Celestyal has announced that Celestyal Discovery has returned to service following a major refit in Athens over the winter period. The 1,360-guest ship set sail on the inaugural voyage of its 2025 Greece and Mediterranean season, a three-night “Iconic Greek Islands” cruise departing from Athens on March 21. The itinerary continued with its call to Santorini on March 23, representing the first visit to the island from a cruise ship following the removal of the temporary restrictions that had been put in place by the local Greek authorities.
The ship’s refurbishment added 47 cabins: 32 new suites have expanded the ship’s premium capacity by 52 percent, while 15 interior Cosmos Cabins have also been added. This overall increase in cabins has raised the ship’s total capacity by 7.4 percent. The 32 suites include two new categories: 30 Junior Dream Suites, spanning approximately 269 square feet, with balconies over 60 square feet and two 452-square-foot Grand Horizon Suites, which are situated above the bridge and include separate living areas and balconies spanning nearly 164 square feet.
Other upgrades include the addition of the Smoked Olive restaurant in line with its sister ship Celestyal Journey, available as a complimentary dining space for all suite guests, offering complimentary dining with additional à la carte menu options charged at a small fee. There will also be a “pop up” evening Grill Seekers restaurant with a bookable private dining area later in the season, offering high-end, specialty regional cuisine inspired by the destinations on the ship’s itinerary.
Celestyal has invested significantly in the ship since its introduction to the fleet in November 2023. The line initially updated all the social spaces onboard, along with a stateroom refresh and the addition of a new coffee bar, Café Nation, as well as complimentary eateries, the Pizza Oven and poolside Greek Deli. All the refurbishment work was led by specialist design agency AMK.
Celestyal Discovery will offer three- and four-night “Iconic Greek Islands” cruises departing Athens from March to November, calling at Mykonos, Kusadasi, Patmos, Rhodes and Santorini. Prices will include all meals, soft drinks, Wi-Fi and gratuities.
For more information, visit www.celestyal.com.
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