Crystal is Back!
One of the world’s most luxurious, spacious and well-known cruise ships, Crystal Symphony, was completely reinvented and relaunched in 2023 and Australians can sail the Mediterranean aboard the new-look ship this November as part of a new, uber-luxe holiday package that also features a timeless trip through central Europe aboard the iconic Venice Simplon-Orient-Express train.
The exclusive cruise, rail and stay package is available through Australian small ship cruise specialist, Cruise Traveller, with a saving of A$2625 per person, twin-share, for bookings made by April 30, 2024. The 16-night, five-star, ‘Crystal Ports and Vintage Rail of Europe’ sojourn begins on November 2, 2024, with three nights in a small, luxury hotel in Rome and an evening tour of the ‘eternal city’.
Guests then board Crystal Cruises’ famous Crystal Symphony for a nine-night cruise to Venice via the Amalfi Coast, Sicily, the Greek island of Corfu, Kotor in Montenegro and Dubrovnik and Split on the Croatian coast.
The 606-guest Crystal Symphony boasts spacious teak decks, a large pool and jacuzzis, expansive fitness centre, plush theatres and lounges, attentive service and fine cuisine including the specialty restaurant, Umi Uma – the only Nobu Japanese restaurant at sea
All guests also enjoy complimentary onboard as well as a personal butler, adding to the non-stop indulgence.
After the cruise, guests will spend three nights in romantic Venice before boarding the world-famous Venice Simplon-Orient-Express train for an indulgent, overnight trip to Paris, with guests enjoying lavish meals, lounges and sleeper cabins along the way. The memorable holiday package ends in Paris.
Snapshot of inclusions and features – ‘Crystal Ports and Vintage Rail of Europe’ package
* 16 nights from November 2, 2024
* Three nights in a small, luxury hotel in Rome with evening city tour
* Nine-night cruise from Rome to Venice aboard Crystal Symphony
* Three nights in a small luxury hotel in Venice
* Overnight trip from Venice to Paris aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express train including meals and beverages with meals
* Onboard beverages during the cruise as well as stateroom butler service
The 16-night rail, sail and stay package is available from A$19,895 per person, twin-share, in a Veranda Suite – a saving of A$2625 per person. Book by April 30, 2024.