Details emerge on Crystal Serenity’s 2025 world cruise
Crystal on Aug. 30 will open bookings for a 2025 world cruise on the Crystal Serenity. The 123-night cruise will depart from Fort Lauderdale on Jan. 7, 2025, and end in Barcelona. (more…)
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Updated with official Crystal Cruises statement: “Today, during an executive briefing to media and travel advisors sailing onboard Crystal Serenity’s preview voyage, Cristina Levis, CEO of A&k Travel Group, announced that the brand is working with their advisors, lenders and export credit agents in order to sign a memorandum of agreement with two European shipbuilders for four new ships. This will include two classic ships and two expedition vessels.”
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.
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. 
When guests board Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony for their inaugural sailings this summer, a newly redesigned spa concept awaits. 
“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. 

A&K Travel Group Ltd., which owns Abercrombie & Kent, Crystal Cruises and Cox & Kings, is staffing up, according to a press release. 

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)

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)