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Our guests tell us it’s because we offer the only genuine Greek cruising experience. Passionate hospitality, intricate local knowledge, and the life-affirming spirit of adventure.
Our awards tell a similar story, with over 60 wins in 7 years. From ‘Platinum Guest Experience’ to ‘Best Itinerary’, we’re proud of them all. And we’re especially humbled by our first prize for ‘Cruise Line with the Greatest Commitment to the East Med Region’.
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19 Mar 24
NEWS
Celestyal expands 2025 cruise programmeCelestyal has revised its 2025 cruises schedule to boost the number of sailings, thanks to ...Read moreCelestyal expands 2025 cruise programme - News & announcementsCelestyal has revised its 2025 cruises schedule to boost the number of sailings, thanks to strong customer demand. It has added more 'Heavenly Adriatic' and 'Desert Days' Arabian Gulf cruises. Sailing onboard the 1260-guest Celestyal Journey, both itineraries were introduced in January, with the maiden 'Heavenly Adriatic' sailing earlier this month. The 'Desert Days' itinerary debut is planned for November 9, 2024. Due to demand and positive feedback, Celestyal will be adding a further five departures to their 2025 programme. This will comprise three- and four-night variations of the Arabian Gulf cruises. There will be two additional seven-night 'Heavenly Adriatic' cruises departing round trip from Athens. They depart on March 22 and 29, 2025 calling at Kefalonia, Dubrovnik, Kotor (Montenegro), Bari, Corfu and Katakolo, Greece. These new sailings join the eight existing seven-night round trip departures from Athens between April and October 2025 and seven-night 'Summer Heavenly Adriatic' sailings in July and August 2025. There are three additional seven-night 'Desert Days' Arabian Gulf cruises roundtrip from Doha. They call at Bahrain, Dubai, Khasab (Oman), Sir Bani Yas Island (UAE) and Abu Dhabi. They depart February 15, 22, and March 1, 2025. Celestyal has also added three- and four-night options to their existing 'Desert Days' itinerary. All cruises are on sale now and form part of Celestyal's new spring campaign. Lee Haslett, Chief Commercial Officer, said: "We are thrilled with the demand for our newly introduced Heavenly Adriatic itinerary and Arabian Gulf winter programme.” "Our 2025 season will be our biggest and best to-date."Related News Stories: Celestyal Cruises - TravelMole TravelMole Partner News - TravelMole Riviera Travel - TravelMole Marriott and Cathay expand loyalty partnership Florida Huddle opens in Miami - TravelMole Air India begins first A350 flights - TravelMole United, Delta issue waivers for Tokyo flights - TravelMole Scenic Eclipse operates first helicopter excursion to Antarctica ... Melbourne Airport hails new international traffic record - TravelMole
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15 Mar 24
NEWS
Celestyal launches Gulf Grand Prix sailingsCelestyal has launched three new Arabian Gulf cruises to coincide with the Qatar and Abu ...Read moreCelestyal launches Gulf Grand Prix sailings - News & announcementsCelestyal has launched three new Arabian Gulf cruises to coincide with the Qatar and Abu Dhabi Grand Prix races in 2024. The new departures, now available to book, have been tailored specifically to the Formula 1 schedule and will be aboard the 1,260-guest Celestyal Journey. A three-day grandstand race ticket, which includes complimentary transfers to and from the ship, will be available to purchase for every guest booking. The new sailings comprise: A seven-night 'Desert Days & Qatar Grand Prix' Arabian Gulf cruise, overnighting and sailing round trip from Dubai calling at Khasab (Oman), Abu Dhabi including three days accommodation onboard in Doha coinciding with the Formula 1 Grand Prix. Departing November 25, 2024. A seven-night 'Desert Days & Abu Dhabi Grand Prix' cruise overnighting and sailing round trip from Dubai calling at Khasab (Oman), Sir Bani Yas Island (UAE), including three days accommodation onboard in Abu Dhabi coinciding with the Formula 1 Grand Prix. Departing December 2, 2024. A 14-night 'Desert Days & Double Grand Prix' cruise overnighting and sailing round trip from Dubai calling at Khasab (Oman), Abu Dhabi (UAE), including three days accommodation onboard in Doha coinciding with the Formula 1 Grand Prix, Dubai, Khasab (Oman), Sir Bani Yas Island (UAE), and three days accommodation onboard in Abu Dhabi coinciding with the Formula 1 Grand Prix. Departing November 25, 2024. These special Arabian Gulf cruises also form part of Celestyal's new spring campaign, offering competitive lead pricing and 50% off deposits until April 30, 2024.Related News Stories: Celestyal Cruises - TravelMole Etihad starts new India flights - TravelMole Carnival to double capacity at Celebration Key Bhutan Airlines plans new UAE flight route Partner News - TravelMole Three new Dreamliners join the Etihad fleet Turkish Airlines to launch low cost carrier brand in 2024 DOT unveils new protections for disabled airline passengers New Miami tourism campaign rolled out NCL adds 2024 fall Caribbean cruises - TravelMole
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26 Feb 24
NEWS
Celestyal bolsters UK trade teamCelestyal has announced the appointment of Danielle Radford as UK business development manager, effective from ...Read moreCelestyal bolsters UK trade team - News & announcementsCelestyal has announced the appointment of Danielle Radford as UK business development manager, effective from today. Danielle is responsible for growing Celestyal's relationships with OTAs and UK travel agent partners. She reports to Jo Reid, country manager UK, within the business development team. The team is overseen by Janet Parton, VP of business development, UK, Europe and Australia. Radford previously spent six years as BDM at Globus and had a four-year stint at Red Sea Holidays. The appointment brings Celestyal's dedicated UK trade team to four. Celestyal has also recently introduced a UK trade marketing team, working on partnerships, asset creation and tools for the travel agent community. Janet Parton said: "She has a wealth of experience and her long-established relationships with trade partners will enable us to better serve travel agents and grow business through the UK trade.” "We know how important the trade is to our success and we have committed to investing in the UK." Danielle said: "I'm looking forward to working with Janet and the team to bring Celestyal's incredible sailings to life for our agent partners."Related News Stories: Babble Cloud - TravelMole P&O Cruises reports record sales for January Partner News - TravelMole Hurtigruten Expeditions - TravelMole
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20 Feb 24
NEWS
Celestyal revamps specialty diningCelestyal has updated the specialty restaurant menus on its two-ship fleet. The move comes ahead ...Read moreCelestyal revamps specialty dining - News & announcementsCelestyal has updated the specialty restaurant menus on its two-ship fleet. The move comes ahead of Celestyal Discovery's maiden voyage and follows the recent refurbishment of Celestyal Journey. The Mediterranean style brasserie, Grill Seekers, is available for dinner on both ships and now offers Brazilian Picanha steak, American Wagyu, Argentinian black angus beef and veal. A selection of seafood including a variety of fresh Aegean fish fillets is available. Following guest feedback, the Italian style, unlimited antipasto platter remains available, and a refreshed dessert offering now includes Crêpe Suzette flambé, rum baba and warm Kunafeh. The Pink Moon restaurant, exclusively on Celestyal Journey, features a revised Asian-inspired menu, complete with ramen and noodle bowls. The restaurant décor has been designed to replicate Japanese interiors. Alongside the enhanced menus, new pricing has been implemented with items now costed individually, offering more flexibility for guests. Both restaurants are now included in a 25% discount when guests purchase the Celestyal Plus+ Experience package. This also also features the premium 'Sky High' drinks package, €150pp shore excursion credit and all port charges, gratuities, and Wi-Fi access. Lee Haslett, Chief Commercial Officer, said: "We know from our guests and agents that dining experiences are an incredibly important element of the cruising experience.” "We can't wait for customers to sample our new menus this year." Celestyal is currently offering reduced prices and 50% off all Celestyal Plus+ Experience packages, along with reduced single supplements of 30% and low child fares.Related News Stories:
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10 Jan 24
NEWS
Celestyal adds new Gulf cruise itineraryCelestyal is launching an all-new itinerary on Celestyal Journey to four new countries and six ...Read moreCelestyal adds new Gulf cruise itinerary - News & announcementsCelestyal is launching an all-new itinerary on Celestyal Journey to four new countries and six new ports of call in the Gulf from November 2024. The seven-night ‘Desert Days’ Gulf cruise itinerary will set sail on November 9, from Doha and call for the first time at Bahrain, Dubai, Khasab (Oman), Sir Bani Yas Island and Abu Dhabi. The itinerary will run through to January 18, 2025. It will return as a permanent feature for the winter season. Celestyal has confirmed its two-ship fleet will now operate year-round sailings. Celestyal Journey will operate the ‘Desert Days’ itinerary with further three, four, five and seven-night options. The 1,266-passenger Celestyal Discovery - which joins the fleet this year - will sail the ‘Three Continents’ cruise from November to March 2025. All destinations, including the new itineraries, form part of Celestyal’s current winter savings promotion. Prices for a seven-night ‘Three Continents’ cruise covering ports in Europe, Africa, and Asia, sailing from Athens, starting from £499pp. A seven-night ‘Desert Days’ cruise from Doha to Bahrain, Dubai, Oman, Sir Bani Yas Island and Abu Dhabi leads in from £469pp. Celestyal is also offering 50% off all Celestyal Plus+ Experience packages, along with reduced single supplements of 30% and low child fares. Janet Parton, VP Business Development, UK, Europe & Australia at Celestyal, said: “We are committed to working with our UK trade partners and are thrilled to give them even more reason to promote Celestyal to their clients.”Related News Stories: Pleasant Holidays, Journese add Celestyal Cruises to European ... Celestyal Cruises - TravelMole Pleasant Holidays | Journese Celestyal boosts fleet with AIDA ship acquisition Celestyal Cruises sells ship it never used Dusit adds new Thailand hotel Windstar Cruises adds new Caribbean, Central America cruises ... Moving Payments Faster: Air Europa Chooses Nium's Closed-Loop ... Riviera Travel Khiri Insider: Laos Special Edition
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04 Jan 24
NEWS
Celestyal puts 2025 cruises on saleEastern Mediterranean cruise specialist Celestyal has released its 2025 cruise schedule featuring five itineraries across 113 ...Read moreCelestyal puts 2025 cruises on sale - News & announcementsEastern Mediterranean cruise specialist Celestyal has released its 2025 cruise schedule featuring five itineraries across 113 departures. Along with Greece cruises, it offers calls in Italy, Egypt, Turkey, Croatia, and Montenegro. Departures range between three and fourteen nights, from April to October 2025. Mediterranean and Greece cruises are on the 1,266-guest Celestyal Discovery and 1,260-guest Celestyal Journey. Celetsyal expects to open bookings on more sailings later this year. The schedule includes two variations of the newly launched seven-night Heavenly Adriatic sailing, on Celestyal Journey. The route debuts on March 2, 2024, and will now be a permanent deployment feature. In March, April and October 2025, the Heavenly Adriatic itinerary spans Greece, Montenegro, Croatia, and Italy, with maiden calls at Kefalonia, Dubrovnik, Kotor, Corfu, Bari and Katakolo. The July and August 2025 sailings also feature a maiden call to Venice. Celestyal’s current winter promotion offers savings with prices for a three-night cruise to Mykonos, Kusadasi, Patmos, Heraklion, and Santorini starting from £209pp. A seven-night cruise to Mykonos, Kusadasi, Patmos, Rhodes, Heraklion, and Santorini is from £319pp. Celestyal has renamed its onboard package offerings with a choice of two options: The Celestyal Experience – this was previously known as the Inclusive cruise fare. It includes all onboard dining, select drinks with meals and all onboard entertainment. The Celestyal Plus+ Experience – was previously known as the Enhanced cruise fare. The package includes all onboard meals, with a 25% discount in either of the two speciality restaurants, premium drinks with meals, all onboard entertainment, a £130 shore excursion discount, and onboard WI-FI. As part of the winter promotion, Celestyal is offering 50% off all Celestyal Plus+ Experience packages, along with reduced single supplements of just 30% and low child fares. -
23 Nov 23
NEWS
Celestyal Journey to visit three new countries in 2024Newly-launched Celestyal Journey will visit three new countries and six new ports as part of ...Read moreCelestyal Journey to visit three new countries in 2024 - News & announcementsNewly-launched Celestyal Journey will visit three new countries and six new ports as part of its maiden 2024 itinerary. The new 1,260-guest Celestyal ship just entered service in September this year. It will call for the first time at Croatia, Montenegro and Italy from Greece. Its maiden Adriatic cruise calls are to Kefalonia, Dubrovnik, Kotor, Corfu, Bari and Katakolo. The new seven-night 'Heavenly Adriatic' will set sail on March 2 and feature full days in each destination, as well as a late-night stay in Dubrovnik. The Adriatic cruise itinerary will appear again in 2025, with details to be confirmed. The cruise line also confirmed that Celestyal Journey will sail its seven-night 'Idyllic Aegean' itinerary on March 9 and March 16. Departing roundtrip from Athens, the ship will call at Thessaloniki, Kusadasi, Heraklion, Mykonos, Santorini and Milos. Celestyal Journey will then embark on a series of Aegean voyages up to December. The updated itineraries replace the previous 'Three Continents' route the ship was due to sail on. Celestyal is switching pre-booked guests to the new voyages at current promotional rates, and giving them a free 'Three Continents' cruise. The Celestyal trade team is liaising with agents who have customers set to travel with the updated information. Lee Haslett, CCO at Celestyal, said: "Italy, Croatia and Montenegro are consistently popular with the trade and our guests.” “These itineraries are ideal for anyone looking to discover new horizons with history and culture.” Last week Celestyal announced a complete Celestyal fleet refresh, with the addition of the upcoming Celestyal Discovery. The updated cruises are available as part of Celestyal's Black Friday promotions. The 'Heavenly Adriatic' is on sale from £449pp and the 'Idyllic Aegean' from £529pp. -
10 Oct 23
NEWS
Multiple lines drop Israel cruise callsMultiple cruise lines have now adjusted itineraries to avoid Israel cruise calls. Cruise line Celestyal ...Read moreMultiple lines drop Israel cruise calls - News & announcementsMultiple cruise lines have now adjusted itineraries to avoid Israel cruise calls. Cruise line Celestyal just suspended Israel port calls on its Three Continents cruise itinerary until the end of November 2023. The cruise line will monitor the situation and make relevant adjustments for itineraries departing after this date. It joins the Celebrity Apex which skipped calls in Haifa and Ashdod this week. Holland America Line's Nieuw Statendam also missed out Ashdod yesterday. Two MSC Cruises ships will also adjust itineraries. MSC Musica's October 12 call to Haifa has been replaced by a stop in Limassol, Cyprus. The ship’s Haifa calls over the next two weeks are also scrapped. Also, MSC Sinfona's port call at Haifa next week is replaced by a call to Bodrum, Turkey. Regent Seven Seas Cruises is dropping Haifa and Ashdod calls this week and next, aboard Seven Seas Voyager. Other itinerary adjustments to avoid Israel affect sailings of Norwegian Gem, Norwegian Jade, Oceania Nautica, Sirena, Rhapsody of the Seas and Odyssey of the Seas. Both Israel cruise ports were expecting busy cruise seasons. Haifa was targeting 700,000 cruise passengers this year. -
10 Oct 23
NEWS
Celestyal temporarily halts Israel port callsCruise line Celestyal has temporarily suspended all port calls in Israel on the Three Continents ...Read moreCelestyal temporarily halts Israel port calls - News & announcementsCruise line Celestyal has temporarily suspended all port calls in Israel on the Three Continents cruise, until the end of November 2023. The cruise will monitor the situation and make any necessary adjustments for any itineraries departing after this date. Celestyal says it maintains constant communication with the Israeli authorities, prioritising the health, safety, and comfort of guests. CEO of Celestyal, Chris Theophilides, said “Our thoughts are with those touched by the events in Israel. We wish for the safety of everyone affected and a rapid return of peace.” “On the advice of relevant authorities, we have decided to temporarily remove Israel port calls. Our teams will be working alongside our travel agent partners to contact affected customers.” It will contact all impacted customers and agents in the coming days. It affects Israel port calls on the seven-night Three Continents cruise with departures on October 21 and 28, and November 4, 11, 18, and 25, 2023. -
28 Jun 23
NEWS
Celestyal unveils new shipCelestyal has unveiled details of its new ship, Celestyal Journey, after a major refurbishment and technical overhaul. Celestyal ...Read moreCelestyal unveils new ship - News & announcementsCelestyal has unveiled details of its new ship, Celestyal Journey, after a major refurbishment and technical overhaul. Celestyal Journey has over 280% more balcony suites, seven dining venues and eight bars and lounges. There are two pools and an entire deck dedicated to wellness. Celestyal Journey houses 630 Dream Suites and Cosmos Cabins plus the cruise line’s first ever penthouse with private terrace, the Stargazer Suite. The Sozo Experience is an entire deck for wellness with a fitness area, jogging track and sauna, steam room and jacuzzi. It also features several expansive sundecks and a pool with a retractable roof meaning that guests can swim and relax anytime. Celestyal Journey has various activities to keep younger guests entertained from a Kids Club to arcade games. The ship also features two fully equipped conference rooms for meetings and incentives. Lee Haslett, Celestyal CCO said: "We are looking forward to working closely with our trade partners to highlight our much-elevated onboard product.” “Our goal is to immerse our agent and operator partners in the Celestyal Journey via in-person ship visits, fam trips and training." Celestyal's newest ship will launch on 2 September 2023, taking over the Celestyal Crystal's program. It will initially sail on its popular seven-night "Idyllic Aegean" itinerary visiting Athens, Thessaloniki, Kusadasi, Heraklion (Crete), Santorini. Mykonos and Milos. Guests currently holding reservations on the Celestyal Crystal from 2 September 2023 onwards will be contacted by Celestyal and re-accommodated on the Celestyal Journey. -
02 May 23
Partner News
Celestyal Expands Global Commercial Team With Two Senior Appointments- Tobias Klitsch Named VP of Global Market Development, Beth Hulett Named Global Market ...Read moreCelestyal Expands Global Commercial Team With Two Senior Appointments - News & announcements- Tobias Klitsch Named VP of Global Market Development, Beth Hulett Named Global Market Development Manager -
Celestyal, the award-winning, number one choice for travellers to the Greek Islands and the Eastern Mediterranean, is continuing to invest substantially in growing key markets with the appointment of two senior members to its commercial team. Tobias Klitsch joins as VP of Global Market Development while Beth Hulett has been named Global Market Development Manager. Tobias Klitsch has a wealth of experience and has held senior positions within the travel industry for 15 years. He joins Celestyal from PA Consulting, where he worked with organisations across the Aviation and Travel verticals to deliver structural change, with a view to driving long-term growth and commercial success, in his role as Director. Prior to that, Tobias worked at Virgin Atlantic as Director of Sales Strategy & Development, designing and executing the airline’s Global Sales and Account Management strategy. Before joining Virgin Atlantic, Tobias has held senior leadership roles at British Airways across Revenue Management and Sales, as well as delivering the airline’s Ancillaries strategy. As Celestyal’s VP of Global Market Development, Tobias will work cross-functionally to design and execute the commercial strategy that will deliver our vision of being brilliant to do business with. He will also provide analytical insight and partner with Sales leaders to devise the market-appropriate strategies to drive Celestyal’s growth plans. Tobias joined on 17th April and report directly to Celestyal’s Chief Commercial Officer, Lee Haslett. Beth Hulett comes with over eight years’ experience in the cruise industry. She joins Celestyal from Virgin Voyages where she worked with key UK partners to help drive sales in her role as Sales Manager. Previously, Beth worked at Iglu.com as Senior Global Supply Manager where she helped strengthen relationships with Trade Partners and had an impressive track record of delivering commercial value, implementing change and improving performance. As Global Market Development Manager, Beth will support Tobias in delivering the commercial strategy to deliver value for both Celestyal and its Trade Partners globally. She will also support the field-based account team across all channels in identifying opportunities. Beth joined Celestyal on 21st April and will report directly into Tobias. Lee Haslett, Celestyal’s Chief Commercial Officer, comments: “I am delighted to welcome Tobias and Beth to Celestyal. They join at an exciting time, with the recent launch of Celestyal Holidays, our dedicated trade packaging solution in partnership with Aviate, and the highly-anticipated debut of our new ship, Celestyal Journey, in September. Both Tobias and Bethanie have a strong track record of delivering commercial value and strategic growth which will prove invaluable as we intensify our efforts and invest in substantially broadening Celestyal’s presence in key markets, and strengthening our position as the leading provider of the award-winning, multi-destination holiday experiences in Greece and the Eastern Mediterranean.” -
Celestyal Cruises 2023 - News & announcements
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