Following the high occupancy rates achieved in the 2024 season, Celestyal, which announced that it will increase its sales capacity by 30 percent in the 2025 and 2026 programmes and opened the 2025, 2026 and early 2027 cabins for sale with campaigns as of 25 June, renewed its programmes to position its two ships in the Arabian Gulf region and increased the number of Adriatic tours.As celestyal updates its cruise programmes in response to guest satisfaction and growing demand, the 1,260-passenger celestyal discovery will join celestyal journey in the region to operate Arabian Gulf cruises from the winter 2025 season. Discovery will operate the following itineraries of 3 and 4 nights alternately from November to March:* A 3-night Iconic Arabia cruise departing Abu Dhabi and calling at Doha (Qatar) and Sir Bani Yas Island (UAE).
* A 4-night Iconic Arabia cruise departing from Abu Dhabi and calling at Fujairah (UAE), Muscat and Khasab (both Oman).
* A 7-night Gulf Icons itinerary combining these two itineraries.
Celestyal Journey will be based in the region for a three-year programme, sailing from Doha for the Desert Days itinerary, calling at Khasab, Dubai, Sir Bani Yas Island, Abu Dhabi and Bahrain on her maiden voyage. These itineraries include a popular overnight Dubai option, and guests will be able to start and end their journey in Dubai. The route will commence on 9 November 2024 and special services will also be offered, including Eid journeys and Qatar and Abu Dhabi Grand Prix departures.
* Heavenly Adriatic (Venice, with Marghera) tour, departing from Athens, with full-day calls in Kotor, Split, Venice (Marghera) and Katakolo.
* The Idyllic Aegean tour, departing from Athens in 2025 and 2026, with full days in Kusadasi (Ephesus), Rhodes, Crete, Santorini and Milos and full day and late stay in Mykonos.
* Idyllic Aegean sailings can also be combined with Heavenly Adriatic sailings on certain dates to create 14-night sailings.
Celestyal Discovery will also continue to offer shorter itineraries throughout the summer season, including
* 3-night Iconic Aegean cruise departing from Athens and calling at Mykonos, Kusadasi (Ephesus), Patmos, Crete and Santorini.
* A 4-night Iconic Aegean tour departing from Athens and calling at Mykonos, Kusadasi (Ephesus), Patmos, Rhodes, Crete and Santorini.Commenting on the increased cruise capacity, Lee Haslett, Celestyal's Chief Commercial Officer, said: "86 per cent of our guests have said they would return to Celestyal, so we are fulfilling our commitment to expand our programmes in response to this demand and satisfaction:"Celestyal is recognised as the cruise specialist for the Greek Islands and the Mediterranean, and thanks to the overwhelming support of our guests and trusted partners, we are now confident that we are on track to become the cruise specialist for the Arabian Gulf. We offer two types of cruises in our cruise network. Our destination-intensive 3 and 4-night itineraries are perfect for combining with a stay ashore and as a supplement to a beach or touring holiday, while our 7-night classic cruises are ideal as a holiday in their own right. Alongside our award-winning cruise service, two refurbished ships, immersive land tours, quality, diverse food and beverage offering and unrivalled guest satisfaction, we have a passion for continuous improvement and delivering more. We are really looking forward to showcasing all that Celestyal has to offer to a wider audience.''At least 8 out of every 10 guests prefer to cruise with Celestyal ships again. As a result of this increasing demand and high guest satisfaction, Celestyal has updated its 2025 programmes. The new Adriatic programme, which was highly appreciated, included 21 additional sailings. The Arabian Gulf programme is being expanded with the positioning of 2 ships in the region. Greek Islands and Athens tours, a Celestyal classic, will continue.For further information and reservations, please call 0850 70 70 750, send a message to whatsapp contact numbers +90 545 573 9749 / +90 533 687 4790 or visit http://www.celestyalcruises.com.tr/
* A 4-night Iconic Arabia cruise departing from Abu Dhabi and calling at Fujairah (UAE), Muscat and Khasab (both Oman).
* A 7-night Gulf Icons itinerary combining these two itineraries.
Celestyal Journey will be based in the region for a three-year programme, sailing from Doha for the Desert Days itinerary, calling at Khasab, Dubai, Sir Bani Yas Island, Abu Dhabi and Bahrain on her maiden voyage. These itineraries include a popular overnight Dubai option, and guests will be able to start and end their journey in Dubai. The route will commence on 9 November 2024 and special services will also be offered, including Eid journeys and Qatar and Abu Dhabi Grand Prix departures.
21 additional sailings for the popular Adriatic tour
In addition to the Arabian Gulf programmes planned for the 2025 winter season, Celestyal has also put on sale the main Greece and Mediterranean cruises for the summer season. Celestyal has increased the sailings on the Adriatic route, which was in high demand in 2024, and put 8 additional Heavenly Adriatic cruises in 2025 and 13 additional Heavenly Adriatic cruises in 2026, covering Greece, Croatia (Split or Dubrovnik), Montenegro (Kotor) and Italy (Venice (Marghera) or Bari). Celestyal Journey will continue to be present throughout the year in the Mediterranean and Aegean, including two 7-night itineraries.* The Heavenly Adriatic tour, departing from Athens, with a late stopover in Dubrovnik and full day calls in Kefalonia, Kotor, Bari and Corfu as well as Katakolo.* Heavenly Adriatic (Venice, with Marghera) tour, departing from Athens, with full-day calls in Kotor, Split, Venice (Marghera) and Katakolo.
* The Idyllic Aegean tour, departing from Athens in 2025 and 2026, with full days in Kusadasi (Ephesus), Rhodes, Crete, Santorini and Milos and full day and late stay in Mykonos.
* Idyllic Aegean sailings can also be combined with Heavenly Adriatic sailings on certain dates to create 14-night sailings.
Celestyal Discovery will also continue to offer shorter itineraries throughout the summer season, including
* 3-night Iconic Aegean cruise departing from Athens and calling at Mykonos, Kusadasi (Ephesus), Patmos, Crete and Santorini.
* A 4-night Iconic Aegean tour departing from Athens and calling at Mykonos, Kusadasi (Ephesus), Patmos, Rhodes, Crete and Santorini.Commenting on the increased cruise capacity, Lee Haslett, Celestyal's Chief Commercial Officer, said: "86 per cent of our guests have said they would return to Celestyal, so we are fulfilling our commitment to expand our programmes in response to this demand and satisfaction:"Celestyal is recognised as the cruise specialist for the Greek Islands and the Mediterranean, and thanks to the overwhelming support of our guests and trusted partners, we are now confident that we are on track to become the cruise specialist for the Arabian Gulf. We offer two types of cruises in our cruise network. Our destination-intensive 3 and 4-night itineraries are perfect for combining with a stay ashore and as a supplement to a beach or touring holiday, while our 7-night classic cruises are ideal as a holiday in their own right. Alongside our award-winning cruise service, two refurbished ships, immersive land tours, quality, diverse food and beverage offering and unrivalled guest satisfaction, we have a passion for continuous improvement and delivering more. We are really looking forward to showcasing all that Celestyal has to offer to a wider audience.''At least 8 out of every 10 guests prefer to cruise with Celestyal ships again. As a result of this increasing demand and high guest satisfaction, Celestyal has updated its 2025 programmes. The new Adriatic programme, which was highly appreciated, included 21 additional sailings. The Arabian Gulf programme is being expanded with the positioning of 2 ships in the region. Greek Islands and Athens tours, a Celestyal classic, will continue.For further information and reservations, please call 0850 70 70 750, send a message to whatsapp contact numbers +90 545 573 9749 / +90 533 687 4790 or visit http://www.celestyalcruises.com.tr/
