Celestyal’s launches inaugural Arabian Gulf season

Monday, 02 Dec, 2024 0

Flagship Celestyal Journey arrived in Doha, Qatar to kick off its maiden Arabian Gulf season.

The season begins with two specially themed F1 voyages, which will take in the Qatar and Abu Dhabi grand prix events.

Thirty-two global agents were hosted on a five-day F1 themed ‘super fam’ to mark the launch.

The Fam comprises a three-night land stay, with various local excursions including to the Arabian Travel Market, and two days on Celestyal Journey while docked at Doha’s Grand Cruise Terminal.

Attendees also had the option to attend the Qatar Grand Prix races and a speaking session with Formula 1 driver and presenter David Coulthard.

Travel agents were also gifted a free ‘Desert Days’ cruise credit to use to experience the full voyage.

Celestyal hosted an onboard event in partnership with Visit Qatar, Qatar Tourism, Qatar Airways and Mwani Port Authority while the ship was docked in port on November 30.

After the F1, Celestyal Journey departures will be seven-night ‘Desert Days’ itineraries, sailing roundtrip from Doha, until March 2025.

Each cruise features calls at Bahrain and Abu Dhabi, an overnight stay in Dubai Marina, as well as visits to the lesser-known destinations of Khasab and Sir Bani Yas Island.

Celestyal Journey will sail from Doha for three consecutive years throughout the winter seasons, following a collaboration between Celestyal and Visit Qatar.

The ship features 630 suites and staterooms, seven restaurants, eight bars and lounges, two pools and Jacuzzis, and a dedicated wellness deck.

The ship underwent a multi-million Euro refurbishment in September 2023, prior to joining the Celestyal fleet.

Additional refurbishments were made enroute to Doha, including adding a Café Nation coffee bar, which was introduced on sister ship Celestyal Discovery in March 2024.

Celestyal Discovery will join Celestyal Journey in the Gulf at the end of 2025.

The ship will sail three-night ‘Iconic Arabia’ cruises roundtrip from Abu Dhabi, calling at Doha, Khalifa Bin Salman (Bahrain) and Dubai Marina, as well as four-night cruises to Fujairah, Muscat and Kasab.

Learn more about : Celestyal Cruises ( Asia Pecific )

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