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Crystal announced the appointment of Dalila Roglieri as Head Nutritionist, a new role strengthening the brand’s culinary prowess and ability to provide an individualized approach to wellbeing. (more…)
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Crystal Serenity, the first ship to relaunch following the cruise line’s purchase by A&K Travel Group last year, successfully completed sea trials in anticipation of its inaugural cruise from Marseille, France, on July 31st. (more…)
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As Crystal prepares for its anticipated unveiling this summer, Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony will introduce lavish design concepts in collaboration with the finest international partners. (more…)
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Crystal Cruises has just announced its newly arranged standing as a preferred supplier to Travel Leaders Network (TLN), North America’s largest agent consortia specializing in luxury and experiential travel. (more…)
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When guests board Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony for their inaugural sailings this summer, a newly redesigned spa concept awaits. (more…)
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Designed to foster discovery, these extended itineraries offer longer port stays and overnight calls to iconic and off-the-beaten-track destinations in every corner of the globe. (more…)
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‘Exceptional at Sea’ includes first-class Cruise Directors, and today Crystal announced the return of shipboard leaders as the brand continues to prepare for its inaugural season under new ownership. (more…)
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As a preferred provider, Crystal will offer Virtuoso’s travel advisors exceptional experiences at sea that will delight their clients and create lifelong memories. (more…)
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Crystal announced today that its highly anticipated 2024 World Cruise aboard the newly renovated and spacious Crystal Serenity is available to book. (more…)
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Crystal and Signature Travel Network announced today a partnership that will make Signature the cruise line’s first strategic sales and marketing supplier. (more…)
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Crystal announced today that it has launched an Exceptional Initiative for all guests financially impacted by Crystal Cruises’ former ownership and their travel advisors. (more…)
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“UMI UMA” is one of Crystal’s award-winning, specialty dining offerings in an elegantly modern setting where dishes are inspired by the exotic array and traditions of the Orient and created by legendary Master Chef Nobuyuki (Nobu) Matsuhisa. (more…)
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Global Marine Travel (GMT) is to provide travel management services to Crystal, which is relaunching its cruise brand with two ships in summer 2023. (more…)
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Crystal Cruises has officially relaunched under a reimagined name and vision: “Crystal – Exceptional at Sea”. This new era for Crystal begins with an innovative website and branding under the guardianship of the A&K Travel Group. (more…)
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A&K Travel Group Ltd., the global lifestyle and travel company that owns Abercrombie & Kent, Crystal Cruises and Cox & Kings, has announced an equity partnership with Santiago Dunn and his company, Ecoventura, a leader in sustainable travel in the Galapagos Islands. (more…)
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Crystal Cruises, now part of the A&K Travel Group Ltd., today announced its reentry into cruising by appointing a team of highly regarded industry Captains to usher Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony into operations. (more…)
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Crystal Cruises is pleased to announce the appointment of several senior executives to key leadership roles within the company. (more…)
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A&K Travel Group announced Peter Chipchase as its first chief marketing officer, according to a press release. (more…)
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A&K Travel Group Ltd., which owns Abercrombie & Kent, Crystal Cruises and Cox & Kings, is staffing up, according to a press release. (more…)
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Jack Anderson wasn’t trying to become president of Crystal Cruises. It was October 2020, the pandemic had halted operations and his predecessor split. (more…)
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Crystal Cruises announced they have joined Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the world’s largest cruise industry trade association and the leading authority of the global cruise community, as an ocean-going cruise line member. (more…)
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Silversea Cruises and Royal Caribbean Group are suing the new Crystal Cruises, Crystal senior vice president of global sales Matias Andres Lira, and Abercrombie & Kent USA. (more…)
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Brandon Townsley has been named Vice President, Sales & Trade Partnerships for Crystal Cruises. (more…)
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Manfredi Lefebvre d’Ovidio, Co-Chairman of the A&K Travel Group, Cristina Levis, CEO of A&K Travel Group, and executives from shipbuilder Fincantieri welcomed the arrival of the recently acquired ‘Crystal Symphony’ and ‘Crystal Serenity’ to Trieste, Italy, where the ships are being refurbished. (more…)
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Crystal Cruises’ ocean-going fleet have found new homes. Here’s the latest on the new destinations for the Crystal’s ships. (more…)
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Royal Caribbean Group today announced it has received court approval to acquire the ultra-luxury cruise ship Endeavor. Originally delivered to Crystal Cruises in 2021, the ship will be renamed Silver Endeavour when it officially joins the Group’s wholly owned subsidiary, Silversea Cruises’ fleet, this month. (more…)
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The fifth expedition ship in its fleet of 11, Silver Endeavour strengthens Silversea’s position as the leader in ultra-luxury expedition cruising, broadening the industry’s most diverse polar offering for guests’ enjoyment. (more…)
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A luxury cruise firm, a disputed family inheritance, and a Monaco-based tycoon fighting to protect his fortune. (more…)
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The third time was the charm. After at least two previous attempts to buy Crystal Cruises, Manfredi Lefebvre d’Ovidio (Forbes Billionaires, #1,929, $1.3b) has bought the bankrupt line’s brand and two ocean vessels, Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony. (more…)
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Crystal Cruises Ltd., has offered $13 million to a Florida court, a purchase offer that would include the Crystal Cruises brand, customer list, domain names, social media accounts and other associated assets. (cruiseindustrynews.com)
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A&K Travel Group Ltd., the pioneering travel company owned by Geoffrey Kent and Heritage (the industrial holding company chaired by Manfredi Lefebvre d’Ovidio), has acquired the luxury cruise vessels Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony. (more…)
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Two cruise ships that have been under arrest in Bahamian waters for more than four months were yesterday sold for a combined $128m via auction, Tribune Business was told. (more…)
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Silversea Cruises is set to operate the Crystal Endeavor, as the luxury cruise line has acquired the 200-guest vessel, according to multiple industry sources. In addition, Silversea has filed to trademark the name Silver Endeavor (and Silver Endeavour) on June 8 with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. (cruiseindustrynews.com)
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V.Ships Leisure is now managing the full Dream Cruises fleet, having assumed full management responsibilities of the 1999-built “Explorer Dream” on Friday. The company had already taken over management of the “Genting Dream” and “World Dream”, in addition to the “Crystal Serenity”, “Crystal Symphony” and “Crystal Endeavor”. (cruiseindustrynews.com)
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Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic has unveiled the newest addition to their award-winning fleet, “National Geographic Islander ll”. (more…)
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Waiting for their fates, the Genting Cruise Lines fleet is laid up in North America, Europe and Assia. Cruise Industry News has tracked down the location and status of every oceangoing ship of Genting’s three cruise brands. (cruiseindustrynews.com)
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Mark Healy (Michael Moecker & Associates) has been appointed as assignee to manage the liquidation of Crystal Cruises. According to a statement, the company has filed an Assignment for the Benefit of Creditors, an insolvency proceeding governed by Florida Statutes Chapter 727. (cruiseindustrynews.com)
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The sudden end of the Crystal Cruises story that brought the ultraluxury cruise market to a whole new level, has left thousands of crew members with many questions about their future. (crew-center.com)
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In audio posted on Twitter by Crew Center, a man purported to be captain of the Crystal Symphony said that “the entire Crystal Cruises office in the U.S. is closing down.” (travelweekly.com)
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The Crystal Serenity and Symphony have docked in Freeport in the Bahamas where both ships have been arrested. An announcement made to the crew aboard by the captain on the Symphony cited unpaid bills. (cruiseindustrynews.com)
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