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

Crystal has secured the services of its former Cruise Directors as the luxury cruise brand draws closer to its relaunch under new owners.

Crystal has confirmed the release of a 2024 World Cruise aboard Crystal Serenity – foreshadowed exclusively by LATTE last month.

The reborn Crystal has been accepted into Virtuoso’s exclusive portfolio of travel partners, comprising over 2,300 preferred suppliers in 100 countries.

Signature Travel Network has forged a new pact with Crystal that will make it the cruise line’s first strategic sales & marketing supplier.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.