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Celestyal Cruises unveils dedicated kids’ club programme including mini discos

Younger guests will have their own activities during school holiday sailings

The Independent UK · Sep 8

Celestyal cruise line shifts focus from Middle East to the Mediterranean for winter season

Itineraries include trips to Sete in France and Tangier in Morocco

The Independent UK · Sep 2

Celestyal unveils first winter sun western Mediterranean cruises

The season starts with a repositioning cruise from Athens to Barcelona

The Independent UK · Jul 6

Explora Journeys becomes latest cruise line to be impacted by Middle East war

A number of cruise ships have been stranded in the Middle East for the last few weeks due to the ongoing conflict.

Euronews · Mar 26

Behind the scenes as Explora Journeys develops three new luxury cruise ships

The fleet is getting close to completion, giving passengers a greater choice of vessel

The Independent UK · Mar 10

Celestyal cancels all April cruises with ships still stuck in the Middle East

The cruise line is unable to reposition its vessels from the Gulf region, while MSC Cruises and Explora Journeys revise winter 2026-2027 schedules.

Euronews · Mar 10

Celestyal cancels Greek island cruises amid Iran war

Passengers booked onto the Aegean sailings can claim a refund or credit

The Independent UK · Mar 10

Celestyal Arabian Gulf cruise season ends early amid Iran conflict

Sailings in the Middle East have been cancelled since the outbreak of war

The Independent UK · Mar 4

Your rights as Middle East cruises disrupted by US-Iran war

Thousands of passengers remain on their ships in the Gulf

The Independent UK · Mar 2

Celestyal unveils 2026 Arabian Gulf F1 cruises

F1 fans can get a front seat at the Abu Dhabi and Qatar Grand Prix

The Independent UK · Feb 4