The multi-year partnership, agreed at Arabian Travel Market in Dubai, will promote Ras Al Khaimah as a key destination among Celestyal\u2019s guests, further establishing the cruise line\u2019s affiliations to the Arabian Gulf region. The agreement also sets out plans to work in partnership with Ras Al Khaimah to offer immersive, guest-exclusive shore experiences, beginning in December this year.<\/p>\n
Following a successful inaugural season in the Arabian Gulf, where bookings exceeded targets by 35%, Celestyal will return to the region with two ships in December this year, featuring weekly calls to Ras Al Khaimah on Celestyal Discovery across the winter season, for the next three years.<\/p>\n
The recently refurbished 1360-guest Celestyal Discovery will homeport from Abu Dhabi from December 12, 2025, sailing the three-, four- and seven-night \u2018Iconic Arabia\u2019 cruises. The four-night itineraries will sail roundtrip from Abu Dhabi, calling at Doha, Ras Al Khaimah and the coastal port of Khasab in Oman. The seven-night sailings add calls to Dubai and Sir Bani Yas Island to the itinerary. Prices start from \u20ac778 for two people on a four-night cruise, and \u20ac1278 for two people on a seven-night voyage, with all meals, soft drinks Wi-Fi and gratuities included.<\/p>\n
Lee Haslett, Chief Commercial Officer at Celestyal<\/strong>, said: \u201cWe\u2019re proud to build strong partnerships with the regions we visit, and are thrilled to enhance our award-winning shore excursion programme by working with the Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority. Together, we\u2019ll offer our guests even more immersive and culturally rich experiences.<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cRas Al Khaimah is a truly unique and diverse destination, and we\u2019re excited to showcase it to our guests \u2013 many of whom choose Celestyal specifically for our focus on authentic, in-depth exploration. We\u2019re looking forward to creating a collection of inspiring shore experiences in close collaboration with the tourist board and local partners.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n Iyad Rasbey, Vice President \u2013 Destination Tourism Development at Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority<\/strong>, said \u201cOur partnership with Celestyal underscores a powerful alignment of vision and values. Celestyal\u2019s commitment to authentic, culturally rich experiences mirrors our own DNA of creating meaningful and immersive journeys for visitors. By combining our strengths, we will deliver unique, experiential offerings that elevate Ras Al Khaimah\u2019s position as a premier destination on the global cruise map.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n *Prices are in line with Celestyal\u2019s current offers, with port fees only applicable to the second guest on applicable sailings, valid on all bookings to May 31, 2025, and\u200b \u200balso feature a \u2018kids fare for free\u2019 promotion on third and fourth berths.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n About Celestyal<\/em><\/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.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n About Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA)<\/em><\/p>\n The Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) was established in May 2011 under the government of Ras Al Khaimah. RAKTDA aims to develop the Emirate\u2019s tourism infrastructure and establish Ras Al Khaimah as a world-class destination for leisure and business travel, creating sustainable investment opportunities and enhancing the quality of life for its residents. In order to achieve its goals, the Authority has a government mandate to license, regulate and monitor the Emirate\u2019s tourism and hospitality industry.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The multi-year partnership, agreed at Arabian Travel Market in Dubai, will promote Ras Al Khaimah […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":23,"featured_media":257704,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[296],"tags":[307],"class_list":["post-257703","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tourism-english","tag-featured-en"],"yoast_head":"\n