Celestyal will feature two new Formula 1-themed cruises for its 2026–27 season in the Arabian Gulf.
On November 27, 2026, the Celestyal Journey, with a capacity of 1,260 passengers, will be in Doha for a special eight-night itinerary to coincide with the Doha Formula 1 Grand Prix. The ship will remain docked in port for three nights, allowing guests to attend all practice sessions, qualifying sessions, and the race. The cruise will then depart from Doha with stops in Dubai (United Arab Emirates, with an overnight stay on board), Abu Dhabi, Sir Bani Yas Island (UAE), and Khalifa Bin Salman (Bahrain).
On December 4, 2026, the Celestyal Discovery, with a capacity of 1,360 passengers, will be in Abu Dhabi (UAE) on a seven-night itinerary to coincide with the Abu Dhabi Formula 1 Grand Prix. The ship will also remain in port for three nights, allowing travelers to enjoy all the sessions of the race weekend. It will then set sail from Abu Dhabi on a four-night “Iconic Arabia” cruise, with stops in Doha (Qatar), Ras Al Khaimah (UAE), and Khasab (Oman).
All fares include all meals on board, a selection of non-alcoholic beverages, Wi-Fi, port taxes, and gratuities. Race tickets will be available for purchase through Celestyal, and travel agents can pre-register to purchase tickets through the cruise line’s agency sales team.
Following these special itineraries, the Celestyal Journey will continue its season in the Arabian Gulf, operating a new version of the seven-night “Amazing Desert” itinerary through March 2027, with departures and returns from Doha and stops in Dubai (with an overnight stay on board), Abu Dhabi, Sir Bani Yas Island, and Bahrain.
The Celestyal Discovery, which will also operate through March 2027, will offer three-, four-, and seven-night “Iconic Arabia” cruises, departing from and returning to Abu Dhabi with stops in Doha, Khasab, Dubai, Sir Bani Yas Island, and Ras Al Khaimah.
Lee Haslett, commercial director of Celestyal, commented:“Returning to the Arabian Gulf for the third consecutive season with both ships marks an important milestone for Celestyal and clearly reflects the strong demand we continue to see in this region. Our previous Formula 1-themed cruises have been some of the most successful and talked-about itineraries we’ve operated, combining world-class sporting events with immersive destinations and the comfort of a cruise vacation.”
“Building on that, our new F1 itineraries in Doha and Abu Dhabi for 2026 offer travelers even more time in port, seamless access to the racing weekend’s action, and the opportunity to explore the Gulf in depth—all as part of the excellent value and wealth of destinations that define the Celestyal experience.”
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