Celestyal Cruises has wrapped its most successful Mediterranean and Adriatic season on record, posting a 4% increase in passenger numbers and a 10% rise in revenue compared with 2024.

Operating from April through November, the 1,260-guest Celestyal Journey completed 10 “Heavenly Greece, Italy & Croatia” sailings and 22 “Idyllic Greece” voyages, each spanning seven nights and seven ports. Meanwhile, the 1,360-guest Celestyal Discovery conducted 69 departures of three- and four-night “Iconic Greek Islands” itineraries.

The season also marked a sustainability milestone, with Celestyal Discovery becoming the first cruise ship in Greek waters to operate on a locally produced marine biofuel blend, reducing CO₂ emissions by around 21%.

Both vessels are now preparing to reposition to the Arabian Gulf for the winter season.

Celestyal’s Arabian Gulf season launches on Dec. 6, 2025, with Celestyal Journey departing on a special Abu Dhabi Grand Prix celebratory cruise. It will then operate a seven-night “Desert Days” itineraries roundtrip from Doha, calling at Sir Bani Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain and including two full days and an overnight in Dubai.

Celestyal Discovery will embark on its inaugural season in the region on Dec. 12, 2025, offering three-, four- and seven-night “Iconic Arabia” cruises from Abu Dhabi, with stops in Doha, Qatar; Khasab, Oman; Dubai, UAE; Sir Bani Yas Island, UAE; and maiden visits to Ras Al Khaimah, UAE.

For more information, go to celestyal.com.

Source: Travelweek