Mediterranean based cruise ship operator, Celestyal plans to add 47 cabins, mostly suites, to the recently introduced ‘Celestyal Discovery’.
In addition, the cruise line is enhancing the amenities for premium accommodations across both its vessels.
‘Celestyal Discovery’, formerly ‘AIDAaura’, which entered service in March of this year, following a conversion and upgrade, will be fitted with two Grand Horizon Suites with large balconies above the bridge; 30 Junior Dream Suites, a new category; and 15 spacious interior Cosmos Cabins.
The Grand Horizon Suites will measure 291 sq ft. The Junior Dream Suites will be 226 sq ft, while the Cosmos Cabins will be 156 sq ft.
As a result, the ship’s overall capacity will increase 7.4%, to 1,300 pax.
Most of the new accommodation will be fitted on Deck 11, currently the underused upper level of the two-story spa, while others will replace the Deck 6 children’s Cosmos Club.
“We’re not taking anything away from the current guest experience. We’ll still have a very strong spa offering,” CCO Lee Haslett said when announcing the plans.
Since ‘Celestyal Discovery’ will operate on three to four-night itineraries, a two-story spa isn’t needed, and the children’s club is little used, due to the port-intensive itineraries.
Haslett said the new accommodations will be installed during a drydocking in Greece with additional finishing in Malta, working with long standing partners, AMK Architecture & Design of Athens and the same site team from her original conversion project.
Similar to the offering on fleet mate ‘Celestyal Journey’, ‘Celestyal Discovery’s’ Smoked Olive restaurant will be available as a dedicated dining space for all suite guests.
The refit will also include the installation of a pop-up evening restaurant with a bookable private dining area, offering specialty regional cuisine inspired by the destinations visited.
Celestyal is also enhancing its amenities for those who book premium accommodations on both ships.
Beyond priority check-in, these perks include a new ‘Sail Away’ party for all balcony and suite guests; a pillow menu; daily hosted cocktail hours; and exclusive access to the private Ray’s Sundeck and Cabanas area, exclusive to Grand Dream and Grand Horizon Suite guests.
On ‘Celestyal Journey’, Grand Suite guests also receive free access to the Thermal Spa Suite with its private Jacuzzi, steam room, sauna and relaxation area. Those in the Stargazer Penthouse Suite will also get a ‘bottomless’ in-room mini-bar.
‘Celestyal Discovery’ underwent a multi-million-euro refurbishment programme in Athens, following her acquisition in November, 2023.
The cruise ship operator invested in the social spaces, refreshed staterooms and added the coffee bar Café Nation, Pizza Oven eatery and the Discovery Lounge.
