The back story
Fleet: Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony; Crystal Grace, a new-build, has voyages on sale from 11 June 2028 (crystalcruises.com, Oct 2026) · Guests per ship: 606 (Symphony), 650 (Grace), 740 (Serenity) (crystalcruises.com) · What’s included: Every restaurant and bar, premium wines and spirits, butler service for every room, gratuities, unlimited Wi-Fi (crystalcruises.com, Oct 2026) · Owner: A&K Travel Group, since 2022 (crystalcruises.com) · Sails to: Worldwide: the Americas and the Caribbean, Europe and the Mediterranean, transoceanic crossings, World Cruises and Grand Journeys
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The back story
Crystal·In depth
Three decades of ocean cruising, a new owner in 2022, two reimagined ships and the first new Crystal ocean ship in 25 years.
The fleet
Who it suits. On a budget: Look at the shorter sailings, such as Crystal Serenity’s four nights from Fort Lauderdale to San Juan from £1,900 per guest (crystalcruises.com, 22 Oct 2026), in a Deluxe or Premium Veranda room; the butler, drinks and tips are still included. Mid-range: An Aquamarine or Sapphire suite on a week in the Caribbean or the Mediterranean, with one or more included reservations at Umi Uma and Osteria d’Ovidio. Luxury: The Penthouse Suite on Crystal Serenity, with unlimited specialty dining, or, from 2028, the Crystal Owner’s Suite on Crystal Grace with its own hot tub on a vast aft terrace.
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740 guests
Crystal·Ocean ship·€€€€
The larger of Crystal’s two flagships, refurbished and relaunched by A&K Travel Group, with nearly one staff member per guest.
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606 guests
Crystal·Ocean ship·€€€€
The more intimate of Crystal’s flagships, with expansive suites and the full choice of Crystal restaurants.
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650 guests · from June 2028
Crystal·Ocean ship · new-build·€€€€
Crystal’s first new ocean ship in 25 years, being built by Fincantieri, with voyages on sale from 11 June 2028.
