For Immediate Release

DEAL MEDIA ALERT
Celestyal Cruises Unveils Amazing Savings of Up to $600 per person
 
-- “Book Early and Save More” Promotion Valid for 2019-2020 Sailings
on Qualifying Bookings Made by October 31, 2018 --
 
Book Early and Save More Promotion Features:
  • Fare discounts for booking made by October 31st, 2018
  • Savings of up to $600pp (Fares from $171pp per day, based on 7-day Idyllic Aegean sailings)
  • 50% OFF 3rd & 4th Guests
  • Kids Sail Free promotion
 
Rates & Inclusions:
  • IDYLLIC AEGEAN -- FARES FROM $1,199 pp (down from $1,419 pp) – Departing from Athens’ port of Piraeus and featuring overnight stays in the marquee ports of Mykonos and Santorini, this cruise program offers the ideal opportunities for experiencing these postcard perfect Greek Isles as well as their world-renowned nightlife and unparalleled sunsets.  Along the way travelers will discover the off-the-beaten path island of Milos, a volcanic island acclaimed for having some of the most beautiful beaches in the Aegean; Crete, where the Minoan Palace of Knossos awaits adventurers; and Turkey's Kusadasi, where cruisers are sure to be awe-struck on an in-depth shore excursion to explore Ancient Ephesus. 
 
  • THREE CONTINENTS -- FARES FROM $1,379 pp (down from $1,629 pp) – This itinerary is an enchanting voyage visiting intriguing destinations on the three Continents of Europe, Asia and Africa. Beginning and concluding in Athens, guests will explore cities and villages in Greece, Egypt, Israel, Cyprus, the Greek Islands, and Turkey.  From Greece's capital, the voyage heads to Alexandria and Port Said in Egypt – land of Pharaohs and Pyramids.  The journey continues in Israel, with inspired excursions to sites of biblical and historical importance.  Next, and a new destination Celestyal Cruises is introducing as part of this itinerary, is Cyprus' Limassol where travelers can visit the area's mountain villages and tour Paphos.  The Greek Island of Rhodes and Turkey's Kusadasi round out this fascinating itinerary before sailing back to Athens, mythical home to the Greek gods and goddesses of centuries gone by.
 
  • ECLECTIC AEGEAN FARES FROM $1,199pp (down from $1,419 pp) This itinerary will sail round-trip from Athens’ port of Piraeus and include an overnight in exotic Istanbul, considered a high-demand, bucket list destination for many North American travelers.  The itinerary also introduces two new destinations:  Greece’s Volos, perfect port for taking in Meteora’s hanging monasteries, and Turkey’s Canakkale, gateway to Troy and site where the WWI Gallipoli Campaign took place. Travelers on this itinerary will additionally have the opportunity to visit Crete and Santorini, and will also experience the lively vibes of Mykonos with a late night stay.
 
All of these exclusive itineraries, as well as all of the line’s cruises, feature the Celestyal Inclusive Experience – the industry’s best all-inclusive program including delicious meals on board, unlimited drinks, award-winning entertainment, gratuities, port charges, and the best select shore excursions – all in one price!   The line’s generous drinks package offers guests an extensive selection of spirits, wines, cocktails and beers, specialty coffees, bottled water, as well as juices and sodas. This is just one of the many reasons Celestyal Cruises has been recognized as one of the industry’s best-value and best-service cruise lines. 
 
Conditions:
“Starting from” fares are based on stateroom category IA & subject to qualifying dates.  All fares are per-person, based on double occupancy of the stateroom. Fares include accommodation on board in the booked category, all meals on board, an extensive choice of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages (complimentary all-inclusive drinks package), select complimentary shore excursions, all port fees, gratuities and an entertainment program on board. Offer is valid for new, individual bookings. Booking window for Book Early, Save More promotion is 7/1/2018 to 10/31/2018 for the qualifying sailings. Third and Fourth Guests offer provides 50% off of the cruise fare of the third and/or fourth adult guest booked in the same stateroom as the first two full-fare paying guests.
 
The Kids Sail Free promotion is only applicable to new 2020 sailings booked by 9/30/2018. Offer also includes 50% off of the cruise fare of the third and/or fourth child (up to 11 years old) booked in the same stateroom as the first two full-paying adult guests sailing in 2019. All other charges, including but not limited to port and gratuities, are additional and apply to all guests.
 
Fares above are already reduced. Reduced fare space is capacity controlled and may be withdrawn at any time with, or without, notice. Celestyal Cruises reserves the right to add, change or modify reduced rate conditions at any time, without notification. Celestyal Cruises deposit and cancellation standard policies apply based on the booking/sailing date. Celestyal Cruises reserves the right to correct any incorrect information due to a human error, typographical error or technical error. The general terms and conditions of Celestyal Cruises apply. Other restrictions may apply.
 
To Book: For additional details on these or any of the line’s all-inclusive, destination-focused cruises, call 877-337-4665 or visit CelestyalCruises.com.
 
About Celestyal Cruises
Celestyal Cruises is the main home-porting cruise operator in Greece and the preeminent cruise line serving the Greek Islands and East Mediterranean. The company operates two mid-sized vessels, each one cozy enough to provide genuine and highly-personalized services. The foundation of the company’s philosophy is the ‘destination.’ Every cruise focuses on true cultural immersion, offering authentic, lifetime experiences both on board and on shore wherever its vessels sail.

Awards
In February 2018 Celestyal Cruises received four Cruise Critic Cruisers Choice Awards: two first place awards, for Shore Excursions and Value, and two second place awards, for Service and Entertainment. In 2017 Celestyal Cruises was given the UK Editors’ Picks Award for Best Service by Cruise Critic, the world's largest cruise reviews site and online cruise community, as well as four Cruise Critic Cruisers’ Choice Awards: Best (mid-sized), Embarkation, Entertainment, Shore Excursions and Value.

Corporate Responsibility
Celestyal Cruises is deeply committed to sustainability and ethical business practices. The company actively supports the local communities in the destinations it visits, particularly in the field of education. Since 2015, more than 2000 students on the Greek islands of Milos, Patmos, Samos and Ios have enjoyed a ‘journey to knowledge’, by attending specialized educational programs, initiated by Celestyal Cruises. Additionally, Celestyal Cruises supports cultural NGOs to promote youth entrepreneurship, marine student development and child welfare.

ISO Certification
The entire spectrum of Celestyal Cruises’ ship management, including technical, hotel and crew management, and offices, are certified in accordance with ISO 9001/14001 standards. The certifying authority is DNV-GL, which is by widely recognized as the biggest and most respected rating agency in the marine industry.
 
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