Celestyal refines ‘Iconic Arabia’ sailings for 2025

Monday, 03 Mar, 2025 0

Celestyal has unveiled revised itineraries for its new-for-2025 three- and four-night ‘Iconic Arabia’ sailings.

The sailings are aboard Celestyal Discovery, as the cruise line’s inaugural Arabian Gulf season draws to a close in March.

Based on guest feedback and from travel agents, the itineraries will now feature 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 and are as follows:

Iconic Arabia, featuring Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sir Bani Yas Island: three-night sailings departing on a Friday, roundtrip from Abu Dhabi. It visits Dubai and Sir Bani Yas Island for a combination of beach and wildlife safari experiences.

Iconic Arabia, featuring Abu Dhabi, Doha and Oman: four-night sailings departing on a Monday, roundtrip from Abu Dhabi, calling at Doha and Dubai (via Ras Al Khaimah) and the coastal port of Khasab in Oman.

Bookings made until March 16, 2025 include up to €100 of complimentary specialty drinks and dining per person pre-loaded on each guest’s CelestyalPay tab.

Lee Haslett, chief commercial officer at Celestyal, said: “Following a hugely successful first season we learnt more about what our guests and partners would like to see and are excited to announce these changes.”

“Since launching our winter season Arabian Gulf itineraries, we’ve been thrilled by the positive response and the growing interest from both repeat and new-to-cruise customers.”

“Our guests have told us they love iconic destinations like Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi, as well as discovering more off-the-beaten-track ports.”

The 1360-guest Celestyal Discovery will commence an inaugural Arabian Gulf season on December 12, 2025, joining fleet mate Celestyal Journey, who 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 7-night, 3- and 4-night Gulf itineraries from December through to March on both ships, for the next three consecutive seasons.

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