Crystal is making a comeback with a $150 million refurbishment of its ship and a new 2025 world cruise — see what it'll be like traveling to 31 countries over 123 nights

Brittany ChangAug 13, 2023, 19:08 IST

The Crystal Serenity recently underwent a $150 million refresh.Crystal

Crystal just announced a 123-night world cruise in 2025 on its recently refurbished Crystal Serenity.
The cruise line was acquired by Abercrombie and Kent in 2022 following its dramatic shutdown.

Crystal, formerly known as Crystal Cruises, is back with a 2025 123-night world cruise. And for those who like a luxurious flair, this upcoming global sailing will be facilitated by a cruise vessel fresh off of a $150 million refurbishment.

To the unassuming traveler, this could be any typical world cruise. But if you're familiar with the cruise line, you might recall its jarring and dramatic fall from grace. In 2022, Crystal shut down its US operations while facing both serious financial problems and the arrest of two of its ships.

Shortly after, Abercombie and Kent (A&K) acquired Crystal Cruises and its Serenity and Symphony ships.

The Crystal Serenity can accommodate 740 guests.Crystal

Now, the cruise line could be out of choppy waters.

A rendering of the Aquamarine Veranda suite.Crystal

And what better way to come back than by launching world cruises?

The Crystal Serenity recently underwent a $150 million refresh.Crystal

On January 7, 2025, Crystal says its cruise vessel will depart Fort Lauderdale, Florida on a 123-night journey around the world.

A rendering of the Sapphire suite's veranda.Crystal

From Florida, the cruise line says the vessel and its guests will head south to destinations like Belize and Colombia before heading through the Panama Canal.

A view of the port in Ushuaia.Taylor Rains/Insider

Then, it'll embark on its South and East Africa leg — think Namibia and Tanzania — before sailing to South Asia and the Middle East with stops like Egypt and overnight in Mumbai.

The ship will stop in over 31 countries including Namibia.Shutterstock.com

Then, it'll embark on its South and East Africa leg — think Namibia and Tanzania — before sailing to South Asia and the Middle East with stops like Egypt and overnight in Mumbai.

To facilitate this global trek, guests will be vacationing aboard the 740-guest Crystal Serenity.

The 820-foot-long vessel has an almost one crew to guest ratio.Crystal

The 13-deck Serenity has typical cruise amenities like live performances, bars, and lounges.

A rendering of the Serenity's Umi Uma restaurant created by Nobuyki Matusuhisa of Nobu.Crystal

But these nice amenities come at a price.

A rendering of the Sapphire suite's living room.Crystal

Looking ahead, Crystal's second ship — the Symphony — will also resume sailing on September 1 following its own refurbishment.

The Crystal Symphony.Crystal

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Crystal is making a comeback with a $150 million refurbishment of its ship and a new 2025 world cruise &mdash; see what it'll be like traveling to 31 countries over 123 nights

Shortly after, Abercombie and Kent (A&K) acquired Crystal Cruises and its Serenity and Symphony ships.

Now, the cruise line could be out of choppy waters.

And what better way to come back than by launching world cruises?

On January 7, 2025, Crystal says its cruise vessel will depart Fort Lauderdale, Florida on a 123-night journey around the world.

From Florida, the cruise line says the vessel and its guests will head south to destinations like Belize and Colombia before heading through the Panama Canal.

Then, it'll embark on its South and East Africa leg — think Namibia and Tanzania — before sailing to South Asia and the Middle East with stops like Egypt and overnight in Mumbai.

To facilitate this global trek, guests will be vacationing aboard the 740-guest Crystal Serenity.

The 13-deck Serenity has typical cruise amenities like live performances, bars, and lounges.

But these nice amenities come at a price.

Looking ahead, Crystal's second ship — the Symphony — will also resume sailing on September 1 following its own refurbishment.

Crystal is making a comeback with a $150 million refurbishment of its ship and a new 2025 world cruise — see what it'll be like traveling to 31 countries over 123 nights