We sailed for a week to Galapagos in 2005 and wanted to give my feedback since this website has been so useful to husband and I in the past when deciding on our cruise vacation.

We arrived for a precruise extension of 3 nights in Quito, Ecuador, upon arrival at the airport were met by a Celebrity Rep, who helped us with our luggage and guided us to a minibus w/ wet towels and bottled water. We had an about 20 minutes ride to the hotel (Marriott ), where we were taken among other Xpedition travelers to a private salon where we were offered a cocktail and a quick/very organize check in process. Give it a 10!

Hotel was very nice, with all the amenities to be expected from a Marriott, specially recommend taking a massage at the spa (it was under $ 40 !!!! ). The land itinerary in Quito was very comprehensive, we visited the most important colonial sites. Quito is a beautiful city, and I think it was completely worthy to take the precruise extension as it we got to know a little bit of the city and relax before going to our most expected adventure ! Read more