The cruise line announced it would be expanding into the Middle East with new itineraries in January; since then, it’s expanded offering due to high demand, adding more departures for both its Adriatic and Arabian itineraries.
All of the Arabian Gulf journeys sail aboard its Celestyal Journey ship, which accommodates up to 1,260 guests. The ship offers seven restaurants, eight drinking venues, two pools, a fitness center and an entire deck dedicated to health and wellness. Rooms range from interior staterooms to suites, which can all accommodate 2-4 individuals, depending upon cabin configuration.
These new itineraries will also mark the first time the line is offering sailings not just in summer. The Arabian Gulf sailing season will begin this November and end in March, 2025, and then will begin again in November, 2025 through March, 2026.
F1 Grand Prix Sailings in 2024
Three sailings for 2024 are currently offering access to the Abu Dhabi or Qatar Grand Prix events, with grandstand tickets available while supplies last. Travelers can book these itineraries now through May 31, 2024.
One sailing, departing November 25, is the Desert Days & Qatar Grand Prix itinerary, offering two days in Dubai and visits to Khasab in Oman, Abu Dhabi and Doha before ending back in Dubai. The 7-night itinerary, which begins at $999 per person per double occupancy, includes three days in Doha, with access to the Grand Prix events each day.
The second itinerary, departing December 2, is the Desert Days & Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. This 8-day itinerary sails roundtrip from Dubai and visits Khasab, Sir Bani Yas Island and Abu Dhabi. It offers three days in Abu Dhabi with full access to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix events each day, including practice races, qualifiers and the official Race Day. The itinerary starts at $999 per person, per double occupancy.
Lastly, there’s one larger itinerary offering an opportunity that race lovers won’t want to miss: The Desert Days & Qatar and Abu Dhabi Grand Prix sailing, departing on November 25. This one combines both itineraries, and offers 14 nights, with three days in Doha and three days in Abu Dhabi to fully enjoy both exciting Grand Prix competitions. The sailing begins at $1,709 per person, per double occupancy.
Shorter Arabian Gulf Sailings
Additionally, Celestyal Cruises is offering a new selection of shorter 3-night and 4-night Desert Days sailings, added due to popular demand for the regional itineraries. Neither of these itineraries include the above Grand Prix offer.
The three-night Desert Days sailings will depart November 15, November 22, December 13, December 20 and December 27. The itinerary departs from Abu Dhabi, visits Doha and ends in Dubai.
The four-night Desert Days itinerary includes an overnight stay in Dubai and visits Khasab, Sir Bani Yas Island and Abu Dhabi. This one sails November 11, November 18, December 9, December 16, December 23, December 30, 2024 and January 6, February 17, February 24 and March 3, 2025.
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