Celestyal has become a preferred supplier of Flight Centre Travel Group, making it easier for Australians to book a Mediterranean cruise through Flight Centre, Cruiseabout, Travel Associates and Ignite.
Jarrod Zurvas, Celestyal Director of Business Development Asia Pacific, said the agreement represented a pivotal milestone for the cruise line’s growth in Australia.
“We have ambitious plans to double the number of Australian guests we carry on our ships and know that sustainable growth is built through strong partnerships,” Mr Zurvas said.
“In a highly competitive Mediterranean market, we offer an edge with our Greek heritage, mid-sized ships and port selection, and we believe our value-packed, premium casual, destination-rich itineraries will be very appealing to FCTG’s diverse customer database.”
From left: Brad Kennedy (Cruiseabout), Josh Duncan (FCTG), Jarrod Zurvas (Celestyal), Rachael Lochhead (FCTG), Tammy Marquet (Flight Centre), Brenton Reidy (Celestyal), Blake Newell (Envoyage) and Savannah Tuson (FCTG).
Rachael Lochhead, FCTG Cruise and Touring Partnerships Manager, said adding Celestyal to the portfolio created new opportunities for a growing cruise market.
“Australians love to cruise so adding Celestyal to our portfolio strengthens our offering for travellers who are looking for authentic Greek Island experiences and a great value proposition,” Ms Lochhead said.
To mark the partnership, Celestyal is offering exclusive incentives for guests who book a seven or 14-night cruise through a Flight Centre agent until June 15, including onboard credit of up to €100 per room, a complimentary shore excursion and a bottle of wine and fruit in cabin.
Celestyal’s core Greek and Mediterranean sailings range from three-night Iconic Greek Islands cruises to 14-night Mediterranean Icons voyages, all sailing roundtrip from Athens.
For more information visit celestyalcompass.com/au.
