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Celestyal Cruises

Parent company: Celestyal Holdings

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What to say on a call

Best for

Greek Isles / Eastern Mediterranean first-timersGuests wanting mostly-included pricingCouples & small-ship travelersPort-intensive, culture-focused itineraries
  • 1Boutique, mid-size ships (~1,260 guests) that reach smaller Greek Isle ports big mega-ships can't
  • 2Fares include port fees, gratuities, non-alcoholic drinks (coffee/tea/water/juice stations during restaurant hours; soda with meals in the main restaurants), and essential WiFi — fewer surprise add-ons than mainstream lines
  • 3Deep, immersive Greek Isles and Eastern Mediterranean itineraries (Greece, Turkey, Croatia, Montenegro, Italy) that overnight or stay longer in port than typical big-ship calls

Payments & cancellations

Final payment

Per cruise line

30 days prior to sailing

Full payment is due 30 days before sailing. Bookings made within 30 days of sailing require immediate full payment.

Wave-season or promo-specific terms and conditions (e.g. celestyal.com Wave 2025 terms) may set different rules for specific fare promotions; general booking conditions state 30 days.

Deposit

Deposit due at time of booking; amount not published

A deposit is paid at the time of booking to confirm a reservation; the booking conditions don't state an amount or percentage (they refer to 'the deposit requested at the time of booking').

Cancellation penalties

Per cruise line

Tiered penalty schedule, deposit loss at 60-89 days, 50% at 30-59 days, 100% inside 30 days

90+ days before sailing: no penalty. 89-60 days: loss of deposit only. 59-30 days: 50% of total fare. 29-0 days: 100% of total fare (no refund). Exception for unavoidable/extraordinary circumstances at the destination (full refund, no extra compensation).

Onboard extras & packages

Prices are approximate, per person per day unless noted. Always confirm the current price with the cruise line.

Gratuities (standard rooms)
Included in cruise farePer cruise line
Gratuities (suites)
Included in cruise farePer cruise line
Drink package
Not included; buy onboard or prepay with CelestyalPay credit (no package price published)
Premium drink package
No drinks package listed; specialty/premium drinks charged to the room or prepaid via CelestyalPay (prices not published)
Soda package
Included in cruise fare (unlimited soft drinks with meals in main restaurants)Per cruise line
Non-alcoholic package
Unlimited filter coffee, tea, water and juice during main restaurant hours (approx. 6:30am-10pm) included in farePer cruise line
Wi-Fi (basic)
Complimentary 'Essential WiFi' (browse/email/text messaging apps) included in farePer cruise line
Wi-Fi (premium)
Paid upgrade available; price not published
Specialty dining package
No specialty-dining package listed; specialty restaurants are à la carte at extra cost (prices not published)
Specialty dining (avg per meal)
Not published (specialty restaurants are an extra cost; no menu prices on the US site)
Fitness classes
Exercise classes are part of the daily onboard activities programme (the Celestyal One fare includes daily onboard activities); no class fee publishedPer cruise line
Spa / thermal pass
Thermal Spa Suite (Celestyal Journey) included for Grand Dream and Stargazer suites; no price for other guests published
Air program
Optional 'Land Packages' with flights and transfers available separately (not part of base cruise fare)Per cruise line
Other fees & perks
Alcoholic/specialty drinks and specialty dining are extra (charge to room, or prepay with CelestyalPay for bonus credit); an 18% service fee applies to all non-complimentary food and beverage purchases; flights not included (optional Land Packages). Greek Tourism Sustainability Fee charged to the onboard account per person per Greek port where you go ashore (€1-€20 depending on port and season; not included in the fare).Per cruise line

Bundles & fare packages

Celestyal One fare (what's included)

Per cruise line

varies by sailing

  • All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) plus Greek Deli/Pizza Oven snacks
  • Unlimited coffee/tea/water/juice/soda with meals
  • Essential WiFi
  • Port fees
  • Gratuities
  • Onboard entertainment/activities

Accessibility & special needs

Open the cruise line's accessibility pageCelestyal has no dedicated accessibility page; its disability rules are in Section 13 'Disability and Special Requirements' of the US Booking Conditions.
How to tell the cruise line
Give Celestyal full details of any reduced mobility, disability, medical equipment, or assistance dog at the time of booking (medical equipment must be declared before booking). Celestyal may require a companion who can assist, and any personal care must be arranged and paid for by the guest. Per cruise line
Wheelchairs & scooters
Wheelchair users must bring their own standard-size wheelchair, and not all areas of the ships are accessible or equipped for guests with disabilities. Per cruise line
Service animals
Guests must give full details at booking if they need to bring a recognised assistance dog, and assistance dogs are subject to national regulations. Per cruise line
Medical equipment & pregnancy
Guests must tell Celestyal before booking if they need medical equipment on board, and bookings cannot be accepted from guests who are or will be 24 weeks pregnant at any stage of the cruise. Per cruise line

Not on the line's site (or not confirmed yet): blind / low vision, deaf / hard of hearing, guests of size. Ask the cruise line's accessibility team.

Never promise an accommodation. Send the request to the line and let them confirm. How to handle these calls → Premium

Upgrade & suite ladder

entryJunior Dream Suite (both ships)

Per cruise line

Balcony suite with living area; Journey: access to VIP spaces; Discovery: priority check-in and a designated dining area in Smoked Olive for all meals. No concierge.

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midGrand Dream Suite (both ships) / Grand Horizon Suite (Celestyal Discovery)

Per cruise line

Concierge service, access to VIP spaces, Rays VIP sundeck with table service (Grand Dream); The Compass concierge lounge on Celestyal Journey. Grand Horizon Suites (Discovery) also have concierge and VIP-space access, but Rays on Discovery is for Grand Dream Suites only.

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luxuryStargazer Suite (Celestyal Journey only)

Per cruise line

88 m2 suite with private dining area, jacuzzi bath, large balcony, concierge service and VIP-space access; The Compass lounge and Rays sundeck.

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Loyalty program

Not yet verified

Military & veterans

We couldn't confirm a military rate on this line's official site. Don't promise one. If a guest asks, check with the line.

How military rates work → Premium

Airport transfers

Celestyal sells Land Packages (pre- and post-cruise hotel stays, with flight options) that include all transfers to and from the airport, hotel and port; they are booked through Celestyal's team.

Which ports: Not listed; see page.

What's offered changes by port and sailing. Check before you quote a price.

Cruise family

Celestyal Holdings

No sister cruise lines on this site.

Loyalty between brands: Standalone: no shared program.

No official shared program found. Check with the cruise line before promising anything.

See the whole family →

Good to know

  • Short cruises: 3-, 4- and 7-night itineraries

    Per cruise line

    Celestyal sells 3-, 4- and 7-night itineraries (Celestyal Discovery runs the 3- and 4-night Greek Isles trips; Journey's two 7-night itineraries can be combined into 14 nights), so a short cruise fits easily into a land vacation.

  • Sails in winter too

    Per cruise line

    Celestyal also sails winter itineraries across the Western and Eastern Mediterranean, not only in summer.

  • Pregnancy limit: under 24 weeks

    Per cruise line

    Celestyal cannot accept guests who are or will be 24 weeks pregnant at any point during the cruise.

  • Onboard currency is the Euro

    Per cruise line

    The fare is charged in USD for North American guests, but everything onboard (drinks, specialty dining, the Greek tourism fee, CelestyalPay credit) is in Euros. Set guest expectations on exchange rates.

  • CelestyalPay: 10% agent commission, bonus credit for guests

    Per cruise line

    Prepaid CelestyalPay (food and drink credit) is sold in €100-€1,000 amounts with bonus credit (e.g. €100 bonus on €500). Agents earn 10% commission on the prepaid amount (not the bonus), paid after the voyage. It can be bought up to 48 hours before departure.

  • Agent pay parity and trade portal

    Per cruise line

    Celestyal says it always offers pay parity to travel advisors, as well as commission. Agents register to sell Celestyal and then use the Celestyal Compass trade portal (North America reservations +1 877-337-4665).

Fleet

Newest ship
Celestyal Discovery (newest addition to the fleet, early 2024)Per cruise line
Ship classes
N/A (two individually named ships, no ship class)

Where they sail

Greek IslesEastern Mediterranean (Turkey, Croatia, Montenegro, Italy)

Last full review: 28 Sep 2026·Last updated: 2 Nov 2026

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