Both Celestyal Journey and Celestyal Discovery will be deployed in the Arabian Gulf for the 2025/26 season, well over tripling capacity compared to the inaugural 2024/25 season
The season will kick off in Abu Dhabi on December 6th, 2025, with Journey celebrating the Grand Prix before setting off on a seven-night 'Desert Days' itinerary, the same voyage (roundtrip from Doha to Yas Island, Abu Dhabi and Bahrain en route) it will operate for the remainder of the season.
Celestyal Discovery will follow shortly behind on December 12th, 2025, offering a range of 'Iconic Arabia' voyages between three and seven nights in length.
The rejig of the schedule, to give both ships a full season in the Gulf, sees two new seven-night repositioning voyages offered.
Lee Haslett, Celestyal's CCO, told Travel Bulletin at Arabian Travel Market in Dubai earlier this year that the inaugural season "was really well-supported by our global travel agent partners." Announcing the 211% capacity boost, Lee added, "Our maiden Arabian Gulf season firmly established Celestyal as a standout in the region, with exceptional feedback from both guests and our trade partners."
Celestyal also revamped its food and beverage options at the tail end of last year, with changes coming into effect from March of this year.
