Crystal Launches Four World Cruises (VIDEO)

For the first time in Crystal Cruises’ history, Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity will each offer World Cruises in 2018, offering travelers four separate global itineraries aboard the two ships.

The concurrent world cruise routes for 2018 begin in January, with both ships simultaneously arriving in Sydney on February 17. This meeting allows the opportunity to combine the itineraries of the two ships, as guests can switch vessels. Ranging from 97 to 129 days, the itineraries will travel to a combined 111 destinations in 45 countries, featuring 16 maiden calls and 50 overnights. During the ship’s rendezvous in Sydney, full World Cruise guests will be treated to a gala celebration. 

Crystal’s 2018 World Cruise collection includes Crystal Symphony’s first full World Cruise since 2003; Crystal Serenity’s 15th global itinerary; and, for the first time, the ability to begin on Crystal Symphony then switch to Crystal Serenity in Sydney for a journey through Asia, India, and the Holy Land. Guests can also set sail on Crystal Serenity before joining Crystal Symphony in Sydney for a South Pacific route to Miami

2018 World Cruise Itineraries include:

World Cruise One / Cape Town to Miami / January 7 to April 30, 2018

Crystal Symphony departs Cape Town, South Africa, on a 114-day sailing covering much of the Southern Hemisphere, including South Africa, Australia / New Zealand, the South Pacific / French Polynesia; and South America before exploring the Caribbean. The journey will make six maiden calls, including Geraldton, Bunbury, and Esperance, Australia; Burnie, Tasmania; Fakarava, French Polynesia; and Robinson Crusoe Island, Chile.

World Cruise Two / Los Angeles to Rome / January 23 to May 16, 2018

Crystal Serenity sails on a 112-day itinerary traveling to the South Pacific, Australia, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, India, Dubai and the Mediterranean. The journey is highlighted by maiden calls and overnights in Manila, Philippines, and Mumbai, India. Other overnight highlights include Muscat, Oman; Dubai, UAE; and Sáfaga, Egypt, the gateway to the Temple of Luxor.

World Cruise Three / Cape Town to Rome / January 7 to May 16, 2018

Aboard the longest duration of the itineraries with 129-days, guests set sail on the first part of Crystal Symphony’s World Cruise segments from South Africa through Australia before continuing their adventure aboard Crystal Serenity on a journey bound for Asia, India, Egypt, the Holy Land and Italy.

World Cruise Four / Los Angeles to Miami / January 23 to April 30, 2018

Following 24 days of navigating the islands of Hawaii, Fiji and other beach destinations aboard Crystal Serenity, guests can join Crystal Symphony for a West to East coast voyage. The full 97-day sailing will travel through the Milford Sound, French Polynesia, Easter Island for Easter and the Panama Canal.

2018 cruises are also available for booking in shorter segments. Through April 30, 2015, full World Cruise book now fares start at $47,150 per person with Crystal Society (repeat guest) savings of up to $9,335 per person. The 2018 Full World Cruise program includes two exclusive shoreside events, $2,000 per person “As You Wish” shipboard credits, special onboard events, and complimentary chauffeured private car transfers between the airport to ship and ship to airport and more.

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