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Celestyal Discovery
Celestyal Discovery is a Celestyal Cruises cruise ship, in service since 2003. She measures 42,289 gross tons and carries 1,266 guests with a crew of 389. She sails Mediterranean itineraries.
About Celestyal Discovery
Celestyal Discovery was built by Aker MTW in Wismar, Germany, and sailed for AIDA Cruises for 20 years as AIDAaura after entering service in 2003. Celestyal bought her in November 2023 to replace Celestyal Olympia, and she entered service for the line in March 2024. She measures 42,289 gross tons and carries about 1,266 guests, with the Amphitheatro show lounge, the Smoked Olive restaurant and suites with a VIP sundeck. She sails Greek island and Eastern Mediterranean cruises from Piraeus, and for winter 2026/27, after Celestyal cancelled its Arabian Gulf season, she is due to sail the line's first Western Mediterranean itinerary.
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Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews.
Deck plans
Where she sails
Home port: Piraeus, Greece.
Flying in for your cruise?
Celestyal Discovery sails from Piraeus, Greece. The airport is Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH), with 9 lounges to wait in before you board.
- Aegean Business Lounge (Non-Schengen)ATH Main Terminal3.8 ★
- Aegean Business Lounge (Schengen)ATH Main Terminal3.6 ★
- Goldair Handling Lounge x AIAATH Satellite Terminal3.3 ★
Quick answers
Which cruise line operates Celestyal Discovery?
Celestyal Discovery is operated by Celestyal Cruises.
How big is Celestyal Discovery?
Celestyal Discovery measures 42,289 gross tons and 203 metres in length.
How crowded does Celestyal Discovery feel?
Celestyal Discovery has a passenger space ratio of 33.4: 42,289 gross tons for 1,266 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so Celestyal Discovery feels busy for her size.
How many passengers does Celestyal Discovery carry?
Celestyal Discovery carries 1,266 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 389 (about 3.3 guests per crew member).
When did Celestyal Discovery enter service?
Celestyal Discovery entered service in 2003.
Where does Celestyal Discovery sail?
Celestyal Discovery sails Mediterranean itineraries. Her home port is Piraeus, Greece.
Which airport should I fly into for Celestyal Discovery?
Celestyal Discovery sails from Piraeus, Greece. Fly into Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH), which has 9 airport lounges listed on Lounge Frog.
Where can I find the deck plans for Celestyal Discovery?
Celestyal Cruises publishes the deck plans for Celestyal Discovery; this page links to Deck plans (on ship page).
