Celestyal temporarily halts Israel port calls

Cruise line Celestyal has temporarily suspended all port calls in Israel on the Three Continents cruise, until the end of November 2023.
The cruise will monitor the situation and make any necessary adjustments for any itineraries departing after this date.
Celestyal says it maintains constant communication with the Israeli authorities, prioritising the health, safety, and comfort of guests.
CEO of Celestyal, Chris Theophilides, said “Our thoughts are with those touched by the events in Israel. We wish for the safety of everyone affected and a rapid return of peace.”
“On the advice of relevant authorities, we have decided to temporarily remove Israel port calls. Our teams will be working alongside our travel agent partners to contact affected customers.”
It will contact all impacted customers and agents in the coming days.
It affects Israel port calls on the seven-night Three Continents cruise with departures on October 21 and 28, and November 4, 11, 18, and 25, 2023.
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