CRYSTAL Cruises has officially relaunched under Abercrombie & Kent’s ownership, with the line to return to Australia in Dec (CW breaking news yesterday). Both Crystal Serenity (pictured) and Crystal Symphony will return to service during the northern summer, with the latter ship to cruise on three Australian voyages. Symphony will...
CRYSTAL Cruises has officially relaunched under Abercrombie & Kent’s ownership, with the line to return to Australia in Dec (CW breaking news yesterday).
Both Crystal Serenity (pictured) and Crystal Symphony will return to service during the northern summer, with the latter ship to cruise on three Australian voyages.
Symphony will sail from Perth-Auckland for 14 nights before heading to Sydney over 15 nights, from where she will cruise a 17-night round trip.
After her Australian season, Symphony will cruise from Sydney-Bali over 13 nights, with a call in Cairns.
Symphony’s Australian season will come after a number of European cruises, with the ship’s reactivation sailing a seven-night Athens-Istanbul voyage.
Meanwhile, Serenity’s return will see her ply Europe and the Americas, with her first cruise back a 12-night Marseille-Lisbon voyage.
Both ships’ cruises are available to view on Crystal’s new website, which launched yesterday at crystalcruises.com.
Travel advisors and guests with ‘Open Deposits’ have exclusive access to an early booking window, which is open now, while past passengers can book from 13 Feb (CW 30 Jan) prior to reservations opening to the general public later in the month.
The two ships have been reimagined with larger updated suites which include artisanal finishes, “cutting-edge” onboard wellness, a spa, fitness facilities, a large pool, and nine world-class dining and entertainment options on board each ship.
“I am delighted to announce that Crystal is reborn, with Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony reimagined and enhancements made to every part of our guests’ journey,” said President Jack Anderson.
“Local experts at Abercrombie & Kent have planned memorable experiences in each destination to guarantee beyond-the-guidebook access.”
Former long-time Holland America Line and Seabourn Cruise Line sales chief Tony Archbold will lead Crystal in Australia and APAC (CW 30 Jan).
