Unbelievably, it’s been an entire year since Crystal Serenity embarked on her first transit of the Northwest Passage, following in the footsteps of great explorers nearly 100 years past. As the first-ever luxury passenger vessel to make the journey, Crystal Serenity left an impression on the remote communities of the far north, where visits provided the rare opportunity for guests from all over the world and the residents of these towns and villages to share experiences…
Read MoreNEW FOR CRYSTAL MAHLER 2018: EXPERT PERSPECTIVES ON PAST & PRESENT EUROPE
Next spring, with four new sailings added to Crystal Mahler’s 2018 calendar, your journey of enrichment just got a little richer…
Read MoreFIRST-EVER VEGETARIAN WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL COMES TO THE NORTH CAPE
In three weeks, Crystal Symphony will set sail in Oslo on an epic 18-day voyage to the North Cape en route to Antwerp. While the journey affords numerous opportunities for adventurous pursuits at the top of the world, the adventure on board promises to be delicious…
Read MoreSHARED BY GUESTS: TOP 5 HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE NORTHWEST PASSAGE SAILING
Hundreds of moments over 32 days of sailing through the Arctic north culminated in a once-in-a-lifetime journey for even the boldest Crystal guests. Here are the top five of those moments, as shared with Crystal by travelers on last year’s voyage.
Read MoreAUTUMN AMERICANA
Memorial Day weekend is a natural time of reflection on patriotic sentiments that permeate the history of the United States. As the unofficial mark of summer’s beginning, it is also time for bar-b-ques, late nights that hold onto sunlight for hours, and occasions for pomp and circumstance. While the late-night summer sun does not last, […]
Read MoreHIDDEN HUNGARIAN GEMS ALONG THE DANUBE
Title disclaimer: we have no knowledge of any actual Hungarian gems hidden along the Danube River, and use this phrase in reference only to the beauty of some of the country’s lesser-known towns featured on Crystal Mozart’s 2017 itineraries. Although, given this beauty and the innate charm and rich history of these locales, gemstones sparkling […]
Read MoreMARQUEE PERFORMANCES: WHAT’S NEW ON THE CRYSTAL STAGE
The marquees aboard Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity just got a bit fuller, and the lights a bit brighter, as an expanded roster of toe-tapping song and dance shows, side-splitting comedy sets, and full Big Band and Ballroom performances hit the stages. In addition to the just-announced new Broadway talent and productions that will join […]
Read MoreYOUR BACKSTAGE PASS: GO BEHIND THE CRYSTAL CURTAIN
Join Crystal Insider Joe Kita as he goes behind the scenes during a Serenity production show. “5 minutes everyone, 5 minutes everyone.” The announcement comes over the dressing room intercom as Dmitri is applying eyeliner, Shannon is adjusting his wig, Boris is limbering up, and Carl is searching everywhere for his white scarf. The entire […]
Read MoreWORLD CRUISE DISPATCH: TUXEDO JUNCTION
Some 280 miles east of the tip of South America, Crystal Serenity sailed into harbor in favorable weather conditions and now, even better, we’re off in search of penguins!
Read More7 THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT ANTARCTICA
As you watch all these icebergs glide by with their azure undersides, if you’re out on deck and listening real close you also realize they’re making music. As the wake of the ship washes against them, the ice pops and snaps and tinkles and slurps. It’s subtle, and it’s the only sound in the Great White Silence that is Antarctica.
Read More- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- Next Page »
