Cruise news (Crystal Symphony-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Crystal designated preferred supplier to Ensemble Travel Agencies
Crystal Cruises has announced its designation as a preferred supplier to Ensemble Travel. Ensemble Travel Group (1968-founded) is a member-owned and...
January 22, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Crystal Cruises unveils exclusive Crystal Chairmen's Cruise for newly ferurbished Symphony
Crystal Cruises unveiled its plans for the Crystal Chairmen's Cruise (April 2 to 8, 2024) on the recently renovated Crystal Symphony ship. Departing...
January 3, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Crystal Cruises introduces 5 Grand Voyages itineraries in 2025
Crystal Cruises is set to introduce 5 Grand Voyages/world cruise itineraries in 2025, offering travelers the opportunity to book extended itineraries...
November 1, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Crystal Cruises' ships Serenity and Symphony in 2025 visit 281 ports/112 countries
Crystal has unveiled its 2025 itineraries for Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony, following the brand's acquisition by the A&K Travel Group...
September 14, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Crystal Symphony restarts cruises after refurbishment under the new A&K ownership
Crystal Symphony has returned to service after a substantial drydock refurbishment (conducted by Fincantieri in Trieste Italy) under the...
September 5, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Fincantieri completes parallel modernization of Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony cruise ships
Fincantieri has recently completed the simultaneous drydock refits and modernization of two ships operated by Crystal Cruises (acquired in 2023 by A...
September 2, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Crystal Symphony cruise ship successfully completes sea trials
Crystal Cruises' second ship is soon to resume operations after the recent return of Crystal Serenity. Crystal Symphony has successfully concluded...
August 16, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Crystal Serenity ship sets sail following multi-million-dollar refurbishment
On Monday, July 31st, Crystal made its official relaunch under the new guardianship of A&K Travel Group, with the departure of Crystal Serenity...
August 2, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Crystal Cruises to add 4 new ships (2 ocean + 2 expedition) by 2029
Exciting news has been unveiled in the cruise industry aboard Crystal Serenity near the Italian coast. Cristina Levis (A&K Travel Group's CEO...
July 29, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Crystal Cruises announces debut of Aurora Spa aboard Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony
Guests embarking on the inaugural sailings of Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony this summer can look forward to an all-new spa experience. The...
June 17, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Crystal Cruises announces 4 "Grand Journey" extended voyages for 2024
The relaunched Crystal Cruises has unveiled 4 "Grand Journey" extended voyages scheduled for 2024, featuring a prominent 68-night itinerary from...
May 24, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Crystal Cruises announces the return of “UMI UMA” by Master Chef Nobu Matsuhisa
“UMI UMA” is one of Crystal Cruises' award-winning, specialty dining offerings in a stylish modern setting with dishes inspired by the...
March 18, 2023 - Cruise Industry
"Crystal Cruises" relaunches as "Crystal" in 2023
After being acquired in 2022 by Abercrombie & Kent Travel Group, the former Crystal Cruises company is being relaunched as "Crystal" in 2023...
February 1, 2023 - Accidents
Silversea and RCG-Royal Caribbean sue the new Crystal Cruises over sales hire
RCG-Royal Caribbean Group and its subsidiary Silversea are suing the new Crystal Cruises' Senior VP of Global Sales (Matias Andres Lira) and...
September 20, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Abercrombie and Kent/A&K now owns Crystal Cruises and the ships Serenity and Symphony
A&K Travel Group Ltd (ultra-luxury travel company owned by Geoffrey JW Kent (1942-born, founder of Abercrombie & Kent Ltd) and Heritage Group...
June 23, 2022