Celestyal will conclude its first Arabian Gulf season in March and has announced a refreshed itinerary for its new 2025-26 Arabian Gulf "Iconic Arabia" sailings, offering three- and four-night cruises aboard Celestyal Discovery. The itineraries will now include additional stops in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha, with the introduction of Ras Al Khaimah as a new port of call.
The new itineraries have been renamed, as well. Visiting Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sir Bani Yas Island, the three-night “Iconic Arabia” long weekend sailings will depart on Fridays, round-trip from Abu Dhabi. This itinerary will visit the sites of Dubai and then the exclusive Sir Bani Yas Island for a combination of beach and wildlife safari experiences.
The four-night midweek “Iconic Arabia” sailings will depart on Mondays, round-trip from Abu Dhabi, and call at the iconic cities of Doha and Dubai (via Ras Al Khaimah) mixed with the more relaxed coastal port of Khasab in Oman.
The 1,360-guest Celestyal Discovery will begin its inaugural Arabian Gulf season in the region on December 12, 2025, joining its fleet mate, the 1,260-guest Celestyal Journey, which returns to the Arabian Gulf on December 6, 2025. Celestyal Journey will operate the popular “Desert Days” itinerary as planned, starting the season with an Abu Dhabi Grand Prix celebratory cruise. The cruise line will then offer a combination of seven-night, three- and four-night Gulf itineraries from December through March on both ships, for the next three consecutive seasons.
For more information, visit www.celestyal.com.
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