With remaining 2025 dates nearly sold out, guests keen to experience a cruise on this superb ship should book their 2026 places fast!
In-demand 2026 dates for exploring Athens and the Greek Islands on the Celestyal Journey cruise ship have gone on sale on Riviera Travel’s website.
With 2025 sailings nearly sold out, guests who would like to experience a cruise on this fabulously equipped ship to explore the Mediterranean in style now have the chance to secure their 2026 spaces aboard.
A spacious boat that can accommodate up to 1260 passengers, the Celestyal Journey wows with a beautiful and welcoming interior with high-end textiles, rich hardwoods, gleaming brass and polished copper.
An entire deck is dedicated to the Greek tradition of wellness including a fitness area, jogging track, sauna, steam room and jacuzzi, offering complete relaxation during guests’ time on board.
For culinary delights, there are no less than eight bars to sip on cocktails, and seven restaurants* to tantalise the tastebuds. Furthermore, there are two swimming pools, an onsite casino, shops (including duty-free) and an ice-cream and juice bar.
For 2026 departures, the Athens & Greek Islands itinerary has been updated to feature the ports of Rhodes and Agios Nikolaos in Crete, with other highlights including a visit to the Acropolis in Athens and the magnificent site of Ephesus from Kusadasi, stops in charming Santorini and glamorous Mykonos,and an escape to the otherworldly island of Milos.
As well as enjoying full-board catering on board, guests will receive a complimentary €30pp CelestyalPay credit to purchase drinks on board – a great excuse to find their favourite cocktail spot amongst the variety of bars on offer.
The Itinerary
Athens & Greek Islands Cruise aboard Celestyal Journey – 11 days from £2899 per person
This Grecian adventure transports guests to ancient times, visiting sites synonymous with legendary tales of Greek gods and the amazing journeys detailed in Homer’s famous works, and is ideal for history enthusiasts and those with a penchant for Greek mythology.
After exploring the wondrous Acropolis in Athens, the ship sails towards Kusadasi, gateway to the ancient city of Ephesus in Turkey, as well as the island of Rhodes with its medieval city centre and the iconic Acropolis of Lindos. Guests will have the opportunity to tour Knossos – the birthplace of the first civilisation, and fabled site of the Minoan maze that housed a mythical minotaur.
See the beautiful white-washed houses and blue domed churches perched on Santorini as you sail into the caldera. From here, the cruise island-hops across to glamorous Mykonos and enchanting Milos, before returning to Piraeus for Athens.
Finally, guests can relax on the coast with a two-night stay in a handpicked five-star resort hotel, enjoying nearby beaches and exploring the local area at their leisure.
The 11-day Athens & Greek Islands Cruise aboard Celestyal Journey starts from £2899 per person (based on two people sharing) and includes return flights and transfers, checked luggage, seven nights on the Celestyal Journey, one night in a hotel pre-cruise in Athens, 2 nights post-cruise at a hand-picked beachside resort hotel, daily breakfast, full board on cruise, 11 included experiences, complimentary wi-fi, gratuities on board, guidance from an Expert Tour Manager, and much more. *Speciality restaurants incur supplementary charges.
For further information and to book please visit www.rivieratravel.co.uk or call 01283 742 300.
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