What's Happening?
Celestyal has introduced an enhanced cruise and land package called 'Celestyal Sail & Stay' aimed at travel advisors. This new offering allows advisors to book comprehensive cruise and land packages for their clients, either at the time of booking or later. The package includes pre- and post-cruise hotel stays at 18 selected properties in Athens, with private transfers included. The hotels are primarily four-star and above, with some three-star options available. The service is available for all sailings departing from Athens starting August 2025, covering itineraries such as 'Iconic Greek Islands', 'Idyllic Greece', and 'Heavenly Greece, Italy & Croatia'. Celestyal plans to expand this offering to its Arabian Gulf programs in the future.
Why It's Important?
The introduction of the 'Celestyal Sail & Stay' package is significant for the travel industry as it provides travel advisors with a new tool to enhance their service offerings. By allowing advisors to curate all-in-one packages, Celestyal is enabling them to offer more personalized and seamless travel experiences to their clients. This initiative not only benefits travelers by providing them with more choices and value but also supports travel advisors by offering commissionable packages, thereby potentially increasing their revenue. The move reflects a growing trend in the travel industry towards more integrated and customized travel solutions.
What's Next?
Celestyal plans to expand the 'Celestyal Sail & Stay' offering to its Arabian Gulf programs, which could further enhance the package's appeal and reach. Travel advisors may begin to leverage this new offering to attract more clients seeking comprehensive travel experiences. As the package gains popularity, it could lead to increased competition among cruise operators to offer similar integrated travel solutions, potentially driving innovation and improvements in the industry.
