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Cruise line · Mainstream & family

Celestyal: Our Cruise Line Guide

Born in Athens in 2014, Celestyal sails two mid-size ships around Greece, the Greek Islands and the Eastern Mediterranean, with one inclusive fare that covers meals, port fees, gratuities and Wi-Fi.

The back story

Fleet: Two ships: Celestyal Journey and Celestyal Discovery (celestyal.com, Oct 2026) · Guests per voyage: No more than around 1,260 passengers (celestyal.com) · What’s included: Celestyal One fare: all meals, filter coffee, tea, water and juice by day, soft drinks with meals in the main restaurants, Essential Wi-Fi, entertainment, all port fees and gratuities (celestyal.com, Oct 2026) · Sails to: Greece and the Greek Islands, Turkey, Montenegro, Croatia and Italy · Voyage lengths: 3, 4 and 7 nights; two 7-night itineraries combine into 14 · Founded: Athens, 2014

  1. The back story

    Celestyal: the back story

    Celestyal·In depth

    A Greek line, founded in Athens in 2014, that has made the Aegean its home waters.

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The fleet

Who it suits. On a budget: A three- or four-night Greek Islands cruise on Celestyal Discovery, or a seven-night winter Mediterranean sailing, which Celestyal advertised from US$549 per person (celestyal.com, Oct 2026). Mid-range: Seven nights of Idyllic Greece on Celestyal Journey in a Junior Dream Suite with a balcony, prepaying drinks and speciality dining with CelestyalPay. Luxury: The Stargazer Suite on Celestyal Journey, with jacuzzi bath, concierge and the Rays sundeck and The Compass lounge, on the 14-night Greece, Italy and Croatia combination.

  1. 7-night cruises

    Celestyal Journey

    Celestyal·Ocean ship·€

    The larger ship, sailing seven-night Greece, Italy and Croatia itineraries, with a whole deck given to wellbeing.

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  2. 3–4-night cruises

    Celestyal Discovery

    Celestyal·Ocean ship·€

    The short-break ship, with three- and four-night Greek Islands cruises.

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The suites

  1. Top suite

    Celestyal Stargazer Suite

    Celestyal·Suite · Celestyal Journey·€

    The top suite on Celestyal Journey, with a private dining area, jacuzzi bath, large balcony and concierge.

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  2. Concierge

    Celestyal Grand Dream Suite

    Celestyal·Suite · both ships·€

    A suite with a living area, balcony and concierge service, plus the Rays sundeck.

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  3. Balcony deck

    Celestyal Grand Horizon Suite

    Celestyal·Suite · Celestyal Discovery·€

    A bright suite on Celestyal Discovery with floor-to-ceiling windows and a private balcony deck.

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Dining on board

  1. Included

    Thalassa Restaurant

    Celestyal·Main dining·€

    The main dining room on both ships, with à la carte Mediterranean and international menus and table service.

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  2. Included

    The Taverna and The Greek Deli

    Celestyal·Casual dining·€

    The buffet for feasting as you like, and a deli known for its Greek-style bagels.

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  3. Both ships

    Grill Seekers

    Celestyal·Grill·€

    Grilled surf and turf, meat and seafood with sauces and sides.

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  4. Both ships

    Smoked Olive

    Celestyal·Mediterranean·€

    Mediterranean pastas, risottos and salads from the region.

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  5. Celestyal Journey

    Pink Moon

    Celestyal·Asian · Celestyal Journey·€

    South-Asian dishes on Celestyal Journey: noodles, ramen, rice and stir-fries.

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  6. 4–6 courses

    Chef’s Table (Celestyal)

    Celestyal·Chef’s table · Celestyal Journey·€

    An intimate table on Celestyal Journey for four to six courses with selected wines.

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Spa and wellness

  1. Both ships

    Sozo Spa

    Celestyal·Spa and wellness·€

    Eight treatment rooms including one for couples, plus a sauna, steam room and thermal beds in the Drift Den.

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Life on board

  1. Celestyal VIP spaces

    Celestyal·

    Rays, a sundeck with table service, and The Compass, a concierge lounge, for top-suite guests.

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  2. Shows, bars and activities on Celestyal

    Celestyal·

    Nightly shows in the two-deck Amphitheatro, dance and language lessons by day, and a wine bar for the evening.

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Where it sails

  1. Greece and the Greek Islands with Celestyal

    Celestyal·

    Three-, four- and seven-night cruises around the Greek Islands and the Aegean.

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  2. Greece, Italy and Croatia

    Celestyal·

    Seven nights of Heavenly Greece, Italy and Croatia, or 14 nights combined with Idyllic Greece.

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What’s included and how to book

  1. Celestyal One fare

    Celestyal·

    One inclusive fare: meals, daytime soft drinks, soft drinks with meals, Essential Wi-Fi, port fees and gratuities.

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  2. Extras and CelestyalPay

    Celestyal·

    Alcohol and speciality dining are extra: charge them to your room, or prepay with CelestyalPay for a bonus.

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