking the authentic beauty of the Galapagos by connecting guests with the destination through immersive experiences.

The first expedition mega yacht of its kind specifically designed for the Galapagos Islands, Celebrity Flora, was launched in a historic, sustainability-focused naming ceremony.

Celebrity Cruises took launched its new purpose-built Galapagos Islands luxury ship, Celebrity Flora, during a ceremony earlier this month in Rotterdam, Netherlands. On hand for the delivery was Royal Caribbean Cruise Ltd’s Chairman and CEO Richard D. Fain and other company and shipyard executives, along with over 70 crew members.

Silversea Cruises this week gave us a long-awaited preview of the first ship of a new flotilla that will be joining the ultra-luxury cruise line’s over coming years. Silver Origin will enter service in around 14 months in the Galapagos. It will be joined by two new Silversea Evolution Class ships and three new expedition vessels.