Crystal today announced its 2025 itinerary program aboard Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony. Following its acquisition by A&K Travel Group, Crystal is preparing to offer travelers unprecedented opportunities for exploration and cultural immersion.
The Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony will visit a selection of guests' favorite destinations and approximately 144 new destinations such as the Faroe Islands, Haifa and Shanghai, for a combined total of 720 days over the course of 73 sailings visiting a total of 112 countries and 281 ports.
“We are thrilled to offer past and future Crystal guests a variety of itineraries in 2025,” said Cristina Levis, CEO of A&K Travel Group. “Guests aboard Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony will have the opportunity to explore a treasure trove of less-visited corners of the world and tick off some truly once-in-a-lifetime bucket-list destinations with tailor-made experiences designed by Abercrombie & Kent.”
Highlights of the 2025 Crystal Serenity Itinerary
– The Crystal Serenity will depart from Marseille and sail the Mediterranean and Baltic Seas, visiting destinations such as Pablo Picasso's birthplace, Málaga; the charming half-timbered town of Ronne; Latvia's capital, Riga, known for its pedestrianized medieval Old Town; and much more.
– Guests will have the opportunity to visit Longyearbyen, the largest inhabited area in Svalbard, Norway, famous for its unparalleled views of the Northern Lights.
– With stops in the Faroe Islands and Iceland, passengers will discover spectacular scenery and breathtaking views in some of the world's most stunning Nordic destinations, including Tórshavn, Djupivogur, and Reykjavík.
– For the perfect fall getaway, from September to November 2025, they will visit iconic North American ports of call such as Quebec City, Gaspé Peninsula, Newport, Boston, Portland, New York, and more.
– For those wishing to participate in the seaside holiday season, sun-filled trips include Caribbean and South American destinations such as Montego Bay, Aruba, Cayman Islands, Cartagena, the Panama Canal and more.
Highlights of the Crystal Symphony 2025 Itinerary
– Beginning in Southeast Asia in 2025, the newly refurbished ship will explore remote destinations such as Sihanoukville, known for having some of Cambodia’s best beaches, along with Sabang and Weh Island, the small, active volcanic island northwest of Sumatra.
– With multi-day stops in the region’s major urban centers, including Ho Chi Minh City, Halong Bay, Laem Chabang, and Shanghai, passengers will have even more time for an in-depth cultural immersion. Guests will also be able to visit Palawan, the ecological gem of the Philippines, with its pristine beaches, and Brunei, known for its lush rainforests.
– Coinciding with the Grand Prix, the ship will visit Monaco and Villefranche-sur-Mer, giving guests the chance to unleash their inner Formula 1 driver as they witness the iconic race in two of Europe’s most prestigious destinations.
– Highlights of the Mediterranean include stops in Haifa, Dubrovnik, and Cyprus, as well as the increasingly popular Greek destinations of Zakynthos, Corfu, and Santorini, among others.
– The second half of 2025 will be spent in the Middle East, visiting a variety of destinations ranging from the small Egyptian port of Safaga (Luxor), through Dubai, known for its luxury shopping and ultramodern architecture, to the more remote Salalah, the third-largest city in the Sultanate of Oman, renowned for its marine life.
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