Celestyal has concluded its most successful Mediterranean and Adriatic season on record, with Mediterranean passenger numbers increasing by 4 percent, and revenue up 10 percent over 2024.
Operating from April to November, the line offered 10 “Heavenly Greece, Italy & Croatia” sailings, and 22 “Idyllic Greece” voyages on the 1,260-guest Celestyal Journey, with both itineraries offering seven ports over seven nights. The 1,360-guest Celestyal Discovery sailed 69 departures of the three- and four-night “Iconic Greek Islands.”
The season also featured Celestyal Discovery becoming the first cruise vessel in Greek waters to operate on a locally produced marine biofuel blend, reducing CO₂ emissions by approximately 21 percent.
Both ships are now preparing to reposition to the Arabian Gulf for the winter.
Lee Haslett, chief commercial officer at Celestyal, said: “2025 has been another strong year for Celestyal so far. 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 set sail for the Arabian Gulf, which is fast becoming the go-to destination for winter-sun.”
John Diorio, vice president of business development, North America, at Celestyal, added: “I just returned from hosting 32 top North America advisors on our final ‘Heavenly Greece, Italy & Croatia’ cruise of the season and they were blown away by the itinerary and the immersive experiences. We feel we have accomplished so much this year, but are excited for what’s to come in 2026 and reaching more advisors and guests in North America.”
Celestyal’s Arabian Gulf season begins 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 will then join its fleet-mate for its 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 its 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.
For more information, call (877) 337 4665, or visit Celestyal’s trade portal CelestyalCompass.com and www.celestyal.com.
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