A&K Travel Group has taken a major step forward with its four new ships, revealed last July, announcing an exclusive partnership with architect Adriana Granato and a long-term collaboration with naval architects, Giacomo and Loreno Mortola.

A&K Travel Group Ltd has announced a groundbreaking new paid parental leave policy. The company will now provide a minimum of 18 weeks paid parental leave, setting a new standard for the travel industry, and demonstrating its commitment to equality and employee well-being.

EXCLUSIVE: Abercrombie & Kent’s biennial Club 100 conference will transition to a global event in 2026, incorporating Australia and other international markets, LATTE can reveal.

The new Crystal Explorer Fare is valid on Crystal’s full range of sailings in 2025 and beyond aboard Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony. It provides a 20% discount off the cruise-only fare when paying a non-refundable rate upfront.

Crystal has introduced a referral program, offering Crystal fans a 5% credit to put towards a future cruise for each “new to Crystal” guest that books on their suggestion.

Crystal has confirmed a revised date for the Crystal Chairmen’s Cruise, now sailing 14-24 November 2024, aboard Crystal Symphony from Venice to Athens. The previously planned Chairmen’s Cruise, scheduled for 27 March from Mumbai to Athens, was shelved due to the Red Sea situation and the vessel’s diversion.

Crystal will collaborate with world-renowned restaurant, Beefbar, which will see the first Beefbar concept at sea introduced aboard Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity.

Crystal has confirmed the cancellation of Crystal Symphony’s upcoming voyage from Mumbai to Piraeus (Athens) via the Red Sea on 27 March 2024 due to security concerns in that region.

Crystal has unveiled a series of themed cruises in 2024, ranging from film and theater to golf and Broadway, offered aboard both Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity.

Crystal has inked a preferred supplier agreement with Ensemble, the top-tier travel agency consortia with members throughout the US and Canada.

Crystal has unveiled an extraordinary new experience, the Crystal Chairmen’s Cruise, sailing 2-8 April 2024 aboard Crystal Symphony from Jeddah to Rhodes. Guests will have the rare opportunity to sail alongside travel industry titans, A&K Travel Group Executive Chairman, Manfredi Lefebvre, and Geoffrey Kent, Founder & Chairman Emeritus of Abercrombie & Kent.

Crystal has released an exclusive offer for the Wave Season for guests looking to embark on a voyages in 2024. Guests who make a new booking before 31 Jan will receive a complimentary suite upgrade, as well as an upgraded wardrobe valet service with dry-cleaning and garment care also included free of charge.