Our Celestyal Journey Cruise Adventure Begins! Athens Embarkation and First Impressions - DAY 1 VLOG
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We have kindly been invited on board by Celestyal Cruises, and we are going to experience all that they have to offer.
Embarkation was a smooth process and as we had a Suite on Deck 9, we could use the dedicated Suite check in desk.
We're pretty impressed with Celestial Journey so far.
The staff have been incredible and we cannot fault the service that we've had while we've been on board.
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We start on day 1 of our Celestyal Journey Heavenly Greece, Croatia and Italy Cruise in Piraeus, Athens. We travelled the day before embarkation from Heathrow, UK and stayed in one of Celestyal Cruises recommended Hotels in Piraeus. This was very convenient, and we were able to get to the port to board Celesytal Journey in less than 10 minutes. Embarkation was a smooth process and as we had a Suite on Deck 9, we could use the dedicated Suite check in desk. We were onboard by 10 am, and we quickly made our way round the ship exploring. We had an early departure and enjoyed an exclusive sail away event. In the evening, we dined in the Smoked Olive and enjoyed some outstanding dishes. We indulged in some elaborate cocktails in the Blue Bar and enjoyed an Abba tribute in the main theatre. As it was an Easter cruise, we were also treated to a special late-night feast. Although invited onboard by Celesytal Cruises all of our thoughts and opinions are our own. JUNIOR BALCONY SUITE 9102 on CELESTYAL JOURNEY - https://youtu.be/T0TFxSHx-AM Celestyal Journey Full Ship Tour! Secrets Revealed! - https://youtu.be/rnjj98FUluY Athens Cruise Guide: How to Get from the Airport to Piraeus Port - https://youtu.be/btRltPZASUk Celestyal Journey is the newest addition to the Celestyal Cruises fleet, launched in 2023 after an extensive $20 million refurbishment. This mid-sized ship carries 1,260 guests in 630 cabins, including 149 balcony suites, and is designed to offer an intimate yet modern cruise experience. Sailing the Greek Islands, Eastern Mediterranean, and Arabian Gulf, Celestyal Journey provides access to both iconic ports like Mykonos, Santorini, and Kusadasi, as well as hidden gems and cultural treasures in Cyprus, Egypt, Israel, Oman, and beyond. Its boutique size allows entry into destinations larger ships cannot reach, making every itinerary more immersive and authentic. Onboard, guests enjoy seven diverse restaurants serving Mediterranean, Asian, and international cuisine, alongside a steakhouse and buffet. The ship also features eight stylish bars and lounges, two pools, Jacuzzis, and the relaxing Sozo Health Spa. Entertainment ranges from live shows in the amphitheatre to cooking classes, dance lessons, and cultural workshops. With award-winning Greek hospitality, all-inclusive value, and destination-focused itineraries, the Celestyal Journey offers a perfect balance of comfort, culture, and discovery. It’s the ideal choice for travellers seeking an enriching, unforgettable voyage across some of the world’s most historic and breathtaking regions. We are Tom and Dom and we experienced our first cruise on the MSC Virtuosa during her UK staycation cruises in 2021.Our mission is provide a fair and balanced review of our travels. We look at the types of food that is available onboard, from main dining rooms, room service, buffets and pool side snacks. We include menus for each of cruises so that we can share the selection of drinks and meals that are available. Entertainment onboard a cruise ship is important to us and we enjoy theatre production shows, live music, quizzes and game shows. We love to explore different ports and destinations and enjoy sharing tips and tricks so that you can make the most of each port. We often explore ports independently but also book excursions that are interesting to us. Join our CRUISE CHAT Facebook group 👉 https://m.facebook.com/groups/728759168363809/?ref=share Support us and receive exclusive benefits! 👉 https://www.patreon.com/tomanddomtravel/membership We have created a list of our cruise essentials. These are items we take with us when we travel, and we hope they may be useful to you. We have also added a Wine list which contains some of the wines we have tried whilst cruising. Check out our Amazon Store to find out more 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/tomanddomtravel So far we have sailed on the following cruise ships: MSC Virtuosa, Marella Explorer, Marella Explorer 2, Queen Mary 2, Sky Princess, Enchanted Princess, MSC Preziosa, P&O Arvia, Ambassador Ambience, P&O Azura, Ambassador Ambition, Island Princess, P&O Aurora, Costa Diadema, P&O Iona, MS Jane Austen, Marella Voyager, MS Geoffrey Chaucer , VV Resilient Lady, Queen Anne, Queen Victoria and Celestyal Journey. Playlists Virgin Voyages Resilient Lady Amsterdam August 2024 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIWn2FRb_yWxOi2MWu5iTIyzerponO-D9 Cunard Queen Anne Spain and Portugal October 2024 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIWn2FRb_yWwYNhxCGCYYp-gLxde_dJrc Please like, subscribe and comment, it really does make a difference and allows our channel to grow. Thank you! You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter! You can find our Socials on https://linktr.ee/tomanddomtravel #tomanddomtravel #celestyalcruises #celestyaljourney #cruise #cruiselife #cruisevlog #cruisevacation #cruiseship #cruisetravel #cruisetips #cruiselovers #cruisejourney