Unbreakable Bonds: The Crystal Family Connection
We are thrilled to announce that Crystal is making a triumphant return, now better than ever before! Brace yourself as our extraordinary team sets sail to capture the breathtaking essence of the long-awaited homecoming of guests returning to the magnificent Crystal Serenity. In this captivating new
Crystal Cruises Unveils 2025 Grand Journey Itineraries
Crystal Cruises unveiled its Grand Journeys itineraries for 2025 onboard the newly refurbished Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony. Crystal Cruises is set to provide longer journeys with extended stays at ports, overnight stops, and the option to partake in overland adventures curated by Abe
Discovering Crystal’s Luxury Cruise Experience with Bill Panoff
Bill Panoff, renowned travel expert and host of “Cruise and Travel with Bill Panoff,” has set sail once again aboard the stunning Crystal Serenity, offering viewers an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at one of the world’s most luxurious cruise lines! Embarking on a journey through
Crystal Serenity – New Ownership, New Interiors, Same High Quality
In many ways, it looked like a brand-new ship. We had just boarded Crystal Serenity in Quebec City for its first North American cruise after the bankruptcy of its parent company, Genting Hong Kong, many legal challenges, and eventual purchase in 2022 by the Abercrombie & Kent Travel Group. Seren
Crystal Reveals Over 70 Sailings For 2025
Crystal revealed their latest 2025 itineraries, offering over 70 unforgettable voyages across numerous destinations aboard Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony from North Cape to Ushuaia and beyond. ITINERARIES Hong Kong to Tokyo FEBRUARY 3 – 14, 2025 | 11 NIGHTS Cast off from Hong Kong, sa
Crystal Cruises Celebrates Crystal Symphony’s Inaugural Voyage
Crystal Cruises’ Crystal Symphony departs from Athens, Greece, today, on its inaugural voyage. In an exciting new journey, the ship will set sail for Santorini, Istanbul, Abu Dhabi and Mumbai. Crystal Symphony is expected to welcome up to 606 guests and offer all new travel amenities and spacious
Crystal Serenity Returns, Opening a New Era in Cruising
Crystal Cruises has relaunched Crystal Serenity, under the guardianship of A&K Travel Group. She comes complete with re-designed suites, award-winning speciality dining restaurants, and restorative public spaces. Crystal Serenity will be casting off from Marseille, France. The ship accommodates
Crystal Cruises Shares Plans For Four New Ships in Six Years
A&K Travel Group CEO, Cristina Levis, announced that Crystal Cruises is working with its advisors, lenders, and export credit agents to sign a memorandum of agreement with two European ship manufacturers to build four new vessels and two new expedition ships! “We have ambitious growth pl
Crystal Serenity Completes Sea Trials
Today, Crystal Cruises’ Crystal Serenity has completed sea trials in preparation for her inaugural cruise from Marseille, France, on July 31, 2023! Crystal Serenity is currently at the Fincantieri shipyard in Trieste, Italy, undergoing final stages testing the ship’s navig
Crystal Cruises’ Crystal Serenity To HomePort In Port EverGlades
Today, Crystal Cruises has announced Port Everglades as the homeport for Crystal Serenity in November 2024. This summer, Crystal Cruises is rebranding under the control of A&K Travel Group with a new name and creativity to the company’s plans, with a voyage called Crystal Exceptional at Sea. C
Crystal Cruises Announces Return OF onboard leaders
Crystal Cruises has shared the news of several onboard leaders returning to the brand to help prepare for Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony’s inaugural season. Herbert Jaeger and Josef Matt will once again lead the preparation for Crystal Symphony, while Huber
A&K Travel Group Buys Crystal Cruises’ Brand, 2 Ships
One of the biggest storylines to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic was the demise of luxury cruise operator Crystal Cruises. Long considered one of the top high-end cruise brands, the cruise line left behind a fleet of river and ocean ships that many believed would be scooped up by other cruise line
Galley Superstars
Buzzy Burgers Carnival cruisers find their bliss at Guy’s Burger Joint, a spirited roadside burger shack reimagined and brought to sea by Food Network personality Guy Fieri. Follow the poolside scent to score sizzling patties and golden hand-cut fries. Purists may prefer Plain Jane cheeseburgers;
Growing Up Cruising
We’ve been asking cruising from all over the world to share their cruise stories and our readers have emailed, tweeted, commented and videotaped themselves sharing their favorite cruise memories from over the years and many shared a positive outlook for the future of the industry. The stories and
Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity Makeovers Revealed
Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity Makeovers Revealed Cruise News – Apr. 20, 2017 Crystal Cruises has unveiled the complete makeover plans for Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity, which are set to undergo their most extensive redesigns in their respective histories during a multimillion trans
Extreme Makeovers
Extreme Makeover: Cruise Edition Crystal Serenity takes on a chic new look. By John and Sandra Nowlan Extreme Makeover without the annoying host who screams through a bullhorn? Now that’s serenity. Crystal Serenity, in fact. Following a $25 million refurbishment in May, Crystal Cruises’ classic
