Celestyal Cruises, a boutique cruise line with two ships in service, is modifying their three- and four-night cruises in 2025-2026 based on feedback they’ve received from guests and travel agents.
The cruise line is adding additional port visits to Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha. They are also adding in a new port stop in Ras Al Klaimah.
Celestyal renamed the two itineraries and they are now as follows.
- Iconic Arabia – This three-night itinerary visits Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sir Bani Yas Island. These weekend cruises depart on Friday and return on Monday and starts at $359 per person.
- Iconic Arabia – This four-night itinerary that sails during the week stops at Abu Dhabi, Doha and Oman. This cruise leaves on Monday and returns on Friday and starts at $459 per person.
The prices above are part of the cruise line’s current “Live Your Vacation Dream” promotion available on new bookings made until March 16, 2025. It includes up to €100 (approximately $105 USD) of complimentary specialty drinks and dining per person pre-loaded on each guest’s CelestyalPay tab (note: prices are in Euros as that is the currency used onboard).
Lee Haslett, Chief Commercial Officer at Celestyal, gave the following statement about the these new changes:
“We strive to deliver unmissable experiences, and in doing so, constantly listen to our guests and travel agent community. Following a hugely successful first season in the Arabian Gulf we learned more about what our guests and partners would like to see and are excited to announce these changes based on their feedback.
“Since launching our winter season of Arabian Gulf itineraries, we’ve been thrilled by the positive response and the growing interest from both repeat and new-to-cruise customers in exploring this spectacular region.
“Our guests have told us they love iconic destinations like Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi, as well as discovering more off-the-beaten-track ports that are synonymous with a Celestyal voyage, such as Sir Bani Yas Island and the coastal resort of Khasab.
“We’re known for our destination immersive and port intensive cruises, so we have refined our 2025 itineraries to offer more time in our guests’ favorite ports, while adding an additional port in the stunning Ras Al Khaimah.”
