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Could a Cruise Really Go on Forever?
It’s so easy to settle into a cruise that you might wonder: what would it be like to live at sea? Forget days, or even weeks. Cruise lines are planning voyages that last for two […]
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Crystal Adds Triple Michelin Starred Chef
Crystal has scored a groundbreaking collaboration with world-renowned chefs Massimiliano Alajmo— the youngest chef ever to be awarded three Michelin stars– and his equally talented brother Raffaele, to bring their unparalleled expertise to specialty dining […]
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Why No One Ever Sees Italy’s Invisible City
Everyone’s been there, but hardly anyone’s ever seen it. You’ve visited Civitavecchia if you’ve ever cruised to Rome, but I’ll bet it left no impression as you hit the highway for the hour’s ride to […]
Abercrombie & Kent
Is Crystal Still a Top Choice for Cruise Cuisine?
Let’s put it this way: if Waterside restaurant on Crystal Symphony was ashore, you wouldn’t be able to get a reservation even weeks in advance. Seriously. It’s that good. The menus are so varied, the presentations […]
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8 Reasons Why Crystal Symphony is Better Than Ever
You can’t keep a winner down. On her return to service, the classic Crystal Symphony has a strikingly fresh new look, with the verve and determination to make new magic. The ship is attracting a […]
Abercrombie & Kent
Will Greece Finally Rein In Growing Cruise Herds?
Let’s add it up: As Crystal Symphony with 600 aboard sailed into Mykonos harbor, she’s joined by Odyssey of the Seas carrying about 4,100 and Celestyal Journey, with another 1,260. Several tourist ferries are also […]
Abercrombie & Kent
When Crystal Cruises New Generation Will Arrive
Crystal Cruises has made it official, signing an agreement with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri to build two classic ocean-going ships. The first 690-guest ship is expected in the Spring of 2028, with the second delivery to […]
Abercrombie & Kent
Cruises Detour by the Dozen to Avoid Red Sea Unrest
This is a developing story being updated as new information is available Cruise lines are scrambling to re-route around the Red Sea due to ongoing attacks on commercial ships. It’s costing them a bundle and […]
Abercrombie & Kent
Crystal’s New Look Features Fewer Guests, Grander Spaces
It’s been a year in the making, now Crystal Cruises is being relaunched with an upgraded look to appeal to long-time fans of the line back and attract a new following of luxury cruisers. From […]
Cruises
The Ups and Downs of Funky Funchal on a Crystal Cruises Tour
So let me get this straight: two skinny guys are going to steer us safely down that steep hill on this makeshift toboggan? They look a lot like gondoliers in Venice with their jaunty straw […]