Cruise news (Celestyal Discovery-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Refurbished Celestyal Discovery introduces new suite categories and dining options
Celestyal Discovery has resumed operations following a comprehensive refurbishment undertaken in Athens during the winter season. The 1,360-passenger...
March 25, 2025 - Accidents
Santorini (Greece) welcomes first cruise ship post-seismic activity
On Sunday, March 23, Santorini Island marked the commencement of its cruise season with the arrival of the Celestyal Discovery ship, carrying...
March 24, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Celestyal Cruises changes Arabian Gulf itineraries for 2025-2026 season
Celestyal Cruises has announced updates to its 2025-2026 Arabian Gulf itineraries, introducing additional ports of call and itinerary refinements...
March 4, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Celestyal Journey ship resumes service following €6.5M refurbishment
Celestyal Journey ship restarted revenue operations following a EUR 6.5 million drydock refurbishment, with upgrades aimed at enhancing both...
February 18, 2025 - Cruise Industry
2025 Refit to add new suite and dining experiences on Celestyal Discovery
Celestyal Cruises has announced plans to expand the stateroom offerings aboard its newest vessel, Celestyal Discovery, as part of an extensive refit...
November 14, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Celestyal cancels Mediterranean cruises 2025-2026, repositions Discovery ship to Abu Dhabi UAE
Celestyal Cruises announced the cancellation of 6 scheduled "Three Continents" voyages on Celestyal Discovery ship. Instead, Discovery will be...
June 25, 2024 - Accidents
Greek Air Force executes medical airlift from cruise ship Celestyal Discovery
Last Thursday, April 4th, the Hellenic Air Force (Greece's air force) conducted a medevac (emergency medical evacuation/airlift) to rescue a 25-year...
April 9, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Celestyal Discovery ship showcases new livery after Maiden Voyage
Celestyal Discovery/fka AIDAaura recently concluded her inaugural voyage around the Aegean on March 22, 2024, debuting the cruise line’s fresh...
March 29, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Celestyal Cruises' expansion: year-round sailing and new destinations revealed
Celestyal Cruises, renowned for its boutique approach to seasonal summer sailings in the Greek Islands, is embarking on an expansion into new...
January 10, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Celestyal Cruises unveils 2025 schedule, 2026 coming soon with popular Adriatic itineraries
Celestyal Cruises has unveiled its 2025 itinerary program and confirmed the imminent launch of its 2026 collection. Currently available for booking...
January 2, 2024 - Accidents
3-year-long World Cruise cancelled just week before departure
Life at Sea Cruises (Miray Cruises Turkey's new cruise travel brand) canceled its 3-year Around the World Voyage leaving customers in a state of...
November 25, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Celestyal Cruises adds Celestyal Discovery (fka AIDAaura) to its fleet
Celestyal Cruises has officially received the former AIDA's ship AIDAaura, now rebranded as Celestyal Discovery. The vessel will be reflagged from...
November 17, 2023 - Accidents
3-year-long World Cruise delayed weeks before departure due to AIDAaura's failed sale
Reports suggest that the sale of the AIDAaura cruise ship (aka Miray MV Lara) from Carnival Corporation's AIDA Cruises to Life at Sea Cruises for a...
October 14, 2023 - Cruise Industry
AIDA Cruises bids farewell to its AIDAaura ship
After an illustrious two-decade tenure in AIDA's fleet, encompassing 800+ voyages spanning the world's most captivating regions, AIDA Cruises has bid...
September 25, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Miray Cruises buys AIDAaura ship (MV Lara)
Miray Cruises (Turkey) has announced the launch of MV Lara (fka AIDAaura), a remarkable ship designed to revolutionize extended voyages. Due to the...
June 30, 2023