Celestyal has announced a new collaboration with Harding+ to renew and expand the shopping experience on board its Celestyal Discovery and Celestyal Journey ships.
The partnership, which came into effect on May 1, 2026, incorporates a broader and more diverse commercial offer for passengers sailing the Mediterranean with the company.
The new retail offering includes categories such as fashion, beauty, jewelry, watches, accessories, branded merchandise and items from the destinations visited, as well as alcoholic beverages and confectionery. Guests will be able to purchase products from renowned international brands such as L'Occitane, Rituals, Lacoste, Tom Ford, Coccinelle, and Citizen.
In addition, the Pandora brand will be available for the first time on board both ships. On the Celestyal Journey, passengers will even be able to enjoy an exclusive shop-in-shop dedicated entirely to Pandora.
The revamped shopping experience incorporates a wider mix of international products and items inspired by the destinations featured in Celestyal's itineraries. Passengers will also find souvenirs, gifts, and local products related to the regions visited during their trip.
Alexis Economou, Vice President of Hotel Operations and Guest Services at Celestyal, stated: “We are delighted to partner with Harding+ to further enhance the onboard experience for our guests. Retail plays a vital role in the overall cruise experience, and through this collaboration, we can offer a wider selection of premium international brands alongside products that celebrate the destinations we visit. Our goal is to create memorable experiences both onboard and ashore, and this new retail offering is another step in our commitment to providing exceptional value and greater variety to our guests.”
Chris Matthews, CEO of Harding+, said: “Relationships and shared ambition remain at the heart of everything we do, so we are delighted to collaborate with Celestyal and welcome these new ships to the Harding+ fleet. It is always exciting to bring teams together around a common vision focused on exceptional guest experiences, and we look forward to offering a differentiated, compelling, and truly relevant business proposition for those who travel on board.”
The launch of this new commercial experience was celebrated during the first embarkations in May on both ships, with inaugural events in which their respective captains participated: Angelos Vassilakos, in command of the Celestyal Journey, and Nikos Vasileiou, captain of the Celestyal Discovery.
According to the company, initial passenger feedback has been very positive, with particular emphasis on the addition of new brands, the improvement of retail spaces, and the range of products inspired by the destinations visited.
With this strategic alliance with Harding+, Celestyal continues to invest in improving the guest experience, reinforcing its strategy of offering immersive, authentic and memorable trips around the Mediterranean.
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