Crystal Cruises, a prestigious cruise line, was relaunched in February 2023 under the ownership of A&K/Abercrombie & Kent Travel Group. Currently, the company operates two ships, Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony, which offer a variety of luxurious and extended voyages.
Crystal Cruises Fleet
- Crystal Serenity
- Crystal Symphony
Notable Itineraries and Destinations
- Crystal Symphony:
- Begins 2025 in Southeast Asia, exploring destinations like Sihanoukville (Cambodia), Sabang, Weh Island (Indonesia), Ho Chi Minh City, Halong Bay, Laem Chabang, Shanghai.
- Mediterranean highlights include Haifa, Dubrovnik, Cyprus, Greece (Zakynthos, Corfu, Santorini).
- Late 2025 includes Middle East voyages with stops in Safaga (Luxor, Egypt), Dubai, and Salalah (Oman).
- Crystal Serenity:
- Post-World Cruise in May 2025, it departs from Marseille, cruising the Mediterranean and Baltic Seas, visiting places like Malaga, Ronne, Riga, Longyearbyen (Svalbard, Norway), Faroe Islands, Iceland (Reykjavik).
- North American voyages between Quebec City and NYC from September to November 2025.
- Caribbean and South American destinations in late 2025, including Montego Bay, Aruba, Cayman Islands, Cartagena, Panama Canal.
Ports of Departure and Arrival
- Crystal Symphony:
- Southeast Asia, Europe/Mediterranean, Middle East.
- Notable ports: Mumbai, Singapore, Stockholm, London, Monaco, Villefranche-sur-Mer.
- Crystal Serenity:
- Europe (Mediterranean, Baltic), North America, Caribbean, South America.
- Notable ports: Marseille, Stockholm, Liverpool, Quebec City, New York City.
Ratings
- Crystal Cruises has an impressive cruiser rating of 4.5/5.0, reflecting its high standards in luxury cruising and guest satisfaction.
Crystal Cruises' relaunch brings a renewed promise of luxury and exotic destinations, catering to travelers seeking both comfort and adventure. The varied itineraries, spanning multiple continents and numerous ports of call, offer an immersive and luxurious cruising experience, consistently earning high ratings from guests