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<\/p>\n\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Four new 14-night repositioning cruises for 2025\/26 Arabian Gulf season<\/p>\n
\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Maiden calls to four new ports and two countries<\/p>\n
\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The line will return to Egypt for the first time in two years<\/p>\n
\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Bookings for inaugural Arabian Gulf season 27% above target<\/p>\n
Athens, Greece [March 27, 2025] – Celestyal has launched four new 14-night repositioning cruises, as part of its winter sun season in the Arabian Gulf.<\/p>\n
The sailings feature two new countries for the brand, Jordan and Saudi Arabia, and four maiden calls: Aqaba in Jordan, Jeddah in Saudi Arabia, Muscat in Oman and Sharm El Shiekh in Egypt. The itineraries also mark the cruise line\u2019s return to Egypt after a two-year break.<\/p>\n
A new 14-night \u2018Ancient Athens to Amazing Abu Dhabi\u2019 itinerary will be available across the two-ship fleet. Celestyal Journey will depart Athens on November 22, 2025, calling at Port Said, with maiden calls to Sharm El Shiekh, Aqaba, Jeddah and Muscat, followed by Dubai, arriving back into Abu Dhabi on December 6, 2025, in time for the Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend. She then departs on her \u2018Desert Days and Abu Dhabi Grand Prix\u2019 sailing on December 07, taking in the race weekend before embarking on the first \u2018Desert Days\u2019 itinerary of the season.<\/p>\n
Celestyal Discovery will depart Athens on November 28, 2025, charting the same course with an additional call at Kusadasi, Turkey, arriving for her maiden call into Abu Dhabi on December 13, 2025, ahead of its inaugural winter season sailing the new-to-2025 three-, four- and seven-night \u2018Iconic Arabia\u2019 itineraries and homeporting over the winter season in the Arabian Gulf for the next three years.<\/p>\n
The two returning 14-night \u2018Amazing Abu Dhabi to Ancient Athens\u2019 cruises will also feature across both ships. Celestyal Discovery will cruise from Abu Dhabi on March 6, 2026, charting the same return course and arriving back into Athens for the summer Greece and Mediterranean season. Meanwhile, Celestyal Journey will depart Abu Dhabi on March 21, 2026.<\/p>\n
All four cruises will feature several bookable segments ranging between four and 13-nights.<\/p>\n
The announcement comes following Celestyal Journey\u2019s return into Athens yesterday, following a successful and extended maiden season in the Arabian Gulf. Bookings were 27% above target for the first season, which saw the ship homeport in Doha, Qatar, as part of a three-year partnership with the state.<\/p>\n
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Lee Haslett, Chief Commercial Officer at Celestyal<\/strong>, said: “Last year, we committed to offering our guests even more destinations. Whether they are returning travellers or new to cruising, we welcome everyone with the warm hospitality that is at the heart of our heritage. Our tenth anniversary year will be bigger than ever, beginning with extensive renovations across our fleet and an expanded programme featuring two new countries, four new ports of call, and a long-awaited return to Egypt.<\/em><\/p>\n “2024 was a record-breaking year for Celestyal, with our highest-ever bookings. We know this success is thanks to the incredible support of our guests, regional partners, travel agents and staff. As we look ahead, we remain committed to delivering unmissable experiences for our guests.<\/em>”<\/p>\n Prices start from \u20ac289 per person on a four-night voyage, and \u20ac889 per person on a 14-night cruise including meals, soft drinks, WiFi, port fees and gratuities.<\/p>\n (with Junior Dream Suite prices starting at \u20ac2249 per person on each 14-night cruise).<\/p>\n About Celestyal<\/p>\n 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, Celestyal Discovery accommodating 1360 passengers and Celestyal Journey accommodating 1260 passengers, Celestyal prioritizes highly personalized services, establishing a high-end environment that welcomes over 140,000 passengers annually from more than 130 different nationalities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" \u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Four new 14-night repositioning cruises for 2025\/26 Arabian Gulf season \u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Maiden calls to […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":23,"featured_media":255820,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[296],"tags":[307],"class_list":["post-255819","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tourism-english","tag-featured-en"],"yoast_head":"\n