This is where extreme adventures meet extreme luxury. This is the journey that combines your quest for new discoveries with your yearning to explore centuries of cultural wonders. From the African bush and the Australian Outback, to the posh urban jungle of Los Angeles and extreme luxury of Monte Carlo, the 2019 World Cruise sails […]
Read More2018 MAIDEN CALL: THE “KEYS TO THE KINGDOM”
People have been fighting over this seaside gem for centuries, and it’s easy to see why. Its positioning at the tip of the Normandy’s Cotentin Peninsula, between La Hague and Vale de Saire, has made Cherbourg, France a coveted territory since ancient times, often seen as the “keys to the kingdom” in the English Channel…
Read MoreVIP MEETS MPH IN ABU DHABI
It’s a city synonymous with extravagance and grandeur. It attracts international elite of all walks, from business moguls to scholars fascinated by its role in the UAE and physics-defying architecture. One of its most treasured sites – the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, alone – boasts 82 white marble domes, four 350-foot turrets, and what is […]
Read More2018 MAIDEN CALL: THE CITY OF MAKERS
In 2018, Crystal will continue our quest to take guests to new locales that reach the far corners of the world, including several maiden calls. Like the rest of its Tasmanian and greater Australian neighbors, one of these yet-to-be-discovered destinations is famous for its unique wildlife…
Read MoreWorld Cruise Dispatch: Seven Sisters Waterfall
Join Crystal Insider Joe Kita as he hikes to this special spot on Grenada and divulges a whole new strategy for island exploration. The next time your Crystal ship stops at an island, do a little investigating to see if there are any waterfalls nearby. This is an island strategy that has served me well […]
Read MoreAn inside look at creating world-class, global itineraries
Often, it begins with an idea floating down the hallway of our corporate office, to a fellow destination expert. Then discussion begins – “why” or “why not”, “how do we make it happen” and “wouldn’t this be fantastic?!”
Read MoreCEO Edie Rodriguez: The Spirit of the New ‘All Exclusive’ Crystal
I believe strongly that if a company does not continue to evolve, that company will eventually fail. That’s a simplified way of explaining one of the many inspirations behind Crystal’s past year of exciting developments and news, as we embarked on the most significant brand expansion in luxury travel history in July 2015.
Read More(Yes, Another) Exciting Announcement from our CEO! Hint: It’s Star-Spangled
Today’s announcement is a bit different, with a decidedly patriotic element to it, as we have signed an agreement to officially acquire stewardship of the SS United States, with the ultimate intention to return her to her previous splendor.
Read MoreFrom our family to yours: What’s your 2016 TRAVEL resolution?
New Year’s resolutions need not mean giving something up, or doing more of something simply because you “should.” They can be filled with the intent to add more wonder and amazement to your life.
Read MoreWhat a difference a year makes!
As 2015 comes to a close, all I can say is, wow! What started as a milestone in itself with our 25th anniversary of luxury cruising…
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