Win a Place on a Celestyal Cruises
“Greek Islands” Family Trip!

ATHENS, GREECE (June 17, 2021)
To celebrate their return to cruising and to share their passion for Greek hospitality, Celestyal Cruises, the award-winning, number one choice for travellers to the Greek Islands and the Mediterranean, is giving one lucky travel agent the chance to win a place on a three-night familiarisation trip around the magnificent Greek Islands.
 
The three-night Iconic Aegean voyage round-trip from Lavrion, Athens departs 8^th October 2021 and includes calls in Mykonos, Kusadasi, Patmos, Heraklion and Santorini. The winning travel agent will join seven other agents and one Celestyal Cruises host as they enjoy an authentic experience of Mediterranean cuisine and the classic Greek lifestyle.
 
To enter, agents simply need to sign up to the Celestyal Cruises Trade Facebook page by 17^th July 2021 (https://www.facebook.com/groups/CelestyalCruisesAgentTalkUKIreland) and then answer the following question: ‘What is the name of Celestyal’s newest ship’. Answers should be emailed to  [email protected]. The winner will be notified on 19^th July 2021.
 
The prize comprises a single cabin on the three-night Iconic Aegean sailing departing 8^th October 2021 with all meals and drinks, two excursions, port taxes and gratuities. Prize excludes flights and any other travel arrangements as well as onboard expenses including PCR tests if applicable.
 
For further information visit www.celestyal.com/uk

About Celestyal Cruises
Celestyal Cruises has fast built an award-winning reputation and recognition as the number one choice for cruise travellers to the Greek Islands and East Mediterranean thanks to its regional expertise and exceptional hospitality. The company operates three vessels, each one intimate enough to provide genuine and highly personalised services. The foundation of the company’s philosophy is built on a unique Greek heritage which combines outstanding hospitality with genuine cultural destination immersion and provides authentic, lifetime experiences both onboard and onshore.
 
Health and Safety Protocols
At Celestyal Cruises, our highest priorities are compliance, environmental protection and the health, safety and well-being of our guests, crew and the communities we visit. As a member of Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), we have pledged our commitment to adopt mandatory core elements of enhanced health protocols as part of a phased-in resumption of cruise operations.
 
Informed by leading scientists, medical experts, European and Hellenic health authorities, these protocols apply to the entire cruise experience. Our health and safety measures will be continuously evaluated and adjusted based on the current evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic in Europe as well as the availability of new prevention, therapeutics, and mitigation measures.
 
Awards      
In September 2020, Celestyal Cruises was honoured for the second consecutive year at the renowned MedCruises Awards. The company was awarded first place in the category “Cruise Line with the Greatest Solidarity and Commitment during the Pandemic” for its overall contribution to the local community, as well as to the industry as a whole in light of the addition of a new vessel to its fleet during this critical period.  In June 2020, Celestyal Cruises received three Tourism Awards in the largest and most prestigious competition for the Greek tourism industry.
 
For eight consecutive years now, Celestyal Cruises has taken several top honours in the Tourism Awards including a Platinum Award for Guest Experience Excellence, Gold Award for Familiarisation Initiatives for Special International Target Groups, Silver Award for Solo Travel and for its CSR Initiatives and Bronze for the Safety of its Guests and Personnel. In February 2020, Celestyal Cruises was honoured at the Cruise Excellence Awards for its “Three Continents” cruise as the best cruise itinerary for 2019.  In June 2019, Celestyal Cruises was recognised for its overall contribution and commitment to the development of the cruise industry in the Mediterranean region at the MedCruise Awards in Genoa. In December 2019 and 2018 respectively Celestyal Cruises received the UK Editors’ Picks Award for Best Service by Cruise Critic, the world’s largest cruise review site and online cruise community. 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.
 
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 specialised educational programmes, 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 recognised as the biggest and most respected rating agency in the marine industry.
 
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