Celestyal Cruises has launched three new Arabian Gulf cruise itineraries to coincide with the 2024 Grand Prix races in Abu Dhabi, UAE and Doha, Qatar, sailing roundtrip from Dubai.

The cruises aboard Celestyal Journey have been tailored specifically to the Formula 1 schedule and offer multi-night stays in port in Abu Dhabi and Doha during the events. 

A three-day grandstand race ticket, which includes complimentary transfers to and from the ship, can be added to the cruise fare from £193 per person.

“One of our overarching goals is to provide a premium yet affordable way to experience the best of the regions we visit,” said Lee Haslett, Chief Commercial Officer, Celestyal Cruises. “With prices starting at £769 per person, our three new ‘Desert Days with Grand Prix’ sailings are a perfect example of this.” 

The three itineraries ‘Desert Days & Qatar Grand Prix, ‘Desert Days & Abu Dhabi Grand Prix’, and ‘Desert Days & Double Grand Prix’ give passengers a choice of experiences and embarkation ports.

The 7-night Desert Days & Abu Dhabi Grand Prix itinerary departs Dubai on December 2nd, 2024, calling in Khasab in Oman, and Sir Bani Yas Island in the UAE, before spending three days’ in port in Abu Dhabi for the Abu Dhabi Formula 1 Grand Prix. The voyage also includes an overnight in Dubai on the first night of the cruise.

The 7-night Desert Days & Qatar Grand Prix cruise itinerary departs Dubai on November 25th, 2024, calling in Khasab, Oman; Abu Dhabi, UAE; and Doha, Qatar. The ship will remain in port in Doha for three days to coincide with the Qatar Formula 1 Grand Prix. 

Prices for both voyages start from £769 per person.

The 14-night Desert Days & Double Grand Prix itinerary departs Dubai on November 24th, 2024. This butterfly itinerary gives passengers the option of combining both itineraries back to back in order to experience both Grand Prixes.

Celestyal Journey will sail to all of the above destinations, this time spending three days in Doha as well as Abu Dhabi. Prices start at £1319 per person.

These cruises form part of Celestyal Cruises’ new Spring campaign offering 50% off deposits from as low as £125 per booking, available until April 30th.