Celestyal has confirmed the cancellation of all April 2026 departures as its fleet awaits repositioning from the Arabian Gulf to Athens.
The Celestyal Discovery and Celestyal Journey are currently in Dubai and Doha respectively, where they remain fully operational while awaiting departure in accordance with safety guidance due to the ongoing situation in the Middle East.
The line plans to resume service on May 1, 2026, with Celestyal Discovery’s three-night Iconic Greek Islands cruise, followed by Celestyal Journey’s seven-night itinerary on May 2, 2026.
All impacted guests are being offered a full refund or future cruise credit, with Celestyal’s teams working alongside travel partners to support the rebooking process.
Lee Haslett, Chief Commercial Officer at Celestyal, said: “Our priority remains the safety and confidence of our guests, crew and partners. While we know this will be disappointing, taking this decision now provides greater clarity and flexibility for those affected.
“Our teams are working closely with guests and travel partners to support rebooking options and ensure a smooth transition, and we remain focused on returning to service in the Mediterranean as soon as it is safe to do so.”
