Crystal Cruises, beautifully revitalized under the A&K Travel Group, represents a pinnacle of ultra-luxury ocean travel aboard its fully refurbished flagship vessels, Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony. The brand is celebrated for its industry-leading space-to-guest ratio, providing an exceptionally intimate atmosphere complete with expansive, elegantly appointed suites and personalized butler service for every room. Culinary excellence is another major hallmark, highlighted by Umi Uma—the only Nobu Matsuhisa restaurant at sea—alongside a variety of other world-class, all-inclusive dining venues. Furthermore, through its partnership with sister company Abercrombie & Kent, Crystal offers exclusive, highly curated shore excursions and small-group overland programs, seamlessly blending five-star onboard indulgence with authentic global exploration. Looking ahead, the legacy will continue to evolve with the May 2028 debut of Crystal Grace—the brand's first new ocean ship in 25 years—which promises to further elevate the experience with an intimate 650-guest capacity and first-of-their- kind wraparound suite verandas.
ArticlesIt's time for the annual TalkingCruise guide to The Top New Cruise Ships in 2021. This year we’re highlighting 12 of our top picks of the latest and greatest. https://youtu.be/_DcRWXEng10 After a year where we saw a worldwide pause in cruising, it’s time to look forward to the new cruise...
ArticlesOnce cruising resumes, will you have to wait even longer for that shiny new cruise ship? We’re checking in on the status of new cruise ships and major refurbishments scheduled for 2020. https://youtu.be/KBn2HDY4YgI Also Read: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Cruise Line Updates 2020 was supposed to...
Cruise NewsWith the rapidly changing landscape and daily updates to cruise lines travel restrictions, policies and onboard procedural changes in the wake of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation, we've created this post that we will try to maintain with the most current advisories and links. Here are the...
Cruise NewsCelebrity Cruises second Edge-Class ship, Celebrity Apex, will be christened on March 30, 2020 and will not be an exact copy of her sister, instead, Apex will push the evolution to whole new level, with the very latest culinary, spa and wellness trends, and progressive entertainment offerings...
Cruise NewsOcean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, Bahamas (November 13, 2019) – MSC Cruises today announced that Ocean Cay’s opening date is now set for December 5, 2019. The development of Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve has been a multiyear project in which MSC Cruises worked with multiple contractors and partners...
ArticlesIn our 3rd annual guide to the Top New Cruise Ships (2020 Edition), we highlight 9 of the most anticipated cruise ships you'll likely want to book for 2020. https://youtu.be/dcTuO_q9LeQ New Cruise Ships 2020 Several of the cruise lines on our list are evolving the proven designs from existing ship...
Cruise NewsRoyal Caribbean's Freedom of the Seas will undergo a $116 million transformation in early 2020. Continuing the recent improvements made to other ships in the fleet, the 8-week dry dock will bring a whole new way to experience Freedom of the Seas. Many of the updates are similar to those added to...
Cruise NewsRoyal Caribbean has announced details on the massive $165 Million transformation of Allure of the Seas coming in 2020. As part of Royal Caribbean's $1 Billion "Royal Amplified" program to modernize their existing fleet, Allure of the Seas will receive major changes to many areas throughout the...
Cruise NewsMSC Cruises new private Bahamian island destination, scheduled to open November 9, 2019 promises to offer a haven for beach goers. Ocean Cay, located just 65 miles south of Miami, will feature uninterrupted ocean views, crystal clear waters, soft white sandy beaches with blue skies and sunshine...
ArticlesWith the tremendous increase in popularity of cruising over the past decade, it is now possible to drive to a cruise port from almost anywhere within the United States. Some ports operate seasonally, but many offer year-round departures to warm, cold and exotic destinations. U.S. Cruise Ports Our...
Cruise NewsLuxury Cruise Line, Crystal River Cruises has added a fifth vessel to their river cruise fleet. The Crystal Ravel, was officially handed over to the company today in Wismar, Germany. The company is proud to welcome the ship to the award-winning fleet ahead of its maiden voyage next month. In...
ArticlesYou may not have heard of MSC Cruises, but they're planning on that changing with the launch of their first purpose-built cruise ship for the North American cruise market, aggressive pricing strategy and national media campaigns. With 13 ships including the recently launched MSC Meraviglia in May...
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