Ultra-luxury cruise line Crystal has announced details about its 2025 World Cruise, sailing to 31 countries and 62 ports.
Crystal (formerly Crystal Cruises) has announced the 2025 World Cruise aboard Crystal Serenity will be open for booking on August 30, 2023. Sailing for 123 nights, the voyage includes visits to more than 31 countries, 62 ports, and 17 overnights.
The world cruise begins in Fort Lauderdale on January 7, 2025, and ends on May 10, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain.
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Tour operators Abercrombie & Kent, Crystal’s sister company, will offer shore excursions, overlands, and pre- and post-tours for World Cruise guests.
“We are immensely proud to showcase our 2025 World Cruise itinerary as it illustrates Crystal’s deepened connection with Abercrombie & Kent for a truly authentic experience,” said A&K Travel Group CEO Cristina Levis.
“Guests will encounter the full potential between the two brands as we unveil a plethora of our custom-created activities that will be experienced first-hand by Crystal guests,” Levis continued.
Crystal’s 2025 World Cruise itinerary
The World Cruise begins at Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and sails to Mexico, Belize, Honduras, and Colombia. Cruisers will transit the Panama Canal before sailing around South America’s western coast, stopping in Guayaquil, Lima, and Pisco.
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The journey continues by visiting the magnificent Chilean fjords and stopping in Ushuaia, the gateway to Antarctica, before continuing north up South America’s coast to the vibrant festivities of the Rio Carnival. Then it’s on to St. Helena, one of the world’s most remote islands, with views of the spectacular coastlines of Namibia and South Africa.
The excitement of Africa follows, with a comprehensive itinerary in Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, and Kenya. Crystal Serenity will then travel east to the sandy shores of the Seychelles and Maldives before stopping in Sri Lanka and an overnight in Mumbai.
Sailing west, passengers will see the iconic Valley of Kings in Egypt and Jordan’s mystical city of Petra before arriving in Barcelona via the Italian coast.
For the complete Crystal World Cruise 2025 itinerary, click here.
Special events on Crystal’s World Cruise
Crystal World Cruise 2025 guests can expect welcome celebrations, gala dinners, and uniquely-themed onboard and shoreside events inspired by the vibrant locales they visit, such as:
- Tango Through the Ages: Guests will journey through Argentina’s eras to witness the rise of the Argentinian Tango, one of the world’s most popular dance forms. Participants will be treated to local hospitality, superb Argentinian wines, and an authentic Argentinian gastronomic experience while enjoying graceful and passionate performances.
- An Evening with the Gods on Mt. Olympus: An exclusive invitation to the Dionysian festival awaits World Cruise guests for a bountiful evening including a cocktail reception, seated dinner, traditional music, Greek dancers and singers, and a reenactment of ancient Olympic games.
- Colombo by Night: Overlooking the famed Galle Face Green, the evening celebrates a typical night in Colombo while experiencing the smells, tastes, and sounds of its culture in the heart of Sri Lanka’s capital city. The experience is rounded out by notable street cuisine, specialties, distinctive beverages, and a magnificent Sri Lankan cultural performance.
Overland adventures for Crystal world cruisers
Abercrombie & Kent will offer dedicated multi-day overland excursions (for an additional charge) ranging from the Galápagos Islands and Machu Picchu to a stay at Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti and visits to the Taj Mahal and Ranthambore National Park, renowned for its beauty and wildlife.
- Galápagos Islands: This action-packed experience begins with a short flight to the Galápagos Islands for an afternoon visiting land tortoises and sea lions.
- Machu Picchu: A train ride to Peru’s renowned “Lost City of the Incas” includes highlights of the Incas’ expertise, including The Temple of the Sun, hundreds of terraces, and a strange carved stone perched on a raised platform towering above the plaza.
- Serengeti Experience: An up-close encounter with African animals in a wildlife reserve where guests can enjoy the services and amenities of the five-star Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti. Cruisers can watch elephants, baboons, impalas, and other local species pause for a drink at an active watering hole adjacent to the lodge.
- India – Taj and Tigers, Ranthambore: Guests are welcome to immerse themselves in India’s most exquisite landscapes, discovering the Taj Mahal and its tranquil presence, as well as Ranthambore’s outstanding Royal Bengal Tigers.
- Lights of Luxor: A visit to the Karnak Temple, built over 2,000 years ago by generations of Pharaohs, a trip to the Luxor Temple at sunset complete with a special dinner, a hot air balloon excursion over the Skies of Luxor, and a visit to the West Bank of Luxor to see the Valley of the Kings, the Tomb of Seti I, the Tomb of Tutankhamun (King Tut), and the Temple of Habu are all included in this excursion.
The Crystal 2025 World Cruise comes with exclusive perks
Crystal’s World Cruise Ambassador, Fernando Barroso de Oliveira, will once again join guests throughout the journey offering his expertise and guidance along the way.
“Crystal and A&K Travel Group have redefined what it means to provide an immersive voyage and our comprehensive itinerary has all of the elements it takes—from exceptional service, soul-enriching experiences, visits to untapped destinations, and spectacular events to create undoubtedly the best World Cruise experience,” Barroso de Oliveira shared in a press release.
To hear Fernando Barroso de Oliveira share his favorite places to visit in the world, click on the short video below:
Benefits of booking Crystal’s 2025 World Cruise include business class airfare, an As You Wish shipboard credit of $1,500 per person (double occupancy), luggage valet, and airport transfers.
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Crystal Serenity just debuted a sumptuous new design following a thorough restoration that will make guests feel at home throughout their stay. The elegantly equipped spaces now exude a modern yet refreshingly timeless look.
Larger, more modern bedrooms and suites, cutting-edge onboard wellness including an Aurōra Spa, enhanced restaurants and public spaces, a new pickleball court, and redesigned entertainment and events are among the updates.
Fares for the Crystal World Cruise 2025 start at $66,200 USD per guest (double occupancy) for an oceanview stateroom.
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