Celestyal has signed memorandums of understanding with AD Ports Group and the Abu Dhabi Ministry of Culture and Tourism as part of a series of collaborations in the region for its new programme in the Arabian Gulf. The agreement signed at the Arabian Travel Market will help to promote Abu Dhabi as a key destination among Celestyal's guests and further raise the cruise line's profile in the region.
In the statement made by Celestyal, which launched the 7-day Desert Days itinerary from Doha to Bahrain, Dubai, Khasab, Sir Bani Yas Island and Abu Dhabi for 2024, it was stated that all voyages will be carried out with celestyal Journey with a capacity of 1,260 passengers, which joined the fleet last year, and that Celestyal Discovery with a capacity of 1,266 passengers, which was recently purchased and renovated, may also join the region for the winter season, while it was also noted that the programme has received intense demand and the flights are filling up quickly.
The cruise industry continues to attract record numbers of passengers!
Lee Haslett, Celestyal's Chief Commercial Officer, said it was a great privilege to sign the agreement and thanked the Abu Dhabi Ministry of Culture and Tourism for all their support:
''Our ethos has always been to proudly partner and showcase our destinations by building strong ties with the regions we visit. Abu Dhabi is a truly unique destination and we look forward to bringing the very best of this programme to our guests. The cruise industry continues to attract record numbers of passengers and we look forward to a successful first season highlighting the best of this special region.''
Aiming to create unmissable experiences at sea and on land, Celestyal plans to transport guests to the heart of the Emirate with its Desert Days programme. The cruise will include 9 local half-day tours, including the best of Abu Dhabi, including culinary and cultural discoveries, theme park visits, VIP beach days, as well as classic desert safaris and attractions.
The Desert Days cruise programme, which continues to offer early booking discounts as part of the spring campaign, includes a 7-night tour package starting from 529 Euros per person, including a land tour discount of 75 Euros per person, full board accommodation on board, selected drinks with meals, all port and service fees.
