Celestyal has launched a new tour operator business for the UK market, named Celestyal Travel.
The business features land and sea packages to destinations such as the Greek Islands, the Mediterranean, Arabian Gulf and the Maldives, with more to launch. The tour operator is targeting the ‘cruise curious’ traveller, providing ways to discover the world and try out a cruise, with one inclusive fare.
The tour operator will provide twelve travel packages for launch, with more to follow. Highlights include:
- A 14-night ‘Heavenly Med Escape’, from £1,249pp, 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.
- A 13-night ‘Idyllic Gulf Explorer’, from £3,499pp, 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.
A dedicated UK call centre has been launched to support trade enquiries, and bookings are commissionable across all elements of the journey.
Mind, body and sail on Crystal
The next installment of Crystal’s series of Wellness Retreat cruises between Lisbon and Cape Town this December, will feature Dalila Roglieri, a former professional tennis player and experienced nutritionist.
The 27-night Lisbon to Cape Town sailing is priced at £8,500 per suite. Departs December 23, 2025 on Crystal Symphony. Includes $500 ‘As You Wish’ credit.
These voyages are also eligible for the Africa Air Credit offer. Booking made by July 31, 2025 earn up to £1,800 per person in air credit when flights are booked through Crystal. Flights booked independently will accrue a £1,200 per person credit toward the cruise.
Regent Seven Seas unveils 2027/28 collection
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has unveiled its ‘2027-2028 Voyage Collection’, featuring 234 new sailings.
The new season spans Africa and Arabia; Alaska; Asia; Australia and New Zealand; Canada and New England; the Caribbean and Panama Canal; the Mediterranean; Northern Europe; South America, and the South Pacific.
Guests can pre-register now, with reservations officially opening on July 23, 2025. Guests in the UK who book by August 31 will enjoy a 7.5% deposit.
The ‘2027-2028 Voyage Collection’ will mark new ship Seven Seas Prestige’s first full season at sea, offering 44 journeys through Northern Europe, the Mediterranean and the Caribbean. Set for delivery in late 2026, Seven Seas Prestige marks Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ first new ship class in a decade.
Michelin dining hits the high seas
Le Gavroche at Sea with Michel Roux will return for a third season in 2026 on Cunard’s Queen Anne.
The two Michelin-starred chef will host four exclusive dining experiences with three residencies taking place on seven-night Norwegian Fjords voyages in May, August and November, and a further Le Gavroche at Sea scheduled for an Iceland and British Isles sailing in July.
Each residency features a five-course tasting menu served in Sir Samuels, with guest numbers limited to just 50 diners per evening.
