BROWARD
COUNTY, FL -
Crystal has announced the cruise line will begin homeporting from Port Everglades in November 2024, with the newly refurbished Crystal Serenity.
Long
known for its exceptional service, Crystal is relaunching this summer under the
guardianship of the A&K Travel Group with
a new name and vision: Crystal - Exceptional at Sea. The first sailing
will be aboard Crystal Serenity on July 31, 2023, out of
Marseille. The brand will announce its 2025 itineraries later this year and
will include Port Everglades for South Florida turnaround days.
"We
are excited to make our return to Port Everglades," said Crystal's Vice
President of Port Operations & Itinerary Planning Spyros Almpertis. "More
than three million guests sail out of Fort Lauderdale each year, and we are
happy to now be an option when looking for an exceptional cruising experience."
"Crystal
is a natural fit for Port Everglades and will complement our growing fleet of high-end
brands," said CEO and Port Director Jonathan Daniels. "Port Everglades is
already known as a big-ship cruise port, and more luxury lines are discovering
that our terminals are fully scalable to accommodate more intimate ships and
their discerning guests."
Crystal Serenity is currently undergoing an extensive refurbishment in Trieste, Italy. When the 740-passenger ship debuts later this summer, enhancements will include larger, updated suites with artisanal finishes, cutting-edge onboard wellness as well as a revamped spa. Guests will also find a new look for specialty dining restaurants Umi Uma and Osteria d'Ovidio along with a new pickleball court, refreshed entertainment and events, and an industry-leading space-to-guest ratio (1 to 93.1 cubic feet).
ABOUT PORT
EVERGLADES
Port Everglades offers
everything under the sun from Caribbean cruises to world voyages to fast ferry
getaways -- all from the vacation paradise of Greater Fort Lauderdale. Port
Everglades' enviable location in the heart of South Florida and the neighboring
Caribbean, makes it one of the three busiest cruise homeports in the world,
typically hosting more than 3 million passengers annually. Guests enjoy the
Port's proximity to three international airports including and rapidly growing
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) less than two miles away.
For pre- and post-cruise stays, Port Everglades is a short drive to sweeping
beachfronts, a vibrant art scene, world-class restaurants, craft breweries,
entertainment, shopping, casinos, and family-friendly activities -- including
the area's namesake, the Florida Everglades. View details on the latest cruise
offerings at PortEverglades.net or contact us by emailing PortEverglades@broward.org. ABOUT CRYSTAL
For more than
three decades Crystal has been synonymous with exceptional, award-winning
voyages. In 2022 A&K Travel Group acquired the Crystal brand and its two
vessels, Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony, ushering in a new
era of Exceptional at Sea. The globally renowned cruise line offers
discerning travelers industry-leading, authentic, and enriching experiences
both onshore and at sea. Crystal's pioneering partnership with Abercrombie
& Kent provides guests with unparalleled access to the most sought-after
experiences, destinations, and the latest cultural makers around the
world. The reimagined ships will boast larger, updated suites with
artisanal finishes, new cutting-edge wellness offerings, spectacular
entertainment and complimentary world-class dining - including the return of
UMI UMA - the only dining experience by Michelin-Star Chef Master Chef Nobuyuki
(Nobu) at sea. With a legacy of unrivaled service and commitment to sophistication and
elegance at every touchpoint, once on board passengers feel as if they are
perfectly at home.
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June 12, 2023
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