Celestyal Travel has unveiled a new one-off tailormade travel package that features the opportunity to attend the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in December.
In addition to tickets to watch the action, Formula 1 driver, entrepreneur, author and broadcaster David Coulthard will be onboard as a guest speaker to discuss the race weekend. He will be joined by sports broadcaster and commentator, Laura Winter.
Departing December 4, 2025, sailing on the 1,260-guest Celestyal Journey, the new ‘Desert Days & Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Sail and Stay’ package – which signals the launch of the ship’s second season in the Arabian Gulf – includes:
- Return flights from the UK and all overseas transfers
- Two nights in a four-star hotel in Abu Dhabi Marina
- Tickets to all practice sessions, qualifying and race day
- A five-night cruise. With two nights positioned in Mina Sayed, Abu Dhabi to take advantage of the season finale Formual 1 Grand Prix race weekend, and then sailing from Abu Dhabi and calling at Dubai (overnight) and Sir Bani Yas Island.
All fares include scheduled track transfers, a cocktail reception on embarkation day, a private beachside party at Sir Bani Yas Island, all meals, soft drinks, WiFi, port fees and gratuities, plus a complimentary bonus of €50 of onboard food and beverage spend in the form of a CelestyalPay preloaded onboard tab for each travelling adult. Prices start from £2,375pp.
Janet Parton, vice president of business development at Celestyal and MD of Celestyal Travel, said: “We’re thrilled to have David and Laura returning to Celestyal to help us deliver another unmissable experience in the Arabian Gulf.
“This new package is a once-in-a-lifetime holiday combining the high-octane thrills and prestige of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix with an immersive cruise experience. It’s the ideal curtain raiser to our Arabian Gulf season, and perfect for guests who crave adventure and cultural immersion. And with Celestyal Travel taking care of all the details, guests can enjoy a seamless holiday – all provided at out-of-this-world value.”
David Coulthard competed in Formula One from 1994 to 2008, winning 13 Grands Prix across 15 seasons, racing for Williams, McLaren and Red Bull. His subsequent TV commentating career has seen him work for the BBC and Channel 4.
For more information, visit celestyaltravel.com