Celestyal drops Gulf season for winter 2026-27

Celestyal has confirmed it will cancel its Arabian Gulf season for winter 2026-27 and instead extend its Mediterranean programme. The line said all trade partners have been notified to support guest rebooking options.

Celestyal Discovery will sail two further Iconic Greek Islands cruises in November 2026, and four additional cruises on the same itinerary in March 2027. Meanwhile, Celestyal Journey will add two departures respectively for the Heavenly Greece, Italy and Croatia and Idyllic Greece itineraries.

The line will also introduce a Western Mediterranean programme for winter 2026-27 and winter 2027-28 on Celestyal Discovery, which will go on sale on 15 June 2026.

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Plans for Celestyal Journey’s winter 2027-28 season will be shared “in due course”. 

Chief Commercial Officer Lee Haslett said: “Following a review of our winter deployment, we have decided to focus on strengthening our authentically Mediterranean offering.

“As a brand rooted in the region, these updates allow us to add more choice across some of our most popular itineraries and introduce brand new Western Mediterranean sailings for the first time.

“We know our guests value Celestyal for our warm hospitality, destination immersion and premium casual approach to cruising, and this extended programme will give them even more opportunities to explore the region with us.”

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