Celestyal’s 2026 Gulf season will have two new Athens to Jeddah, South Arabia sailings. As a result of the new schedule, the three-night “Iconic Greek Islands” sailing departing Nov. 20 will be cancelled.
“The strong demand for our Athens to Jeddah sailings last year confirmed the growing appeal of longer, destination-led voyages that connect both iconic and lesser-known ports across these popular regions,” John Diorio, managing director and vice president business development for Celestyal in North America, said in a press release.
“Building on that success, these new sailings allow us to offer guests a truly unmissable journey while also providing a seamless transition into our third consecutive Arabian Gulf season,” Diorio said.
Celestyal Journey will depart on November 14 and operate a seven-night voyage with calls at Port Said and Safaga, Egypt; a Suez Canal transit; Aqaba, Jordan; and Jeddah, Saudi.
Celestyal Discovery will depart on an eight-night voyage on November 20, calling at the same destinations as well as Kusadasi, Turkey. A seven-night segment will also be available from Kusadasi.
Following these departures, both ships will continue their passage from Jeddah to the Arabian Gulf to begin their winter sailing season.
Celestyal Journey will continue her Arabian Gulf season, operating a new version of the seven-night “Desert Days” itinerary through March 2027, sailing roundtrip from Doha and calling at Dubai (overnight), Abu Dhabi, Sir Bani Yas Island and Bahrain.
Celestyal Discovery, also operating in the region through March 2027, will sail the line’s three-, four- and seven-night “Iconic Arabia” cruises, sailing roundtrip from Abu Dhabi, calling at Doha, Khasab, Dubai, Sir Bani Yas Island and Ras Al Khaimah.
About Celestyal
Celestyal, an award-winning and year-round cruise company, continues to set the standard for unmissable travel experiences in the Greek Islands, the Adriatic, and the Arabian Gulf.
Built on a foundation of unique Greek heritage, the company excels in delivering exceptional hospitality, ensuring genuine cultural immersion both onboard and onshore.
Operating two extensively refurbished vessels, accommodating up to 1360 passengers each, Celestyal prioritizes highly personalised services, establishing a high-end environment that welcomes over 140,000 passengers annually from more than 130 different nationalities.
Photos courtesy of Celestyal
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