Crystal is celebrating 35 years of cruising with its first selection of 2025-themed voyages aboard the Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity. These themed sailings are created to offer your clients the best of Crystal’s entertainment, notable service and dining experiences.
On these themed cruises, your clients can set sail with Michelin-starred Chef Nobuyuki Matsuhisa (Nobu) and Abercrombie & Kent Founder Geoffrey Kent. They can also mingle with esteemed Crystal veteran Captains John Oekland, Egil Giske, and Cruise Directors Paul McFarland and Gary Hunter.
A Year-Long Celebration
Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony will host signature anniversary galas, special events and Crystal Society reunions. In addition, the ships will also feature curated itineraries spotlighting popular partners, performers and comedians.
“Our guests deeply appreciate our themed voyages, as they offer a truly immersive experience,” said VP of Entertainment and Enrichment Keith Cox, in a press statement. “Whether it’s indulging in their passion for music, culinary delights or cultural enrichment, our carefully curated itineraries and exclusive events bring their interests to life in an extraordinary way. We look forward to celebrating our 35th anniversary with our loyal guests and some of our most beloved partners and former officers throughout 2025.”
35th Anniversary Sailings
Sailings on the Crystal Symphony:
- Tarragona (Barcelona) to Civitavecchia (Rome): June 4-13, 2025. Guests will have the opportunity to sail with Geoffrey Kent, Founder and Chairman Emeritus of Abercrombie & Kent, former Captain John Oekland and Cruise Director Paul McFarland on a 9-night Mediterranean journey from Tarragona. Stops include Palma de Mallorca, Mahon, Cinque Terre, Livorno for visits to Pisa and Florence and Porto Santo Stefano. The cruise concludes with an overnight stay in Civitavecchia.
- Thessaloniki to Civitavecchia (Rome): July 10-18, 2025: This 8-night Mediterranean voyage will feature former Cruise Director Paul McFarland, Broadway actress Christine Andreas and singer and multi-instrumentalist Salvatore Hasard. The journey begins in Greece’s Halkidiki Peninsula, with stops in Mykonos, Santorini and Heraklion on Crete, followed by a day at sea before visiting Italy’s Lipari and Naples and culminating in Rome.
Sailings on the Crystal Serenity:
- Roundtrip Copenhagen: July 15-22, 2025: This 7-night journey includes an overnight stay in Copenhagen and features long-time Crystal partner Chef Nobuyuki Matsuhisa, former Captain Egil Giske and Cruise Director Gary Hunter. While onboard, Chef Nobu will participate in cooking demonstrations.
- Quebec City to New York City: October 22-31, 2025: Guests will embark on a 9-night voyage showcasing Canada’s and New England’s fall foliage. The sailing also includes an overnight stay in Quebec City, stops in Baie-Comeau and Gaspe, the historic charm of Halifax, and culminating with overnight stays in Boston and New York City.
As part of the celebration, Crystal Society members can take advantage of double Society Savings at 5% rather than the standard 2.5% on these commemorative sailings.
For more information, visit crystalcruises.com.
