Celestyal has signed a three-year agreement with the Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority. This partnership, agreed upon at the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai, will promote Ras Al Khaimah as a key destination for Celestyal guests, further strengthening the cruise line's ties with the Arabian Gulf region. The agreement also outlines plans to collaborate with Ras Al Khaimah to offer exclusive and immersive shore experiences for guests, beginning in December of this year.
Following a successful inaugural season in the Arabian Gulf, where bookings exceeded targets by 35%, Celestyal will return to the region with two ships in December of this year, with weekly calls at Ras Al Khaimah aboard the Celestyal Discovery during the winter season, for the next three years.
The newly refurbished Celestyal Discovery, with a capacity for 1,360 passengers, will depart from Abu Dhabi starting December 12, 2025, and will offer three-, four-, and seven-night Iconic Arabia cruises. The four-night cruises will sail round-trip from Abu Dhabi, with stops in Doha, Ras Al Khaimah, and the coastal port of Khasab in Oman. The seven-night cruises add stops in Dubai and Sir Bani Yas Island to the itinerary.
Lee Haslett, Commercial Director of Celestyal, said: “We are proud to build strong partnerships with the regions we visit, and we are delighted to enhance our award-winning shore excursion program by working with the Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority. Together, we will offer our guests even more immersive and culturally rich experiences.”
“Ras Al Khaimah is a truly unique and diverse destination, and we are delighted to showcase it to our guests, many of whom choose Celestyal specifically for our focus on authentic, in-depth exploration. We look forward to creating a collection of inspiring onshore experiences in close collaboration with the tourism board and local partners.”
Iyad Rasbey, Vice President of Destination Tourism Development at the Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority, commented: “Our partnership with Celestyal underscores a powerful alignment of vision and values. Celestyal’s commitment to authentic and culturally rich experiences reflects our own DNA of creating meaningful and immersive journeys for visitors. By combining our strengths, we will deliver unique experiences that will elevate Ras Al Khaimah’s position as a premier destination on the global cruise map.”
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