Celestyal hosted 30 travel agents on its familiarization trip to the Arabian Gulf, organized in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism. The invited agents included representatives from the Spanish market, as well as from various international markets.
The agents joined the cruise company for the launch of the new Iconic Arabia for 2025 and the debut of the Celestyal Discovery in the region.
The familiarization trip included a two-night pre-cruise stay in Abu Dhabi at the Grand Hyatt, with visits to the Louvre Abu Dhabi, the Natural History Museum, Ferrari World, teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi, and the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. All activities were organized and hosted by the Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism.
The experience continued with a three-night cruise aboard the Celestyal Discovery, with a capacity for 1,360 passengers, which departed on December 12 and visited Dubai and Sir Bani Yas Island, where a shore excursion entitled “Get closer to nature”.
The newIconic Rage 2025 itineraries aboard Celestyal Discovery will sail from and return to Abu Dhabi. Ports of call include inaugural visits to Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, as well as Doha, Qatar; Khasab, Oman; Dubai, UAE; and Sir Bani Yas Island.
Overall, the 2025/26 season in the Arabian Gulf with two ships represents a 211% year-over-year increase in capacity for the cruise line, following its inaugural 2024/25 program. The Celestyal Journey, with a capacity for 1,260 guests, operates the seven-night “Awesome Desert”.
Jo Reid, Strategic Partnerships Lead for Europe/Odyssia and UAE Manager for Celestyal, commented: “Hosting 30 travel professionals for a pre-cruise stay and three-night voyage on the Celestyal Discovery was the perfect opportunity to showcase the vibrant spirit of the Arabian Gulf, from the cultural treasures of Abu Dhabi to the tranquil shores of Sir Bani Yas Island. Supporting our agent partners is central to our overall vision, and familiarization trips like this ensure they can promote our Arabian Gulf itineraries to their clients with greater confidence.”
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