One year from now, Club Med will be unveiling its first resort in South Africa: Club Med South Africa Beach & Safari. Located on the Dolphin Coast, north of Durban, in the province of KwaZulu-Natal, the all-inclusive resort will combine a beach getaway with an immersive safari.

Crystal announced that Crystal Symphony will enter drydock for a three-week refurbishment in November 2025. The project will include some aesthetic and functional updates to two suite categories and several public spaces.

Crystal is welcoming back a familiar face this August, as seasoned entertainment leader Shane Morley returns as Cruise Director aboard Crystal Symphony.

The newly announced Treasures of the Tides 2028 voyage will be Crystal’s most expansive World Cruise to date as well as the first time Crystal Symphony will have sailed a World Cruise itinerary since 2018.

Crystal has released its collection of itineraries for the second half of 2027 aboard Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony. Between July and December, guests can explore more than 90 destinations across four continents, from sailing through the dramatic fjords of Norway to discovering the Chilean coastline and exploring the vibrant markets of North Africa.

Abercrombie & Kent is offering a complimentary nine-night Crystal cruise for guests who book the AU$226,465 per person Ancient Kingdoms & Dynasties: A Journey by Private Jet departing later this year.

Crystal has unveiled the complete first half of its 2027 itineraries aboard Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony, comprising 38 options. Building on last month’s release of its 2027 World Cruise on Serenity, these newly released voyages span six continents and more than 170 destinations.

Crystal has released three 2026 Grand Journeys — extended voyages that forge a deeper, more meaningful connection with every destination, from the art and architecture of Europe to the idyllic islands of the South Pacific, with authentic experiences in every port.

Crystal has unveiled its first selection of 2025-themed cruises aboard Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity with exclusive voyages commemorating the brand’s 35th anniversary.

Crystal Symphony and sister ship Crystal Serenity will sail a line-up of itineraries that encompasses Europe, Asia, South America, Africa as well as North America in the second half of 2026, Crystal revealed today.

Crystal has launched the first-ever Casino de Monte-Carlo at sea aboard Crystal Symphony during a special ribbon-cutting ceremony on the first night of the Chairmen’s Cruise in Venice, Italy.

Crystal has released its schedule of voyages for the first half of 2026, with bookings now officially open. After spending the first part of 2026 in Africa and Asia, including options zeroed in on Japan’s cherry blossom season, Crystal Symphony will return to the US for an Alaska season, followed by Canada and East Coast sailings, ending the year in the Caribbean.