Celestyal Tweaks Iconic Arabia Itinerary for 2025/26 Season

With its first season in the Arabian Gulf winding down this month, Celestyal is making small changes to its three- and four-night Iconic Arabia itineraries for next season. Based on feedback from guests, travel advisors, and regional partners, these itineraries will now feature additional stops in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Doha, along with the introduction of Ras Al Khaimah as a new port of call.

The three-night weekend sailings onboard Celestyal Discovery will feature Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sir Bani Yas Island, while the four-night midweek sailings will feature Abu Dhabi, Doha, and Dubai (via Ras Al Khaimah), along with Khasab in Oman.

 “We strive to deliver unmissable experiences, and in doing so, constantly listen to our guests and travel agent community,” said Lee Haslett, chief commercial officer at Celestyal. “Following a hugely successful first season in the Arabian Gulf we learned more about what our guests and partners would like to see and are excited to announce these changes based on their feedback.”

“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,” he added. “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.”

The 1,360-guest Celestyal Discovery will begin its inaugural Gulf season in the region on Dec. 12, 2025, joining Celestyal Journey, which returns to the region on Dec. 6.