This is nhanluchungvuong.edu.vn"s page for the three Crystal Cruises subsidiary companies - the sister-brands Crystal OCEAN, Crystal RIVER and Crystal YACHT, their fleets (liners, riverboats, superyachts), cruisetour itineraries, destinations, homeports, as well as live satellite cruise tracker. We have listed all Crystal ships as schedules (itinerary calendars with prices) and current position tracking maps.

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One of the top-luxury travel brands and premium passenger shipping companies, Crystal (crystalcruises.com) operates both ocean & river voyages on premium (smaller-sized) ships & newbuild riverboats. All vessels are with all-inclusive travel package deals. The company"s ships are top-ranked in numerous categories, offering intimate cruising experience, 5-star khách sạn amenities, superior services, elegance and perfection in every detail.

Until 2022, the company"s chief officers were Tom Wolber (President và CEO) and Karl Muhlberger (COO / Chief Operating Officer). On July 24, 2020, the company celebrated its 30th anniversary. In June 2022, the company was quired by Abercrombie và Kent Ltd.

In July 2022, to manage the new Crystal Cruises were appointed Jack Anderson (President) & Bernie Leipold (Senior VP of khách sạn Operations). In November, the A&K Travel Group"s management team joined Andrew Burrett (Group CFO/Chief Financial Officer), Fernando Delgado Vintimilla (CPO/Chief sản phẩm Officer), Camille Drevillon (Chief of Staff), Martin Froggatt (Chief Destination Officer), Kerry Golds (Chief Tour Operating Officer), Fabio Agostini (CIO/Chief Information Officer), Kim Robins Berman (Chief Legal & People Officer). In December were appointed Jacqueline Barney (Senior VP of Global Marketing), Spyros Almpertis (Director of Port Operations), Roberto Fazi (Senior VP of Marine Operations) and Julio Solvas (Finance Director).

In August 2022 were hired Matias Lira (as Senior VP) and Brandon Townsley (as VP of Sales & Trade Partnerships).

In September 2022 were hired Monique Ross (as Director of Strategic và National Accounts/previously employed by Crystal và Seabourn), Paul Girouard (as East North America"s Regional Sales Director for USA & Canada/previously employed by Crystal & Mystic Cruises" Atlas Ocean Voyages), Melissa Nightingale (as West North America"s Regional Sales Director for USA & Canada/previously employed by Crystal) & Jeff Herzfeld) and Jeff Herzfeld (as Director of Reservations, Sales support & Guest Relations/previously employed by MSC và Virgin Voyages).

In November 2022, A&K Travel Group appointed Jack Anderson as Crystal Cruises" President.

In December 2022, Crystal Cruises rehired four veteran captains - Birger Vorland (with the company since 2003), Nenad Willheim (with Crystal since 2006), Tonci Hladilo (with Crystal since 2006) & Vincent Taillard (former Silversea employee).

Currently, both travel companies "Crystal Cruises Inc" and "Abercrombie và Kent Ltd" (now sister-brands) are managed by Cristina Levis (A&K Travel Group"s CEO).

Abercrombie và Kent company"s management team includes Geoffrey JW Kent (President, CEO, Co-Chairman), Ronald Veno (Vice President), Brett Fichte (CFO-Chief Financial Officer), Stephanie Witmer (VP of Finance), Ann Epting (Senior VP sản phẩm Development), Robin Warne (Senior VP Finance), David Vass (Senior VP Global Cruise Business và Operations), Gillian larkin (Senior VP Consortia Relations), Stefanie Schmudde (VP hàng hóa Development and Operations), Marett Taylor (VP Sales), Jennifer Leska (VP Tour Sales), Courtney Reagan (VP Marketing), Keith Sproule and Norma Cooke (Executive Directors of A&K Philanthropy), Stephanie Papaioannou (VP Private Travel & Guest Relations), Scot Anderson (VP IT), Linda Wischmeyer (VP Private Jet Division).

Geoffrey Kent is A&K"s Founder, as well as Co-Chairman of A&K Travel Group & Crystal Cruises Inc.

A&K cruises are offered on time-chartered boats (from the fleet of Ponant) with passenger capacity 150-200 per ship. The voyages visit polar destinations (Arctic and Antarctica), as well as Pacific Ocean islands (Japan, Australia), Europe (Greek Isles, Mediterranean, Baltic), Africa. A&K"s Ponant-chartered voyages are inclusive of A&K Expedition Team (18 experts on every sailing), all English-speaking staff, butler service, luggage packing/unpacking & laundry service, WiFi Internet.

Company history

The brand company "Crystal Cruises LLC" (crystalcruises.com) was founded in 1988 (headquartered in Century City, Los Angeles) as a subsidiary of the Japanese NYK Line (abbrev "Nippon Yusen Kaisha") - one of the world"s largest container shipping companies. In March 2015, NYK Line sold Crystal Cruises to Genting Hong Kong (GHK, Malaysian corporation) for USD 550 million. GHK also owns the Asian brands of Star Cruises and Dream Cruises & is a shareholder in NNCL (Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings). At the following links can be found listed all nhanluchungvuong.edu.vn"s news related lớn Crystal Cruises" current owner Genting Hong Kong (GHK).

Following the acquisition, the company was renamed lớn Crystal Ltd. It currently includes the brands Crystal Cruises (ocean-going ships), Crystal River Cruises (European riverboats), Crystal Yacht Cruises (mega-yachts), Crystal Luxury Air (aircraft) & Crystal AirCruises (flight operator).

For its premium service và overall superb product, Crystal brands consistently receive "World"s Best" readers awards of the prominent & influential magazines Travel+Leisure & Conde Nast Traveler. Crystal cruise ships are always at first positions in the official Conde Nast votes for "Top 10 cruise ships" ("mid-sized ships" pole) and in "top 10 luxury cruise ships in the world" (votes for all-inclusive passenger ships).

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The company"s newest sustainable travel policy (part of Crystal Cares program) was implemented on June 8, 2019. By this fleetwide initiative, all plastic straws were completely eliminated và replaced with paper straws. Crystal Cares comprises various fleetwide environmental efforts and sustainable practices. In 2019 was signed the partnership khuyến mãi with the global conservation organization ORCA (Organization for Respect and Care for Animals). By this partnership & as part of the OceanWatch Master Fisherman program, on select Alaskan cruises, Crystal ships are boarded by "Cruise Conservationists" for training, research và marine data collection.

In 2020 was the company"s 30th anniversary, which had planned a special program with themed voyages, chất lượng events, commemorative gifts, 30th Anniversary savings on bookings fleetwide. Crystal Society members (loyalty program) benefit from double regular savings (totaling 5%), while first-time customers enjoy 2% savings on select voyages. These savings are in addition to lớn 2-for-1 prices & "Book Now Savings" that reward early booking with up to USD 5000 per stateroom. All these special offers (30th Anniversary Collection) were offered on bookings made by June 30, 2019. The Crystal brand was officially launched on July 24, 1990, when Crystal Harmony (now Asuka 2) departed San Francisco CA on a 12-day inaugural cruise lớn Alaska.

In September 2021, Crystal Esprit was sold khổng lồ Lindblad Expeditions.

In June 2022, Crystal Endeavor was sold lớn Silversea.

In November 2022, Crystal Mozart was sold to lớn Seaside Hotels (Riverside Collection).

Company changes 2022 (bankruptcy và reacquisition by A&K/new ownership)

On January 19, 2022, Crystal Cruises" parent company GHK-Genting Hong Kong Ltd (Malaysia) filed for bankruptcy. On Jan 10th, for insolvency filed the two GHK-owned shipbuilding companies in Germany - MV Werften and Lloyd Werft. GHK also owned the Asian subsidiaries "Dream Cruises" and "Star Cruises".

On February 11, 2022, each of the subsidiaries "Crystal Cruises LLC" (California), "Crystal Holdings USA LLC" (Delaware) and "Crystal AirCruises LLC" (Florida) filed an "Assignment for the Benefit of Creditors" (insolvency proceeding by Chapter 727 of the Florida Statutes) khổng lồ Mark C. Healy in the Florida 11th Circuit Court (Miami-Dade County), Complex Business Litigation Division. The cases were assigned lớn Judge Alan S. Fine and Judge Michael A. Hanzman.

The assignee (Michael Moecker và Associates Inc/Florida-based insolvency firm) developed a liquidation plan lớn maximize the company assets" value and minimize expenses & administrative costs, as well as to lớn establish a procedure to allow customers & creditors to file claims.In March, attorney Healy"s các mục of potential creditors showed 30,000+ names, including booked customers, travel agents, vendors, suppliers.

As a result of the January-February shutdown process, Crystal Cruises" Miami office (at Suite 501/"1501 Biscayne Boulevard") permanently laid off a total of 238 shoreside employees.

In June 2022 were auction-sold Crystal Serenity, Crystal Symphony & Crystal Endeavor/now Silver Endeavour.

On June 15th, Bahamian sources announced that both vessels are sold in the auction - Symphony to CSY Ltd for USD 25 million (EUR 24M / GBP 20,5M) & Serenity khổng lồ CSE Ltd for USD 103 million (EUR 99M / GBP 84,6M).Reportedly, both shipowning companies (CSY & CSE) were owned by Manfredi Lefebvre d"Ovidio de Clunieres di Balsorano (1953-born multibillionaire, co-owner of Silversea, Chairman of Heritage Group, Co-Chairman of A&K/Abercrombie and Kent).The financiers were presented by the Bahamian law firm Alexiou Knowles và Co.

On June 22nd was announced that both vessels are now owned by A&K Travel Group Ltd - a joint venture of Abercrombie và Kent Ltd (owned by Geoffrey Kent) & Heritage Group Monaco (Lefebvre family-owned private equity specializing in luxury travel, VIP tourism, medical technologies).

Following extensive drydock refurbishments, both ships restart operations in 2023 for the Cristal Cruises brand, which was fully acquired by A&K (brand name, customer list, websites, social truyền thông media accounts & other assets) from the Bahamas-based "Crystal Cruises Ltd" for USD 13 million.

For the ship management, A&K contracted the Monaco-based company "V.Ships Leisure Ltd" (part of V.Group Holdings Ltd).

Crystal OCEAN Cruises

The company"s most special itinerary is the "Crystal World Cruise". These regularly scheduled voyages visit each year some of the world"s most exotic vacation destinations, among which are Hawaii, South Pacific Islands, nước australia New Zealand, Southeast Asia, Alaska. Crystal Ocean cruise ships điện thoại tư vấn on over 180 ports in 60 different countries worldwide.

Crystal"s clientele is mostly wealthy couples (50+ years old), who prefer Crystal"s onboard environment of sophistication, style, impeccable, highly personalized service, gourmet cuisine, unique destinations. The ocean-going Crystal ships feature:

Spacious, exquisitely appointed accommodations (most of them with verandas), with in-room mạng internet access, complimentary in-room dining (24 hours a day), penthouses with personal butler service.An abundance of dining options, excellent alternate dining venues, with specialty restaurants lượt thích "Prego" (signature of "Valentino Restaurants), "Silk Road" và the "Sushi Bar" (overseen by Nobu Matsuhisa). Wine cellar with a selection of over 200 vintages, and more than 20,000 bottles.The lavish Feng Shui-inspired "Crystal Spa" center. State-of-the-art fitness facilities with panoramic sea views, Yoga- and Pilates classes, the "Walk on Water" fitness program by Debbie Rocker.Crystal special lounges: "Caesars Palace" at Sea Casino, "Galaxy Lounge" (with its state-of-the-art sound- and lighting systems), "Crystal Dining Room" & "Vintage Room", "Avenue of the Stars" (with its shops and boutiques), "Trident Grill & Ice Cream Bar", "Palm Court" (daily served afternoon tea), "Connoisseur Club" (also offering a selection of fine cigars), "Avenue Saloon" (jazz lounge).Broadway-style productions, variety shows, indoor- và outdoor pool, paddle tennis courts, a casino (with complimentary cocktails), movie theater, nightclub, bingo.Since 2017, onboard Wi-Fi on all Crystal ships - ocean, yachts, & riverboats - is complimentary (unlimited and không lấy phí of charge)."Creative Learning Institute" program (series of interactive classes) include: "Computer University