• Celestyal is deploying two ships to the Arabian Gulf for the 2025/26 season, increasing capacity by 211%.
• Two new seven-night Athens to Jeddah itineraries have been created, adding stops in Turkey and multiple ports in Egypt.
• Celestyal Journey will operate the seven-night “Desert Days” itinerary sailing roundtrip from Doha.
• Celestyal Discovery will introduce new short and long “Iconic Arabia” cruises, sailing roundtrip from Abu Dhabi with new calls to Ras Al Khaimah.

Celestyal is demonstrating exciting confidence in the Arabian Gulf by confirming a two-ship deployment for the upcoming 2025/26 season, representing a significant 211% increase in capacity over their successful maiden program. This major expansion will feature both the Celestyal Journey and Celestyal Discovery, ensuring more guests than ever can enjoy the region’s winter sun and vibrant culture.

Adding to the excitement are two fantastic new seven-night Athens to Jeddah itineraries. These repositioning voyages, departing in late November 2025, offer travelers a richer cultural tapestry by including multiple ports in Egypt, such as Port Said, Sharm el Sheikh, and Safaga, along with stops in Turkey. This thoughtful amendment maintains the ships’ scheduled arrival in the Gulf, while offering guests enhanced exploration opportunities.

Once in the Gulf, the ships will launch their distinct seasonal offerings. Celestyal Journey will commence with a special Abu Dhabi Grand Prix cruise before sailing the popular seven-night “Desert Days” itinerary from Doha. Celestyal Discovery will introduce the new three-, four-, and seven-night “Iconic Arabia” cruises, featuring maiden visits to Ras Al Khaimah. Celestyal’s commitment to enhancing its offerings based on positive guest feedback, coupled with strong partnerships across the region, ensures this will be an incredibly successful and popular season.