Celestyal introduces an Arabian Gulf inspired beverage menu to celebrate their maiden season in the region
Athens, Greece [November 11, 2024] –Celestyal has released details of a new destination specific cocktail menu to celebrate the cruise line’s maiden season in the Arabian Gulf.
The menu, which will be available during evening hours on Celestyal Journey, features a range of beverages inspired by the enchanting stories of ‘1001 Nights’ – a collection of Middle Eastern folktales.
A selection of 13 new signature cocktails and mocktails will be on offer from €16, which include:
● Arabian Jewel – a gin-based cocktail featuring the exotic flavours of the Middle East, with a base of fragrant rosewater and spicy cardamom.
● Desert Mirage – a vibrant cocktail with a blend of passion fruit and White Oak Rum, enhanced with a hint of lime and mint, it offers a balance of tropical sweetness and zesty freshness.
● The Storyteller – a dark and mysterious mocktail offering a mix of fruity flavours including orange, blackberry and lime, combined with Seedlip and sweet syrup.
Lee Haslett, Chief Commercial Officer at Celestyal, said: “We pride ourselves on our regional specialities, bringing a hint of the destinations we visit to our guests onboard at every touchpoint, and this new collection of signature beverages is a perfect reflection of that ethos. Whether it’s savouring a smooth mocktail in Doha, perhaps a classic cocktail in iconic Dubai or discovering a new favourite tipple while docked at the hidden gem of Sir Bani Yas Island, guests can enjoy exciting and authentic flavours across their Arabian Gulf sailing.”
The 1,260-guest Celestyal Journey will spend an inaugural season in the Arabian Gulf from November, offering new itineraries to destinations including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Qatar and Oman. Prices start from €449pp for 7-nights sailing round-trip from Doha.
The cocktails will also be available at the Casino Bar on Celestyal Discovery when she joins Celestyal Journey for her maiden Arabian Gulf season from December 2025. Celestyal Discovery will offer the new three and four-night ‘Iconic Arabia’ sailings from Abu Dhabi, with prices starting from €279pp for 3-nights sailing round-trip from Abu Dhabi.
About Celestyal
Celestyal, an award-winning and year-round cruise company, continues to set the standard for unmissable travel experiences in the Greek Islands, the Adriatic and the Arabian Gulf. Built on a foundation of unique Greek heritage, the company excels in delivering, exceptional hospitality, ensuring genuine cultural immersion both onboard and onshore. Operating two brand new vessels, accommodating up to 1300 passengers each, Celestyal prioritizes highly personalized services, establishing a high-end environment that welcomes over 100,000 passengers annually from more than 130 different nationalities.
