As it nears the end of its first season in the Arabian Gulf, Celestyal has announced an update to the itineraries of its new three and four night 'Iconic Arabia' cruises aboard the Celestyal Discovery for 2025.
Based on feedback from passengers, the travel agent community and regional partners following a successful first season, the itineraries will now include additional stops in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha, as well as the addition of Ras Al Khaimah as a new port of call.
The new routes have been renamed and are as follows:
- Iconic Arabia with Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sir Bani Yas Island: Three-night weekend cruises departing Fridays on a round-trip itinerary from Abu Dhabi. Includes visits to the stunning scenery of Dubai and the exclusive island of Sir Bani Yas, combining beach experiences with wildlife safaris.
- Iconic Arabia, featuring Abu Dhabi, Doha and Oman: Four-night midweek cruises departing on Mondays on a round trip from Abu Dhabi, stopping in the iconic cities of Doha and Dubai (via Ras Al Khaimah), plus the tranquil coastal port of Khasab in Oman.
The prices mentioned are part of the current "Make your dream vacation a reality" promotion, available for new bookings made until March 16, 2025, and include up to one complimentary beverage and specialty dinner credit per person, pre-loaded into each guest's CelestyalPay account.
Lee Haslett, Commercial Director of Celestyal, commented: “We strive to deliver unforgettable experiences, and to achieve this, we constantly listen to our guests and the travel agent community. Following a hugely successful first season in the Arabian Gulf, we learned more about what our customers and partners want to see, and we are excited to announce these changes based on their feedback. Since launching our winter itineraries in the Arabian Gulf, we have received an incredibly positive response and growing interest from both returning customers and new travelers eager to explore this spectacular region.”
Our guests have expressed their love for iconic destinations like Dubai, Doha, and Abu Dhabi, as well as their enthusiasm for discovering less conventional ports of call, characteristic of a Celestyal voyage, such as Sir Bani Yas Island or the coastal resort of Khasab. We specialize in immersive cruises to destinations with intense port calls, so we have adapted our 2025 itineraries, offering more time in our guests' favorite destinations, while also adding a new port in the stunning Ras Al Khaimah
The Celestyal Discovery, with a capacity for 1,360 passengers, will begin its inaugural season in the Arabian Gulf on December 12, 2025, joining its sister ship, the Celestyal Journey, with a capacity for 1,260 passengers, which will return to the region on December 6, 2025.
The Celestyal Journey will operate the popular 'Amazing Desert' itinerary, kicking off the season with a special cruise to celebrate the Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Following this, the cruise line will offer a combination of 7-night, 3-night, and 4-night itineraries in the Arabian Gulf from December to March on both ships for the next three consecutive seasons.
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