Crystal has announced its first selection of themed cruises in 2025 aboard Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity with voyages commemorating the brand’s 35th anniversary. The themed voyages will play host to Michelin-star Chef Nobuyuki (Nobu) Matsuhisa and Abercrombie & Kent Founder Geoffrey Kent. Veteran Captains John Oekland and Egil Giske and Cruise Directors Paul McFarland and Gary Hunter will also join the celebrations.
In honor of the year-long celebration, Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony will host a series of sailings with some of the brand’s most popular partners, performers and comedians. Both ships will host a Crystal anniversary gala, special events and Crystal Society reunions, dining experiences, and more.
Available 35th anniversary sailings aboard Crystal Symphony include:
- Tarragona, Barcelona to Civitavecchia, Rome (June 4–13, 2025) – Guests will have the opportunity to sail with Geoffrey Kent, founder and chairman emeritus of Abercrombie & Kent, former Captain John Oekland and Cruise Director Paul McFarland on a nine-night Mediterranean journey from Tarragona. Stops include Palma de Mallorca, Mahón, Cinque Terre, Livorno for visits to Pisa, Florence and Porto Santo Stefano, and the cruise concludes with an overnight stay in Civitavecchia.
- Thessaloniki to Civitavecchia (July 10–18, 2025) – This eight-night Mediterranean voyage will spotlight McFarland, Broadway actress Christine Andreas, and singer and multi-instrumentalist Salvatore Hasard. The journey begins in Greece’s Halkidiki Peninsula, with stops in Mykonos, Santorini, and Heraklion on Crete, followed by a day at sea before visiting Italy’s Lipari and Naples and culminating in Rome.
The 35th anniversary sailings aboard Crystal Serenity include:
- Round-trip Copenhagen (July 15–22, 2025) – This seven-night journey includes an overnight stay in Copenhagen and will host long-time Crystal partner Chef Nobuyuki Matsuhisa, former Captain Egil Giske and Cruise Director Gary Hunter. While onboard, Chef Nobu will participate in cooking demonstrations and a Vintage Room dinner, to which guests may purchase tickets in advance.
- Québec City to New York City (October 22–31, 2025) – Guests will embark on a nine-night voyage showcasing the fall foliage of Canada and New England, complete with an overnight stay in Québec City, stops in Baie-Comeau and Gaspé, the historic charm of Halifax, and culminating with overnight stays in Boston and New York City. This sailing will also host former cruise director Hunter.
Tip: As part of the celebration, Crystal Society members will enjoy double Society Savings—5 percent instead of the standard 2.5 percent.
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