Calling all CLIA Members. Mark the diary. The ultra-luxury cruise sector’s big-wigs will be online next month taking part in Cruise Line International Association’s (CLIA’s) Luxury Cruise Showcase, from 14 to 17 September.

Genting Hong Kong Limited, the owner of Crystal Cruises, has confirmed further delays for the delivery of the luxury cruise line’s maiden expedition ship, now expected for around mid-2021.

Crystal has elevated its peace of mind focused booking policy, offering a new ‘No Money Down, 90-day Deposit Window’ for a limited time.

Crystal Cruises has released its complete roster of global voyages aboard Crystal Symphony for the 2023 season which includes a range of sailings exploring regions outside of peak season. The program features cruises of six to 15 nights duration.

Boutique and expedition cruise operators have an opportunity to redefine themselves as they rebound to become the first cruise sector to restart operations after COVID-19, according to small ship cruise specialist, Cruise Traveller.

Crystal Cruises has added five additional Caribbean sailings to its recently introduced late 2020 ‘Simply the Best’ program.

Genting Cruise Lines has this week taken over full operation of the former Crystal Cruises Australia business following the closure of the nearly four-year-old Sydney office, announced in early April.

Crystal Cruises has introduced two new seven-night Caribbean itineraries for the end of the 2020 cruise season.

Crystal Cruises has opened 2023 itineraries on Crystal Serenity for bookings. In 2023, the ship will sail individual voyages of seven to 23 nights, as well as a full World Cruise offered with 140-, 128- and 119-night options, and combination sailings of up to 100 nights without repeating ports.

Crystal River Cruises has rolled out an enticing collection of 2021 voyages aboard its award-winning sister ships Crystal Bach, Debussy, Mahler and Ravel.

Crystal has confirmed a three-month delay for the delivery of its maiden expedition ship due to the temporary closure of the MV Werften shipyard. As foreshadowed by LATTE last month, the pause in operation at the German shipyard due to the coronavirus was expected to result in the delayed handover of the luxury ship.

Crystal has announced the closure of its Australian office in Sydney during the current “challenging time” facing the industry.