Celestyal has released the first official images of its enhanced cabin offering onboard Celestyal Discovery, following the ship’s second extensive refit in Athens earlier this year.
The 1360-guest ship returned to service in March 2025 to launch the line’s Mediterranean season and will head to the Arabian Gulf in December for its maiden deployment in the region.
Among the upgrades are 47 new staterooms – including 30 ‘Junior Dream Suites’ and two ‘Grand Horizon Suites’ uniquely located above the bridge with 15.5m² balconies – increasing the ship’s premium capacity by more than 50%.
Fifteen additional interior ‘Cosmos Cabins’ have also been added, resulting in a 7.4% overall capacity uplift.
The new staterooms were developed in partnership with design agency AMK, incorporating design elements inspired by the regions the ship visits.
Lee Haslett, chief commercial officer at Celestyal, said: “Celestyal Discovery’s refit program speaks volumes about our continued investment in our guest experience. We’ve not only added more balcony staterooms but enhanced our premium cabin options to meet growing demand for more space and comfort, while preserving the small-ship charm and personal service that we’re known for. These images showcase just how far we’ve come, and we’re incredibly proud to be taking Celestyal Discovery to the Arabian Gulf for the very first time this December”.
Celestyal Discovery will make its Arabian Gulf debut on December 12, 2025, joining fleet mate Celestyal Journey which returns to the region on December 6 with a Grand Prix celebratory sailing.
Celestyal Discovery Junior Dream Suite bed-balcony
The ships will offer a season of three-, four- and seven-night cruises from Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Doha, with sailings scheduled through to March 2026 – and set to continue for the next three consecutive years.
Celestyal Discovery will homeport from Abu Dhabi for the next three seasons, and her Arabian Gulf itineraries include:
- A weekly three-night ‘Iconic Arabia’ cruise roundtrip from Abu Dhabi (Friday to Monday) with calls at Dubai and Sir Bani Yas Island, offering beach and wildlife safari experiences. Prices start from A$469 per person twin share
- A weekly four-night ‘Iconic Arabia’ cruise roundtrip from Abu Dhabi (Monday to Friday) with calls at Doha, Dubai (via Ras Al Khaimah), and Khasab in Oman. Prices from A$589 per person twin share
- Three- and four-night ‘Iconic Arabia’ cruises are combinable, with seven-night cruises priced from A$969 per person twin share
The fares are based on Celestyal’s Euro Summer promotion, running until August 31, 2025, and offering up to 60% off across 87 sailings from June 2025 to March 2027. Guests will also receive 25% extra on all credit added to their CelestyalPay tab before departure, earning up to €250 onboard spend. Fares include meals, soft drinks, WiFi, port fees and gratuities.
All pre-purchase CelestyalPay specialty dining and beverage credit remains fully commissionable.
