Celestyal Discovery
By the numbers
42,289 GT
Tonnage
1,266
Guests
10
Decks
633
Cabins
666ft
Length · 203 m
$280 pp
Fares from
$649 pp
Median fare
More specifications Fewer specifications
500
Crew
5 star
Rating
About Celestyal Discovery
If a long weekend or midweek break is on your horizon, the Celestyal Discovery cruise ship offers three- and four-night 'Iconic Aegean' cruises. From November 2025, she will also travel to the Arabian Gulf on three- and four-night 'Iconic Arabia' cruises. Celestyal Discovery offers a world of adventure, both onboard and onshore. Join in with a packed schedule of exciting activities. Splash about in the refreshing pool. Make new friends in the restaurants, bars and dedicated coffee lounge. Reset and unwind in the wellness suite, relax on the sun-baked decks, and then retire to your comfortable cabin for a well-earned siesta.
Where Celestyal Discovery sails
Ports Celestyal Discovery visits
Kusadasi (93)
Athens (Lavrion), Greece (87)
Patmos (87)
Santorini (87)
Mykonos (86)
Crete (55)
Rhodes (44)
Tarragona (14)
Lisbon (10)
Cadiz (8)
Casablanca (8)
Gibraltar (8)
Malaga (8)
Palma de Mallorca (8)
Sete, France (8)
Tangier, Morocco (8)
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Frequently asked questions
What is Celestyal Discovery?
Celestyal Discovery is a mid-sized cruise ship built in 2003 by Aker MTW in Wismar, Germany. She operated for 20 years as AIDAaura before Celestyal Cruises acquired her in November 2023 and placed her into service in March 2024, primarily in the Mediterranean and the Arabian Gulf.
What entertainment does Celestyal Discovery offer?
Celestyal Discovery features bars, lounges, a library, and a two-storey theater.
What are the staterooms like on Celestyal Discovery?
The ship has 633 cabins starting at 13.5 square metres, of which 60 are equipped with balconies.
Where does Celestyal Discovery sail?
Celestyal Discovery sails Mediterranean itineraries in the main season and previously operated Arabian Gulf winter cruises, which were cut short in March 2026 due to the Iran conflict, while she was docked in Dubai.
What is the history of Celestyal Discovery?
The vessel was laid down on 11 January 2002 at Aker MTW's Wismar yard (hull 004), launched 7 September 2002, and completed 3 April 2003 at a cost of $350 million. She was christened AIDAaura by Heidi Klum at Warnemünde on 12 April 2003. Initially owned by P&O Cruises and then Costa Crociere from 2004, she operated under AIDA Cruises until September 2023. Istanbul-based Miray Cruises briefly announced a purchase that fell through, and Celestyal Cruises confirmed their acquisition on 16 November 2023.
How much does a cruise on Celestyal Discovery cost?
Fares start at $280 per person. The median fare across 94 upcoming sailings is $649 per person, and every sailing's page shows its full price history.
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What is Celestyal Discovery?
Celestyal Discovery is a mid-sized cruise ship built in 2003 by Aker MTW in Wismar, Germany. She operated for 20 years as AIDAaura before Celestyal Cruises acquired her in November 2023 and placed her into service in March 2024, primarily in the Mediterranean and the Arabian Gulf.
What entertainment does Celestyal Discovery offer?
Celestyal Discovery features bars, lounges, a library, and a two-storey theater.
What are the staterooms like on Celestyal Discovery?
The ship has 633 cabins starting at 13.5 square metres, of which 60 are equipped with balconies.
Where does Celestyal Discovery sail?
Celestyal Discovery sails Mediterranean itineraries in the main season and previously operated Arabian Gulf winter cruises, which were cut short in March 2026 due to the Iran conflict, while she was docked in Dubai.
What is the history of Celestyal Discovery?
The vessel was laid down on 11 January 2002 at Aker MTW's Wismar yard (hull 004), launched 7 September 2002, and completed 3 April 2003 at a cost of $350 million. She was christened AIDAaura by Heidi Klum at Warnemünde on 12 April 2003. Initially owned by P&O Cruises and then Costa Crociere from 2004, she operated under AIDA Cruises until September 2023. Istanbul-based Miray Cruises briefly announced a purchase that fell through, and Celestyal Cruises confirmed their acquisition on 16 November 2023.
How much does a cruise on Celestyal Discovery cost?
Fares start at $280 per person. The median fare across 94 upcoming sailings is $649 per person, and every sailing's page shows its full price history.
