The Anticipation of Exploration

The Anticipation of Exploration

Planning ahead with Crystal pays off in more ways than one.
Voyages of splendor blend with bespoke excursions, thanks to the union of Crystal and Abercrombie & Kent. Your heart may skip a beat when you envision all that awaits you — beginning with your first view of Crystal Serenity or Crystal Symphony and culminating in unparalleled service and in-depth exploration.
We’ll help you secure the greatest value with the evergreen Crystal Explorer Fare*. When we reserve your voyage 12 months in advance with a non-refundable rate, you save 20%; reserving a refundable rate will save you 10% off your fare*.
With that sense of security in hand, it’s time to let your imagination fly. Sumptuous suites are comfortable and inviting, making you feel perfectly at home while dedicated staff attend to your every need.
When we reserve your voyage 12 months in advance with a non-refundable rate, you save 20%

A sense of excitement builds every time you arrive at a different port. Experience Crystal’s destination excellence in its portfolio of shore excursions that let you live out every travel dream. Explore the medieval walled city of Dubrovnik and sail through translucent blue waters aboard a private boat; or set out on a tour of a botanical garden followed by a feast celebrating Croatia’s prized Ston oysters. Anywhere you sail, you’ll find one discovery after another — like a rustic cooking lesson in a Tuscan farmhouse or a vineyard tour in search of the best Super Tuscans. An overnight stay in magical Istanbul lets you fill up on adventures from bustling bazaars to an authentic Turkish bath.
In addition to the shore excursions, Crystal will offer a portfolio of Unique Experiences and Overland Adventures in partnership with Abercrombie & Kent. With these, the company is finding innovative ways to engage Crystal guests in the essence of a destination while presenting it in a new light. On a cruise along the coast of South America, for example, a small group of travelers chartered a yacht and spent a week in the Galápagos Islands, later returning to the ship in Lima. Other adventures include helicopter-hopping to a destination a few hours away, or arriving in Italy and zipping off in a fleet of Ferraris.
Grab onto that feeling of anticipation by giving us a call or sending an email to reserve your voyage and save between 10%-20% on your fare.
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I'm a retired U.S. Navy Officer with sea duty service on 3 ships. My homeports were San Diego, CA and Guam.
I lived and worked in southern Spain as well as in Puerto Rico.
I've done extensive travel aboard more than 50 cruise ships across 7 ocean brands and one river cruise line in Europe. I’ve been in the Atlantic, Caribbean, Mediterranean, Pacific and sailed into ports in Portugal, Spain, and Bermuda. Other port calls included Oman, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Dubai.
Some iconic trips include passing the locks of the Panama Canal, something everyone should experience at least once in their lives.
Aboard ships from the middle east to Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Thailand and many Pacific Islands, I would be glad to help curate a trip for you see the world. My travels around Europe from the Netherlands as far east as Italy and Greece, can help you select your dream trip.
Recent river cruises on the Rhine and in Bordeaux were wonderful experiences that allow me to ...