{"id":5273,"date":"2024-12-11T08:39:28","date_gmt":"2024-12-11T08:39:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cruisebooking.com\/news\/?p=5273"},"modified":"2024-12-23T09:39:58","modified_gmt":"2024-12-23T09:39:58","slug":"celestyal-celebrates-maiden-call-in-dubai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cruisebooking.com\/news\/celestyal-cruises\/celestyal-celebrates-maiden-call-in-dubai","title":{"rendered":"Celestyal Celebrates Maiden Call in Dubai"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruisebooking.com\/cruise-lines\/celestyal-cruises\">Celestyal<\/a> marked its inaugural call in Dubai with a dhow escort, a plaque exchange ceremony, and an onboard celebration, according to a press statement.<\/p>\n<p>The celebration, held on December 9, featured a number of dhows, traditional one- or two-masted sailing vessels that guided the Celestyal Journey into port.<\/p>\n<p>According to Celestyal, the escort represented a fusion of heritage and new beginnings in the region.<\/p>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-6 offset-lg-3\">\n<div class=\"articles-video-new\">\n        <iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen class=\"hide\" frameborder=\"0\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QtRigLK1Kw8?rel=0&#038;controls=1&#038;showinfo=0&#038;modestbranding=1\" title=\"YouTube video player\"><\/iframe>\n      <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Local dignitaries and influencers were then invited aboard for an evening of entertainment and celebrations, which included special guests, including performance artist Tinie and DJ Charlesy.<\/p>\n<p>The call marked the start of the ship&#8217;s seven-day &#8220;Desert Days&#8221; itinerary, which will take her roundtrip from Dubai to Khasab, Sir Bani Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, Doha, and Bahrain.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Today is a watershed moment in our history, as we proudly arrive in Dubai for our inaugural season. The dhow escort into port was a magical occasion and the ideal way to officially begin our long-term engagement with this engaging destination,&#8221; stated Lee Haslett, Celestyal&#8217;s Chief Commercial Officer.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We congratulate our regional partners and look forward to a successful first season and beyond. Dubai has to be on our Desert Days itinerary because it is such a popular destination among our guests. As a genuinely global city, it offers the perfect blend of culture, immersion, and bucket-list experiences for our clients,&#8221; he added.<\/p>\n<p>Celestyal&#8217;s debut season in the Arabian Gulf began earlier this month and is planned to end in March 2025.<\/p>\n<p>The company has already announced plans to return to the region for the following three years, with the Celestyal Discovery joining the Celestyal Journey by the end of 2025.<\/p>\n<p>As part of a three-year collaboration, the vessel will provide three-night-long weekend cruises and a four-night midweek cruise <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruisebooking.com\/departure-ports\/abu-dhabi\">departing from Abu Dhabi<\/a>. 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