Crystal Symphony and sister ship Crystal Serenity will sail a line-up of itineraries that encompasses Europe, Asia, South America, Africa as well as North America in the second half of 2026, Crystal revealed today.

Crystal and Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for two ships set to “redefine high-end travel on the seas”. The 690-passenger, 61,800-gross-ton ships will feature a host of amenities and innovative designs. Interior design will feature the most precious marbles, Italian fabrics and natural materials, offering a level of research and sophistication typically reserved for high-end private residential properties.

Uniworld Boutique River Cruises will charter two former Crystal Cruises’ ultra-luxury river vessels from their new owner, Seaside Collection, which acquired the fleet of five ships for Riverside Collection.Under a three-year bareboat charter deal, Uniworld will add two new Super Ships, S.S. Victoria and S.S. Elisabeth in Europe at the start of 2024 and 2025 respectively. The ships previously operated as Crystal Bach and Crystal Mahler.

A&K Travel Group has revealed details of a triple-pronged approach to reaching new market audiences for its luxury cruise line, Crystal. Details were discussed aboard Crystal Serenity this weekend, as the company offered a sneak-peak as to how it intends to integrate the up-market cruise program of Crystal with the luxury land offering of Abercrombie & Kent.

A&K Travel Group (AKTG) has confirmed its intention to grow the fleet of Crystal Cruises with four new build ships earmarked to be operational over the next six years. The composition of the new fleet will be two classic ships and two expedition vessels.

Crystal has confirmed the recreation of around half-a-dozen new roles in the Asia Pacific region, mostly in Australia, to support the ultra-luxury cruise line’s ambitious growth strategy, and to support the travel trade.

Crystal has appointed Dalila Roglieri to the newly created role of Head Nutritionist, strengthening the brand’s culinary prowess and ability to provide an individualised approach to wellbeing. Roglieri has an extensive professional background in nutrition and a passion for fitness. Her recruitment underscores Crystal’s dedication to providing guests with a holistic and exceptional wellness experience.

A&K Travel Group are excited to welcome back Crystal to the market, with both Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity cruising Australia and New Zealand in the 2023/24 cruise season. Crystal reimagined includes:

Crystal Serenity, the first ship to relaunch following Crystal Cruises’ purchase by A&K Travel Group last year, has successfully completed sea trials in anticipation of its inaugural cruise scheduled to depart Marseille, France, on 31 July 2023.

As Crystal prepares for its anticipated unveiling this summer, Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony will introduce lavish design concepts in collaboration with the finest international partners. From redesigned public spaces and modern guest rooms and suites to refined in-room amenities and exclusive linens designed for royalty, the new Crystal experience is a feast for the eyes with elevated touchpoints throughout.

Crystal Cruises has revealed details of a new spa concept that will be rolled out aboard Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony for their inaugural sailings this summer.

Crystal Cruises has introduced air credits to entice new bookings on its soon-to-re-launch ocean voyage program.