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:
- Both Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony are currently in Trieste, Italy undergoing a major refurbishment by the A&K Travel Group.
- The ships’ upgrades include a significant reduction in capacity, with over 60% of staterooms being refurbished, the brand-new Aurora Spa and the new Osteria D’Ovidio Italian Restaurant introduced
- The return of Umi Uma by Nobu Matsuhisa Restaurant and Sushi Bar in a fully redesigned venue
- Crystal Serenity will commence sailing on 31 July 2023 from Marseilles to Lisbon, with just 740 berths.
- Crystal Symphony will commence sailing on 1 September 2023 from Athens to Istanbul, with only 606 berths.
- Delivering the lowest Guest-to-Crew and the highest Guest-to-Space ratios in class
Crystal 2024 Grand Journeys
Crystal’s Grand Journeys have been designed for discovery. These are extended cruise itineraries to destinations that range from iconic to off-the-beaten-track. With shore excursions powered by Abercrombie & Kent, long stays in port and multiple overnights, the cruise line makes every moment matter, whether guests are onshore or at sea.
Sydney to Singapore
(24 January – 12 March, 2024) | Crystal Symphony | 68 Nights
Voyage from Sydney and explore Australia, New Zealand, and Asia with highlights including the Great Barrier Reef, Indonesia, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Taiwan, The Philippines and more.
Lisbon to Monte Carlo
(20 May – 4 July, 2024) | Crystal Symphony | 45 Nights
Offering passengers a taste of Iberian culture with port calls in Portugal and Spain before sailing the blue sea to the enchanting cities of Cannes and Monte Carlo. We will then head south in Italy towards stops in France, Croatia, Turkey, and Greece.
Stockholm to London
(11 August – 18 September, 2024) | Crystal Symphony | 38 Nights
Four overnights, including Copenhagen, Amsterdam, and Dundee, highlight this cruise and allow for destination immersion as guests make their way through the Netherlands and United Kingdom enroute to Iceland where it will spend 7-nights exploring all the country has to offer. The voyage will sail down the Scottish coast and around England and conclude in Dover.
Vancouver to Quebec City
(13 August – 24 September, 2024) | Crystal Serenity | 42 nights
A cross-continent epic that will highlight the wonders of Alaska before sailing down the Pacific, Baja California, and Mexican coasts to experience stunning landscapes, history and tropical paradises. Sail through the Panama Canal and the crystal-clear Caribbean waters to New York and concluding in Quebec City.
The Chairman’s Perspective
See how A&K Travel Group Co-Chairman, Manfredi Lefebvre D’Ovidio describes why Crystal is such a great addition to the Group in the video below.
A full list of itineraries, dates, pricing and ship information can be accessed at crystalcruises.com.
Bookings can be made via the Crystal Cruises’ reservations team by calling 1300 503 640.
Operating hours are now 8am – 6pm Monday to Friday AEST.
For sales enquiries, email salesaunz@crystalcruises.com.
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