Are you ready to Go Greek! Small ship cruises taking in the best of the Greek Islands, Turkiye and the Adriatic which are super popular with New Zealand travellers and make a great addition to a Europe getaway
Celestyal Cruises
Why Choose Celestyal Cruises?
Celestyal Cruises are best suited to Kiwi travellers who value authentic destinations over onboard attractions. Their smaller ships, immersive itineraries and warm Greek hospitality make them an excellent choice for couples, first time cruisers and anyone wanting to experience the Greek Islands & the Eastern Med in depth
Choice of Accommodation
From cozy interiors to dreamy suites, there is a great range of options to suit your travel style & budget
Taste of Greece
Fresh food choices with a focus on Mediterranean and Greek flavours put you right into the tastes of the destination
Island Time
No matter what you choose, either soaking up the ancient ruins, or soaking up the sun. You will have a fantastic range of destinations to visit on each cruise
Small Ships
Small ships with big personalities, mean you have everything you need on board to relax in between your port visits
Immersive destinations
Get up close to your destinations giving you more time to explore and soak up the local atmosphere
What is Included in Celestyal Cruises
Delicious Dining
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included, plus you can get extra snacks from the Greek Deli and Pizza oven at specified times of day
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Unlimited Tea, Coffee & Juice
Help yourself from self service stations during the day between 630am - 10pm. Plus unlimited free pour sodas in main restaurants with meals (Excludes the Greek Deli)
Free Essential Wi-Fi
Browse the web, check emails and text via messaging apps. For heavier data useage you can purchase an upgrade option
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Entertainment
Activities & Entertainment throughout the day, plus pop up live music sessions and evening shows
Celestyal Shows
Onboard Gratuities
Included in your fare so you don't have to think about this on board
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Who do Celestyal Cruises suit?
Couples ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
First Time Cruisers ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Solo travellers ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
Families with young children ⭐⭐☆☆☆
Culture & History lovers ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Guests who prefer smaller ships ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Destination focused travellers ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Value Seekers ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Frequently Asked Questions about Celestyal Cruises
Our Cruise specialists share the answers with you, so you can decide if a Celestyal cruise is right for you
Fresh flavours of the Greece and the Mediterranean are packed with flavour and that taste of sunshine!
Live music around the ship, evening shows and an Entertainment crew that arrange activities. You have to try the Greek dancing and see if you can embrace your inner Zorba the Greek!
Yes for those aged over 21 years
Relaxed casual and laid back, please don't wear beach wear in to the main restaurant though
CelesyalPay is an innovative way of pre purchasing your onboard spend, for things like drinks, shore excursions, onboard shopping etc, You can pre-purchase in Euro blocks and each time you do you earn bonus onboard spending money
Bonus €250 when purchasing a €1000 CelestyalPay
Bonus €175 when purchasing a €750 CelestyalPay
Bonus €100 when purchasing a €500 CelestyalPay
Bonus €55 when purchasing a €300 CelestyalPay
Bonus €35 when purchasing a €200 CelestyalPay
Bonus €15 when purchasing a €100 CelestyalPay
Yes, onboard gratuities are included in your fare
Don't bank on it! As long as there are "enough" children on board the entertainment crew will arrange fun and activities to keep them busy. But this is subject to there being enough kids on board
Yes Celestyal offers a great social atmosphere on board and with things like dancing lessons, cooking demonstrations and even language lessons on offer, there is plenty to get you mixing & mingling
Yes, but there are a limited number of these on each ship. Please advise our cruise specialists at the time of booking as you do need to book very early to confirm these
The onboard currency is Euros. You are able to pre-purchase onboard spending money with their CelestyalPay programme.
If you are time poor there are fantastic 3 or 4-night sampler cruises that still pack in the flavour but for a better overall experience our cruise specialists recommend the 7-Night or longer cruises
Yes, this is one of the best value ways to explore the Greek Islands and so much easier than trying to arrange individual ferries between the island and accommodation yourself
Important to note that Celestyal cruises depart from both Athens ports. They tend to use Athens Piraeus for their longer 7+ night cruises and Athens Lavrion for their shorter 3 and 4 night cruises. Always check your ticket to ensure you go to the correct port as they are a long way apart
Yes our cruise specialists can book Celestyal cruises for you with payment in NZ dollars. Talk to us today to find out current offers, availability and pricing
Why Book Celestyal Cruises with Cruise Deals?
While Celestyal Cruises are not currently available to book through our online Cruise Finder, our experienced team can help you choose the ideal itinerary, compare departure dates and stateroom options, and provide the latest pricing and availability. Simply get in touch, and we'll help you plan your perfect Celestyal cruise.
P: 0800 99 44 88
E: book@cruisedeals.co.nz