Celestyal is refreshing its itineraries for the 2025-26 cruise season in the Arabian Gulf, the company announced in a press release.

Set to conclude its first-ever deployment in the region in March, the company will offer new three- and four-night “Iconic Arabia” sailings onboard the Celestyal Discovery next winter.

According to Celestyal, based on the response from its first season, the short cruise itineraries will now feature additional stops in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha.

After feedback from guests, the travel advisor community and regional partners, the deployment will also include the introduction of Ras Al Khaimah as a new port of call.

“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 that are synonymous with a Celestyal voyage, such as Sir Bani Yas Island and the coastal resort of Khasab,” said Celestyal’s Chief Commercial Officer Lee Haslett.

“We’re known for our destination-immersive and port-intensive cruises, so we have refined our 2025 itineraries to offer more time in our guests’ favorite ports while adding an additional port in the stunning Ras Al Khaimah,” he added.

Sailing roundtrip from Abu Dhabi on Fridays, the new three-night “Iconic Arabia” itineraries now feature visits to Dubai and Sir Bani Yas.

According to Celestyal, the cruises offer a combination of dazzling sights, as well as beach and wildlife experiences.

The four-night “Iconic Arabia” cruise sails from Abu Dhabi on Mondays and features visits to Doha, Ras Al Khaimah and Khasab.

“We strive to deliver unmissable experiences, and in doing so, constantly listen to our guests and travel agent community. Following a hugely successful first season in the Arabian Gulf, we learned more about what our guests and partners would like to see and are excited to announce these changes based on their feedback,” said Haslett.

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

Celestyal’s 2025-26 season in the Arabian Gulf also features the Celestyal Journey, which will offer the company’s seven-night “Desert Days” itinerary.

With its two ships in the region, the company will offer a combination of seven-night, three- and four-night itineraries from December 2025 to March 2026.