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.
The butlers and dance hosts are back on Crystal Cruises’ Serenity. And so are their most ardent fans – the passengers.
Luxury line Crystal Cruises is returning in bullish form with a planned order for four new ships and an extension into expedition.
As Crystal Serenity sets sail from Venice this week on a short preview cruise, the big question is: What has changed?
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” treatments, Aurora Spa will be an oasis for guests to rejuvenate the body, mind and soul with customised high-performance facials … Read more
Crystal Cruises has announced four ‘Grand Journey’ extended cruises for 2024, headlined by a 68-night Sydney to Singapore sailing. Onboard the 606-guest Crystal Symphony, departing on January 4, 2024, passengers will sail through various destinations in Asia, New Zealand as well as Australia. Some of the highlights include a visit to the Great Barrier Reef … Read more
The new Crystal Cruises is offering credit to former passengers who lost money after the luxury line shut down under the previous ownership of Genting Hong Kong. When the line shut down last year, more than USD$100 million ($150 million AUD) was still owed to cruisers and travel agents. Purchased by luxury touring group, Abercrombie … Read more
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 Hong Kong, new owners Abercrombie & Kent have announced its two ships, Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony are back – … Read more
Last month, Crystal Cruises was thrown a lifeline by A&K Travel Group Ltd, who purchased two of its ships and the rights to its name. While the finer details are still being worked out, this week it was revealed Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity could both be sailing in 2023, with bookings said to be … Read more
She's the most specious ship yet from luxury line Oceania Cruises. James Sitters tells Rose Kelly and Peter Lynch what's on board the new class of ship, including restaurants, spas and suites.
