Celestyal is extending its current Mediterranean season with a new winter 2026-27 deployment. The cruise line has confirmed it will cancel its Arabian Gulf season for winter 2026-2027. Instead, it will extend its current Eastern Mediterranean season with additional sailings across its two-ship fleet.

The 1,360-guest Celestyal Discovery will offer two additional Iconic Greek Islands sailings in November 2026, followed by four new Iconic Greek Islands sailings in March 2027.

The 1,260-guest Celestyal Journey will add four March 2027 departures, featuring two Heavenly Greece, Italy and Croatia sailings and two Idyllic Greece sailings which visit the popular and hidden gem Greek islands.

Celestyal will also introduce a new Western Mediterranean itinerary for winter 2026-2027 and winter 2027-2028 on Celestyal Discovery. Further details, including full itineraries and pricing, will be released soon, with the new sailings scheduled to go on sale starting June 15.

Plans for winter 2027-2028 on Celestyal Journey will also be announced in the near future.

Lee Haslett, Chief Commercial Officer at Celestyal, said: “Following a review of our winter deployment, we have decided to focus on strengthening our authentically Mediterranean offering. As a brand rooted in the region, these updates allow us to add more choice across some of our most popular itineraries and introduce brand new Western Mediterranean sailings for the first time.

“We know our guests value Celestyal for our warm hospitality, destination immersion and premium casual approach to cruising, and this extended program will give them even more opportunities to explore the region with us.”

All travel partners have been notified with updated information to support guest rebooking options.