Crystal River Cruises has continued to consolidate its planned 2021 resumption, with additional sailings in Europe departing between September and December now cancelled.

Crystal has cancelled numerous launch season departures for its expedition ship, Crystal Endeavor, as well as upcoming European river cruise voyages due to “ongoing challenges” related to COVID-19.

Crystal is planning to recommence European river cruising from late August 2021, with all four Rhine-Class ships.

Crystal Expedition Cruises’ maiden ship, Crystal Endeavor, has completed its second and final sea trials ahead of its “technical delivery” on 27 May 2021.

Crystal Cruises has introduced 15 new Caribbean sailings departing roundtrip from St. Maarten aboard Crystal Symphony this August through December.

Crystal has cancelled all Mediterranean sailings aboard Crystal Esprit from 1 August until 26 September 2021 due to the ongoing pandemic situation.

Crystal more than half-filled the launch departures of its Luxury Iceland Expeditions aboard Crystal Endeavor one day after opening the five departures to the public for sale.

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) Australasia is preparing a virtual welcome for more than a dozen new cruise ships about to join the world fleet this year, hosting its first-ever Ocean Debut Showcase for travel agent members.

Crystal will deploy it ultra-luxury ocean ship, Crystal Symphony, to St. John’s, Antigua for a series of voyages between August and December 2021.

Crystal appears to be aiming to make amends with guests and travel advisors in relation to its refund processes.

Crystal has scheduled a revised inaugural deployment of Crystal Endeavor which will commence in Iceland on 17 July 2021. The factory-fresh luxury expedition yacht will operate a series of five 10-night voyages circumnavigating Iceland, operating roundtrip from Reykjavik. Reservations will open on 13 April 2021.

The first sea trials for Crystal Expedition Cruises’ long-awaited expedition ship, Crystal Endeavor, have commenced in the Nordics.