Crystal Luxury Air
New Waters : Northwest Passage
A New Look
WHAT ’ S NEW & NEXT FOR CRYSTAL
Crystal Mozart Sets Sail
Officially launching Crystal River Cruises “ The World ’ s Only Luxury River Cruise Line ,” Crystal Mozart began her maiden voyage round-trip from Vienna , July 13 , 2016 . The line welcomed the “ Queen of Europe ’ s Rivers ” to the fleet on July 11 , during a ceremonial christening by godmother Elizabeth Gürtler . Sailing along the Danube River , the fully-redesigned river ship boasts spacious and stylishly appointed guest suites , elegant public lounges and dining venues serving Crystal ’ s signature worldclass cuisine . Crystal ’ s newest vessel accommodates 154 guests , traveling to some of the most storied destinations in Austria , Germany , Slovakia , and Hungary .
Crystal Luxury Air
Crystal is once again pioneering new fronts in the luxury travel industry with the addition of an ultra-long-range aircraft , a Bombardier Global Express XRS . Launched April 2016 , the new plane serves private charters and can transport guests to their Crystal destinations for ocean , river or yacht voyages from any point in the United States to the Mediterranean , Indian Ocean and the Pacific .
Luxury Super Yacht
Crystal officially welcomed Crystal Esprit to its award-winning fleet in time for an inaugural sailing through the Seychelles in December 2015 . The sleek luxury yacht was christened in the Seychelles by godmother Lady Gaenor Anne Meakes on December 20 , making it the first of ten new vessels to join the renowned Crystal brand by the end of 2019 . For the remainder of 2016 , Crystal Esprit will sail the Adriatic Coast and Cosmopolitan Emirates to exotic destinations such as Venice , Dubrovnik , Abu Dhabi and Dubai . In the winter of 2017 , Crystal Esprit returns to the stunning locales of the Seychelles .
New Waters : Northwest Passage
The Bombardier Global Express XRS features a spacious two-cabin configuration , accommodating up to 12 guests , four executive wide club seats with foldout tables , a four-place conference space opposite a single seat workstation and cabinet , laptop imagery on cabin monitors , surround sound , high temperature oven and an aft entertainment cabin with a 31.5 inch LCD .
A New Look
Crystal recently debuted a new brand campaign – All Exclusive™ – heralding the next generation of Crystal as the company embarks on the most significant brand expansion in luxury travel and hospitality history . A play on the all-inclusive platform the line adopted in 2013 , which offers travelers a world-class luxury vacation that includes fine wines and spirits , pre-paid gratuities and enriching onboard experiences , Crystal ’ s All Exclusive™ embodies the world ’ s most luxurious travel portfolio . The campaign highlights a revolutionary collection of experiences that go far beyond allinclusive luxury to offer the most elegant journeys around the globe – by ocean , yacht , river and air .
An industry-first luxury voyage through the Arctic ’ s Northwest Passage , sailing from Anchorage / Seward to New York over 32 days of expedition-style cruising , visiting remote villages , exploring unspoiled landscapes , and marveling at wildlife . Based on the tremendously enthusiastic response to the 2016 sailing , Crystal announced in February that it will offer the groundbreaking voyage again in 2017 .
Canadian World Traveller / Fall 2016