COURTESY Crystal Cruises: MIAMI (Feb. 27, 2026) – A 127-Night time Journey Throughout 5 Continents That includes First-Ever Circumnavigation of Australia
Crystal, the chief in distinctive cruise experiences, introduced at the moment its 2029 World Cruise with bookings opening to the general public on March 16, 2026. Marking a number of firsts for the model, the 127-night voyage aboard Crystal Symphony will depart Jan. 7, 2029, from Melbourne and conclude Might 13, 2029, in New York Metropolis. Spanning 72 locations in 22 international locations, the crusing traces a worldwide route together with a first-ever circumnavigation of Australia, Indonesia, New Zealand, the South Pacific, South America, the Caribbean and North America, with a crossing of the Worldwide Date
Line and prolonged time in a number of marquee locations. The itinerary options 13 overnights, together with Hanga Roa (Easter Island) and Ushuaia, and introduces new ports of name resembling Exmouth for Ningaloo Reef, Australia; Robinson Crusoe Island; and Buzios, Brazil.
“Our 2029 World Cruise is designed to attach outstanding areas of the world in a single seamless journey. From Australia and the South Pacific to the fjords of Chile to the Amazon River, this voyage displays our dedication to crafting itineraries which might be each far-reaching and thoughtfully paced.” Mario Parodi, vp of itinerary planning and port and gasoline operations for Crystal
Crystal Chairman and Model Ambassador Fernando Barroso de Oliveira will return for his sixth World Cruise for the reason that model’s relaunch, offering his perception and data of the locations visited. “The 2029 World Cruise charts a course not like any we’ve sailed earlier than — reimagining not solely the locations we go to, however the very route that connects them,” mentioned Barroso de Oliveira. “By venturing past our conventional world cruise pathways, we’re in a position to unlock rarer ports, prolonged stays, and a deeper sense of place, all paired with the distinctive onboard and shore experiences Crystal company count on.”
2029 World Cruise Highlights embody:
January: Crystal Symphony departs Melbourne on Jan. 7, and calls at Portland, Kangaroo Island and Adelaide earlier than crusing west to Albany, Fremantle (Perth), Geraldton, Exmouth/Ningaloo Reef and Broome. The voyage continues to Komodo and Bali in Indonesia, in addition to Waingapu (Sumba) and Kupang (West Timor). The month concludes with calls to Darwin, Cairns, Airlie Seashore, Brisbane and Sydney.
February: The ship will sail to New Zealand, together with Wellington, Gisborne, Tauranga and Auckland, with a further name within the Bay of Islands. The itinerary then crosses the South Pacific, calling at Suva, Apia and Pago Pago, and features a crossing of the Worldwide Date Line, gaining a day. In French Polynesia, company will get pleasure from visits to Raiatea, Huahine, Moorea and Papeete, in addition to Bora Bora, Rangiroa and Fakarava.
March: The voyage continues with crusing previous the sights of Adamstown, Pitcairn, then two days in Hanga Roa (Easter Island), Chile. Further Chilean highlights embody Robinson Crusoe Island, Valparaiso, Puerto Montt, Castro, Puerto Chacabuco, Laguna San Rafael and scenic cruising via the Chilean Fjords. The ship additionally visits Punta Arenas and Ushuaia, adopted by Port Stanley within the Falkland Islands (Malvinas), Puerto Madryn and Punta del Este, and concludes the month with an in a single day in Buenos Aires.
April: Crystal Symphony calls at Montevideo earlier than crusing alongside Brazil’s coast, together with Balneario Camboriu, Ilhabela, Rio de Janeiro and Buzios. The voyage continues to Salvador de Bahia, Maceió and Recife earlier than navigating the Amazon River, together with Santarém, Boca da Valeria, Manaus, Parintins and Alter do Chão. This phase concludes with Iles du Salut (Satan’s Island) in French Guiana and Bridgetown, Barbados.
Might: The ultimate leg options Basseterre (St. Kitts), San Juan, Samana and Grand Turk, adopted by Fort Lauderdale and Royal Naval Dockyard, Bermuda. Crystal Symphony then arrives in New York.
World Cruise Advantages:
Vacationers on the complete 2029 World Cruise can look ahead to a variety of perks, together with:
- Seamless end-to-end journey expertise, together with Enterprise Class flights and transfers
- 5% Crystal Society Financial savings (provide legitimate via December 31, 2026)?
- $1,500 As You Want credit score per particular person?
- 2 Lodge Nights in Melbourne
- Complimentary Laundry and urgent 2nd day service?
- One Complimentary Medical Go to per passenger?
- Baggage Valet (as much as two (2) items per particular person)?
- Particular themed onboard occasions?
Pricing for the 2029 World Cruise begins at $69,000 per particular person, primarily based on double occupancy.
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About Crystal
For greater than three a long time, Crystal has been synonymous with distinctive, award-winning voyages. In 2022, AKTG (Abercrombie & Kent Journey Group) acquired the Crystal model and its two vessels, Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony, ushering in a brand new period of being ‘Distinctive at Sea’ following a $170 million refurbishment of the 2 ships. The globally famend cruise line gives discerning vacationers industry-leading, genuine, and enriching experiences each onshore and at sea. Crystal’s pioneering partnership with Abercrombie & Kent offers company with unparalleled entry to probably the most sought-after experiences and locations all over the world. The reimagined ships boast bigger, up to date suites with artisanal finishes, and virtually one member of crew per visitor.
Crystal is dwelling to the first-ever On line casino de Monte-Carlo at sea as a part of an unique partnership with Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer (SBM), and world-class eating contains Umi Uma®, the one eating expertise at sea by chef Nobu (Nobuyuki Matsuhisa), and the one Beefbar on the ocean, a collaboration with visionary restaurateur Riccardo Giraudi, and a specifically curated Osteria d’Ovidio menu by three-time Michelin-starred Italian chef Massimiliano and celebrated restaurateur Raffaele Alajmo. The ships additionally function cutting-edge wellness on the Aur?ra Spa, and spectacular leisure together with Broadway-standard exhibits. With a legacy of unequalled service and dedication to sophistication and class at each touchpoint, as soon as onboard company really feel as if they’re completely at dwelling.
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