Celestyal reports record Mediterranean and Adriatic season

Celestyal has concluded its most successful Mediterranean and Adriatic season, with Mediterranean passenger numbers increasing by 4% and revenue up 10% over 2024.

Operating from April to November, the line offered 10 "Heavenly Greece, Italy & Croatia" sailings and 22 "Idyllic Greece" voyages on the 1,260-guest Celestyal Journey, with both itineraries offering seven ports over seven nights. 

The 1,360-guest Celestyal Discovery sailed 69 departures of the three- and four-night "Iconic Greek Islands" itinerary.

The season also featured Celestyal Discovery becoming the first cruise vessel in Greek waters to operate on a locally produced marine biofuel blend, reducing CO₂ emissions by approximately 21%.

Both ships are now repositioning to the Arabian Gulf for the winter season.

"2025 has been another strong year for Celestyal so far," said Lee Haslett, chief commercial officer at Celestyal. 

"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 Celestyal Journey and Celestyal Discovery set sail for the Arabian Gulf, which is fast becoming the go-to destination for winter-sun."

John Diorio, vice president of business development, North America, at Celestyal, said he recently hosted 32 North American advisors on the final "Heavenly Greece, Italy & Croatia" cruise of the season. 

"They were blown away by the itinerary and the immersive experiences. 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 December 6, 2025, with Celestyal Journey departing on an Abu Dhabi Grand Prix celebratory cruise. 

The ship 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, with two full days and an overnight stay in Dubai.

Celestyal Discovery will join the fleet December 12, 2025, launching the line's new three-, four- and seven-night "Iconic Arabia" cruises. 

The ship will sail roundtrip from Abu Dhabi, calling at Doha, Qatar; Khasab, Oman; Dubai, UAE; Sir Bani Yas Island, UAE; and maiden visits to Ras Al Khaimah, UAE.

Celestyal's current promotion offers savings of up to 70% across its 2026 Adriatic sailings and Arabian Gulf cruises through March 2026. 

The promotion runs from November 26 to December 2, 2025, with limited availability.

For more information, visit CelestyalCompass.com or celestyal.com.

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