by Sarah Kuta
Last updated: 1:20 PM ET, Mon March 3, 2025
Celestyal Cruises is updating some of its Arabian Gulf itineraries for the 2025-26 season.
After a successful first season sailing in the Arabian Gulf, the cruise line is making some changes for next winter.
Offered aboard the 1,360-guest Celestyal Discovery, the itineraries will now feature additional stops in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha, with the introduction of Ras Al Khaimah as a new port of call. The changes are based on feedback from guests, travel advisors and regional partners.
The itineraries have been renamed “Iconic Arabia” cruises.
“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,” says Lee Haslet, chief commercial officer at Celestyal.
“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’ favourite ports, while adding an additional port in the stunning Ras Al Khaimah," Haslet continued.
Celestyal Discovery will head to the Arabian Gulf for the first time on December 12, 2025, joining the 1,260-guest Celestyal Journey.
Celestyal Journey will return to the region on December 6, 2025, and offer the “Desert Days” itinerary as planned.
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