Celestyal is pleased to confirm the acquisition of a second new vessel this year. The Celestyal Discovery, following the recent arrival of the Celestyal Journey, confirms the fleet renewal and a further commitment to significant investment in the customer experience.
The Celestyal Discovery will join its sister ship in Athens, where both will undergo multimillion-dollar refurbishment programs before the new season, which begins in March 2024. The ship's name symbolizes the company's spirit of creating unforgettable moments of discovery through the connection between people, places, and oneself. It embodies Celestyal's spirit of trust, exploration, and wonder. Built in 2003 for Carnival Corporation, it has sailed under the AIDA Cruise brand throughout its career to date. The Celestyal Discovery is a mid-sized ship, allowing Celestyal to continue offering its signature blend of iconic destinations and hidden gems that characterize the company's itineraries. It offers 633 staterooms, 62 of which are balcony suites, with a total capacity for approximately 1,266 passengers.
Sales for Celestyal's newest ship will open on December 11, 2023, taking over from the 2024 Celestyal Olympia. Special launch offers will be included in Black Friday promotions released later this week, as well as throughout Celestyal's biggest "Wave" campaign to date, launching later this year. Guests currently booked on the Celestyal Olympia will be contacted by Celestyal after this date and rebooked on sailings aboard the newly refurbished Celestyal Discovery.
“Given the strong market and business conditions, we are delighted to have accelerated our fleet renewal by welcoming the Celestyal Discovery to the Celestyal family,” said Chris Theophilides, CEO. “The Celestyal Discovery joins the Celestyal Journey to undergo an extensive winter refurbishment program, further demonstrating our commitment to continuing to delight our customers. As a trusted brand, our team is excited to continue making waves in the industry next season with a refreshed fleet, brand, and network, and a renewed sense of direction.”
The Celestyal Discovery will offer many of the Celestyal fleet favorites – an attractive Amphitheater with ample conference and event space, vibrant lounges, the signature Grillseekers restaurant, the Sozo wellness retreat, a spacious pool deck with an exclusive Rays deck, the Greek Deli, and the Fig and Honey ice cream and juice bar. It will also offer some surprises to guests, which will be added during its upcoming refurbishment program in Greece. More details about the onboard experience and itineraries will be announced soon.
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