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Travel Agents from Eastern China Explore Athens, Greek Islands

Travel agents from Eastern China recently cruised the Greek islands and visited top hot spots in Athens and Nafplion during a fam trip supported by the GNTO.

Celestyal Cruises: Three New Countries, Six New Ports for 2024 and 2025

Celestyal is adding three new countries - Croatia, Montenegro and Italy - and six new ports - Kefalonia, Dubrovnik, Kotor, Bari, Corfu and Katakolo - to its 2024 and 2025 seasons.

Celestyal Introduces New ‘Journey’ Cruise Ship to Tourism Professionals

Celestyal introduced its newly acquired cruise ship Celestyal Journey to a large audience of tourism professionals and journalists.

Celestyal Cruises will Temporarily Suspend Calls to Israel

Celestyal Cruises has decided to temporarily remove Israel from its “Three Continents” itinerary until the end of November this year.

Celestyal Journey Departs Piraeus on Maiden Aegean Voyage

The Celestyal Journey, Celestyal Cruises’ newest ship, set sail on its maiden voyage around the Aegean, following an extensive multimillion refurbishment and technical overhaul.

Celestyal Cruises Honors First Responders in Greece with 25% Discount Offer

Celestyal Cruises offers 25% discount to Greek first responders for wildfire relief.

Cruise Travel: Details Revealed about New Celestyal Journey Ship

Celestyal Cruises has unveiled details on its new ship, Celestyal Journey, following its extensive multimillion refurbishment and technical overhaul.

Thessaloniki’s New Cruise Passenger Terminal Begins Operations

Thessaloniki’s new cruise passenger terminal, located in a renovated building at the city’s port, has commenced operations.

Celestyal Cruises Expands Global Commercial Team with Two Senior Appointments

As part of its investment in key markets, Celestyal Cruises has appointed two senior members - Tobias Klitsch and Beth Hulett - to its commercial team.

Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum Brings Cruise Industry Leaders Together in Thessaloniki

Over 400 delegates from the global cruise industry are in Thessaloniki, Greece, for the 7th Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum.

Celestyal’s New ‘Journey’ Cruise Ship to Set Sail from September

Celestyal Cruises has announced that its newest ship - the Celestyal Journey - will be ready to take to the seas this autumn.

Celestyal Announces Acquisition of New Cruise Ship

Celestyal has acquired a new vessel, which will undergo an extensive, 20-million-euro refurbishment and technical maintenance overhaul before entering service.

Thessaloniki-New York Direct Flight Plans Advance

Plans to directly link Thessaloniki with New York have advanced with major US airlines expressing interest, according to the Central Macedonia Region.

Looking for a Cruise this Fall? Just Sail with the ‘Eclectic Aegean’ and Celestyal!

Celestyal Cruises returns with the 7-night “Eclectic Aegean” itinerary from October 22 until November 12, calling at Istanbul, Kavala, Thessaloniki, Volos, Santorini and Athens.

Celestyal Removes Covid-19 Vaccination, Recovery Certificate Rule for Cruises

Celestyal has announced the immediate removal of requirements for proof of valid Covid-19 vaccination or recovery certificates for cruise passengers.

Celestyal Cruises Removes Covid-19 Protocols for 2023 Season

Celestyal Cruises will remove its Covid-19 vaccination, proof of Covid recovery and pre-departure testing requirements for all guests on sailings commencing on or after 2 March 2023.

Celestyal’s CEO Wins Seatrade Cruise Personality of the Year Award

Chris Theophilides, CEO of Celestyal Cruises, was honored with the accolade of Seatrade Cruise Personality of the Year at the 2022 Seatrade Cruise Awards, the premier awards programme for the cruise industry.

Celestyal Appoints Inter-Connect as GSA in Germany, Austria and Switzerland

Celestyal Cruises has appointed Inter-Connect as its official General Sales Agent (GSA) in the DACH region (Germany, Austria and Switzerland).

Celestyal Cruises Eases Covid-19 Testing Rules, Drops Mask Mandate

Celestyal Cruises has announced the further relaxation of its Covid-19 health protocols for all its sailings.

Celestyal Cruises Supports Refugees of Ukraine War

Celestyal Cruises has expanded its partnership with the “Ark of the World” to support mothers and children that have fled the war in Ukraine.