Celestyal updates winter deployment with expanded Mediterranean programme | News
Celestyal has extended its current Mediterranean programme with a winter 2026/27 deployment.
The cruise line has confirmed it will cancel its Arabian Gulf season for winter 2026/27. Instead, it will extend its current Eastern Mediterranean season with additional sailings across its two-ship fleet.
The 1360-guest Celestyal Discovery will offer two additional ‘Iconic Greek Islands’ sailings in November 2026, followed by four further ‘Iconic Greek Islands’ sailings in March 2027.
The 1260-guest Celestyal Journey will add four March 2027 departures, comprising two ‘Heavenly Greece, Italy and Croatia’ sailings and two ‘Idyllic Greece’ sailings.
Celestyal will also introduce a new Western Mediterranean programme for winter 2026/27 and winter 2027/28 on Celestyal Discovery. Further details, including full itineraries and pricing, will be shared soon, with the new sailings scheduled to go on sale from June 15.
Plans for winter 2027/28 on Celestyal Journey will be announced in due course.
Lee Haslett, chief commercial officer at Celestyal, 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.”
All travel partners have been notified with updated information to support guest rebooking options.
For more information visit www.celestyal.com or call 0808 258 4170.
