ATHENS — Celestyal has added its second new vessel to its fleet this year – the Celestyal Discovery.
Coming on the heels of the recent arrival of Celestyal Journey, the Celestyal Discovery will join its fleet mate in Athens where they will both undergo multi-million-euro winter refurbishment programs ahead of the new season, which commences in March 2024.
Built in 2003 for Carnival Corporation, the Celestyal Discovery has been sailing under the AIDA Cruise brand throughout its career to date.
The mid-sized vessel opens for sale on Dec. 11, 2023, taking over the Celestyal Olympia’s 2024 program. Guests currently holding reservations on the Celestyal Olympia will be contacted by Celestyal after this date and re-accommodated on sailings on the newly refurbished Celestyal Discovery.
“Given strong market and business conditions, we are thrilled to have expedited the renewal of our fleet to welcome the Celestyal Discovery into the Celestyal family,” said Chris Theophilides, CEO. “Celestyal Discovery joins the Celestyal Journey to undergo an extensive refurbishment program over the winter period, signifying further our intent to keep delighting our customers. As a confident challenger brand, our team is excited to continue to make waves across the industry next season, with a refreshed fleet, brand, network, and a renewed sense of direction.”
The Celestyal Discovery offers 633 staterooms, 62 of which feature balconies, accommodating a total of 1,266 guests. It will showcase many of the favourite features of the Celestyal fleet, including an inviting amphitheater with ample conference and event space, vibrant lounges, the Grillseekers specialty restaurant, a Sozo wellness retreat, an expansive pool deck with an exclusive ‘Rays’ deck, the Greek Deli, and a ‘Fig and Honey’ gelato and juice bar. There will also be a few surprise additions to the customer offering, which will be added during its imminent refurbishment program. Further details regarding the onboard experience and itineraries will be announced in the coming months.
