Celestyal Cruises has withdrawn additional sailings from its early Mediterranean program as both of its vessels remain in the Persian Gulf, where regional instability continues to affect maritime movements.
The latest cancellations concern the scheduled departures of Celestyal Discovery on March 27th and March 30th, 2026, following earlier withdrawals earlier in the month. These itineraries, originally planned for the Eastern Mediterranean, have been suspended as the company repositions its vessels for the summer season.
The cruise line indicated that all passengers had been safely disembarked from the ships currently located in Doha and Dubai, and that both vessels remain technically operational. Their departure from the region is being coordinated in accordance with guidance from relevant authorities, with passage contingent on safe transit conditions through the Strait of Hormuz.
Ongoing arrangements are focused on relocating the ships to the Mediterranean once conditions permit, with the delay directly affecting the start of the company’s Greek island program. The situation stems from broader geopolitical developments in the Middle East, which have disrupted normal shipping routes and necessitated adjustments across multiple cruise operations in the region.
Passengers affected by the cancellations have been offered a full refund or an FCC/future cruise credit, with instructions to coordinate rebooking or reimbursement through their original booking channels. The company has continued to monitor developments while maintaining its intention to resume its Mediterranean deployment, including sailings to Greece, at the earliest practicable time.
Further cancellations earlier in March had already removed the initial voyages of the season, and the current extension effectively suspends all remaining March departures for the vessel.
Celestyal Journey is not scheduled to recommence Mediterranean operations until early April, subject to the same regional constraints affecting fleet movements.