Crystal will feature four new “Grand Journeys” itineraries by 2024. Designed to encourage discovery, these extended itineraries offer longer stays in port and overnight stops to iconic and off-the-beaten-path destinations in every corner of the world.
To complement Crystal Serenity's 2024 World Cruise, which will visit 29 countries and 62 destinations over the course of up to 141 nights, the 2024 Grand Journeys Itineraries range from 37 to 68 nights, offering guests the opportunity to immerse themselves in the cultural heritage of each location.
Crystal's partnership with Abercrombie & Kent will expose passengers on these trips to the hidden side of some of the world's most coveted destinations, with exclusive experiences guided by local experts and trendsetters.
- The Crystal Symphony will embark on the following itineraries:
Sydney to Singapore (January 24 – March 12, 2024)
For the first of its three Grand Journey itineraries, Crystal Symphony will embark on a seven-week voyage from Sydney to Hong Kong, departing on January 4, 2024. Passengers will have the opportunity to explore Australia, New Zealand, and Asia, with highlights including the Great Barrier Reef, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and much more. With overnight stops in multiple destinations such as Vietnam, Thailand, and China, passengers will have ample time to explore some of Asia's most fascinating cities.
From Lisbon to Monte Carlo (May 20 – July 4, 2024)
The 45-night voyage from Lisbon to Monte Carlo will offer passengers a taste of Iberian culture with stops in Portugal and Spain before sailing across the azure seas to the enchanting cities of Cannes and Monte Carlo. The Crystal Symphony will then head south to Italy, stopping in France, Croatia, and Greece, with visits to some of the most stunning islands, including Santorini, Crete, and Mykonos. An overnight stop in Istanbul begins the final leg of the journey before it concludes in Monte Carlo.
From Stockholm to London (August 11 – September 18, 2024)
The Baltic and Northern European voyage will begin with visits to destinations such as Sweden, Finland, and Denmark. Four overnight stays in Copenhagen, Amsterdam, and Dundee will allow guests to further immerse themselves in the destination as they travel through the Netherlands and the UK en route to Iceland. There, the ship will spend seven nights, offering passengers the opportunity to explore all that the country has to offer, including the iconic Northern Lights in Reykjavik. The journey will then sail along the Scottish coast and around England before concluding in Dover.
- The Crystal Serenity will have a single trip from Vancouver to Quebec (August 13 – September 24, 2024).
The ship will take passengers on a 42-night transcontinental voyage beginning in Vancouver on August 13, 2024. The journey will sail along the Pacific coast, Baja California, and Mexico, giving guests time to enjoy the region's stunning scenery, historical landmarks, and tropical paradises. The ship will then sail the crystal-clear waters of the Caribbean before heading up the East Coast to New York City and concluding in Quebec City on September 24, 2024.
