It’s the real Greek experience
by Celestyal Cruises. Don’t Resist!
MARCH - NOVEMBER 2015

Say “Kalimera!” to the Real Greek Experience!
Our cruises are a promise. We promise to take you to the places you’ve dreamt of, iconic harbors and idyllic islands where you’ll
feel as if you’ve stepped back into a bygone Greece. We promise to spoil you with our legendary hospitality and our stellar Greek
food and wines, to give you the best of Greece with spectacular excursions and special themed events.
In 2015 Louis Cruises gives a name to this promise when we launch Celestyal Cruises. “Celestyal” means “of the stars,” “heavenly” and “divine” – it defines the authentic Greek experience we provide. “Celestyal” honors the Ancient Greeks, one of the first
civilizations to use celestial navigation, as does our new logo, which combines two iconic, eternal Greek images: the spiral, takenfrom seashells, which adorns many of our ancient columns, and the windmills of the Aegean – both have inspired Greeks formillennia. The Celestyal logo evokes the sea, the sun and the wind. It reaffirms our commitment to our Hellenic roots, and tosupporting the economy and preserving the environment of each destination we visit.
“Kalimera!” doesn’t just mean “good morning,” it means “good” in every sense of the word: quality, satisfaction, happiness…atCelestyal, we live by it. This is why each of our cozy ships feels like a floating hotel where the entire staff knows you by name,where you travel from one incredible experience to the next: a lavish Greek meal, a traditional Greek coffee, a local wine, aspecial themed event that brings you to the heart of ancient and modern Hellenic culture…and our incredible destinations, ofcourse. Let the warmth of our crews delight you, let our mouthwatering meals and signature cocktails dazzle you, let our special
themed events – from wine tastings to live performances by popular Greek singers – enthrall you. Welcome to real Greek hospitality. “Kalimera!” We say it, you live it.
In 2014 we were awarded a Gold Award for Contribution to Local and Social Development; we also received two Bronze Awards,
one for promoting Greek destinations in 17 countries, the other for the rich Greek culinary experience you’ll have with us. The
Hellenic Mediterranean is our home – share our passion for it! Say “Kalimera!” to her immaculate beauty, her pine-scented
breezes, her blazing sun, the sweet blue hues of her seas...say “Kalimera!” to 10,000 years of paradise. Say “Kalimera!” to
Celestyal Cruises.

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This is the real big blue!
And the air is so clear.
Amazing. This is paradise.

Let Us Take You to Our New 2015 Destinations!
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Love the Mediterranean? Say “Kalimera!” in 2015 to 12 new destinations, iconic andidyllic, many of them still considered “undiscovered”. We’ll take you deep into Western
Greece, through the magical Peloponnese, to beautiful Italy and to the spectacularDalmatian coast, “the next Riviera,” where the Dinaric Alps kneel to kiss the azure
Adriatic. And beginning in 2015 you can enjoy the real Greek experience on a cozy cruisefrom Bari, Italy! You no longer have to fly to Athens or Istanbul to board our classic
ships, just make your way to Bari by bus, car or train. Traveling in Greece or Turkey?
Combine your city break or countryside excursion with an Iconic or Idyllic cruise.
Traveling in Italy? Add a Celestyal Cruise to your tour package and board the Celestyal
Crystal in Bari for one of our impeccable 7 Day Mediterranean Cruises.

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I’m already feeling Greek!
Kalimera, people!

Give Yourself to Our Idyllic Cruises!
Our Idyllic Cruises are an entirely different conversation than our iconic cruises, whispers mostly, deeply
satisfying visits to the Mediterranean’s best-kept secrets, future classics of the Aegean, the charming,
simple, untamed locations that will leave you speechless, each of them unique, inviting, a splendid microcosm. We’ve selected these unique, secluded destinations for those cosmopolitan voyagers who love the
Aegean and want to travel further. As the only home-porting cruise line in Greece, we know these places best.
Let us show you the best of them. We’ll help you make your own adventure.

Ios

Milos

Samos

Cesme

Cesme
Cesme will dazzle you,and Izmir,
The sugar-sand beaches oftle, ancient Ephesus, the seaside resort of Alacati
but don’t miss Cesme Cas ropolis.
Turkey’s third-largest met
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the citrus groves of Kambos
Nea Moni Monastery and Villages date to the 13th century.
To the south, the Mastic
rkos and 365 churches –Ioshistoric settlement of Ska
Tiny Ios is home to the pre-the sunny hillsides of Hora.
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century BC.
Kos
Kos Town, dates to the 2nd
The Asklepion, just outsidevo Beach or in Zia, a beautiful mountain village.
Braatn
Enjoy an afternooKoslades.
ber of beaches in the Cyc
Miloshome to the greatest num
A geological marvel and of the Aegean at Panayia Thalassitra.
Enjoy a breathtaking vieworas.

ece, including PythagSamosgreat minds of Ancient Gre
Birthplace of some of thetraditional Samian feast,
Enjoy a 4x4 tour and a madou Beach.
or conquer a sunbed on Tsa

above the harbor,Symi
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Santorini is magical!
I’ve never seen a sunset
like this - it’s magnificent!

No One Can Resist Our Iconic Cruises!
Our Iconic Cruises are like a master class in the Mediterranean. We take you to the classics, to ancient cities
and legendary harbors that have been beloved of travelers to this breathtaking part of the world for millennia.
These are destinations thick with a patina of history wherever you turn, the kind of places people describe to
you with awe. Your friends who have been have told you, “You have to see it!” The Hellenic Mediterranean, vivid
and unforgettable, is our home. Let us show it to you.
RhodesMykonos

lion
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Wander through Plakaa short drive
art and architecture and.
Heraklion
bor. Splendid Venetian
A former Venetian har Knossos, home to Europe’s oldest civilization
to the Minoan Palace of08

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Istanbul
Grof the world’s great citi
Magical Istanbul is one the gardens of Sultanahmet Square and thete,the Greek Patriarcha

ICONICAthensEphesus.
e’s throw from ancient
Kusadasis of Kusadasi are a ston
The white sand beacheto Adaland, a world-class water park.
Kusadasi is also homekonos Town

of My
the picturesque alleys
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en into a dream. Stroll
You’ll think you’ve fall sunset, enjoy its exhilarating nightlife.
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centurThe Old City of Rhodes, high above the Aegean, dates to the 4th
The Acropolis of Lindos
like a dream.
from the blue Aegean
Santorini
breathless. Its cliffs rise
Santorini will leave youfrom spectacular Oia Village.
Don’t miss the sunset

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The Eastern Mediterranean isincomparable. The food, thehospitality, the museums,
the archeological sites... it’s
impossible to choose a favorite!

Let Us Take You on Our Fabulous Shore Excursions
We don’t just know how to cruise; we know how to guide you when you’re ashore, too, where we bring
you to some of the world’s most storied destinations. We know every centimeter of the Mediterranean,
and we take you to the best of it on our excursions. Our mission is to immerse you in the region’s
enchanting culture and history, to bring you up close to its incredible geography. Whatever you decide
to do when we’re in port, we want you to experience the joy of discovery – we want you to feel, taste,
touch, learn, ramble…Whether you want to hike through a gorge, visit open air museums like Ancient
Ephesus and Ancient Olympia, tour some of the world’s most significant early Christian sites, haggle forbargains in a souk or simply laze away the morning on a pristine Aegean beach, we’ve got the perfectexcursion package for every taste and interest.

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d and thrilling experience, everWe promise you a safe, organize
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Our excursions are safe and secu
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cautious and efficient. During eachand our professional drivers areaware ofisact with your guide, so the ship
our bridge remains in direct cont

Mykonos

you aree and your driver will make sure
any unexpected delays. Your guidworry.
from port, so you don’t have toat the ship well before it departs
entrateconc
canwatch. This means you
You won’t even need to check yourlocal
aeological sites, eating delicious
on learning about fascinating archand taking
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re with us.
exquisite photographs…Come asho

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There’s no such thing as a quick
walk when there are this many
cobblestone alleys, flower boxes
and whitewashed buildings(and no cars).

Our Special Themed Events Are Irresistible
At Celestyal Cruises, we know you want to do more than travel to unique destinations. You want a real, authentic Greek experience: archaeology, history, traditions and heritage, folk music and dancing, local cuisine andwine and ouzo (the legendary liqueur of Greece), a variety of contemporary Greek music…You want the best of
Greece, and you want to participate. You want to learn, touch, taste…you want to sing and dance. Our 2015
themed cruise program has been designed to satisfy this desire, to give you the best of Greece. We plan totake you deeper into our breathtaking destinations, to tell you the incredible stories behind medieval castles
and ancient cities. We want you to taste singular Greek wines and learn how to cook traditional Greek dishes.
We want you to put your fingertips to the embroidery upon the centuries-old fabric of our customs andheritage. And, of course, we want you to sing and dance with us until morning. We want you to live “Kalimera”
with us. Come experience the best of Greece with us! You can’t do it with any other cruise line.

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Can’t remember the lasttime I danced the nightaway. I am under the spellof Greece. Opa!

"Kali Orexi!" and “Ya mas”!
Your Thirst Is No Match for Our Drinks Packages!
Our All-Inclusive Drinks Unlimited Packages are designed for maximum onboard fun. Choose either the full-bodied,unlimited “All-Inclusive Drinks Package” or the colorful, tasty and fun “Non-Alcoholic Drinks Package,” which is suitablefor both adults and children. Both packages are designed to make your onboard beverage purchases simpler and more
economical. We want you to enjoy your cruise to the last drop.

Unlimited
DrinksPackages

Our “All Inclusive Drinks Package” entitles you to unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks every day of your cruise,from the time our bars open until 2:00 AM. Don’t worry about refilling your glass or paying for anything extra: you won’t
have to – no hassle about your bill. If you are a couple, or if you are traveling with your adult family, it’s to your benefit to
give our All-Inclusive Drinks Package as a gift to everyone in your party. It’s the best, most economical way for all of you
to enjoy our incredible array of delicious wines, beers, premium spirits and non-alcoholic beverages.
Our “Non-Alcoholic Drinks Package” is extremely popular with adults and children alike: the non-alcoholic cocktails,
juices and soft drinks never run out! This is the perfect package if you’re traveling with children or if you are a lover ofalcohol-free beverages. You can drink as much as you want from the time our bars open until 2:00 AM. Welcome to aplayground of taste and refreshment.

Excellence in regional cuisine

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yourself in a labyrinth ofonions andseasonal, local ingredients:
dishes onboard with fresh,
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Greek cuisine is so freshand delicious. And thehospitality makes every
meal memorable.

Our Onboard Entertainment Will Grab You
There’s always something to do for everyone on board, from kids to seniors. We pack every day with fun, andit never stops. We get started with our activities first thing in the morning, and we continue all day andthroughout the evening. There’s always something to do, even if all you want to do is sit down with a closefriend and a backgammon set. We also have checkers, chess, Risk, Monopoly…

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lub onboard –night at a crowded nightc
We bring the magic of aand you’ll soon
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during the day. You’ll alsrywhere onboard
shows – there’s music eve
line dancing and talent
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There’s so much to do
on board. I don’t want tomiss any of it!

You Won’t Pay Any Taxes or VAT in Our Onboard Duty Free Shops
We have an onboard convenience store, where you’ll be dazzled by an immense array of products at exceptionally competitive prices on a global scale, from tobacco and alcohol to delicatessen products and souvenirs. We also have everything you might need during your cruise, including snacks and books and toiletries, incase you left anything behind. And every purchase is duty free, even if you just forgot your toothbrush.
Our new duty free gift shop will make you feel as if you’ve been transported to a European boutique. Say“Kalimera!” to the best in international perfumes, beauty supplies, skin care products, fine jewelry andwatches, bags, and designer clothing and accessories. At our Swarovski counter you’ll find chic jewelry, bags
and accessories from this world-renowned jewelry designer, then shop for unique, all-natural skincare products, hair products and fragrances from Athens-based Korres, a much loved global cosmetics brand.

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our Duty Free shop devote
We also have a section ofnding selection
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Duty free shopping?
No tax and no VAT! Next
time I’m bringing an
empty suitcase.

Surrender to our Cozy Ships
Cruise ships don’t need to be floating cities of the future. We’re traditionalists at heart, and our
comfortable, cozy ships are grandes dames, replete with wooden decks and railings, vessels thatevoke the glamour and grandeur of a bygone era, when travel by ship was elegant and luxurious. We
want you to feel as if you’ve stepped back in time once you cross the gangway. Be our guest.
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I have achieved total
relaxation - didn’t think
it was possible!

Our Company
Louis Cruises
Founded in the early 1970s, today Louis Cruises is one of the preeminent
cruise lines in the Mediterranean. We operate a fleet of three ships. Two sailfrom the two major ports of Athens, Piraeus and Lavrion, the third from
Limassol. From Piraeus and Lavrion, Louis Cruises sails to Chios, Crete,Ios, Kos, Milos, Mykonos, Patmos, Rhodes, Samos, Santorini, Symi and
Syros, to the Turkish ports of Istanbul and Kusadasi, to Kephalonia andCorfu, to Western Greece, to the magical Peloponnese, to exquisite Italy,
and to the spectacular Dalmatian coast.
Our Awards
Louis Cruises was named “Passenger Line of the Year” during the annual
Lloyds List Greek Shipping Awards in 2010 and has twice been the recipientof the Condé Nast Travelers Choice Award. In 2014. We were awarded aGold Award for Contribution to Local and Social Development, thanks to ourtremendous contribution to the Greek economy as the only home porting
cruise line in Greece; we also received two Bronze Awards, one for our
integrated 2013 communications campaign promoting Greek destinationsin 17 countries, the other for the rich Greek culinary experience we provide
to our cruisers.

Gold prize for Community and Social Development
Bronze prize for Excellence in regional cuisine
Bronze prize for Advertising campaign

This cruise is subject to the Carrier's conditions of carriage which form part of the cruise passengers' contract.
You may obtain copies on request or download them from the internet by visiting www.celestyalcruises.com

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Information and Reservations:Gold prize for Community and Social Development
Bronze prize for Excellence in regional cuisine
Bronze prize for Advertising campaign

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