Dedicated support services from Celestyal help travel advisors with sales and marketing initiatives for both sourcing the brand to their clients, as well as targeting travel interests such as the brand’s Greek onboard experience and destinations. The Celestyal Sail & Stay tool simplifies the booking process for travel advisors to include the onboard cruise itinerary with pre and post cruise hotel stays in Athens, where ships leave and arrive. The enhanced offering allows advisors to provide their customers with custom experiences by pairing a cruise booking with a stay at a choice of 18 Athens based hotels handpicked for their upscale accommodations and convenient location.
What’s changed in the Celestyal Sail & Stay tool?
Sail & Stay 2.0 bot streamlines the process for travel advisors, clearing the way for an agent to book in one click a full package for clients with: hotel options, private transfers and cruise booking. This tool is available on Celestyal’s trade booking platform and will enable travel advisors to book accommodation in Athens at both three- and fourstar hotels, in addition to packages including private car or minivan transfers to/from airport, hotel and port.
The growth of the platform also includes the debut of new resource guides for the six Athens-based hotel locations. These guides are also there to assist the crew in giving guests advice and recommendations on what Ђs new and hot on the street. The service will debut on all Celestyal sailings departing from Athens beginning July 28, 2025. Everything from the 3 and 4 night Iconic Greek Islands, 7 night “Idyllic Greece” to the 7-night “Heavenly Greece, Italy & Croatia” are included.
Advantages for Travel Advisors and Their Clients
With the new and improved Sail & Stay tool, travel advisors can also customise all-inclusive cruise and land packages with the ability to book handpicked hotels and private transfers, providing travellers the flexibility to extend Celestyal’s Greek island cruises and add on a land package to any sailing. This freedom allows all the great pleasures of the Greek Experience which can combined like no others between land and sea.
Also, with the Sail & Stay packages everything is commissionable, which means advisors can receive some well-deserved kickbacks while they book client’s a great vacation.
Why Athens and the Greek Islands?
It is little wonder that Athens and the Greek Islands are such a popular combination of cruise and land stays. The history and culture of the Greek capital, Athens, makes it a perfect place for those that are interested in ancient antiquities such as those found at the ruins of the Acropolis, Parthenon and Temple of Olympian Zeus. Other sights include the lively Plaka district dotted with cafes, shops and art gallery and the striking views of the Aegean Sea from the city’s countless hilltop vistas.
Celestyal’s Greece island cruises also visit some of the most famous islands in the Mediterranean. From the bustling streets of Mykonos, to the historic vibes of Santorini, the blue seas around Crete, and a picture-perfect scene on Rhodes, each island provides a little window into Greek culture and history. These cruises offer a balanced package of both on land and at sea tourism.
Where you can go and what cruise options are there with Celestyal
All kinds of different routes are offered by Celestyal Cruises to highlight the great beauty and appeal to the Greek Islands area and more. Here are a few key routes that will be able to use the new Sail & Stay booking service:
Iconic Greek Islands (3-4 Days): A brief tour to give you a taste of the Greek Islands, including Mykonos, Santorini, and Milos.
Idyllic Greece (7 Nights): A more expansive cruise that sails a bit further into the Greek Islands, with visits at Rhodes, Crete, and Kusadasi, Turkey.
Divine Greece, Italy & Croatia (7 Nights): Enjoy the art and history of ancient Greece and the scenic coastlines of Italy and Croatia for a diverse Mediterranean getaway.
Why Celestyal Vacations for Your Greek Island Escapes?
Celestyal Cruises is an all-inclusive cruise line, where unlimited drinks, shore excursions, and specialty dining are already included in the price of the cruise. Their ships are built to give a more intimate cruise experience with less guests than the larger ships, so that you can have a more individualized vacation. The launch of the Sail & Stay tool is going to facilitate the selling process for travel advisors by allowing them to offer their clients a fully integrated Greek holiday experience.
The opportunity to package pre- and post-cruise stays in Athens with private transfers to take that stress out of transitioning from land to sea only makes the complete experience that much more attractive. And with so many standout attractions around Greece, it’s no wonder that Celestyal’s cruises continue to be a favored choice among those eager to branch out and explore while still enjoying some relaxation in the Mediterranean.
How to Book
For more information or to book a cruise with the Sail & Stay promotion, travelers can visit Celestyal Cruises’ website or contact a travel advisor. It is now available via Celestyal’s trade portal, and is designed to empower travel advisors to build bespoke sailings and offer their customers end-to-end holiday packages.
Conclusion
With the official roll-out of the upgraded Sail & Stay application, Celestyal will offer travelers a simple connection to upscale cruising and on-shore experiences in Athens, along with island activities and guided excursions. This is the latest move in Celestyal’s continued quest to deliver an unparalleled experience to guests, while supporting sustainable tourism in Greece.
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