The Celestyal Journey has resumed service with a brand new livery following a deliberate refit in Dubai, the corporate mentioned in a press launch.
In line with the corporate, the 1,260-guest ship set sail on Feb. 15 for the “Desert Days” itinerary, which sails from Doha, Qatar.
The cruise additionally options calls at Bahrain, Abu Dhabi, Khasab and Sir Bani Yas Island, in addition to an in a single day keep in Dubai Marina.
After coming into drydock in mid-January, the Celestyal Journey underwent a $6.8 million refit that included a brand new livery to match the look of its fleet mate, the Celestyal Discovery.
The brand new hull design options blue and white tones, with the signature wave and stars of its new model id, Celestyal mentioned.
The ship’s underwater areas have been additionally handled and painted with silicone paint, whereas the ability administration system was up to date to enhance operational effectivity and efficiency.
The Celestyal Journey is scheduled to supply extra “Desert Days” cruises by early March. The schedule features a not too long ago introduced crusing that was added as a consequence of buyer demand.
“We’re thrilled our beloved ship, the Celestyal Journey, has returned to service, wanting and performing higher than ever. The brand new livery makes it immediately recognizable as a Celestyal ship, whereas the technical upgrades will guarantee it offers a clean crusing expertise for all who sail on her,” mentioned Celestyal’s Chief Industrial Officer Lee Haslett.
“We’ve seen phenomenal demand for our Arabian Gulf itineraries, with our final three Doha-Doha sailings working at full capability. General, since launching this system, we’re 35% above goal for sailed friends, which demonstrates an actual need to discover this lovely a part of the world on our intimate, mid-sized ships.”
After finishing its inaugural season within the Center East, the Celestyal Journey repositions to Europe for a summer time deployment in Greece and the Mediterranean.
In line with Celestyal, the vessel will bear additional upkeep procedures earlier than beginning the deployment on April 12, crusing roundtrip from Athens on the brand new “Heavenly Greece, Italy and Croatia” itinerary.
The cruise consists of visits to Kefalonia, Greece; Kotor, Montenegro; Bari, Italy; Corfu, and Katakolo, Greece, and an in a single day in Dubrovnik, Croatia.
The Celestyal Journey will return to the Arabian Gulf on December 6, 2025, and begin the season with an Abu Dhabi Grand Prix celebratory cruise.
Beginning in December, the Celestyal Discovery additionally presents itineraries within the area, with cruises departing from Abu Dhabi.
