Celestyal reveals new itineraries for the 2025/26 Arabian Gulf season

• The line has four new repositioning cruises for the upcoming Arabian Gulf season.
• Celestyal will return to Egypt for the first time in two years.
• Miaden calls include four new ports and two countries.

Celestyal has launched four new 14-night repositioning cruises as part of its winter sun season in the Arabian Gulf.

The sailings feature two new countries for the brand, Jordan and Saudi Arabia, and four maiden calls: Aqaba in Jordan, Jeddah in Saudi Arabia, Muscat in Oman and Sharm El Sheikh in Egypt. The itineraries also mark the cruise line’s return to Egypt after a two-year break.

Lee Haslett, chief commercial officer at Celestyal, said: “Last year, we committed to offering our guests even more destinations. Whether they are returning travellers or new to cruising, we welcome everyone with the warm hospitality that is at the heart of our heritage. Our tenth anniversary year will be bigger than ever, beginning with extensive renovations across our fleet and an expanded program featuring two new countries, four new ports of call, and a long-awaited return to Egypt”.

“2024 was a record-breaking year for Celestyal, with our highest-ever bookings. We know this success is thanks to the incredible support of our guests, regional partners, travel agents and staff. As we look ahead, we remain committed to delivering unmissable experiences for our guests.”

The new itineraries

The new 14-night ‘Ancient Athens to Amazing Abu Dhabi’ itinerary will be available across the two-ship fleet. Celestyal Journey will depart Athens on November 22, 2025, calling at Port Said, with maiden calls to Sharm El Sheikh, Aqaba, Jeddah and Muscat, followed by Dubai, arriving at Abu Dhabi on December 6, 2025, in time for the Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend. She then departs on her ‘Desert Days and Abu Dhabi Grand Prix’ sailing on December 7, taking in the race weekend before embarking on the first ‘Desert Days’ itinerary of the season.

Celestyal Discovery will depart Athens on November 28, 2025, charting the same course with an additional call at Kusadasi, Turkey, arriving for her maiden call into Abu Dhabi on December 13, 2025, ahead of her inaugural winter season operating new three-, four- and seven-night ‘Iconic Arabia’ itineraries and homeporting for a winter season in the Arabian Gulf for the next three years.

Both ships will also offer returning 14-night ‘Amazing Abu Dhabi to Ancient Athens’ cruises. Celestyal Discovery will cruise from Abu Dhabi on March 6, 2026, charting the same course via Oman, Jordan, Egypt and Saudi Arabia and arriving back into Athens for the summer Greece and Mediterranean season. Meanwhile, Celestyal Journey will depart Abu Dhabi on March 21, 2026, for her 14-night repositioning cruise.

All four cruises will feature several bookable segments ranging between four and 13-nights. Prices start from A$469 per person for a four-night leg and A$1429 per person for the full 14-night cruise including meals, soft drinks, WiFi, port fees and gratuities.