Celestyal has confirmed the cancellation of all scheduled departures for April 2026, as its ships wait to reposition themselves towards Athens, Greece.
The company's fleet is currently in the Arabian Gulf, with the Celestyal Discovery in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) and the Celestyal Journey in Doha (Qatar). All passengers and non-operational crew have disembarked, while both vessels remain fully operational; their departure from the region will be conducted in accordance with the safety guidelines of the relevant authorities.
Due to the ongoing situation in the Middle East, all cruises scheduled for April 2026 have been cancelled.
The next scheduled departures are:
- Celestyal Discovery – May 1, 2026 (3 nights: Iconic Greek Islands)
- Celestyal Journey – May 2, 2026 (7 nights: Sublime Greece, Italy and Croatia)
Lee Haslett, Chief Commercial Officer of Celestyal, stated: “Our priority remains the safety and confidence of our guests, crew, and partners. We know this decision is somewhat frustrating, but making this decision now provides greater clarity and flexibility for those affected.”.
Our teams are working closely with customers and travel partners to offer rebooking options and ensure a smooth transition, and we remain focused on resuming operations in the Mediterranean as soon as it is safe to do so.”
All affected passengers have been offered a full refund or a credit for a future cruise, and will be supported by Celestyal teams, who will provide them with rebooking options and assistance.
The shipping company continues to closely monitor the situation and will resume sailings as soon as conditions allow. Preparations for the return to operations are already underway, with departures scheduled to begin in May 2026.
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