Celestyal Discovery has opened her inaugural season in the Aegean, showcasing the cruise line’s new livery featuring a blue wave and unique funnel design.
After joining the fleet in November 2023, the 1,266-guest Celestyal Discovery underwent a multi-million dollar refurbishment. Celestyal invested heavily in the onboard social spaces, along with a complete stateroom refresh. She boasts the additions of a new coffee shop, Café Nation, serving illy coffee; the Pizza Oven eatery; and the Discovery Lounge, which will feature various brand partnerships throughout the season.
The Celestyal Discovery features two main restaurants – Thalassa and The Taverna, plus Grill Seekers–an additional specialty surf and turf restaurant, and the poolside Greek Deli and Fig & Honey for juice and gelato. As on her sister ship, Celestyal Journey, guests on Celestyal Discovery can enjoy the Sozo Spa, Glow Beauty Bar, fully equipped gym and expansive pool deck. There are also five bars and lounges, including the focal Star Bar on Deck 8, Ocean Bar on Deck 7 and AFTer Bar & Club on Deck 10.
The Discovery, built in 2003, sailed for Carnival’s German cruise division AIDA Cruises as the AIDAaura. It has 633 staterooms, 62 of which feature balconies.
“Celestyal can now offer premium, destination immersive holidays, unmissable both at sea and ashore. It’s an extremely exciting time for us as we continue to expand as a global brand, and we look forward to more developments over the coming year,” said Chris Theophilides, CEO of Celestyal,
From March through to November 2024, Celestyal Discovery will be rotating three-night Aegean itineraries with a four-night Iconic Aegean option, featuring an additional day in Rhodes.
