Crystal

Australia

Crystal announces its reinvented World Cruise for 2029

Global luxury cruise line Crystal announced that bookings for its 2029 World Cruise will be open to the public on 16th March.

Appointment announcement

Debra Fox takes lead for AKTG’s global trade sales strategy as its new chief sales officer

Abercrombie & Kent Travel Group (AKTG) announced that Debra Fox is their new chief sales officer for trade sales.

Architecture and Design

Crystal reveals the Owner’s Suite aboard Crystal Grace

Experiential cruise line Crystal just announced the introduction of the Owner’s Suite aboard Crystal Grace, marking a first for this type of category for a Crystal ocean vessel.

Australia

Crystal sails into 2026 on the wave of strong commercial momentum

Crystal enters 2026 on the crest of strong commercial momentum, high guest satisfaction, and renewed confidence from both guests and the global travel advisor community, marking the next chapter in the brand’s carefully considered revival.

Global

Crystal’s Birger J Vorland to retire after nearly five decades at sea

Crystal announced the impending retirement of Captain Birger J. Vorland, one of the most respected and admired masters in the cruise industry.

Consumer

First five itineraries announced for 2027 A&K X Crystal Cruises voyages

Global luxury travel firm Abercrombie & Kent (A&K) recently announced the first five itineraries in a collection of ten new A&K x Crystal Cruises voyages debuting in 2027.

Cruise

Crystal unveils 2028 voyages aboard Crystal Serenity

Consumer

Be Inspired by Six Extraordinary Journeys with Crystal in 2026

Crystal, the leader in luxury and experiential cruising, presents an inspiring collection of voyages ready to spark that next journey.

DMC

Crystal names its latest vessel Crystal Grace

Crystal has announced the name of its latest vessel Crystal Grace, its first ocean new build in 25 years under the Abercrombie & Kent Travel Group (AKTG).

Americas

Crystal launches its third annual Wellness at Sea voyage collection

Crystal announced its third annual Wellness at Sea retreat voyages aboard Crystal Symphony today, 11th November.

Agreements / Understandings / Contract Signings

Crystal enters philanthropic partnership with MD Anderson Cancer Center

Luxury cruise line Crystal has declared its support of a fund-raising initiative for the MD Anderson Cancer Center’s James P Allison Institute today, 10th November.

Cruise

Crystal new ship’s steel cutting will take place in May 2026

Crystal has announced two key milestone dates in the construction of the first new ship scheduled for delivery in May

Asia

Crystal slashes cruise fares as luxury lines compete for 2026 bookings

A leading name when it comes to the best luxury cruises for affluent travellers, Crystal is offering another of its

Cruise

Crystal brings the Great White Way to the high seas with Crystal on Broadway

Crystal announced the next sailing in its celebrated Crystal on Broadway series will depart from Bayonne in New York on 31st October.

Architecture and Design

Crystal Symphony set to go into drydock

Luxury cruise line Crystal announced that its vessel Crystal Symphony will enter drydock for a scheduled three-week refurbishment of select areas in November 2025.