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Enjoy a Life Enriching Experience with a Cultural Cruise Vacation

Cultural cruise Vacations in the Mediterranean enrich the mind, body and spirit. Whether you have a preference for a mini cruise, a winter adventure in the sun or a week-long adventure, we deliver authentic cultural experiences that enable you to deep dive into the lifestyle and traditions of the destinations we visit.

Our exclusive cultural cruises take you to iconic destinations in the idyllic Aegean islands and further afield to Turkey and Egypt. Not only do we deliver complimentary excursions to iconic archaeological sites, but we also provide detailed cultural excursions with local guides that are geared towards individual interests.

Any cruise will enable you to explore the history, heritage and culture of picturesque cities, towns and villages, but we go one step further by delivering truly authentic experiences and visiting exclusive destinations other cruise ships cannot reach.

More to Discover

The eastern Mediterranean is a uniquely special and magical destination and is best explored with a knowledgeable guide. Why follow the well-trodden tourist path when there is more to discover off-the-beaten-track.

Our cultural cruises take you to places other cruise Vacations can’t reach.

Enhance Your Knowledge

Whether you’re an art aficionado or a history buff, cultural cruises offer a unique opportunity to broaden your knowledge of a particular travel destination.

Our cultural cruises are designed to deliver authentic experiences that enhance your personal interests.

The Magic of the Mediterranean

Our all-inclusive cultural cruises visit a host of magical and iconic locations in Greece, Turkey and Egypt. The authentic experiences are specifically designed to enrich your understanding and enjoyment of the countries we visit. Delve deeper and you discover something amazing.

Experience Our Award-Winning Hospitality

Cruising The Celestyal Way

A cruise holiday with Celestyal involves more than an adventure to romantic destinations – we also treat our guests to a wide range of onboard complimentary culinary delights, a range of unlimited classic drinks and a full program of entertainment. Also included in the cost of your cruise are hand-picked shore excursions to the most popular tourist attractions, staff tips and port charges. Celestyal believe in total transparency and do not have any hidden charges – so you can plan your holiday budget with confidence.

ON BOARD DINING

We have a proud culinary tradition and love delighting our guests with a range of sumptuous recipes.
Our speciality chefs lovingly prepare authentic international dishes bursting with mouthwatering flavors.

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ONBOARD ENTERTAINMENT

You’ll never be lost for anything to do with our full-program of entertainment throughout the day and in the evening.

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SELECTED SHORE EXCURSIONS

Discover iconic archaeological sites and idyllic hotspots such as the Minoan Palace of Knossos and ancient Ephesus.

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PORT CHARGES AND GRATUITIES

We don’t believe in surprising guests with hidden fees so include port charges and gratuities with the final cost of your cruise so you can protect your travel budget.

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