Celestyal, a global cruise operator, announced the launch of four new 14-night repositioning cruises as part of its winter Sun season in the Arabian Gulf.
The sailings feature two new countries for the brand – Jordan and Saudi Arabia, and five maiden calls – Aqaba in Jordan, Jeddah in Saudi Arabia, Muscat in Oman, Sharm El Sheikh and Ain Sukhna in Egypt.
The itineraries also mark the cruise line’s return to Egypt after a two-year break.
“A new 14-night ‘Ancient Athens to Amazing Abu Dhabi’ itinerary will be available across the two-ship fleet,” the company said.
The other returning 14-night cruise will be ‘Dazzling Doha to Ancient Athens.’
Celestyal’s winter 2025 sailings
The Celestyal Journey will depart Athens on November 22, 2025, calling at Port Said, with maiden calls to Sharm El Shiekh, Aqaba, Jeddah and Muscat, followed by Dubai, arriving back into Abu Dhabi on December 6, 2025, in time for the Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend.
Celestyal Discovery will depart Athens on November 28, 2025, charting the same course with an additional call at Kusadasi, Turkey, arriving for her maiden call into Abu Dhabi on December 13, 2025, ahead of its inaugural winter season.
The outbound two-positioning cruises will feature several bookable segments ranging between four and 13 nights, the company said.
The announcement comes following Celestyal Journey’s return to Athens this week, following a successful and extended maiden season in the Arabian Gulf.
Bookings were 27 per cent above target for the first season, which saw the ship homeport in Doha, Qatar, as part of a three-year partnership with the state.
Lee Haslett, Chief Commercial Officer at Celestyal, said the company’s 10th anniversary year will be bigger than ever, beginning with extensive renovations across its fleet and an expanded programme featuring two new countries, five new ports of call, and a long-awaited return to Egypt.
“2024 was a record-breaking year for Celestyal, with our highest-ever bookings, thanks to the incredible support of our guests, regional partners, travel agents and staff. As we look ahead, we remain committed to delivering unmissable experiences for our guests,” he said.
Prices start from $339 per person for a four-night voyage to $1029 per person for a 14-night cruise.
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