Celestyal cancels all April sailings as ships await return to Greece

Celestyal has cancelled all April 2026 departures as its ships remain in the Arabian Gulf ahead of their repositioning to Athens.

The cruise line said Celestyal Discovery is currently in Dubai, UAE, while Celestyal Journey is in Doha, Qatar. 

All guests and non-operational crew have been disembarked, and both ships remain fully operational. 

Their departure from the region will take place in line with safety guidance from the relevant authorities.

Due to the ongoing situation in the Middle East, all sailings scheduled for April 2026 have been cancelled.

The next planned departures are:

• Celestyal Discovery – May 1, 2026: 3-night Iconic Greek Islands
• Celestyal Journey – May 2, 2026: 7-night Heavenly Greece, Italy and Croatia

"Our priority remains the safety and confidence of our guests, crew and partners. While we know this will be disappointing, making this decision now provides greater clarity and flexibility for those affected," said Lee Haslett, chief commercial officer at Celestyal. 

“Our teams are working closely with guests and travel partners to support rebooking options and ensure a smooth transition, and we remain focused on returning to service in the Mediterranean as soon as it is safe to do so.”

Celestyal said all affected guests have been offered either a full refund or a future cruise credit, along with support from its teams on rebooking options.

The line said it continues to monitor the situation closely and plans to resume movement of its vessels when conditions allow. 

Preparations are already underway for a return to service, with sailings set to resume in May 2026.

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