The Crystal Esprit has been a wonderful part of the Crystal fleet for years, offering an unparalleled boutique yacht experience in the industry, which has won the devotion of the most discerning travelers, as reflected in the awards received since its debut in 2015.
However, Crystal Cruises has reevaluated its approach in the wake of the pandemic, finding that the single, small yacht concept does not fit into the company's future plans, which are currently focused on the successful rollout of its Crystal Ocean, River, and Expedition fleets, as well as exploring new options for expansion.
“We want to thank the officers and crew who have worked with passion on the Crystal Esprit, providing passengers with a unique vacation, and we look forward to welcoming them aboard the other ships in our award-winning fleet,” the company said in its statement.
Crystal Cruises is contacting all affected guests and their travel agents and offering customers with reservations future cruise credits equivalent to 115% of the cruise fare paid, which they can redeem for any Ocean/River/Expedition voyage or receive a full refund.
