Cruise news (Celestyal Cruises-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
MSC confirms World Europa ship's homeporting in Dubai (winter 2026-2027)
MSC Cruises has outlined the reasoning behind its decision to scale back from deploying two ships in Dubai during the winter season, opting instead...
September 28, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Celestyal Cruises deploys two ships in the Red Sea/Persian Gulf (winter 2025-2026)
Celestyal has reaffirmed its commitment to the Persian/Arabian Gulf by dispatching both Celestyal Journey (1,260 guests) and Celestyal Discovery (1...
September 25, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Celestyal’s Formula 1 Cruise merges Grand Prix thrills with Arabian Gulf sailing
Celestyal Cruises has unveiled a bespoke sports-themed itinerary for December 2025 on Celestyal Journey ship, designed as a gateway to the Abu Dhabi...
July 27, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Celestyal Cruises charts a new financial course
Celestyal Cruises has successfully concluded a major refinancing operation that replaces its original vessel acquisition funding with a more...
July 5, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Celestyal to launch earliest ever 2027-2028 season across Gulf & Mediterranean
Celestyal Cruises has announced its most advanced deployment to date with the early release of its 2027-2028 season, scheduling 182 departures over...
June 29, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Celestyal Cruises introduces sea‑kayaking, hiking, and culture-themed shore excursions
Celestyal Cruises encourages travellers to extend their workouts beyond the gym and into the captivating landscapes of the Greek archipelago. The...
June 22, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Celestyal Discovery unveils refurbished staterooms ahead of dual-region deployment
Celestyal Cruises has revealed the results of a significant winter refurbishment to its vessel Celestyal Discovery, providing an early look at the...
June 15, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Costa Cruises' ship Fortuna sold, leaves the fleet in Sep 2026
The Carnival Corporation-owned Italian company Costa Cruises is reshaping its shipping operations with the planned transfer of the 22-year-old Costa...
May 10, 2025 - Accidents
Cruise ship maneuvering linked to power outage in Argostoli (Kefalonia, Greece)
On May 4th, a power outage affected the Greek island of Kefalonia, leaving the capital Argostoli temporarily without electricity. The disruption...
May 5, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Celestyal Cruises expands Arabian Gulf voyages with dual-ship deployment for winter 2025–2026
Celestyal Cruises has formalized a strategic partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and AD Ports...
April 20, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Celestyal Discovery embraces biofuel blend to cut CO emissions
The Greek marine fuel supplier Coral Marine Products SA (part of Coral SA) announced on April 8th that it had executed the first delivery of a marine...
April 9, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Celestyal unveils new 14-night repositioning voyages in the Arabian Gulf
Celestyal Cruises has announced the introduction of 4 new 14-night repositioning voyages as part of its winter Arabian Gulf schedule. The relocation...
April 5, 2025 - Cruise Industry
UAE firm acquires former Celestyal Crystal cruise ship
Celestyal Cruises, headquartered in Piraeus (Athens, Greece), has divested its smallest and oldest cruise ship, the 25,611-gross-ton, 950-berth...
April 2, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Refurbished Celestyal Discovery ship introduces new suites and dining options
Celestyal Discovery has resumed operations following a comprehensive drydock refurbishment in Piraeus during the winter season. The 1360-passenger...
March 25, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Celestyal Cruises changes Arabian Gulf itineraries for 2025-2026 season
Celestyal Cruises has announced updates to its 2025-2026 Arabian Gulf itineraries, introducing additional ports of call and itinerary refinements...
March 4, 2025