Celestyal has confirmed its commitment to the Arabian Gulf with both the 1,260-guest Celestyal Journey and 1,360-guest Celestyal Discovery deployed to the region beginning in December of this year. This follows its inaugural 2024/25 program in the region, and represents a 211 percent year-on-year capacity increase.
As part of its updated deployment plans, Celestyal has amended its two 14-night 2025 repositioning sailings: “Ancient Athens to Amazing Abu Dhabi,” departing November 22, 2025, onboard Celestyal Journey, and November 28, 2025, onboard Celestyal Discovery. Two new seven-night Athens to Jeddah itineraries will now operate, sailing from Athens on the same departure dates. Celestyal Journey will now call at Marmaris, Türkiye; three ports in Egypt: Port Said, Sharm el Sheikh and Safaga; and conclude in Jeddah. Celestyal Discovery will now call at Kusadasi, Türkiye; two ports in Egypt: Sharm el Sheikh and Safaga; and conclude in Jeddah. Six-night segments will also be available from the Turkish ports.
Most of the guests who are booked on the original segments departing Athens, sailing to Sharm El Sheikh and Jeddah will be unimpacted; for some there will be port changes or shorter sailings offered.
Following these departures, both ships will continue their passage from Jeddah to Abu Dhabi, enabling them to arrive in the Arabian Gulf in time to begin the season as planned.
Celestyal Journey will open the season on December 6, 2025, with a special “Abu Dhabi Grand Prix” celebratory cruise, before operating the 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 will then join its fleet-mate for an inaugural season in the region, departing December 12, 2025 and launching the line’s new three-, four- and seven-night “Iconic Arabia” cruises, sailing roundtrip from its winter homeport in Abu Dhabi, calling at Doha, Khasab, Dubai, Sir Bani Yas Island and inaugural visits to Ras Al Khaimah.
All travel partners have been notified, assured protected commission and provided with updated information and guest rebooking options.
For more information, call (877) 337 4665 or visit the trade portal www.celestyalcompass.com.
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