{"id":260820,"date":"2025-07-02T08:21:45","date_gmt":"2025-07-02T05:21:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/maritimes.gr\/?p=260820"},"modified":"2025-07-03T08:24:16","modified_gmt":"2025-07-03T05:24:16","slug":"celestyal-announces-successful-refinancing-as-it-accelerates-growth-strategy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/maritimes.gr\/en\/celestyal-announces-successful-refinancing-as-it-accelerates-growth-strategy\/","title":{"rendered":"Celestyal announces successful refinancing as it accelerates growth strategy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Celestyal has announced the successful completion of a major refinancing initiative, replacing its original vessel acquisition funding with a more efficient financing model.<\/p>\n<p>This milestone marks a significant step forward in Celestyal\u2019s growth plans, substantially lowering the company\u2019s cost of capital and unlocking additional flexibility to reinvest in its fleet, product and commercial operations.<\/p>\n<p>Marios Theodosiou, Chief Financial Officer at Celestyal, said: \u201cThis refinancing marks a powerful endorsement of the progress we\u2019ve made to evolve and fuel Celestyal\u2019s ambitious development strategy. From a full fleet renewal and more sustainable operations, to expanding our commercial footprint, launching year-round operations, and announcing our sailing programme further ahead than ever before, we\u2019ve demonstrated our ability to transform at pace.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt also signals growing confidence in Celestyal\u2019s long-term business model, underpinned by improved profitability, enhanced financial resilience and consistent operational delivery.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are well-positioned to continue delivering on our strategic ambitions with a strong financial foundation, including diversifying source markets and expanding into new regions, accelerating the next stage of our growth.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>About Celestyal<\/p>\n<p>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. 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