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

A 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 Shiekh, Aqaba, Jeddah and Muscat, followed by Dubai, arriving back into 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 07, 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 its inaugural winter season sailing the new-to-2025 three-, four- and seven-night ‘Iconic Arabia’ itineraries and homeporting over the winter season in the Arabian Gulf for the next three years.

The two returning 14-night cruises ‘Amazing Abu Dhabi to Ancient Athens’ and ‘Dazzling Doha to Ancient Athens’ cruises will also feature across each ship. Celestyal Discovery will cruise from Abu Dhabi on March 6, 2026, charting a similar return course, with the inclusion of the port of Ain Sukhna in Egypt for the return, and will arrive back into Athens for the summer Greece and Mediterranean season. Meanwhile, Celestyal Journey will depart Doha on March 21, 2026, with an additional call to Kusadasi on her return.

The outbound two positioning cruises will feature several bookable segments ranging between four and 13-nights.

The announcement comes following Celestyal Journey’s return into Athens this week, following a successful and extended maiden season in the Arabian Gulf. Bookings were 27% above target for the first season, which saw the ship homeport in Doha, Qatar, as part of a three-year partnership with the state.

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 programme featuring two new countries, five 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."

Prices start from, $339 per person on a four-night voyage, and $1029 per person on a 14-night cruise including meals, soft drinks, WiFi, port fees and gratuities.

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