National Geographic Gemini is an expedition cruise ship operated by Lindblad Expeditions. She entered service as Sun Bay for Sun Bay Cruises, was renamed Xpedition in 2004 after acquisition by Royal Caribbean Group for operation by Celebrity Cruises, and in 2025 was purchased by Lindblad Expeditions and renamed National Geographic Gemini.
Celebrity Xpedition
Celebrity Cruises · Expedition ship
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Overview
Experience on board
Celebrity Xpedition is best planned by matching the itinerary with the ship's dining rhythm, cabin choices, and sea-day pace. Before booking Celebrity Xpedition, compare what Celebrity Cruises includes in the fare with the extras you actually expect to use on board. SeaDays helps travelers organize notes for Celebrity Xpedition, from cabin preferences and port plans to reminders for embarkation day.
Who this ship is best for
Celebrity Xpedition suits travelers who want a Celebrity Cruises sailing with enough structure to compare cabins, onboard rhythm, and itinerary fit before booking. It is also useful for cruisers who prefer to plan port days and ship days together instead of treating the vessel as only transportation. Celebrity Xpedition suits travelers who want a recognizable Celebrity Cruises experience with clear dining and entertainment options across a typical week.
Key facts
- Cruise line
- Celebrity Cruises
- Experience
- Celebrity Cruises ship profile for itinerary, cabin, and shore-day planning.
- Ship focus
- Expedition ship
Highlights
- Balances Celebrity Cruises dining and entertainment signatures on Celebrity Xpedition.
- Compare Celebrity Xpedition with other Celebrity Cruises ships in our directory before you lock a fare.
- Use SeaDays to align cabin choice with venues you will visit morning and night on Celebrity Xpedition.
- Pair Celebrity Xpedition with port-heavy itineraries when you want more culture ashore than sea-day lounging.
- Check muster, dining, and show bookings early on embarkation day to avoid peak queues on Celebrity Xpedition.
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