Crystal has announced the 2027 World Cruise aboard the Crystal Serenity.
The Pacific Rim World Cruise, “Stories of the South Seas,” comprises 29 countries and four continents, and will cross the International Date Line twice.
The company said in a press release that the 140-night journey spans 83 destinations.
“Crystal continues to redefine what it means to embark on the journey of a lifetime, offering innovative and educational ways to explore the world while delivering the highest levels of service,” said Cristina Levis, CEO of A&K Travel Group.
The cruise will open for booking on Jan. 27, 2025, and a waitlist is now available.
According to the press release, the 2027 voyage will feature experiences curated by Crystal’s sister brand Abercrombie & Kent.
The itinerary highlights are as follows:
- January: Depart from San Diego, sail down Mexico’s coasts and explore El Salvador’s Acajutla and Costa Rica. Visit South America with stops in Manta and Guayaquil, Ecuador.
- February: Cross the South Pacific to French Polynesia’s Bora Bora, Tahiti and Moorea. Continue to Samoa and Fiji.
- March: Explore New Zealand’s fjords, Maori heritage, Auckland and Christchurch. Sail on to Australia, visiting Tasmania, Sydney’s harbor and the Great Barrier Reef.
- April: Discover Indonesia, Singapore and Bangkok. Experience Thailand, Ho Chi Minh City, Shanghai and Xiamen.
- May: Visit Busan and South Korea and explore Japan’s Hiroshima, Kobe and Tokyo. End in Alaska and visit glaciers, forests and ports such as Sitka before arriving in Vancouver, BC.
Fernando Barroso de Oliveira, Crystal’s chairman and brand ambassador, will accompany the 2027 voyage.
Full cruise benefits include:
- Business class included air or air credit
- $1,500 “As You Wish” shipboard credit
- Unlimited dining at Osteria d’Ovidio, Beefbar and Umi Uma (reservations required)
- Themed onboard events
- Private transfers and luggage valet service
- Complimentary laundry and pressing (second-day service)
- Exclusive shoreside events, and
- A complimentary initial onboard medical visit.
The 2027 World Cruise price starts at $69,000 per person, based on double occupancy.
