Celestyal has concluded its best Mediterranean and Adriatic season on record, with Mediterranean passenger numbers increasing by four percent and revenue up 10 percent over 2024.
The company said that, operating from April to November, it offered 10 “Heavenly Greece, Italy & Croatia” sailings and 22 “Idyllic Greece” voyages on the Celestyal Journey, with both itineraries offering seven ports over seven nights.
The Celestyal Discovery sailed 69 departures of the three- and four-night “Iconic Greek Islands.”
The season also featured the Celestyal Discovery becoming the first ship in Greek waters to operate on a locally produced marine biofuel blend, reducing CO₂ emissions by approximately 21 percent, Celestyal said in a press release.
Both ships are now preparing to reposition to the Arabian Gulf for the winter.
Lee Haslett, chief commercial officer at Celestyal, said: “2025 has been another strong year for Celestyal so far. From expanding our itineraries and upgrading our fleet to pioneering sustainability efforts, we’ve seen record demand and yield across our Mediterranean program.”
“We now look ahead with real excitement as both the Celestyal Journey and Celestyal Discovery set sail for the Arabian Gulf, which is fast becoming the go-to destination for winter-sun,” added Haslett.
John Diorio, vice president of business development, North America, at Celestyal, said: “We feel we have accomplished so much this year, but are excited for what’s to come in 2026 and reaching more advisors and guests in North America.”
Celestyal’s Arabian Gulf season begins on December 6, 2025, with the Celestyal Journey departing on an Abu Dhabi Grand Prix celebratory cruise.
It will then operate a seven-night “Desert Days” itinerary for the rest of the season, sailing roundtrip from Doha and calling at Sir Bani Yas Island, Abu Dhabi and Bahrain, as well as two full days and an overnight stay in Dubai.
The Celestyal Discovery will then join her fleet mate for her inaugural season in the region, departing December 12, 2025, and launching the line’s new three-, four- and seven-night “Iconic Arabia” cruises.
The ship will sail roundtrip from her winter homeport in Abu Dhabi, calling at Doha, Qatar; Khasab, Oman; Dubai, UAE; Sir Bani Yas Island, UAE; and maiden visits to Ras Al Khaimah, UAE.
