Signature highlights
The ship features 12 decks, a swimming pool, two Jacuzzis, nine bars, five restaurants and eateries, and a Sozo Spa. Its smaller size supports destination-focused itineraries and extended port stays.
Celestyal Discovery
Celestyal Discovery is a 1,360-guest Celestyal Cruises cruise ship, in service since 2003. This page lists 157 upcoming departures across 18 itineraries in Mediterranean, day by day and port by port. Its live AIS position is plotted on the map below and refreshed through the day.
✓ Short Mediterranean getaways
✓ Travelers who prefer many port calls
✓ Couples seeking balcony suites
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Celestyal Discovery at a glance
Ship size
Bigger than 57%
A small ship at 42,289 gross tons — #241 of 565 ships we track. 31 tons of ship per guest.
Best for
- Short Mediterranean getaways
- Travelers who prefer many port calls
- Couples seeking balcony suites
- Families wanting supervised children's activities
- Guests who prefer a mid-size ship
Think twice if you want
- Travelers seeking large resort-style attractions
- Guests wanting many alternative dining venues
- Passengers needing extensive balcony cabin availability
- Travelers seeking a large adults-only retreat
Live Position ● 4 hours ago
Heading to: GRHER
14.6 knots
Under Way Using Engine
Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
About Celestyal Discovery
Celestyal Discovery is a mid-sized cruise ship operated by Celestyal Cruises and introduced to the fleet in 2024 after a major refurbishment. Formerly AIDAaura, the ship combines a relaxed atmosphere with a compact layout, offering Greek Islands and Mediterranean voyages, multiple restaurants and bars, a pool, wellness facilities, suites, balcony cabins and a range of interior and ocean-view accommodations.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- Celestyal Cruises
- Builder / shipyard
- Aker MTW Werft, Wismar, Germany
- Registry / flag
- Malta (confirmed by the ship’s AIS identity)
- Call sign
- 9HA5930
- IMO number
- 9221566
- MMSI
- 256667000
- Previous names
- AIDAaura
Onboard Experience
For families
Selected cabins accommodate up to four guests, including layouts with sofa beds or bunk beds. The pool, casual dining and organized onboard activities provide family-friendly options.
Pools, spa & wellness
The Sozo Spa provides wellness and relaxation facilities, complemented by a fitness and leisure offering and outdoor sun-deck spaces.
Accessibility
The operator publishes deck plans and cabin information to help guests assess accommodation locations and layouts. Guests requiring specific accessibility arrangements should confirm suitable cabins and facilities with Celestyal before booking.
Environmental features
No ship-specific sustainability specifications were identified in the reviewed operator materials.
Deck plans
Venues Cabins only Both · Tap a deck to see what's on it
Deck 12
Rays Observation PointDeck 11
Sun Deck Walk Around Deck Interior Cosmos Junior Dream Suite Grand Horizon SuiteDeck 10
The Greek Deli Halara Cove Bar Fig & Honey AFTer Disco Bar & Lounge Discovery Lounge Halara Cove Pool Kids Club Halara Cove Fig and Honey Seating Area BridgeDeck 9
The Taverna The Pizza Oven Cafe Nation Martini Bar & Lounge Amphitheatro Show Lounge Casino Casino Lounge Card Room Sozo Health Spa GymDeck 8
Thalassa Restaurant Grill Seekers Smoked Olive Star Bar & Lounge Grapevine Amphitheatro Show Lounge Agora Shops Photo Shop and Gallery Symposium Future Cruise Sales Shorex Kiosks FoyerDeck 7
Ocean Bar Interior Cosmos Exterior Cosmos Balcony Cosmos Grand Dream SuiteDeck 6
Shorex Desk Reception ATM Interior Cosmos Exterior Cosmos Junior Dream SuiteDeck 3
Medical Center Exterior CosmosView the official Celestyal Discovery deck plans from Celestyal Cruises →
Cabins & suites
Inside 34%
Oceanview 53%
Balcony 9%
Suite 5%
| Category | Type | Cabins | Size | Sleeps | Decks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interior CosmosBooking codes IA, IB and IC; IA and IB are on decks 4-5, while IC is on decks 6-7 and 11. | Inside | 228 | 156 sq ft | 4 | 4, 5, 6, 7, 11 |
| Exterior CosmosBooking codes XA, XB, XBO, XC and XD; XBO has an obstructed view. Published interior size range is 14-17 square metres. | Oceanview | 358 | 145-183 sq ft | 4 | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
| Balcony CosmosBooking code BA. | Balcony | 60 | 220 sq ft | 2 | 7 |
| Junior Dream SuiteBooking codes SJA and SJB; SJA is on deck 6 and SJB is on deck 11. | Suite | 30 | 269 sq ft | 4 | 6, 11 |
Dining, bars & venues
13 included 5 extra cost in the fare, by the line's own published policy.
Dining
The Taverna
Included
A buffet restaurant with food stations and indoor and outdoor seating.
Thalassa Restaurant
Included
The main dining room serving table-service Mediterranean and international dishes.
The Greek Deli
Included
A casual grab-and-go venue serving light snacks and Greek-style bagels.
Grill Seekers
Extra cost
A specialty restaurant serving grilled surf and turf.
Smoked Olive
Included
A Mediterranean restaurant serving pasta, risottos, salads and regional dishes.
The Pizza Oven
Included
A casual pizza venue identified on the deck plan.
Bars & lounges
Ocean Bar
Varies
An aft bar with ocean views and outdoor seating.
Halara Cove Bar
Varies
A poolside bar serving drinks beside Halara Cove.
Fig & Honey
Varies
A juice, gelato, milkshake and dessert venue with a seating area.
Star Bar & Lounge
Varies
A cocktail bar and lounge offering drinks and social seating.
AFTer Disco Bar & Lounge
Varies
A nightlife venue with a dance area and access to outdoor space.
Rays
Varies
A private VIP sundeck with table service for Grand Dream Suite guests.
Cafe Nation
Varies
A coffee corner serving prepared coffee drinks.
Martini Bar & Lounge
Varies
A cocktail lounge adjacent to the casino area.
Grapevine
Varies
A dedicated wine bar.
History & sister ships
- 2003Entered service, built by Aker MTW Werft, Wismar, Germany.
- 2025A major refurbishment added Junior Dream Suites and Grand Horizon Suites and introduced new Celestyal Discovery restaurants, bars, leisure areas and updated public spaces.
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Where Celestyal Discovery sails, month by month
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| Mediterranean | 5 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 5 |
Ports it visits most
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Itineraries & Sailings
Ports of Call
Next: Nov 19, 2027
1 upcoming departure
Ports of Call
Next: Nov 27, 2026
1 upcoming departure
All 18 itineraries and their departure dates
- Grand Mediterranean Discovery - 22 Nights 19 Dec 2026, 5 Feb 2028
- Grand Mediterranean Discovery - 22 Nights 19 Nov 2027
- Grand Mediterranean Discovery - 22 Nights 27 Nov 2026
- Iconic Greek Islands - 3 Nights 16 Oct 2026, 2 Apr 2027, 9 Apr 2027, 16 Apr 2027, 23 Apr 2027, 30 Apr 2027, 7 May 2027, 14 May 2027, 28 May 2027, 4 Jun 2027, 11 Jun 2027, 18 Jun 2027, 25 Jun 2027, 2 Jul 2027, 9 Jul 2027, 16 Jul 2027, 23 Jul 2027, 30 Jul 2027, 6 Aug 2027, 20 Aug 2027, 27 Aug 2027, 3 Sep 2027, 17 Sep 2027, 1 Oct 2027, 8 Oct 2027, 15 Oct 2027, 22 Oct 2027, 31 Mar 2028, 7 Apr 2028, 14 Apr 2028, 21 Apr 2028, 28 Apr 2028, 5 May 2028, 12 May 2028, 30 Jun 2028, 7 Jul 2028, 14 Jul 2028, 21 Jul 2028, 28 Jul 2028, 4 Aug 2028, 11 Aug 2028, 18 Aug 2028, 25 Aug 2028, 1 Sep 2028, 29 Sep 2028, 6 Oct 2028, 13 Oct 2028, 20 Oct 2028
- Iconic Greek Islands - 3 Nights (Mar & Nov) 23 Oct 2026, 30 Oct 2026, 13 Nov 2026, 20 Nov 2026, 5 Mar 2027, 12 Mar 2027, 19 Mar 2027, 29 Oct 2027, 5 Nov 2027, 12 Nov 2027, 17 Mar 2028, 27 Oct 2028, 10 Nov 2028
- Iconic Greek Islands - 4 Nights 19 Oct 2026, 5 Apr 2027, 12 Apr 2027, 19 Apr 2027, 26 Apr 2027, 3 May 2027, 10 May 2027, 17 May 2027, 7 Jun 2027, 14 Jun 2027, 21 Jun 2027, 28 Jun 2027, 5 Jul 2027, 12 Jul 2027, 19 Jul 2027, 26 Jul 2027, 2 Aug 2027, 9 Aug 2027, 16 Aug 2027, 23 Aug 2027, 30 Aug 2027, 6 Sep 2027, 20 Sep 2027, 27 Sep 2027, 4 Oct 2027, 11 Oct 2027, 18 Oct 2027, 25 Oct 2027, 3 Apr 2028, 10 Apr 2028, 17 Apr 2028, 24 Apr 2028, 1 May 2028, 8 May 2028, 19 Jun 2028, 26 Jun 2028, 3 Jul 2028, 10 Jul 2028, 24 Jul 2028, 31 Jul 2028, 7 Aug 2028, 14 Aug 2028, 21 Aug 2028, 4 Sep 2028, 2 Oct 2028, 16 Oct 2028, 23 Oct 2028
- Iconic Greek Islands - 4 Nights (Mar & Nov) 26 Oct 2026, 9 Nov 2026, 16 Nov 2026, 8 Mar 2027, 15 Mar 2027, 22 Mar 2027, 29 Mar 2027, 1 Nov 2027, 8 Nov 2027, 20 Mar 2028, 30 Oct 2028, 6 Nov 2028
- Mediterranean Odyssey - 14 Nights 11 Dec 2027
- Mediterranean Odyssey - 14 Nights 5 Dec 2026, 19 Dec 2026, 25 Dec 2027, 8 Jan 2028, 22 Jan 2028, 5 Feb 2028
- Mediterranean Odyssey - 14 Nights 27 Nov 2027
- Mediterranean Odyssey - Lisbon departure - 14 Nights 12 Dec 2026, 4 Dec 2027, 1 Jan 2028, 15 Jan 2028, 29 Jan 2028
- Mediterranean Odyssey - Lisbon departure - 14 Nights 18 Dec 2027
- Mediterranean Rivieras - 8 Nights 2 Jan 2027, 19 Feb 2028
- Mediterranean Rivieras - 8 Nights 27 Nov 2026, 19 Nov 2027
- Mediterranean Splendor - 7 Nights 18 Dec 2027
- Mediterranean Splendor - 7 Nights 27 Nov 2027
- Mediterranean Splendor - 7 Nights 12 Dec 2026, 26 Dec 2026, 4 Dec 2027, 1 Jan 2028, 15 Jan 2028, 29 Jan 2028, 12 Feb 2028
- Mediterranean Splendor - 7 Nights 5 Dec 2026, 19 Dec 2026, 11 Dec 2027, 8 Jan 2028, 22 Jan 2028, 5 Feb 2028
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Celestyal Discovery FAQ
What flag does Celestyal Discovery sail under?
Celestyal Discovery is registered in Malta.
How many passengers does Celestyal Discovery hold?
Celestyal Discovery carries about 1,360 guests with roughly 470 crew.
How old is Celestyal Discovery?
Celestyal Discovery entered service in 2003 and was last refurbished in 2024.
How big is Celestyal Discovery?
At 42,289 gross tons and 203 m long, Celestyal Discovery is a small ship — larger than 57% of the 565 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.
What dining is included on Celestyal Discovery?
The Taverna, Thalassa Restaurant, The Greek Deli and Smoked Olive are included dining venues. Grill Seekers is a specialty restaurant with an additional charge, while some casual venues and drinks may vary by item.
Is there a dress code on Celestyal Discovery?
Celestyal Discovery has a relaxed cruise environment, but guests should wear appropriate casual clothing in public areas and follow any restaurant-specific requirements.
Are drinks and Wi-Fi included?
Drink inclusion depends on the fare and beverage selected. The ship provides satellite connectivity, but Wi-Fi access and packages are not universally included in every standard fare.
Are tips included?
Gratuities are handled according to Celestyal's fare and onboard policy. Passengers should check their booking terms or onboard account for the treatment of service charges.
Does Celestyal Discovery have facilities for children?
Yes. The ship has a Kids Club on deck 6 with scheduled supervised activities and an outdoor area.
Is Celestyal Discovery accessible?
The deck plan identifies accessible cabins, but passengers with mobility or other accessibility needs should confirm suitable cabin availability and assistance directly with Celestyal before booking.