Barbara Buczek, Chief Destination Experiences Officer at Cruise Saudi<\/strong>, said: \u201cThis maiden Red Sea sailing highlights the strong appeal of the region and aligns with Cruise Saudi\u2019s commitment to developing seamless, high-quality cruise experiences in Saudi Arabia. Celestyal\u2019s expanded itineraries demonstrate the growing demand for distinctive Red Sea and Arabian Gulf journeys. We continue to work closely with cruise operators to ensure our ports, destinations and onshore excursions showcase the Kingdom\u2019s culture, heritage and renowned hospitality. We look forward to welcoming guests from around the world to experience the beauty of the Red Sea and the richness of Saudi Arabia\u2019s destinations.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n Upon disembarkation, guests will be welcomed by Jeddah\u2019s renowned warmth and hospitality, home to the UNESCO-listed Jeddah Historic, with its distinctive Hijazi architecture and vibrant souks.<\/p>\n Both ships will continue their passage from Jeddah to Abu Dhabi, to commence Celestyal\u2019s second season in the Arabian Gulf.<\/p>\n Celestyal Journey will open the season on December 6, 2025, with a special Abu Dhabi Grand Prix celebratory cruise, before operating the seven-night \u2018Desert Days\u2019 itinerary for the rest of the season, sailing roundtrip from Doha and calling at Sir Bani Yas Island, Abu Dhabi and Bahrain, as well as two full days and an overnight stay in Dubai, with prices starting from \u20ac349 per person for a seven-night cruise.*<\/p>\n Celestyal Discovery\u2019s first departure is December 12, 2025, launching the line\u2019s new three-, four- and seven-night \u2018Iconic Arabia\u2019 cruises, sailing roundtrip from her winter homeport in Abu Dhabi and calling at Doha, Qatar; Khasab, Oman; Dubai, UAE; Sir Bani Yas Island, UAE, and maiden visits to Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, with prices starting from \u20ac179 per person for a three-night cruise.*<\/p>\n *All fares are inclusive of all meals, soft drinks, WiFi, port fees and gratuities. The offers are available to book from November 26 to December 02, 2025, in the cruise lines Black Friday Promotion.<\/em><\/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 About Cruise Saudi<\/p>\n Cruise Saudi, a wholly owned company of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), was established in 2021 to develop and operate a world-class cruise ecosystem in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The company is responsible for the full onshore and offshore value chain required to position Saudi Arabia as a premier global cruise destination \u2013 from planning, developing and operating cruise berths and terminals, to curating destination experiences, coordinating shore excursions, and supporting vessel operations.<\/p>\n Since launch, Cruise Saudi has activated five cruise ports and gateways across the Red Sea and the Arabian Gulf; introduced AROYA Cruises, the first-ever Arabian cruise line; and announced its Joint Venture in partnership with AMAN Group, Aman at Sea, an ultra-luxury yacht scheduled to set sail in 2027. To date, the company has welcomed over 600,000 passengers from more than 120 nationalities on board 30 cruise ships from 15 international cruise lines, working closely with ministries, regulatory authorities, and global cruise partners to open up Saudi Arabia\u2019s cultural, historical and natural assets to the world.<\/p>\n In line with the Kingdom\u2019s Vision 2030, Cruise Saudi aims to welcome 1.3 million cruise passengers annually by 2035, enable the creation of 50,000 direct and indirect jobs in the Saudi tourism ecosystem, and support the diversification and long-term growth of the national economy and tourism goals.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Celestyal has marked its first ever visit to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, with a traditional plaque […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":23,"featured_media":268437,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[296],"tags":[307],"class_list":["post-268436","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tourism-english","tag-featured-en"],"yoast_head":"\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/maritimes.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Celestyal-Cruise-Saudi-2.jpg\")
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