Celestyal Journey, Legendary Aegean ex Athens to Istanbul

5 Night Cruise sailing from Athens (Piraeus) to Istanbul onboard Celestyal Journey.

A journey that intertwines historic adventure and a truly immersive urban exploration. Discover Athens’ historic neighbourhood, the Plaka, where cobbled streets meet pastel walls, before wandering to the home of the first ever Olympic Games. In Istanbul, embrace the cultural cornerstones of the colorful Grand Bazaar and Golden Horn of the Bosphorus. Plus, roam the iconic whitewashed streets of Santorini, and the caves and waterfalls of Samos that were once home to Pythagoras himself.

Welcome to the latest member of our fleet: the Celestyal Journey. Representing a major new chapter for us, our new ship looks toward a future that will bring us ever closer to our guests as we explore Greece and the Eastern Med together. The Celestyal Journey will be at the heart of our commitment to go further and get closer to the incredible destinations we visit and will ensure we put our guests at the forefront of our award-winning Celestyal experience.

Currently undergoing a $20 million refit, the Celestyal Journey will be decked out in style ready for her first sailing in September 2023. With a capacity of 1,260 passengers, our newest ship means we can offer more guests the opportunity to turn their vacation wish list into a reality

SUITES AND STATEROOMS
The Celestyal Journey is designed to give you more of what you love. Step aboard and make yourself comfortable in one of our 630 staterooms. With 149 Balcony Suites, 120 Junior Suites and 28 Suites plus options for ocean views, there is something for everyone.

Fresh towels and toiletries are delivered twice a day and your personal steward is on hand to deliver room service 24/7. All our cabins have adjustable air conditioning, a hairdryer, safe and TV. Suites also have a refrigerated minibar and an additional seating area.

For an extra special stay, book the Penthouse Suite. Enjoy the best balcony views on the ship, along with an ultra-spacious suite, a walk in wardrobe, a private jacuzzi and your very own butler.

RESTAURANTS
With 7 new restaurants, we’re giving our guests more of what they love: great, authentic food. With options such as Thalassa Restaurant and Leda Casual Dining, every guest is catered for in style. For those special moments, indulge in our most exclusive option: the Chef’s Table. Here you can revel in a spectacular dining experience like no other.

BARS AND ENTERTAINMENT
Each one of our eight onboard bars is unique. Grab a beer and catch one of our dazzling daily shows in the ?EATRO, soak up the electric atmosphere of the Ble Bar and Lounge, or head down to our Martini Bar and enjoy one of our exclusive Signature Cocktails.

We’re known for our legendary Greek hospitality and our new ship means we can give our guests even more of the entertainment they love. From acrobatics, live bands, dancing and traditional Greek music - it’s all here on the Celestyal Journey.

ONBOARD SERVICES
Our onboard services have you covered. Whether you need the finishing touch to your evening outfit or a souvenir for your loved ones back home, our onboard shops have got it all - and the goods are tax-free! Capture the moments that matter with our professional photographers, so those memories can last forever. Wi-Fi is available as an add-on to your booking, and the Celestyal Journey has conference facilities for those that need to entertain in style.

Celestyal Cruises are a promise. We promise to take you to the places you've dreamt of, iconic harbours famed the world over and idyllic islands where you'll feel as if you've stepped back into a bygone Greece. We promise to spoil you with our legendary hospitality and our stellar Greek food and wines, and to give you the best of Greece with spectacular excursions and special themed events.

Naturally included are the popular ports of Mykonos, Santorini, Messina and Rhodes as well as some less known but equally as beautiful and facsinating destinations... making it that much easier to find the perfect holiday.

And when it comes to cruise holidays, we understand that getting there is half the fun and ensure your onboard experience is enjoyable and entertaining.

Not only offering intimate atmosphere and personal service they are renowned for, our ships include a wide variety of onboard facilities and entertainment such as a movie cinema, fitness centre, beauty salon, arcade style games, library, dance classes and roomy sun decks by the pool. Evenings are complete with International acts in the main lounge, sophisticated Mediterrnaean cuisine in the restaurant, the latest dance hits at the discoteque or trying your luck in the casino.

And if you have a passion for shopping there are also Cruise Value Shops onboard with a wide range of goods at "transit prices".