June 2, 2023
US$500 per person towards the cost of an air on select departures
Crystal Cruises has introduced air credits to entice new bookings on its soon-to-re-launch ocean voyage program.
Read More…April 25, 2023
Spath and Grieve to lead the teams on Serenity and Symphony
Crystal has secured the services of its former Cruise Directors as the luxury cruise brand draws closer to its relaunch under new owners.
Read More…April 14, 2023
141-night round the world voyage aboard Crystal Serenity, departing 18 January
Crystal has confirmed the release of a 2024 World Cruise aboard Crystal Serenity – foreshadowed exclusively by LATTE last month.
Read More…April 7, 2023
Refreshed luxury alliance between cruise line and global travel agency network
The reborn Crystal has been accepted into Virtuoso’s exclusive portfolio of travel partners, comprising over 2,300 preferred suppliers in 100 countries.
Read More…March 26, 2023
Signature Travel Network becomes reborn cruise line’s first sales and marketing supplier
Signature Travel Network has forged a new pact with Crystal that will make it the cruise line’s first strategic sales & marketing supplier.
Read More…March 24, 2023
Commercial gesture offers credits to customers, advisors who previously lost money
Crystal has launched a new initiative to provide credits to previous guests who lost money following the demise of the brand under its former owners. This latest ‘make good’ offer needs to be activated by 1 July 2023 for the first of up to five future sailings, the first departing before the end of 2025.
Read More…March 16, 2023
Master Chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s dining experience retained on Serenity, Symphony
Crystal Cruises has retained its culinary partnership with chef Nobuyuki Matsuhisa of Nobu Hospitality for its relaunch under new owners. The ultra-luxury cruise line has confirmed when its two ocean ships, Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony, relaunch they will both retain the highly-acclaimed UMI UMA by Nobu Matsuhisa Restaurant and Sushi Bar onboard.
Read More…March 10, 2023
Crystal Serenity returning to Round the World operation
Crystal Cruises is expected to soon confirm details of a Round-the-World voyage as the A&K Travel Group-backed luxury cruise line continues to ramp up its operation restart. Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony are planned to re-enter service on 31 July and 1 September 2023, respectively.
Read More…February 3, 2023
Local Crystal Symphony sailings confirmed, Serenity World Cruise in the works?
Crystal Cruises has officially relaunched under the guardianship of the A&K Travel Group with a new website and under a reimagined name and vision: Crystal – Exceptional at Sea.
Read More…January 31, 2023
Former Seabourn/HAL senior exec to lead local arm of reborn luxury cruise line
The reinstallation of Crystal Cruises under the ownership of A&K Travel Group continues to progress, and now with a local focus, with highly respected Australian cruise industry veteran, Tony Archbold, to head the local arm of the brand.
Read More…December 20, 2022
Rebooted luxury cruise line accepting deposits to secure future guests’ first choice
Crystal Cruises is offering guests a shipboard credit of up to US$250 per person (AU$350 per person) under a new ‘Open Deposits’ program.
Read More…December 15, 2022
Additional key appointments to join leadership team
Crystal Cruises continues to build its workforce, appointing numerous senior executives for key leadership roles within the company. Their appointments come as the company plans the refurbishment of Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony for their inaugural season under new ownership.
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