Celestyal Cruises Expands to Year-Round Sailings with New 2025 Itineraries in the Arabian Gulf and Adriatic

Celestyal, a boutique cruise line renowned for its immersive Mediterranean experiences, has announced a significant expansion of its itinerary offerings, introducing year-round cruising for the first time in 2025. This expansion includes exciting new sailings across the Arabian Gulf and an increase in Adriatic cruises due to high demand.

For the 2025, 2026, and early 2027 seasons, Celestyal will increase its sailings by 30 percent. This includes eight additional “Heavenly Adriatic” cruises in 2025 and 13 in 2026, exploring stunning locations across Greece, Croatia, Montenegro, and Italy. Additionally, the line will continue to offer its popular 7-night “Idyllic Aegean” itineraries, which depart from Athens and include stops in Kusadasi, Rhodes, Crete, Santorini, Milos, and Mykonos, along with shorter 3- and 4-night options.

The Celestyal Discovery, the newest addition to the fleet, is set to spend its inaugural winter season in 2025 navigating the waters of the Arabian Gulf. Both the Celestyal Discovery and Celestyal Journey will sail this region, visiting vibrant cities and exotic locales such as Abu Dhabi, Doha, Sir Bani Yas Island, Fujairah, Muscat, and Khasab.

Celestyal is also offering special sailings that coincide with the Qatar and Abu Dhabi Grand Prix events. These packages provide guests with the opportunity to experience the thrill of Formula One, combined with the luxury and comfort of a Celestyal cruise.

Lee Haslett, Chief Commercial Officer at Celestyal, highlighted the enthusiasm of their guests for these new offerings: “Eighty-six percent of our guests tell us they want to come back to Celestyal, so we’re delivering on our commitment to broaden our programs. We’re renowned as the cruise specialists of the Greek islands and Mediterranean and, thanks to the commitment of the region and this overwhelming support from our customers and trusted partners, we are now confident in becoming the go-to cruise specialists of the Arabian Gulf.”

This expansion not only caters to the growing demand for Celestyal’s unique cruising experiences but also establishes the line as a year-round player in the global cruise market, promising exciting new adventures for travelers.