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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Celestyal Cruises Continues Its Dynamic Course by Extending its Homeporting Program In Turkey For 2016-2017 Athens, Greece – (September 15, 2015) Celestyal Cruises will extend for another two years the successful homeporting program in Turkey which commenced in 2015 with embarkation from Istanbul, Izmir and Kusadasi. A new ship, the Celestyal Nefeli (ex Gemini) will replace the Celestyal Odyssey, whose charter agreement will be concluded at the end of October according to its agreed-upon terms. The name, “Nefeli,” comes from Greek mythology – Nefeli was a goddess of hospitality and a nymph of the clouds. The Celestyal Nefeli will perform Celestyal’s popular itineraries for the next two years, with embarkation from Turkey. She is the perfect size for docking in the smaller, unique harbors throughout the Eastern Mediterranean like her fleet mates Celestyal Crystal and Celestyal Olympia. The introduction of smaller ports is part of the strategy to open new destinations in Eastern Mediterranean cruising. Since 2014, Celestyal has added 15 new destinations which include Milos, Ios, Kos, Samos, Symi, Chios, Cesme and Syros. These gems are only accessible to midsized vessels that comprise Celestyal’s fleet. An added benefit of the smaller ships is warm and personalized service. All of Celestyal Cruises’ source markets have responded to these new destinations with enthusiasm. Passengers have also responded with enthusiasm to the company’s program of onboard and offshore bespoke themed events. In 2016 Celestyal will increase the number of themed events on its cruises so as to provide even more travelers with the best of Greek culture, gastronomy, history and wine. These themed events have become core to the “Real Greek Experience” that Celestyal offers its cruisers. Celestyal Cruises 2016 Iconic and Idyllic itineraries are now available for booking. For further information call (877) 337-4665 send an e-mail to cruising@celestyalcruises.com or visit the company’s web site at: CelestyalCruises.com. ### About Celestyal Cruises: Celestyal Cruises is the only home porting cruise operator in Greece and the preeminent cruise line for the Greek Islands and Turkey. Two of the company’s ships, the “Thomson Spirit” and “Thomson Majesty,” are under charter to Thomson Cruises of TUI AG. Since 2011 Celestyal Cruises has been a member of Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), a worldwide cruise industry alliance that promotes a safe, secure and healthy cruise ship environment. At the 2015 Greek Tourism Awards, Celestyal Cruises was awarded a Gold Award for Themed Events, a Silver Award for Contribution to the National Economy, a Silver Award for Contribution to Local Economies and a Bronze Award for Promotion of Local Cuisine. Celestyal Cruises’ new brand, Cuba Cruises, provides passengers with an authentic Cuban cruise experience, the best of Cuba on impeccable eight-day voyages. The Celestyal logo evokes the sea, the sun and the wind. It reflects the company’s commitment to its Hellenic roots, and to supporting the economy and preserving the environment of each destination it visits. For more information, please visit CelestyalCruises.com.
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