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.

Crystal has released details of a collection of extended Grand Journeys featuring multiple overnights, longer stays and shore excursions curated by Abercrombie & Kent.

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

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.