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Celebrate with us to mark
35 years of Crystal

This is the year that Crystal turns 35. And what a journey it’s been so far, taking us to the world’s most incredible destinations in the company of people – guests and crew alike – who we have come to call family. To mark this milestone, we are delighted to announce a series of very special sailings in June, July, and October 2025, featuring exclusive guests, glittering anniversary galas, and reunions alongside our existing program of onboard entertainment. We hope you will join us for a party like no other.

Our special guests

Helping us to celebrate are such luminaries as our Co-Chairman Geoffrey Kent and Michelin-rated chef Nobu Matsuhisa, plus much-loved former cruise directors, captains, and entertainers. You’ll enjoy dazzling performances and hear exclusive insights into the world of Crystal.

GEOFFREY KENT

Founder & Chairman Emeritus of Abercrombie & Kent

For more than 60 years, Abercrombie & Kent has led the way in crafting bespoke luxury holidays for discerning travelers under Geoffrey’s founding principle to offer adventure by day and superlative comfort at night.

NOBU MATSUHISA

Chef

The father of modern sushi restaurants, renowned for his Japanese-Peruvian fusion, chef Nobu now helms an empire spanning more than 50 locations around the world. He opened his first and only restaurant at sea with Crystal in 2003.

CHRISTINE ANDREAS

Singer

Blending Broadway classics with American Songbook classics and modern pop hits, Christine is a two-time Tony Award nominee who has performed everywhere from the White House to Carnegie Hall.

JAMES FOX

Musician

James came to public acclaim on the BBC’s Fame Academy and then went on to represent the UK in The Eurovision Song Contest in 2004. He has sung with Tina Turner, Lulu, and Will Young, and appeared in multiple musicals from London’s West End to Broadway.

Our featured voyages

From sun-soaked islands to glittering city skylines, these voyages marking 35 years of being exceptional at sea are set to be truly memorable. Don’t miss out.

TARRAGONA (BARCELONA)

CIVITAVECCHIA (ROME)

Crystal Symphony | June 4 – June 13 2025 | 9 nights

Sail in the company of Geoffrey Kent, Founder and Chairman Emeritus of Abercrombie & Kent, former Captains John Oekland and Helge Brudvik, and past Cruise Director Paul McFarland. We travel from the Spanish port of Tarragona, famed for its ancient Roman ruins, to equally alluring destinations around the Mediterranean. Discover the beauty of the Spanish Balearics in Palma de Mallorca and Mahón in Menorca. A special anniversary gala will be a particular highlight.

THESSALONIKI

CIVITAVECCHIA (ROME)

Crystal Symphony | July 10 – July 18, 2025 | 8 nights

This eight-night voyage is a glorious jaunt around the Mediterranean, taking in glamorous Mykonos, picture-perfect Santorini, historic Heraklion, and the foodie hub of Naples. Helping us to celebrate are former Captain Ralf Zander and past Cruise Director Paul McFarland, as well as Broadway actress Christine Andreas, and singer and multi-instrumentalist Salvatore Hasard.

ROUNDTRIP COPENHAGEN

Crystal Serenity | July 15 – July 22, 2025 | 7 nights

Set off on a memorable seven-night roundtrip from Copenhagen in the esteemed company of Chef Nobu, who chose Crystal for his only restaurant at sea back in 2003 – a venue that is a guest favorite to this day. We will also be joined by past Captains Egil Giske and Gulleik Svalastog, former Cruise Director Gary Hunter, Broadway actress Rachel York, and entertainer James Fox, so expect plenty of razzle-dazzle onboard.

QUEBEC CITY

BAYONNE (NEW YORK)

Crystal Serenity | Oct 22 – Oct 31, 2025 | 9 nights

The turning of the foliage from green to gold, orange, purple and red as fall arrives in North America creates a fittingly colorful backdrop to our final 35th anniversary cruise, in the company of esteemed former Cruise Director Gary Hunter.