Crystal Cruises

In Marghera this week, the first steel was cut for Crystal Grace. Shaped with intention as an evolution of the Crystal journey, the ship has been thoughtfully designed around the details that matter most: space that feels truly expansive, service that feels deeply personal, and a greater sense of connection to the world beyond each voyage. Joined by our CEO, Cristina Levis, and our partners at FINCANTIERI, the celebration marked a key step toward her arrival in summer 2028. Explore Crystal Grace: https://lnkd.in/ejscDCMY Luigi Matarazzo Marco Lunardi Roberto Fazi Bernie L. #CrystalAtSea

Thank you to Larry Olmsted and Forbes for featuring Crystal. The piece highlights our continued evolution as part of AKTG (Abercrombie & Kent Travel Group), reflecting a shared focus between two leaders in ultra-luxury travel, bringing together A&K’s cultural expertise with Crystal’s signature hallmarks. At sea, Crystal remains defined by exceptional space, intuitive service, and a truly all-inclusive approach, now further enriched by A&K’s cultural expertise on land. Read the full feature here: https://lnkd.in/dqbSeJ65

In honor of National Maritime Day, we’re sharing new details of a dedicated crew recreation area aboard Crystal Grace, thoughtfully designed to support the well-being of the people who bring the Crystal journey to life each day. Located on Deck 12, the purpose-built space will feature indoor and outdoor areas exclusively for crew members, including a 24-hour Technogym fitness center, social lounge, outdoor jacuzzi, and sun deck overlooking the sea. A reflection of Crystal’s continued commitment to its onboard team, the space was created with intention, offering an environment to recharge, connect, and feel supported while at sea. https://lnkd.in/eJSamYvW #CrystalAtSea

Immersive Movement. Mindfulness. Longevity. This October, a new chapter of Wellness at Sea arrives aboard Crystal Serenity with the debut of SANCTUM, the transformational, music-led movement ritual making its first-ever journey at sea. Hosted by Crystal Wellness Ambassador Dalila Roglieri, the voyage will also feature the favored programming guests have come to value from Crystal’s Wellness Retreats, including yoga, sound healing, nutrition consultations, and restorative wellness rituals. Sailing round-trip from Lisbon, this immersive retreat blends dynamic movement, breathwork, and meditative practices with thoughtfully curated shoreside moments across Portimão, Casablanca, Agadir, and Arrecife. Discover the sailing: https://lnkd.in/egwMfCHG #CrystalAtSea

Thank you to Travel + Leisure and Scott Laird, MS, for spotlighting one-way voyages with Crystal among the brands redefining the journey. From a Panama Canal transit to storied ports throughout the Caribbean and Latin America, our curated sailings transform repositioning voyages into something far more immersive, opening access to remarkable destinations and meaningful moments along the way. Read the article: https://lnkd.in/egz6ntHW View our Guayaquil to San Juan sailing: https://lnkd.in/eMBmaZpf

Crystal Serenity enters a new chapter designed to elevate every aspect of her onboard experience this October during a three-week drydock. At her heart, the Atrium and Crystal Cove will be transformed into a beautiful social sanctuary, anchored by a striking marble dance floor and a De Castelli mosaic centerpiece. On Deck 12, a Pool Bar brings seamless service to the Seahorse Pool, complemented by tailored furnishings. Guest suites follow, with the Aquamarine Classic Suite thoughtfully renewed, featuring redesigned living areas and bathrooms while preserving their existing layout. Across the ship, enhancements continue, from Waterside and Stardust Club to Marketplace and beyond, alongside technical upgrades that advance efficiency, comfort, and environmental performance. Crystal Serenity returns November 8, sailing from Lisbon to Fort Lauderdale, ready to welcome guests into an even more exceptional setting.

Through Crystal’s collaboration with UT MD Anderson, we invited our community to share their personal stories and connections to cancer. What we received was deeply moving, stories of resilience, hope, and extraordinary strength. But one story, in particular, stopped us in our tracks. One of Crystal’s guest lecturers shared that at just 20 years old, she was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia and turned to UT MD Anderson for treatment. Today, she is a survivor, an advocate, and an inspiring voice, sharing her perspective with travelers around the world. We could never have imagined that such a profound full-circle story would emerge from someone within the Crystal family itself. Read her story: https://lnkd.in/ePFFG_uM To donate, and to learn more about Crystal’s support of UT MD Anderson, visit: https://lnkd.in/evgbgqDE

Thank you to Janice Wald Henderson for including Crystal in Condé Nast Traveler’s roundup of the best adult-oriented cruise lines. From the refined atmosphere aboard Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony to our acclaimed culinary partnerships, including the Alajmo Group, we’re pleased to see Crystal’s distinctive approach to luxury travel recognized, including the upcoming Venice-to-Athens voyage featuring the Alajmo brothers onboard. Read the Article: https://lnkd.in/ekVu_qsR

We are honored to be recognized at Global Traveler Magazine’s 14th Annual Leisure Lifestyle Awards. Abercrombie & Kent USA was named Best Tour Operator, while Crystal Cruises received top honors for Best Cruise Ship Excursions and Best Cruise Line Caribbean Sailings, an achievement that reflects the strength and synergy across AKTG. Thank you to Alfredo Schmulson, who accepted these awards on behalf of the group. These distinctions speak to our shared DNA: thoughtfully composed journeys, exceptional service, and a steadfast commitment to excellence across land and sea.

At the AKTG 100 Club, we brought together the Abercrombie & Kent Travel Group Global Advisory Board for a full day of strategic discussions with senior leadership across all brands, including A&K, Crystal Cruises, Cox & Kings and A&K Sanctuary. Under the leadership of Chairman Marett Taylor Taylor, the board reflects a deliberately diverse mix of partners across source markets, agency models and areas of expertise. This ensures we remain closely aligned with the trends shaping luxury travel globally. Discussions were wide-ranging, covering the future role of AI in the business, trade marketing strategy, new A&K Sanctuary lodges and riverboats, and the continued evolution of Tailormade travel for a global clientele. We are very grateful to all members who travelled to Chicago, in some cases from as far as Australia, to share their time, insight and expertise in shaping our strategic direction. A huge thank you to the AKTG Global Advisory Board for their continued partnership and support Omar Servin | Amparo Servicios Turísticos (MX) Joshua Bush | Avenue Two Travel, a Luxury Travel Agency (USA) Mary Ann Ramsey | BETTY MACLEAN TRAVEL INC, (USA) Katherine Norton | Brownell Incentive Travel (USA) Cristina Buass | CSB TRAVEL, LLC (USA) Stephen Smith | Direct Travel (Canada) Melinda Gregor | Gregor & Lewis Bespoke Travel (Australia) Haisley Smith | Internova Travel Group (USA/Canada/UK/Europe) Damian McCabe | McCabe World Travel (USA) Paola Prieto | NAO Travel Collection (Mexico) Marina Gouvêa De Souza | PRIMETOUR Viagens & Experiências (Brazil) Fiona Pearcy | The Travel Network Group (UK) Randy Yaroch | The Travel Society, LLC (USA) Jacqueline Dobson | The Vacation Group (UK/USA) Marcelo Ortiz Marcos | Traveliz (Mexico) Laura Asilis | TRAVELWISE - Consultores de viajes (Dominican Republic) Ralph E. C. | Tully Luxury Travel (Canada) Karen Magee | Valerie Wilson Travel by Chase (USA) Phil Smethurst | Bicton Travel (Australia) Kirsten Hughes | Travel Counsellors (UK)