CELESTYAL Cruises has joined the growing Cruise Traveller stable of brands as a preferred trade partner, with the move meaning the wholesaler now represents 56 boutique, luxury and expedition cruising operators across the world. Celestyal, which is locally led by Asia Pacific Regional Manager Stuart Williams, is now scheduled to...
CELESTYAL Cruises has joined the growing Cruise Traveller stable of brands as a preferred trade partner, with the move meaning the wholesaler now represents 56 boutique, luxury and expedition cruising operators across the world.
Celestyal, which is locally led by Asia Pacific Regional Manager Stuart Williams, is now scheduled to resume operations in Mar 2022 in the Eastern Mediterranean using its two classic ships – the 1200-guest Celestyal Crystal and Celestyal Olympia, with capacity for 1575 passengers.
The company also recently sold its Celestyal Experience (CW 07 Sep) as part of a post-pandemic restructure.
The cruise line’s Australian and NZ BDM, Mary Williams, said Cruise Traveller was an ideal fit for Celestyal’s focus on immersive, all-inclusive experiences aboard smaller ships.
“The Greek Islands are a well-known bucket-list destination for Australians, but our value-added immersive cruises through these magical islands may not be as familiar, so we’re very excited to embark on this partnership with Cruise Traveller so that we can welcome more Australians onboard than ever.
“Because we are based in Greece, we offer Greek Island cruises, the Greek way, with lively and welcoming Greek hospitality at the fore,” she said.
Cruise Traveller MD Craig Bowen said Celestyal was a welcome addition to the portfolio, with a strong destinational focus.
“As a Greek-owned company, Celestyal’s local business relationships provide access to many smaller and less visited ports not available to more mainstream cruise lines,” he said.
“Celestyal also offers an exceptional value proposition, with beverages, gratuities and selected shore excursions all included,” Bowen added.
He said the addition of Celestyal was part of an ongoing proactive approach to growing the Cruise Traveller portfolio, with the aim of having an even more extensive offering as travel resumes.
“The last month has seen an incredible increase in enquiries and bookings for long-haul cruise destinations, which is both encouraging and perfect timing for our new partnership with Celestyal,” he added.
To mark the debut of the new wholesale alliance, Cruise Traveller is promoting a range of 2022 Celestyal voyages with fares discounted by up to 40% for bookings confirmed by 30 Nov – for more details call 1800 507 777 or see cruisetraveller.com.au.
