On Monday, July 31st, Crystal made its official relaunch under the new guardianship of A&K Travel Group, with the departure of Crystal Serenity after a multi-million-dollar refurbishment.
The cruise line's largest vessel, accommodating 740 guests, is the first of two ships returning to service this summer. With an industry-leading space-to-guest ratio and one staff member per guest, Crystal Serenity boasts larger, redesigned suites, award-winning specialty dining restaurants, and rejuvenating public spaces, enhancing passengers' experiences as they travel to sought-after destinations worldwide.
As part of the refurbishments, Crystal Serenity now offers two new guest room categories - the Junior Crystal Penthouse Suite and Single Guest Room with Ocean View - catering to solo travelers without additional single supplements. The ship also features a variety of dining options, including the legendary Umi Uma by Master Chef Nobuyuki (Nobu) Matsuhisa, Osteria D'Ovidio for fine Italian cuisine, and the Waterside Restaurant with open seating for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Crystal's new spa concept, Aurora, offers a serene wellness destination at sea with various treatments, including the Aurora LED and Cryo Facial Experience and the Biotec 2.0 Ultimate Facial. Additionally, the ship welcomes Dalila Roglieri as Head Nutritionist, providing a holistic wellness experience for guests.
Crystal Serenity's sistership, Crystal Symphony, is currently undergoing drydocking and will resume service for her inaugural voyage from Piraeus-Athens on September 1st.