Celestyal Discovery has returned to service after a major refurbishment carried out in Athens during the winter.
The 1,360-passenger ship departed from Athens on March 21 on its inaugural voyage of the 2025 season to Greece and the Mediterranean on a three-night "Iconic Greek Islands" cruise. The voyage continued with a stop in Santorini on March 23, marking the first cruise ship visit since the lifting of temporary restrictions imposed by local Greek authorities.
The renovation has incorporated 47 new cabins: 32 suites have expanded the ship's premium capacity by 52%, reflecting the growing demand for this type of accommodation, while 15 Cosmos interior cabins have also been added. This total cabin increase has raised the ship's overall capacity by 7.4%.
The 32 suites include two new categories: 30 Junior Dream Suites, measuring 25 m², with balconies up to 5.6 m², and two Grand Horizon Suites, located above the bridge, measuring 42 m² and featuring separate living areas and spacious 15.5 m² balconies.
Other enhancements include the addition of the Smoked Olive restaurant, in line with its sister ship Celestyal Journey, available as a dedicated dining space at no additional cost to all suite guests. Additional à la carte dining options, such as roast lamb shank and rum baba dessert, will also be available for a small additional charge. Later in the season, a pop-up evening restaurant called Grill Seekers will also be available, with a private, reservable dining area, featuring high-end regional cuisine inspired by the ship's itinerary destinations.
Celestyal has made a significant investment in the ship since joining the fleet in November 2023. Initially, the company updated all public spaces onboard, refurbished cabins, and added a new café, Café Nation, as well as complimentary dining options such as the Pizza Oven and the poolside Greek Deli. The refurbishment work was led by specialist design agency AMK.
Lee Haslett, Celestyal's Chief Commercial Officer, commented: "This latest refurbishment reinforces our commitment to constantly evolving our guests' experience and delivering unparalleled value. Our impressive enhancements, including two new suite categories, provide guests with even more comfort and choice, in line with the growing demand for more premium and spacious cabins.
"We are delighted to have unveiled Celestyal Discovery's enhancements last week and to be the first cruise line to return to Santorini, a favorite destination among our guests, kicking off the new season in the Greek Islands and the Mediterranean."
Celestyal Discovery will offer three- and four-night 'Iconic Greek Islands' cruises from Athens, from March to November, with calls in Mykonos, Kusadasi, Patmos, Rhodes, and Santorini. Prices start from €339 per person for a Cosmos interior cabin, €1,009 per person for a new Junior Dream Suite, and €1,009 per person for a Deluxe Suite. €1,249 per person for a new Grand Horizon Suite.* All meals, soft drinks, Wi-Fi, and gratuities are included in the rates.
