Crystal Symphony

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Cruise Month: The most luxurious ships afloat 

October not only signifies Cruise Month but also marks the beginning of the Australian cruise season. It's the time when major cruise lines from around the world send their most exquisite vessels from the Mediterranean or the Caribbean down under.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Oct 19 2023
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Crystal Cruises to debut new Aurora Spa on its fleet

Guests booked to cruise on the inaugural sailings onboard Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony this summer, will be in for a treat at the new Aurora Spa, inspired by the Goddess of Dawn. Offering “sunrise-inspired” […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Jun 16 2023
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Crystal Cruises returns – and I couldn’t be happier!

Crystal is back – and I for one couldn’t be happier. Almost a year to the day when the most-awarded luxury cruise line was unceremoniously placed in the hands of administrators and abandoned by Genting […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Feb 1 2023
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Discover the delights of the Far East on a luxurious all inclusive voyage

Whether you’re spending hot sticky nights eating chilli crab in a Singapore hawker market or perusing the neon lights of the shopping districts in Hong Kong, Asia remains one of the world’s most exciting regions. […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Jul 16 2019
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Crystal Symphony turns on the sparkle

The luxury sector has never been move competitive, with new contenders and pretenders everywhere. Crystal Cruises once held centre stage, winning awards for more than two decades. Now, the line is fighting back.The Crystal Symphony […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Mar 15 2018
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Crystal Cruises new Australian shore excursions

It was a windy, blustery day as we stepped onto the pontoon at Rose Bay to board our sea plane. The excursion – a flight to Cottage Point Inn for a sumptuous three-course meal. As […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Aug 25 2017
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Crystal Cruises cancels port calls to Turkey

Crystal Cruises has announced a revised itinerary for Crystal Symphony in April and May 2016, which was scheduled to sail towards Istanbul and Kusadasi, replacing the port calls with destinations in Greece. Dropping ports calls […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jan 18 2016
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Shirley Dunesky lives on board Crystal Cruises ships

Sydney-sider Shirley Dunesky, who has chalked up 244 cruises on Crystal Cruises ships, is a citizen of the world. This year, she will celebrate Christmas in Rio and next year she will be back in […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Apr 17 2015