Crystal 's round-the-world voyage "Stories from the South Seas" will visit 29 countries and four continents, crossing the International Date Line twice.
The company announced that the 140-night trip will cover 83 destinations.
“Crystal continues to redefine what it means to embark on the journey of a lifetime, offering innovative and educational ways to explore the world while providing the highest levels of service,” said Cristina Levis, CEO of A&K Travel Group.
The cruise will be available for booking starting January 27, 2025, and a waitlist is already open. In addition, the 2027 voyage will feature Crystal's sister brand experiences, Abercrombie & Kent.
The highlights of the itinerary are as follows:
- January: Departure from San Diego, sailing along the coasts of Mexico and exploration of Acajutla in El Salvador and Costa Rica. Visit to South America with stops in Manta and Guayaquil, Ecuador.
- February: Crossing the South Pacific to Bora Bora, Tahiti and Moorea in French Polynesia. Continue to Samoa and Fiji.
- March: Explore New Zealand's fjords, Maori heritage, Auckland, and Christchurch. Sail to Australia, visiting Tasmania, Sydney Harbour, and the Great Barrier Reef.
- April: Discover Indonesia, Singapore, and Bangkok. Experience Thailand, Ho Chi Minh City, Shanghai, and Xiamen.
- May: Visit to Busan and South Korea, exploration of Hiroshima, Kobe, and Tokyo in Japan. Final trip in Alaska, visiting glaciers, forests, and ports like Sitka before arriving in Vancouver, Canada.
Fernando Barroso de Oliveira, president and brand ambassador of Crystal, will accompany the 2027 journey.
The full benefits of the cruise include:
- Business class airfare included or equivalent credit.
- An onboard credit “As You Wish”.
- Unlimited dinner at Osteria d'Ovidio, Beefbar and Umi Uma (with reservation).
- Themed events on board.
- Private transfers and valet luggage service.
- Free laundry and ironing (service on the second day).
- Exclusive on-land events, and
- A free initial medical visit on board.
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