Celestyal is introducing a new pricing model and 2023-24 itineraries that delve deeper into and spend more time in the destinations it visits. Responding to feedback from guests and valued travel agents, Celestyal will offer guests more choices and a new two-tiered pricing model. The basic "Inclusive" fare includes meals and a selection of beverages during meals, entertainment, daily activities, port taxes, and gratuities. This basic fare also includes a discount on shore excursions when booked in advance. For those wishing to enhance their experience, Celestyal offers an "Enhanced" fare that includes an unlimited premium beverage package, one hour of complimentary Wi-Fi per day, a 25% discount on dining at the specialty restaurant, and a discount on shore excursions when booked in advance. Travel agents also have the opportunity to earn extra commissions, and guests can benefit from discounts when pre-booking beverage packages and shore excursions.
Celestyal extends land time in Santorini and Mykonos; and introduces new “legendary” voyages to Montenegro, Türkiye, and Corfu, Kos, Chios, and Samos in Greece
In response to guests' wishes for more time on the islands of Santorini and Mykonos, Celestyal is pleased to announce that its popular seven-night Idyllic Aegean itinerary will now begin early in the day in Santorini, allowing guests a full day to explore this unique destination, along with late departures from both Mykonos and Santorini. This itinerary will also visit Thessaloniki, Crete (Heraklion), and Milos in Greece, and Kusadasi (Ephesus) in Turkey.
To further solidify its position as an immersive, multi-destination cruise line, Celestyal will continue its tradition of introducing travelers to new destinations not served by other cruise lines. In 2024, Celestyal will launch its new five-night "Legendary Aegean" itinerary, visiting Santorini and Rhodes, and incorporating Samos in Greece and Istanbul in Turkey. Samos is an island steeped in legend and natural beauty, the birthplace of Pythagoras, the father of mathematics.
The four-night “Legendary Aegean” cruise will include the new destinations of Chios and Kos, with stops in Mykonosand Istanbul. Chios is a hidden gem of the Aegean, best known for its mastic trees, which produce the famous mastic spice used in liqueurs and desserts. The spice has been cultivated on Chios since the 7th century AD, and the island has been granted a special designation of origin. Kos is known for its pristine sandy beaches and rich Greek and Roman historical heritage.
The new five-night "Legendary Ionian" itinerary visits Kotor, Montenegro, along with Corfu and Crete (Chania Souda). Kotor is a fortified city on Montenegro's Adriatic coast, characterized by its winding streets and a medieval old town with Romanesque churches and charming squares. Corfu is one of the most cosmopolitan Mediterranean destinations, boasting a multicultural heritage, historical monuments, stunning natural scenery, and crystal-clear waters. Chania is Crete's second-largest city and features a historic Venetian walled city.
For guests who wish to stay longer and explore even more, Celestyal will offer several combinations ranging from nine to 14 nights, such as the “Legendary Aegean and Ionian” itinerary that visits Santorini, Rhodes, Samos, Chios, Kos, Corfu, Crete (Chania Souda) and Mykonos in Greece, Istanbul in Turkey and Kotor in Montenegro.
“We are in constant communication with our guests and travel agents, and they have shared with us a desire for greater flexibility and personalization,” said Celestyal Chief Commercial Officer Leslie Peden. “In response to their feedback, we are charting a new course for next year with a flexible pricing model that offers guests more choices and greater freedom to create a truly personalized vacation experience.”
Celestyal also returns to Egypt and Israel with the “Three Continents” itinerary; and presents the “Following in the Footsteps of Paul” itinerary and special Christmas Cruises
Celestyal's seven-night "Three Continents" itinerary returns in 2023 with stops in Greece, Turkey, Israel, Egypt and Cyprus.
The seven-night “Following in Paul’s Footsteps” itinerary also returns in autumn 2023, visiting Thessaloniki, Kavala and Patmos in Greece along with Istanbul, Dikili and Kusadasi in Turkey.
This cruise will be followed by an exclusive 19-night Christmas Cruise, with stops in Thessaloniki, Volos, Rhodes, and Crete (Greece), Izmir, Kusadasi, Antalya, and Istanbul (Turkey), Limassol (Cyprus), Alexandria (Egypt), and an overnight stop in Haifa (Israel) to spend Christmas Eve and Christmas Day in the “Holy Land.” Prices start from €1,989. This cruise can also be divided into two itineraries of eight or eleven nights.
In autumn 2024, the seven-night "Eclectic Aegean" itinerary will return, with stops in Istanbul, Kavala, Thessaloniki, Volos, and Santorini. A special 14-night voyage will also be offered, including stops in Egypt, Haifa (Israel), Limassol (Cyprus), Rhodes (Greece), Volos (Greece), Thessaloniki (Greece), Istanbul (Turkey), Kavala (Greece), and Syros (Greece). This voyage can be divided into two seven-night itineraries.
The booking period is from October 3rd to November 30th, 2022.
