Celestyal has launched a new tour operator business for the UK market, named Celestyal Travel, a new member of Hays Travel Independence Group and is fully ATOL-licensed and ABTA bonded.
*All details correct at time of publish (11 July 2025)
The move – the latest in the company’s ongoing growth strategy – features land and sea packages to destinations such as the Greek Islands, the Mediterranean, Arabian Gulf and the Maldives, with more to launch in due course.
The tour operator is specifically targeting the ‘cruise curious’ traveller, providing simple ways to discover the world and try out a cruise, with the reassurance of one inclusive fare.
The tour operator will provide twelve curated travel packages for launch, with more to follow. Highlights include:
* Four-night ‘Iconic Greek Weekender’, from £879pp, with departures from August 2025 through to October 2025. Includes return flights, one-night hotel stay in Athens, followed by a three-night Greek Islands cruise onboard Celestyal Journey, calling at Mykonos, Kusadasi, Patmos, Heraklion and Santorini.
* 14-night ‘Heavenly Med Escape’, from £1249pp, departing October 18, 2025. Includes return flights, seven nights in Rhodes, internal flights from Rhodes to Athens, followed by a seven-night cruise onboard Celestyal Journey around Greece and the Adriatic.
* Seven-night ‘Iconic Gulf Getaway’, from £1269pp, with departures from December 2025 through to February 2026. Includes return flights, a three-night stay in Abu Dhabi and a shore excursion in the iconic city, followed by a three-night cruise onboard Celestyal Discovery, visiting Sir Bani Yas Island and Dubai.
* Seven-night ‘Iconic Desert Experience’, from £1799pp, with departures from December 2025 to February 2026. Includes return flights, a three-night hotel stay in Abu Dhabi, three-day park ticket to Warner Bros, Ferrari World and Yas Waterworld, plus a four-night cruise onboard Celestyal Discovery, calling at Doha, Ras al Khaimah and Khasab (Oman).
* 13-night ‘Idyllic Gulf Explorer’, from £3499pp, with departures from November 2025 to February 2026. Includes return flights from London Heathrow, a six-night hotel stay in the Maldives, and flights to Doha, where guests board Celestyal Journey for a seven-night cruise calling at Dubai, Sir Bani Yas Island, Abu Dhabi and Bahrain.
For travel agents, a dedicated UK call centre has been launched to support trade enquiries, and bookings are commissionable across all elements of the journey.
Janet Parton, VP business development at Celestyal & MD Celestyal Travel said: “The launch of Celestyal Travel marks an exciting new chapter in our journey – one that embodies our passion for discovery and connection, delivering curated ‘fly, sail, stay and explore’ holidays that take our guests closer to the heart of each destination.
“From iconic island escapes to hidden cultural treasures, Celestyal Travel is about more than just itineraries; it’s about meaningful encounters, authentic stories and unforgettable journeys.
“The concept of Celestyal Travel was driven by direct feedback from our valued agent community and trade partners, who told us that they wanted to be able to sell flight-inclusive Celestyal packages to their UK guests.
“We realise that many travel agents do not have their own ability to dynamically package, and as a direct result we are delighted that they will now be able to confidently sell a Celestyal cruise with flights, hotels and transfers.
“With commissionable bookings and a dedicated UK call centre, we’re demonstrating our commitment to the trade, ensuring agents feel supported every step of the way. The fantastic sales that our tour operators and OTAs deliver for us remains unchanged and we continue to work closely with all of our agent partners.”
Packages are dynamically priced and fully customisable to each guest and can be booked by calling the dedicated UK team.
The packages all include return flights from the UK, pre- and post-hotel stays on a bed and breakfast basis, a cruise, transfers, all meals, soft drinks with meals, WiFi, port fees and gratuities on the ship, plus a complimentary bonus of €50 of onboard food and beverage spend in the form of a CelestyalPay preloaded onboard tab for each travelling adult.
In addition, bespoke ‘tailor-made’ options include all of the above as well as curated onboard and ashore experiences.
For more information, visit celestyaltravel.com or call 0808 258 4170.
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