Founded in 1986, Celestyal Cruises is a leading operator of cruises in the Eastern Mediterranean and Greek Isles.
Sailings aboard a fleet of two mid-size cruise ships – Celestyal Journey and Celestyal Discovery – explore the Eastern Mediterranean and the Middle East in-depth and offer itineraries featuring an excellent combination of marquee ports and hidden gems. One day, you could explore Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar, and the next, discover Volos’s stunning natural beauty or enjoy an overnight port stay in vibrant Abu Dhabi.
On board a Celestyal Cruises ship, you can look forward to an intimate experience enhanced by Celestyal’s award-winning Greek hospitality. Offering more space than similar-sized cruise ships, Celestyal boasts a homely atmosphere, exceptional dining venues and an onboard activity programme that includes everything from yoga classes to circus performances.
For exploring ashore, Celestyal Cruises offers an all-encompassing range of shore excursions designed to showcase the history, culture and natural beauty of every port you visit. From archaeological sites such as Ephesus and the pyramids of Giza to the trips through mountain ranges aboard a 19th-century train and wine-tasting in Limassol, there are endless opportunities for discovery.
Itineraries & Destinations
The majority of Celestyal Cruises’ itineraries depart from the port of Lavrion, a small and upcoming fishing village located just ten miles from Athens. The voyages are available to book on a 3, 4 or 7-night basis and can be combined should you wish to enjoy an extended cruise experience. The three and 4-night sailings are ideal if you want to enjoy a cruise as part of a more extended land-based holiday and visit a mixture of ports throughout the Greek Isles, with selected sailings including calls at Rhodes, Syros, and Patmos.
The 7-night voyages spend longer exploring the different regions of the Eastern Mediterranean. You can choose to enjoy a comprehensive cruise of the Greek Islands, including overnight port stays in Mykonos and Santorini, or head further afield to Turkey and the Holy Lands.
Celestyal Cruises 2025/2026
Celesytal has introduced a collection of exciting new itineraries for 2025, starting with a series of 7-night ‘Desert Days’ itineraries aboard Celestyal Journey. The sailings will visit a combination of six ports and include an overnight onboard stay in Doha. Celestyal Cruises will continue to operate its expansive collection of Greek Islands voyages alongside other new additions, which include a 4-night Aegean Christmas itinerary and themed cruises focused on the region’s history and cuisine.
2026 sees Celestyal Discovery join Celestyal Journey in the Arabian Gulf, where the ship will offer a series of 3- and 4-night itineraries that pair excellently with a land-based stay in Dubai, Doha, or Abu Dhabi. Both vessels will set a course for Europe at the start of spring, operating in the Eastern Mediterranean through November. Amongst the 2026 highlights is an increase in the number of 7-night Heavenly Adriatic cruises, which feature calls to Koto, Bari and Dubrovnik, alongside a selection of ports throughout the Greek Islands.
Inclusions:
Not only do Celestyal Cruises offer a fantastic way to see the Eastern Mediterranean, but they’re also great value for money, with the following included in the price you pay at the time of booking:
- All dining
- Unlimited classic drinks – including soft drinks, premium beers and cocktails
- Two complimentary shore excursions per voyage
- Entertainment
- Gratuities, service charges and port taxes
Celestyal Cruises does not include flights; however, we can offer highly competitive fly-cruise fares with optional hotel stays available before or after your voyage. Let our Voyage Consultants know what you’re looking for, and we’ll do the rest. As one of Europe’s leading luxury cruise specialists, we would be delighted to help you book your Celestyal Cruises voyage. For further information, please call 0800 008 6677 or make an online enquiry for your preferred sailing.
