Celestyal Discovery to add 47 cabins, mostly suites

Celestyal plans to add 47 cabins, mostly suites, to the recently introduced ship, Celestyal Discovery, plus dedicated suite dining, and is enhancing amenities for premium accommodations across both its vessels.

Celestyal Discovery — the former AIDAaura, which entered service in March following a conversion and upgrade — will be gaining two Grand Horizon Suites with expansive balconies above the bridge; 30 Junior Dream Suites, a new category; and 15 spacious interior Cosmos Cabins.

The Grand Horizon Suites measure 27 square meters/291 square feet, the Junior Dream Suites are 21 square meters/226 square feet and the Cosmos Cabins are 14.5 square meters/156 square feet.

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Capacity goes to 1,300 passengers

The ship’s overall capacity will increase 7.4%, to 1,300 passengers.

Most of the new accommodations are going into Deck 11, currently the underused upper level of the two-story spa, while others are replacing the Deck 6 children's Cosmos Club.

'We're not taking anything away from the current guest experience. We'll still have a very strong spa offering,' Lee Haslett, chief commercial officer, said Wednesday in a media briefing to announce the plans, along with the line's new, simplified pricing called 'Celestyal One.'

Since Celestyal Discovery operates three-/four-night itineraries, a two-story spa isn't needed, and the children's club is little used due to the port-intensive itineraries.

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Haslett said the new accommodations will be installed during a dry dock in Greece with additional finishing in Malta, working with longstanding partners AMK Architecture & Design of Athens and the same site team from Celestyal Discovery's conversion.

Dedicated dining for suite guests

Mirroring the offering on fleet mate Celestyal Journey, Celestyal Discovery’s Smoked Olive restaurant will be available as a dedicated dining space for all suite guests. The refit will also include a pop-up evening restaurant with a bookable private dining area, offering high-end specialty regional cuisine inspired by the destinations visited.

Enhanced amenities

Celestyal is also enhancing its amenities for those who book premium accommodations on both ships.

Beyond priority check-in, these perks include a new 'Sail Away' party for all balcony and suite guests; a pillow menu; daily hosted cocktail hours; and exclusive access to the private Ray’s Sundeck and Cabanas area, exclusive to Grand Dream and Grand Horizon Suite guests.

On Celestyal Journey, Grand Suite guests also receive free access to the Thermal Spa Suite with its private Jacuzzi, steam room, sauna and relaxation area. Those in the Stargazer Penthouse Suite will also get a 'bottomless' in-room mini-bar.

Celestyal Discovery's current promotion

Per-person prices for Celestyal Discovery's three-night 'Iconic Aegean' cruise from Piraeus beginning Nov. 21, 2025, start at $359 in the interior Cosmos Cabin, $789 in a balcony cabin and $1,169 in a Grand Dream Suite with Celestyal's current North American promotional offers, valid through Nov. 24, 2024.

The new Celestyal One pricing takes effect for all bookings starting Dec. 11 for cruises departing from March 21.

Celestyal Discovery underwent a multimillion-euro refurbishment in Athens following its acquisition in November 2023. The line invested in the social spaces, refreshed staterooms and added the illy coffee bar Café Nation, Pizza Oven eatery and the Discovery Lounge.