Boutique cruise line Celestyal has announced new onboard
programming, menus and entertainment for its first new dedicated winter season
in the Western Mediterranean.
Celestyal
Discovery’s winter season will operate during winter 2026-27 and 2027-28
with a 14-night “Mediterranean Odyssey” itinerary that includes overnight stays
in Barcelona (Tarragona) and Lisbon, along with calls in Malaga, Gibraltar,
Casablanca, Cadiz, Tangier, Valencia, Palma and Sète.
Guests can also choose seven-night sailings between
Barcelona (Tarragona) and Lisbon or combine the itinerary with an eight-night
“Mediterranean Riviera” voyage between Athens and Barcelona (Tarragona) to
create a 22-night holiday.
Winter
cruise onboard offerings include 13 shows, regionally inspired meals and
destination-focused activities, complementing the 1,360-guest ship’s new
deployment which begins December 5, 2026, with food, wine, music and cultural
experiences.
Culinary Program
Dining will include new menus across the Thalassa
main-dining room and Smoked Olive, the restaurant for guests in suites, along
with locally inspired dishes in the Taverna buffet. Highlights include
Portuguese caldo verde, Spanish gazpacho and churros, Italian arancini and
Moroccan tagines. A “Royal Moorish” themed dinner buffet will accompany the
Casablanca call, while jamón carving will be featured in the Taverna.
Specialty restaurant Grill Seekers introduces a revised
European bistro-style menu, featuring classic starters, fish and seafood,
European meat cuts and regional cheeses. Greek Deli will retain its signature
gyros while adding regional street food, including Spanish tortillas and
patatas bravas.
The culinary program will be supported by a selection of
Spanish, Portuguese, French and Italian wines, along with a new premium
Bordeaux collection available in Grill Seekers and Grapevine. New cooking
demonstrations will give guests an introduction to regional cuisines.
Destination-focused talks will explore subjects such as Spanish olive oil, the
spice trade of Spain and Portugal, Morocco’s argan trees and Pompeii.
Entertainment Program
The entertainment program will introduce new shows, with
highlights including “Pasión Española,” celebrating Spanish music through live
singing and dance, “Buona Sera Italia,” featuring well-known Italian songs,
including “Volare,” “Con te partirò” and “O sole mio’ and “Viva la
Mediterranea,” bringing together music from Portugal, Spain, France, Italy and
Greece.
John Diorio, Vice President and Managing Director, Celestyal
North America, said in a statement, “Being ‘Authentically Mediterranean’ is
about the feeling guests take away from their vacation as much as the places
they visit. As we expand west, we want to carry that spirit with us while
embracing the distinct character of each destination. The experience onboard
should help guests feel connected to the region, encouraging discovery and
giving them more reasons to explore when they step ashore.”
Prices for a seven-night sailing start at $549 per person.
Fares include meals, soft drinks with meals, essential WiFi, port fees and
gratuities.
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