Following insolvency in 2022, the Crystal Cruises brand and two cruise ships were bought by A&K Travel Group, to recommence operations in 2023, with headquarters in Hallandale Beach, Florida.Today Crystal Symphony, officially re-enters service following an extensive refurbishment after being purchased by A&K Travel Group last summer. Departing on its inaugural voyage from Athens, the vessel which accommodates 606 guests, joins sister ship Crystal Serenity in an exciting new chapter for the renowned brand.Crystal Cruises and a new name, Crystal, new website and a launch date. Crystal Cruises has announced its return with a new shorter name, 'Crystal,” a new website, and new itineraries. Its first sailing is on the Crystal Serenity for a 12-day voyage from Marseille, France to Lisbon, departing on July 31, 2023.

Who took over Crystal Cruises : A&K TRAVEL GROUP
FOR OVER THREE DECADES CRYSTAL HAS BEEN SYNONYMOUS WITH EXCEPTIONAL, AWARD-WINNING VOYAGES. IN 2022, A&K TRAVEL GROUP ACQUIRED THE CRYSTAL BRAND, AND ITS TWO MOST BELOVED VESSELS, CRYSTAL SERENITY AND CRYSTAL SYMPHONY, USHERING IN A NEW ERA.

Will Crystal Cruises survive

After declaring bankruptcy in 2022, what was once Crystal Cruises is back on the high seas with a new look, an abbreviated name, and plans for rapid growth. The cruise line was acquired by the luxury, small-group tour operator Abercrombie & Kent (A&K), which rechristened the brand as simply “Crystal.”

Is anyone buying Crystal Cruises : The Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony, as well as the Crystal Cruises brand, have been acquired by A&K Travel Group, the company owned by Abercrombie and Kent CEO Geoffrey Kent and Heritage, the holding company chaired by Manfredi Lefebvre d'Ovidio.

Best for Solo Travelers (Luxury Category)

“We are honored to have Crystal recognized in two categories by the editors of Cruise Critic, both in the US and UK awards,” said CEO of A&K Travel Group Cristina Levis.

1. #1. Viking Ocean Cruises. #1 in Best Luxury Cruise Lines.
2. #2. Seabourn Cruise Line. #2 in Best Luxury Cruise Lines.
3. #3. Regent Seven Seas Cruises. #3 in Best Luxury Cruise Lines.
4. #4. Oceania Cruises. #4 in Best Luxury Cruise Lines.
5. #5. Silversea Cruises. #5 in Best Luxury Cruise Lines.
6. #6. Azamara. #6 in Best Luxury Cruise Lines.

What’s the nicest cruise line

The 10 Best Cruise Lines for Adults [2024]

• Viking Ocean + Expedition Cruises.
• Regent Seven Seas Cruises.
• Seabourn Cruise Line.
• Celebrity Cruises.
• Holland America Cruise Line.
• Royal Caribbean International.
• Princess Cruises.
• Silversea Cruises.

1. #1. Viking Ocean Cruises. #1 in Best Luxury Cruise Lines.
2. #2. Seabourn Cruise Line. #2 in Best Luxury Cruise Lines.
3. #3. Regent Seven Seas Cruises. #3 in Best Luxury Cruise Lines.
4. #4. Oceania Cruises. #4 in Best Luxury Cruise Lines.
5. #5. Silversea Cruises. #5 in Best Luxury Cruise Lines.
6. #6. Azamara. #6 in Best Luxury Cruise Lines.

Icon of the Seas
1. Royal Caribbean International – Icon of the Seas: 248,663 gross tonnes. Weighing 248,663 gross tonnes and measuring 365 metres (1,1967 feet), the Icon of the Seas is the largest cruise ship in the world. Christened on 23 January 2024, the Icon has a maximum capacity of 7,600 passengers and 2,350 crew across 20 decks …

World's Most Luxurious Cruise Line. Regent Seven Seas Cruises – An Unrivaled Experience.

Which cruise line is the most expensive : Royal Caribbean International
Royal Caribbean International is by far and away the leader when it comes to the world's most expensive cruise ships, operating most of the top 10, including the whopping Allure and Oasis of the Seas. Ship-technology.com presents the costliest cruise ships ever built.

What’s the most expensive cruise ship to go on : Seven Seas Explorer

Priced at approximately $1.3m, when this itinerary ran in 2019, it took the title of the world's most expensive cruise.

Which cruise line is most expensive

Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas was the most expensive cruise ship worldwide as of November 2022. The ship cost around 1.43 billion U.S. dollars to build.

With more than 140 years of sailing unforgettable journeys with its passengers, Holland America Cruise Line offers the highest quality of service and some of the best cruises for adults aboard its 11-ship fleet.

• #1. Celebrity Beyond. Celebrity Cruises. #1 in Best Affordable Cruises (tie)
• #1. Celebrity Edge. Celebrity Cruises.
• #3. Rotterdam. Holland America Line.
• #4. Celebrity Apex. Celebrity Cruises.
• #5. Resilient Lady. Virgin Voyages.
• #6. Symphony of the Seas. Royal Caribbean International.
• #6. Odyssey of the Seas. Royal Caribbean International.

What is the nicest cruise line for adults : The 10 Best Cruise Lines for Adults [2024]

• Viking Ocean + Expedition Cruises.
• Regent Seven Seas Cruises.
• Seabourn Cruise Line.
• Celebrity Cruises.
• Holland America Cruise Line.
• Royal Caribbean International.
• Princess Cruises.
• Silversea Cruises.