Celestyal Offers Free Cruises to Team GB Olympic Medallists

In celebration of Team GB’s remarkable performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics, Celestyal is offering a free cruise to all British athletes who secured a medal. The cruise line, headquartered in Greece—the birthplace of the Olympic Games—launched this special offer to honour the success of Team GB across various sports.

Great Britain achieved an impressive 65 medals in Paris, including 14 golds, 22 silvers, and 29 bronzes, matching their total from London 2012 and marking their third-highest medal tally.

Complimentary Cruise Options for Medallists

Medal-winning athletes can choose from an array of complimentary cruises, each offering a unique travel experience:

Steps of Paul Voyage: A seven-night cruise departing Athens on 12th October 2024 aboard the Celestyal Journey. The itinerary includes visits to Thessaloniki, Kavala, Istanbul, Dikili, Kusadasi, and Patmos.

Desert Days Voyages: A selection of seven-night cruises departing from Doha aboard Celestyal Journey. Eight options are available between December 2024 and March 2025, with stops at Khalifa Bin Salman, Dubai, Khasab, Sir Bani Yas Island, and Abu Dhabi.

Idyllic Aegean Voyages: A series of seven-night cruises departing Athens on Celestyal Journey. With 14 options available between May and October 2025, the itinerary includes Thessaloniki, Kusadasi, Heraklion (Crete), Santorini, Mykonos, and Milos.

Heavenly Adriatic Voyages: A selection of seven-night cruises departing Athens in 2025 aboard Celestyal Journey. Four options are available between April and August 2025, with visits to Kotor, Split, Venice or Bari, and Katakolo for an exploration of Ancient Olympia.

Explore the Roots of the Olympic Games

Celestyal’s Greece itineraries also feature the ‘National Geographic Day Tour – The History of the Olympic Games in Athens’ shore excursion. Led by National Geographic-trained guides, this tour allows guests to trace the evolution of the Olympic Games through visits to historic sites and offers an exclusive meeting with a former Olympic athlete for a special viewing of the Olympic Sports Complex.

Onboard Luxury and Wellness

Onboard the Celestyal Journey, athletes can unwind and rejuvenate at the Sozo Spa, which offers Ayurvedic treatments, a fully equipped gym, thermal beds, and steam rooms. Dining options include the Taverna and Thalassa restaurants, Grill Seekers, modern Asian fusion at Pink Moon, and Mediterranean street food at the Greek Deli.

Lee Haslett, Chief Commercial Officer at Celestyal, expressed the company’s excitement: “Following years of exceptionally hard training and the pressures of competing at an Olympic Games, both mentally and physically, there’s no better way for our Team GB heroes to unwind and relax than on a Celestyal cruise. Onboard, they can enjoy our extensive wellness programme, indulge in authentic and fresh cuisine, and explore wonderful ports of call. We look forward to welcoming our medallists and their guests onboard with our renowned warm hospitality – congratulations to all of our cherished Olympians.”

Booking Information

This offer is valid for a cruise for two people sharing the same cabin, with departures from Athens, Greece or Doha, Qatar. The cruise is available for select dates between 2024 and 2025. Sailing dates and cabin categories are subject to availability. The prize includes the cabin, all meals, select drinks during dining, gratuities, entertainment onboard, and a £65.00 discount per person for pre-booked shore excursions. Flights, transportation to and from the vessel, travel insurance, and other onboard expenses are not included.

To book your cruise, medal-winning athletes can contact Celestyal at medalist@celestyal.com or call 0808 280 3671.

The offer is non-transferable and cannot be redeemed for cash or other gifts. For more information and to review the full terms and conditions, please visit celestyal.com or call 0808 258 4170.