1800 121 187 Connect with our cruise experts

Cruise Club Giveaway december 2024
Valued at $16,750

Cruise Club Giveaway Hero Image
Return Trip
Return
trip
Duration
14
Nights
Days at Sea
0
Sea Days
Ports
13
Ports
Countries Visted
5
Countries

Idyllic and Heavenly Adriatic with Celestyal

Draw No. 40     Opens: 30 Nov 2024    Closes: 31 Dec 2024    Drawn: 7 Jan 2025

Cruise Details:

Departure: 18 October 2025
Nights: 14 nights
Departs: Athens
Returns: Athens

For December 2024, the Clean Cruising Club Prize is an unforgettable 14-night journey aboard the luxurious Celestyal Journey, sailing from Athens to some of the Mediterranean's most captivating destinations. This extraordinary cruise invites travellers to explore a unique blend of ancient history, stunning landscapes, and vibrant cultures. Ports of call include Thessaloniki, the seaside gem of northern Greece; Kusadasi in Turkey, gateway to the iconic ruins of Ephesus; and the legendary Greek islands of Heraklion, Santorini, Mykonos, and Milos. In Santorini and Mykonos, guests will enjoy an extended stay to soak in the lively nightlife, charming architecture, and azure beaches that make this island so famous.


The adventure continues with scenic visits to Argostoli, Dubrovnik, Kotor, Bari, Corfu, and Katakolon. Each destination offers its own unique treasures, from the medieval city walls of Dubrovnik to the tranquil beauty of Kotor's fjord-like bay. This two-week voyage promises an array of experiences, including the rich Italian culture in Bari and the legendary Greek heritage of Katakolon, close to ancient Olympia. With world-class service, sumptuous onboard dining, and immersive shore excursions, you will embark on a journey of a lifetime, creating unforgettable memories along the Mediterranean's most enchanting shores.

Includes:

Celestyal Cruises
Idyllic and Heavenly Adriatic
Departs 18 October 2025

Clean Cruising Club prize includes:
• $2,750 air credit per person
• Arrival Airport to Hotel to Pier Transfers
• 2 nights hotel stay in Athens
• 14 night cruise onboard Celestyal Journey in a Junior Balcony Suite
Celestyal Plus Experience:
• Discount on Specialty Dining
• Sky High Drinks Package
• Gratuities
• AU$240 discount on pre-booked shore excursions
• Wi-Fi access
• Pier to Airport Transfer

You enjoy a stay in a luxurious Junior Balcony Suite on the Celestyal Journey. This elegant suite offers the perfect blend of comfort and style, featuring a private balcony with stunning ocean views, where guests can relax with a morning coffee or unwind with a sunset cocktail. Inside, the suite is equipped with a plush queen-sized bed, a spacious sitting area, and modern amenities to make every moment on board feel like a special retreat. Your suite promises to elevate the entire cruise experience, providing an oasis of tranquillity and indulgence as guests explore the Mediterranean's most beautiful destinations.
 

View full competition Terms and Conditions

ACT permit – TP 24/02688, NSW permit – TP/01249 , SA permit – SA permit – T24/2057

Celestyal Journey Celestyal Cruises logo

Mediterranean Icons(East To West)

Ports of call

To find out more about the itinerary for this cruise, select the itinerary items below.

Day Date Port of Call Arrival Departure
1 Saturday, October 18, 2025 Athens, Greece Embark 17:00
View of Athens, Greece

Athens, the capital and largest city of Greece, is also one of the world's oldest cities with an unparalleled history that spans around 3,400 years. Experiencing long periods of sunshine throughout the year, and known as "the cradle of Western civilisation", it is a 'must-see' destination for world travellers. The city contains a fascinating variety of different architectural styles, ranging from Greco-Roman through Neo-Classical, to Modern. They are usually all found together in the same areas, as a walk through the old neighbourhoods of the famous historic triangle will reveal. Read more about Athens, Greece

2 Sunday, October 19, 2025 Thessaloniki, Greece 12:30 18:00
View of Thessaloniki, Greece

Thessaloniki is the capital of Greek Macedonia, and has a history that dates back to the fourth century BC. The rebuilt 20th-century city has a modern European layout, and is a hub for international trade and culture. Regarded by many as Greece’s ‘hippiest city’, the influence of the east is pronounced, both in the delicious food and the relaxed lifestyle. History-minded visitors will visit the many museums with their great displays of artefacts from, for example, Sindos and Vergina. Read more about Thessaloniki, Greece

3 Monday, October 20, 2025 Kusadasi, Turkey 13:00 20:00
View of Kusadasi, Turkey

Kusadasi is a resort town on Turkey's Aegean coast and the centre of the seaside district of the same name. While best known as a starting point for visiting Ephesus, once one of the most beautiful cities in the world with a history dating from 3000 BC, there’s also a delightful range of activities in town. Places of interest include: the City Walls, of which one gate remains to-day; the peninsula at the end of the bay with its castle and swimming beaches; several aqua parks with wave-pools and white-water slides; Ladies Beach, once segregated but now open to all; and Dilek Peninsula National Park. See all this in a pleasant walk. Read more about Kusadasi, Turkey

4 Tuesday, October 21, 2025 Heraklion, Crete, Greece 10:00 19:00
View of Heraklion, Crete, Greece

Heraklion is the largest urban centre in Crete, the capital of the region, and the economic centre of this Greek Island. It is a town with modern buildings, but it is probably the surrounding area of amazing beaches, delightful villages, and impressive gorges that accord it its popularity. Heraklion is home to some of Greece's most important archaeological sites. Just five kilometres south of Heraklion is Knossos, one of the most important archaeological sites in Europe, and remains the legendary centre of the Minoan civilization from 1900 to 1400 BC. Read more about Heraklion, Crete, Greece

5 Wednesday, October 22, 2025 Santorini, Greece 07:00
View of Santorini, Greece

Santorini is a small, circular archipelago of volcanic islands located in the Aegean Sea, about 200 km from Greece's mainland. It is essentially what remains of an enormous volcanic explosion some 3500 years ago, which destroyed the earliest settlements on what was formerly a single island, and which resulted in the creation of the current geological caldera. Take the cable car to view the beautiful panorama of Santorini. The most exotic spot on Santorini is Red Beach. Read more about Santorini, Greece

6 Thursday, October 23, 2025 Santorini, Greece 00:30
View of Santorini, Greece

Santorini is a small, circular archipelago of volcanic islands located in the Aegean Sea, about 200 km from Greece's mainland. It is essentially what remains of an enormous volcanic explosion some 3500 years ago, which destroyed the earliest settlements on what was formerly a single island, and which resulted in the creation of the current geological caldera. Take the cable car to view the beautiful panorama of Santorini. The most exotic spot on Santorini is Red Beach. Read more about Santorini, Greece

6 Thursday, October 23, 2025 Mykonos, Greece 08:00
View of Mykonos, Greece

Mykonos is the principal town of the island of the same name, which is part of the Cyclades, and could well be described as the most sophisticated of the Greek Islands. Visited by innumerable international celebrities - you may even see some enjoying a coffee on the sidewalk - it is not surprising that it is considered by many to be one of the top tourist destinations in the world. It is also an island with beautiful landscapes, scores of churches, some fascinating monuments, and windmills. Best known for its beautiful sandy golden beaches lapped by transparent waters, there are so many from which to choose. Read more about Mykonos, Greece

7 Friday, October 24, 2025 Mykonos, Greece 02:00
View of Mykonos, Greece

Mykonos is the principal town of the island of the same name, which is part of the Cyclades, and could well be described as the most sophisticated of the Greek Islands. Visited by innumerable international celebrities - you may even see some enjoying a coffee on the sidewalk - it is not surprising that it is considered by many to be one of the top tourist destinations in the world. It is also an island with beautiful landscapes, scores of churches, some fascinating monuments, and windmills. Best known for its beautiful sandy golden beaches lapped by transparent waters, there are so many from which to choose. Read more about Mykonos, Greece

7 Friday, October 24, 2025 Milos, Greece 09:00 19:00
View of Milos, Greece

Milos Island lies in the Aegean Sea mid-way between Athens and Crete. It is also known as the Island of Colours because of its colourful beaches, rocks and waters, due to the island's volcanic origins. It is also where the centre-piece of the Louvre in Paris, Aphrodite of Milos (Venus de Milo), was found. The port of Adamas presents a true picture of Grecian island life, with a busy waterfront lined with cafés and restaurants serving authentic Greek dishes. Read more about Milos, Greece

8 Saturday, October 25, 2025 Athens, Greece 07:00 13:00
View of Athens, Greece

Athens, the capital and largest city of Greece, is also one of the world's oldest cities with an unparalleled history that spans around 3,400 years. Experiencing long periods of sunshine throughout the year, and known as "the cradle of Western civilisation", it is a 'must-see' destination for world travellers. The city contains a fascinating variety of different architectural styles, ranging from Greco-Roman through Neo-Classical, to Modern. They are usually all found together in the same areas, as a walk through the old neighbourhoods of the famous historic triangle will reveal. Read more about Athens, Greece

9 Sunday, October 26, 2025 Argostoli, Greece 09:00 16:00
View of Argostoli, Greece

Argostoli is the capital of the island of Kefalonia, the largest of the Greek Ionian Islands. Its neo-classical buildings blend with a modern city that has a remarkable historic and cultural tradition, despite the fact that it was devastated by an earthquake in 1953. The golden sandy beaches lapped by the beautiful blue sea, fascinating caves, rocky mountains, and traditional island settlements, joined with a unique sense of liveliness, make this a great tourist destination. The island also boasts archaeological areas and impressive historical monuments. Read more about Argostoli, Greece

10 Monday, October 27, 2025 Dubrovnik, Croatia 12:00
View of Dubrovnik, Croatia

Dubrovnik, a Croatian city on the Adriatic Sea coast, is a prominent tourist destination. The city joined the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites in 1979. An outstanding feature of the Old Town of Dubrovnik is its intact city walls that run uninterrupted for 1,940m encircling the city. This complex structure, one of the most beautiful and strongest fort systems in the Mediterranean, consists of a series of forts, bastions, towers and detached forts, originally used to protect the vulnerable city. Read more about Dubrovnik, Croatia

11 Tuesday, October 28, 2025 Dubrovnik, Croatia 02:30
View of Dubrovnik, Croatia

Dubrovnik, a Croatian city on the Adriatic Sea coast, is a prominent tourist destination. The city joined the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites in 1979. An outstanding feature of the Old Town of Dubrovnik is its intact city walls that run uninterrupted for 1,940m encircling the city. This complex structure, one of the most beautiful and strongest fort systems in the Mediterranean, consists of a series of forts, bastions, towers and detached forts, originally used to protect the vulnerable city. Read more about Dubrovnik, Croatia

11 Tuesday, October 28, 2025 Kotor, Montenegro 08:00 17:00
View of Kotor, Montenegro

Located along one of Montenegro's most beautiful bays is picturesque Kotor. The bay is the deepest natural inlet in the Adriatic Sea, and the scenery around it is spectacular. Its well-preserved Old Town - surrounded by an impressive city wall - nestles at the head of southern Europe’s deepest sunken river valley. It is typical of the middle Age cities built between the 12th and 14th century. Read more about Kotor, Montenegro

12 Wednesday, October 29, 2025 Bari, Italy 08:00 17:00
View of Bari, Italy

Bari, situated on the Adriatic Sea, is the second most important economic centre of mainland Southern Italy, and is perhaps best known for being the city of Saint Nicholas. To the north is the Old Town, built on a peninsula between two modern harbours, with the splendid Basilica of Saint Nicholas, the Cathedral of San Sabino and the famous Swabian Castle. On the neck of the headland are a couple of elegant and historic interlocking public squares, Piazza del Ferrarese and Piazza Mercantile. This is a good place to stop for lunch or a drink, with a choice of restaurants and cafes with outside tables. Read more about Bari, Italy

13 Thursday, October 30, 2025 Corfu, Greece 08:00 17:00
View of Corfu, Greece

Corfu Island, located just off the west coast of Greece, boasts some of the most stunning scenery in the Greek Isles. With its impressive landscapes, rich vegetation, long golden beaches, the elegant capital Corfu Town, and many traditional villages, it is not surprising that this island receives many visitors each year. The capital is possibly most impressive, due to the Venetian, French and English civilisations that are remembered for the architectural elements they have left behind. Be sure to visit the Achillion Palace with its picturesque gardens overlooking Corfu Town, and at least one of the many Greek churches and monasteries. Read more about Corfu, Greece

14 Friday, October 31, 2025 Katakolon, Greece 08:00 14:00
View of Katakolon, Greece

The scenic seaside Greek town of Katakolon, with a population around 3,000, is your typical small-town cruise port with delightful cafes along the waterfront, shops that sell T-shirts, hats and jewellery, and a small beach that draws swimmers and sandcastle-builders. But that's not why ships make the town a destination. They arrive because Katakolon serves as the cruise gateway to ancient Olympia, just 40 km away, the birthplace of the Olympic Games. More than 3 million people annually visit the site and its companion facility, the Archaeological Museum of Olympia, a treasure trove of pieced-together sculptures and statues that once adorned the ancient structures. Read more about Katakolon, Greece

15 Saturday, November 1, 2025 Athens, Greece 07:00 Disembark
View of Athens, Greece

Athens, the capital and largest city of Greece, is also one of the world's oldest cities with an unparalleled history that spans around 3,400 years. Experiencing long periods of sunshine throughout the year, and known as "the cradle of Western civilisation", it is a 'must-see' destination for world travellers. The city contains a fascinating variety of different architectural styles, ranging from Greco-Roman through Neo-Classical, to Modern. They are usually all found together in the same areas, as a walk through the old neighbourhoods of the famous historic triangle will reveal. Read more about Athens, Greece