Package duration: 17 nights Cruise Only
Cruise starts: 4th January 2024 – from Sydney, Australia
Cruise ends: 21st January 2024 – into Sydney, Australia
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A roundtrip to Sydney takes in the best of the Tasman Sea, starting in electric Sydney before moving down the Australian coast. Quaint Burnie is first with its stunning scenery, and local retailers are followed next by Hobart before setting sail across the sea. Milford Sound is the first port in New Zealand, with its captivating landscapes that continue to Dunedin, Lyttleton, and Pickton. Next, taste the culinary delights of Auckland before a final crossing that takes you back to Sydney.
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Australia & New Zealand Luxury Cruise Only package prices include:
– 17 night luxury cruise onboard Crystal Symphony from Sydney return
– Restaurants are complimentary, except for The Vintage Room. For specialty restaurants, Umi Uma by Nobu Matsuhisa Restaurant and Sushi Bar and Osteria d`Ovidio, guests will be allotted two complimentary reservations per voyage (see below)^
– Beverages including select fine wines, champagne, premium spirits, and all nonalcoholic beverages such as bottled water, soft drinks, and specialty coffees
– Gratuities for housekeeping, dining, and bar staff
– An expansive, complimentary 24 hour in-suite dining menu. Select suite categories will also be able to order from specialty dining venues via their butler.
– Butler service in all suites and guest rooms
– Pillow menu (selection from a variety of pillow types)
– Wi-Fi/Internet access in-room and throughout the ship, signal permitting
– Onboard entertainment and activities
– Fees, taxes, tolls and other charges as charged by local governments
^Complimentary specialty restaurants:
Up to 11 days: One complimentary reservation to each restaurant.
12 to 22 days: Two complimentary reservations to each restaurant.
23 or more days: Three complimentary reservations to each restaurant.
Reservations above the complimentary allotment will be $50 per person.
Special Conditions
Special Validity Dates
Cruise Itinerary
| Date | Activity | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Jan 2024 | Sydney, NSW, Australia |
03:00 PM | |
| 05 Jan 2024 | At sea | ||
| 06 Jan 2024 | Burnie, Tasmania, Australia |
08:00 AM | 04:00 PM |
| 07 Jan 2024 | Hobart, Tasmania, Australia |
11:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
| 08 Jan 2024 | At sea | ||
| 09 Jan 2024 | At sea | ||
| 10 Jan 2024 | Milford Sound, New Zealand |
Cruising | |
| 11 Jan 2024 | Dunedin (Port Chalmers), New Zealand |
08:00 AM | 06:00 PM |
| 12 Jan 2024 | Christchurch (Lyttelton), New Zealand |
08:00 AM | 06:00 PM |
| 13 Jan 2024 | Picton, New Zealand |
08:00 AM | 04:00 PM |
| 14 Jan 2024 | Napier, New Zealand |
09:00 AM | 06:00 PM |
| 15 Jan 2024 | Tauranga, New Zealand |
12:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 16 Jan 2024 | Auckland, New Zealand |
overnight | |
| 17 Jan 2024 | Auckland, New Zealand |
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| 18 Jan 2024 | At sea | ||
| 19 Jan 2024 | At sea | ||
| 20 Jan 2024 | Sydney, NSW, Australia |
overnight | |
| 21 Jan 2024 | Sydney, NSW, Australia |
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.
17 Night Cruise sailing from Sydney roundtrip aboard Crystal Symphony.
A roundtrip to Sydney takes in the best of the Tasman Sea, starting in electric Sydney before moving down the Australian coast. Quaint Burnie is first with its stunning scenery, and local retailers are followed next by Hobart before setting sail across the sea. Milford Sound is the first port in New Zealand, with its captivating landscapes that continue to Dunedin, Lyttleton, and Pickton. Next, taste the culinary delights of Auckland before a final crossing that takes us back to Sydney.
Highlights of this cruise:
Sydney
Sydney is an energetic and exciting metropolis where nightlife, shopping and fine restaurants compare favorably with the finest the world has to offer. Despite its modern advances, Sydney has lovingly cherished its heritage, for this was the birthplace of the Australian nation, defined by the billowing profile of the Opera House and the dramatic arch of the Harbour Bridge.
Dunedin
Located in the south of New Zealand’s South Island, Dunedin is a place rich in natural attractions and historic monuments. In this captivating city, you can visit iconic Larnach Castle to sample its diverse local beers and discover rare local fauna such as the charming little blue penguins.
Picton
Picturesque Picton is located at the head of Queen Charlotte Sound, one of three main Marlborough Sounds. Renowned for outdoor activities such as fishing, kayaking, cycling and hiking, the region is also popular for chances to observe the area’s wildlife, including birds, seals and dolphins. People watching is yet another pleasant way to pass the time. Picton’s waterfront, dotted with cafés and restaurants, is where you will see locals conversing and dining in their comfortable natural habitat.
Auckland
Situated astride a narrow, jade-green isthmus between the shimmering waters of the Tasman Sea and the Pacific Ocean on two harbors, the Waitemata and Manukau, is Auckland. This vibrant city is a gateway to New Zealand’s natural and cultural treasures: great natural beauty, friendly people, magnificent glacier-studded mountain ranges, sculpted fjords, pristine beaches, lush rainforest, an endless array of sporting activities, and, not to be forgotten, plenty of sheep and rolling farmland.
It begins the moment you embark. An immersion into luxurious wonder. An extraordinary sense of well-being. The Crystal Symphony is one of the most spacious and luxurious cruise ships at sea. Onboard amenities feature grand lounges, a full-service fitness facility, exciting casino, a lavish spa, expansive decks, a swimming pool with an extra-large Jacuzzi, award-winning cuisine and entertainment. To top it off, exquisitely-appointed staterooms, more than half of which offer private verandahs. Considered to be the finest shipboard staff afloat, it is their goal to anticipate your every need and to make this a vacation to remember.
Ship Profile & Stats
- Length: 781 ft
- Tonnage: 51,044 tonnes
- Maiden Voyage: 1995
- Refurbished: 2017
- Passenger Capacity (dbl): 848
- Crew Nationality: American/European
- Officer Nationality: International
- Dining Staff Nationality: European
- Ship Registration: Bahamas
Ship Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Telephone
- Television
- Electric Current 110 AC
- Wireless Internet Acess
- Refrigerator
- Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Complimentary soft drinks, beer and bottled water in room
Ship Facilities
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Retractable Swimming Pool Cover
- 2 Whirlpool(s)
- Boutiques/Shops
- 8 Elevator(s)
- Library
- Medical Centre
- Crystal Cove Bar
- Galaxy Lounge Showroom
- Caesars Palace Casino
- Hollywood Theatre & Cinema
- Starlite Club Night Club
- Jade Garden Restaurant
- Connoisseur Club
- Avenue Saloon
- Prego Restaurant
- Bridge Lounge
- Self Service Laundry
- Palm Court
- Waves Teen Centre
- Fantasia Children’s Playroom
- Trident Bar & Grill
- Ice Cream Bar
- Golf Driving Net
- Wimbledon Tennis Court
- Crystal Salon & Spa
- Golf Putting Green
- Silk Road Restaurant
- Seahorse Pool
- Kids Club
- Sushi Bar
- Crystal Casino
- Computer University @ Sea
- The Vintage Room
- Bistro Cafe
- Dessert Bar
- Waterside Open Seating Restaurant
- Marketplace Restaurant
- Churrascaria Steakhouse
- Umi Uma Specialty Restaurant
For over three decades Crystal has been synonymous with exceptional, award-winning voyages.
Last year, A&K travel group acquired the Crystal brand, and its two most beloved vessels, Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony, ushering in a new era.
EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE Our highly personalised service has long been a Crystal signature, with some of the industry’s leading passenger-to-crew ratios.
EXCEPTIONAL DINING Dining with Crystal is a journey through the most exceptional culinary dishes from around the world, from authentic italian cuisine in osteria d’ovidio, to classic parisian bistro dining or tapas-style tastes
EXCEPTIONAL SUITES Our expansive suites and palatial veranda guest rooms have been recently renovated to offer the utmost comfort and refined contemporary design.
EXCEPTIONAL EXPERIENCES We travel across the globe, immersing guests in the most incredible locations and together with A&K, taking them closer to the unseen side of each destination
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Suite offering comfortable living area, private veranda and perfect for grand yet intimate moments, accompanied by attentive butler service. Aquamarine suites are available to book in new and classic design.
Spacious suite, with living area, lavish finishings and private veranda, accompanied by attentive butler service. Sapphire suites are available to book in new and classic design.
Redesigned in 2023, this large suite includes spacious rooms with separate dining and living areas, looking onto a private veranda, and accompanied by attentive butler service.
Contemporary classic bedroom redesigned in 2023, with butler service and impressive windows onto ocean views.
Contemporary classic bedroom redesigned in 2023, with butler service and comfortable seating constellations opening onto a private veranda.
Redesigned in 2023, these spacious suites feature a living area, lavish finishings and expansive ocean views, accompanied by attentive butler service.
Spacious suite, with living area, lavish finishings and private veranda, accompanied by attentive butler service. Sapphire suites are available to book in new and classic design.
Cozy bedroom redesigned in 2023, with welcoming and comfortable detailing, butler service and ocean views.
Contemporary classic bedroom redesigned in 2023, with butler service and impressive windows onto ocean views.
Contemporary classic bedroom redesigned in 2023, with butler service and comfortable seating constellations opening onto a private veranda.
Redesigned in 2023, this large suite includes spacious rooms with separate dining and living areas, looking onto a private veranda, and accompanied by attentive butler service.
Suite offering comfortable living area, private veranda and perfect for grand yet intimate moments, accompanied by attentive butler service. Aquamarine suites are available to book in new and classic design.
Our largest suite, with expansive living areas, a private veranda, sumptuous finishings and attentive butler service. Crystal Penthouse suites are available to book in the 2023 or 2020 designs.
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