A new name in cruising, Celestyal Journey has set sail following a multi-million dollar refurbishment. Celestyal Cruises says the name of the ship embodies the sense of wanderlust adventure and exploration of its customers. The ship originally built for Holland America Lines as the Ryndam and later operated by P&O Australia has added balcony suites and features seven dining venues and eight bars and lounges.
There are 120 Junior Dream Suites and 28 Grand Dream Suites, all with balconies, playing their part in the ship’s ethos to get closer to the destinations she visits, enabling her guests to enjoy these from both land and sea, Celestyal says. In addition, there are large outside Cosmos Cabins.
Dining options include enjoy moonlight restaurant Thalassa, daytime Greek grazing in Fig & Honey, Mediterranean bites at the Smoked Olive restaurant. Guests can head further afield with Grill Seekers and savour an Asian inspired menu, designed to give tastebuds the full zen treatment at Pink Moon.
Guests can even learn from Celestyal Journey’s kitchen gurus at the cooking demonstration area or go full star treatment with a private dining experience at the new Chef’s Table. After a gastronomic adventure, guests can sip and stargaze with champagne and cosmic cocktails at the new Fizz Club, savour the old and new world at The Grapevine Wine Cellar and relax to mellow piano tunes at the Blue Bar & Lounge.
The inaugural sailing from Athens will be followed by a series of seven-night Three Continents cruises on the Aegean and Mediterranean seas. There are also 11-, 18- and 19-night festive sailings departing in December.
