Celestyal Cruises is the preeminent cruise line serving the Greek Islands and East Mediterranean. The company operates two mid-sized vessels, each one cosy enough to provide genuine and highly personalised services.

The foundation of the company’s philosophy is the ‘destination.’ Every cruise focuses on true cultural immersion, offering authentic, lifetime experiences both on board and on shore wherever its vessels sail.

Celestyal Cruises are home-ported in Athens, Greece, and sail to a wide range of destinations in the Greek Islands and the Eastern Mediterranean.

The Greek Islands and Eastern Mediterranean are year-round destinations.

Cruising from their home port of Athens makes Celestyal cruises incredibly accessible to travellers. A wide range of Australian and international airlines connect flights to Athens.

In 2019, Celestyal Cruises took two groups of Australian media in March and November. We’re looking to run more famils in 2020. Feel free to register your interest to stay updated.

Celestyal Cruises is the only authentically Greek-owned company that cruises the Greek Islands. What better way to see the islands in the hands of Greeks?

The cultural experience pervades every aspect of your on-board experience, from culinary offerings through to activities both on and off the ship. Expect Greek food, barbecues, dancing lessons, and cooking lessons as a small taste.

There are two main Celestyal ships, the Olympia and the Crystal. Olympia hosts 1664 guests and Crystal hosts 1452 guests. Both ships are quite similar, and won’t greatly impact guests’ experience.s

The benefit of smaller vessels is that they can reach smaller, harder-to-access ports, and can spend more time in port. Celestyal Cruises are not a luxury cruise company, but will suit those who are looking for a comfortable, affordable, authentically Greek trip, that heroes the destinations rather than the ship.

Celestyal Cruises’ Iconic Aegean route is the perfect sampler for the Greek islands – a great trip if you’ve never been to the islands or want to explore a range of destinations.

Routes sail to well-known islands such as Mykonos, Satorini, Patmos, Milos, and historically rich destination such as Rhodes, and Crete. Of course, all Celestyal ships depart from Athens, a city rich in history, culture and modern cosmopolitan experiences.

Cruise with confidence with Celestyal! Our Peace of Mind Policy allows you to change any cruise that sets sail from now through December 31, 2021. As long as you change at least 30 days before your sail date, you’ll receive a Future Cruise Credit. The credit can be used toward any cruise that sets sail through December 31, 2022. See our website for more: https://australia.celestyalcruises.com/en-au/cruise-with-confidence

• New Celestyal Experience Cruise Ship to Debut March 2021
  October 21 The ship’s first sailing of the 2021 season will take place on March 6th 2021, with the seven-night “Three Continents” itinerary visiting Greece (Athens and Rhodes), Turkey (Kusadasi), Israel (Ashdod), Egypt (Port Said) and Cyprus (Limassol). Beginning on April 3rd, 2021 the Celestyal Experience will set sail on the seven-night “Idyllic Aegean” itinerary visiting Athens, Rhodes, Crete (Agios Nikolaos), Santorini, Milos, Mykonos and Kusadasi (Ephesus). On sale now.
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• Celestyal Cruises Provides Complimentary Travel Insurance Including COVID-19 Cover on New Bookings Made by November 30
  To provide guests with additional peace of mind as they look towards returning to cruising, Celestyal Cruises, the award-winning, number one choice for cruise travellers to the Greek Islands and the Eastern Mediterranean, has announced that it will provide complimentary travel insurance for all new bookings of March-June 2021 sailings. Applying to individual bookings made now through until November 30 2020, the included policy is provided by Allianz Global Assistance.
• Celestyal Cruises 2021 / 2022 Sailings new ports of call: Syros, Agios Nikolaos & Thessaloniki
  October 25 Winter departures for the three night ‘Iconic Discovery’ start from 25th October 2021 and run through November 2021. Departures for the seven night ‘Idyllic Aegean’ start from 3rd April and run through October 2021. Syros, Agios Nikolaos (Crete) and Thessaloniki have been added as new ports of call in Celestyal’s 2021 and 2022 sailings. A new three and four night cruise, ‘Iconic Discovery’ will take place on Celestyal Olympia - these winter sailings round trips from Athens take into account the shorter daylight hours and areas of interest during the time of the season that these departures are offered.
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• Seven-night ‘Eclectic Aegean’ sailings amended to maximize time ashore plus Thessaloniki has replaced Heraklion.
  October 23 The seven-night ‘Eclectic Aegean’ has departures between 23rd October and 6th November 2021, 9th to 23rd April 2022, and 29th October to 12th November 2022. Celestyal Cruises has amended its ‘Eclectic Aegean’ itinerary to maximise time ashore. There is now a full day in Santorini, guaranteeing ‘sunsets’ on all departures, even in spring, autumn, and winter. Thessaloniki has replaced Heraklion on this tour - Thessaloniki is the second largest city in Greece with a rich cultural and culinary heritage and laid-back authenticity. With midnight departures from Thessaloniki, guests can enjoy a whole day exploring everything the city has to offer.
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• Additional seven-night ‘Steps of Paul’ sailings added in 2021 and 2022 due to popular demand
  October 16 Celestyal Cruises has added extra sailings that trace the footsteps of St. Paul, the Apostle, across the Mediterranean. Guests will join expert guides on a religious and historical journey with visits to St. Paul’s birthplace in what was once the Roman city of Tarsus, now part of Turkey. Guests will visit St. Paul’s Tribune at the Vlatadon Monastery, ride a cable car to the Acropolis in Pergamon, and visit the ancient city of Ephesus.
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• New Celestyal Experience Cruise Ship to Debut March 2021
  March 6 Departures on 16th October and 13th November 2021, and 15th and 22nd October 2022. The ship’s first sailing of the 2021 season will take place on March 6th 2021, with the seven-night “Three Continents” itinerary visiting Greece (Athens and Rhodes), Turkey (Kusadasi), Israel (Ashdod), Egypt (Port Said) and Cyprus (Limassol). Beginning on April 3rd, 2021 the Celestyal Experience will set sail on the seven-night “Idyllic Aegean” itinerary visiting Athens, Rhodes, Crete (Agios Nikolaos), Santorini, Milos, Mykonos and Kusadasi (Ephesus). On sale now.
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• Celestyal Cruises launch special “Hero's Discount” to thank first responders and healthcare workers
  For first responders and healthcare workers Celestyal is offering a special “HERO’S Discount” with up to 30% off current all-inclusive fares for bookings made from now through March 31, 2021. The HERO discount is available to qualifying front-line first responders (firefighters, police officers, emergency medical technicians, etc.) healthcare professionals (doctors, nurses and pharmacists) and back office medical staff and their immediate family members traveling together in the same stateroom. During this season of giving, travellers can also opt to thank their healthcare workers or first responders with a much deserved gift of a future cruise vacation.
• Early Bird Sale for 2021 & 2022 Cruises
  The ‘Early Bird’ sale offers savings of 25% with prices from just $699 AUD per person on qualifying 2021 and 2022 Greek Island and Eastern Mediterranean cruises when booked by 28th February 2021. Consumers booking qualifying cruises can also benefit from a 50% discount for a second guest sharing a stateroom (on 2022 departures), offers on triple and quad staterooms, reduced solo supplement of just 15% and free Covid-19 medical travel insurance for sailings until June 2021.
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• Celestyal Cruises Provides Complimentary Travel Insurance Including COVID-19 Cover on New Bookings Made by November 30
  October 1 To provide guests with additional peace of mind as they look towards returning to cruising, Celestyal Cruises, the award-winning, number one choice for cruise travellers to the Greek Islands and the Eastern Mediterranean, has announced that it will provide complimentary travel insurance for all new bookings of March-June 2021 sailings. Applying to individual bookings made now through until November 30 2020, the included policy is provided by Allianz Global Assistance.