The revenues show a 10% increase compared to 2024.
From April to November, 10 “Panorama Greece, Italy, Croatia” cruises and 22 “Idyllic Greece” cruises were operated with the Celestyal Journey, with a capacity of 1260 passengers, with each cruise including seven ports in seven overnights. The Celestyal Discovery, with a capacity of 1360 passengers, performed 69 departures for the “Iconic Greek Islands” cruise lasting three and four overnights.
This year’s season also marked a significant milestone, as the Celestyal Discovery became the first cruise ship in Greek waters to use a locally produced marine biofuel blend, reducing carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 21%.
Both ships are now preparing for their transition to the Arabian Gulf for the winter period.
Lee Haslett, Commercial Director of Celestyal, stated: “2025 was yet another particularly strong year for Celestyal. From the expansion of our itineraries and the upgrade of our fleet to pioneering sustainability initiatives, we have recorded record demand and performance across our entire Mediterranean program. Now, we look ahead with genuine excitement, as both Celestyal Journey and Celestyal Discovery set sail for the rapidly evolving Arabian Gulf into one of the most popular winter destinations.”
Celestyal’s season in the Arabian Gulf begins on December 6, 2025, with Celestyal Journey departing for a special cruise to celebrate the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Subsequently, it will operate throughout the season there the seven-night “Desert Days” cruise, departing from Doha and calling at Sir Bani Yas island, Abu Dhabi and Bahrain, as well as two full days and an overnight in Dubai.
Celestyal Discovery will follow on December 12, 2025, inaugurating its own first season in the region and introducing the new “Images of Arabia” cruises lasting three, four and seven overnights. The ship will operate round-trip cruises from its winter homeport in Abu Dhabi, with calls at Doha, Qatar; Khasab, Oman; Dubai, UAE; Sir Bani Yas island, UAE; and with maiden calls at Ras Al Khaimah, UAE.
According to a relevant announcement, Celestyal’s current “Black Friday” offer provides passengers with discounts of up to 70% on cruises in the Arabian Gulf through March 2026, and up to 67% on cruises in the Adriatic in 2026. The offer is valid for one week only, from November 26 to December 2, 2025, with limited availability.
