The Celestyal Discovery is now in service for Celestyal Cruises. After being acquired by the cruise line in late 2023, the ship started its inaugural season right this moment.
Taking up the schedule initially introduced for the Celestyal Olympia, the Discovery is ready to supply a sequence of three- and four-night cruises to the Greek Isles and Turkey.
For its maiden voyage, the ship is providing Celestyal’s “Iconic Aegean” itinerary. The three-night cruise departs from Piraeus and consists of visits to Mykonos, Patmos, Santorini and Kusadasi, the place company may embark.
Throughout its inaugural season with Celestyal Cruises, the Celestyal Discovery can even go to different locations within the area, together with Rhodes and Heraklion.
The Discovery’s 2024 program extends till mid-November when the ship will enter a four-month winter layup.
After resuming service, the Discovery can also be scheduled to supply seven-night cruises in 2025, together with the “Three Continents” itinerary.
With a number of departures scheduled for November and December, the cruise consists of visits to 5 locations in Israel, Turkey, Cyprus, Greece and Egypt, resembling Ashdod, Kusadasi, Limassol, Rhodes, and Port Stated.
Initially constructed for Carnival Company’s AIDA Cruises, the Celestyal Discovery first entered service in 2003 because the AIDAaura.
Earlier than coming into service for Celestyal, the vessel underwent a refurbishment in Greece, which included the addition of a brand new livery and the creation of latest options and public areas.
The 42,400-ton ship now affords a number of seven bars and 4 eating places, in addition to amenities that embrace a pool deck and a whole spa.
In keeping with Celestyal Cruises, the Discovery is a mid-sized vessel that provides 633 staterooms, 62 of which have personal balconies.
The ship’s dimensions permit for itineraries that function a “distinctive mix of marquee locations and extra secluded gems,” the corporate added.
The Discovery is the second ship that entered service for Celestyal Cruises since 2023. After being acquired from Seajets, the Celestyal Journey debuted for the corporate final September.
