Celestyal has concluded its most successful Mediterranean and Adriatic season on record, with Mediterranean passenger numbers increasing by 4 per cent and revenue up 10 per cent on 2024.
Operating from April to November, ten ‘Heavenly Greece, Italy and Croatia’ sailings, and 22 ‘Idyllic Greece’ voyages took place on the 1260-guest Celestyal Journey, with both itineraries offering seven ports over seven nights. The 1360-guest Celestyal Discovery sailed 69 departures of the three- and four-night ‘Iconic Greek Islands’.
The season also saw Celestyal Discovery become the first cruise vessel in Greek waters to operate on a locally produced marine biofuel blend, reducing CO₂ emissions by approximately 21 per cent.
Both ships are now repositioning to the Arabian Gulf for the northern winter.
“2025 has been another strong year for Celestyal so far,” Celestyal chief commercial officer Lee Haslett said. “From expanding our itineraries and upgrading our fleet to pioneering sustainability efforts, we’ve seen record demand and yield across our Mediterranean program. We now look ahead with real excitement as both Celestyal Journey and Celestyal Discovery sail to the Arabian Gulf, which is fast becoming an exciting, new destination for cruising.”
Celestyal’s Arabian Gulf season begins on December 6, 2025, with Celestyal Journey departing on a special Abu Dhabi Grand Prix celebratory cruise. It will then operate a seven-night ‘Desert Days’ 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.
Celestyal Discovery then joins her fleet mate for her inaugural season in the region, departing December 12, 2025, and launching the line’s new three-, four- and seven-night ‘Iconic Arabia’ cruises. The ship will sail roundtrip from her winter homeport in Abu Dhabi, calling at Doha, Qatar; Khasab, Oman; Dubai, UAE; Sir Bani Yas Island, UAE; and maiden visits to Ras Al Khaimah, UAE.
Celestyal’s current ‘Black Friday’ promotion offers travellers savings of up to 70 per cent across its 2026 Adriatic sailings and Arabian Gulf cruises through to March 2026. The promotion runs for one week only, from November 26 to December 2, 2025, with limited availability. All fares are inclusive of all meals, soft drinks, Wi-Fi, port fees and gratuities.
