Celestyal has unveiled its cruise program for 2027 and early 2028, marking its most anticipated season launch ever. The year-round program is now on sale, offering a summer season in Greece and the Mediterranean, as well as a winter season in the Arabian Gulf.
The program includes 9 itineraries with a total of 182 departures between March 2027 and March 2028. Cruises range from three to fourteen nights aboard the Celestyal Discovery with a capacity for 1,360 passengers, and from seven to fourteen nights on the Celestyal Journey , with a capacity for 1,260 passengers.
Highlights of Greece and the Mediterranean
Operating from April to November, with departure and return from Athens, the Celestyal Journey will offer:
- 8 departures of the seven-night cruise “Sublime Greece, Italy and Croatia”, with stops in Kefalonia (Greece); Kotor (Montenegro); Bari (Italy); Corfu and Katakolon (Greece), and one night in Dubrovnik (Croatia).
- 24 departures of the seven-night itinerary “Idyllic Greece”, with stops in Kusadasi (Ephesus, Turkey); Rhodes, Crete, Santorini, Mykonos and Milos (Greece).
- 14 departures of the 14-night cruise “Icons of the Mediterranean”, which combines the two previous itineraries.
Operating from March to November, also from Athens, the Celestyal Discovery will offer:
- 36 departures of the three-night cruise “Iconic Greek Islands”, with stops in Mykonos, Kusadasi (Ephesus), Patmos, Crete and Santorini.
- 35 departures of the four-night cruise “Iconic Greek Islands”, with stops in Mykonos, Kusadasi (Ephesus), Patmos, Rhodes, Crete and Santorini.
Highlights of the Arabian Gulf
Operating from November to March, the Celestyal Journey will offer:
- 16 departures in 2027 and 8 departures in early 2028 of the seven-night “Amazing Desert”, with the option of departing from Doha (Qatar) or Dubai (UAE), and stops in Dubai (night included), Sir Bani Yas Island, Abu Dhabi and Bahrain.
Operating from December to March, the Celestyal Discovery will offer:
- 13 departures in 2027 and 5 departures in early 2028 of the three-night cruise “Iconic Arabia”, departing and returning from Abu Dhabi (Friday to Monday) and stopping in Dubai and Sir Bani Yas Island, with beach and wildlife safari experiences.
- 13 departures in 2027 and 6 departures in early 2028 of the four-night cruise “Iconic Arabia”, departing and returning from Abu Dhabi (Monday to Friday) and stopping in Doha (Qatar), Dubai (via Ras Al Khaimah) and Khasab (Oman).
- 13 departures in 2027 and 5 departures in early 2028 of the combined seven-night cruise “Iconic Arabia”, with departure options from Abu Dhabi or Dubai.
All rates include meals, a selection of non-alcoholic beverages, WiFi, port fees and gratuities.
Lee Haslett, Chief Commercial Officer of Celestyal, stated: “The program from 2027 to early 2028 represents our second year operating a two-ship fleet year-round in these two iconic regions. The return of much-loved itineraries in the Mediterranean, the Adriatic, and the Greek Islands, along with our continued commitment to the Arabian Gulf, allows guests to enjoy a perfect blend of iconic locations and hidden gems, while experiencing the exceptional hospitality for which we are known.”
“The early launch of the program is proof of our growth as a brand, and we want to thank our guests, both new and returning, as well as the travel agent community, for their role in our success.”
In addition, passengers will receive a 25% bonus in their CelestyalPay wallet when they pay in advance of departure, as part of the summer promotional campaign valid until August 31, 2025.
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