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It’s Time to Think about the Holiday Season

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The Holiday Season is Coming

Gatherings with family and friends, indulgent food and the finest wines, an atmosphere of joy and warmth – sailing with Crystal has much in common with the holiday season. So why not combine them both for the festivities?

From Hannukah to Christmas and New Year’s Eve, we pride ourselves on finding extra ways to make these celebrations even more special, from dedicated religious services to breathtaking decorations, and gourmet feasts.

Book your holiday sailing with Crystal and we’ll take care of everything.

Featured Voyages

Experience Egypt & the Nile with A&K

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EXPERIENCE EGYPT’S ANCIENT HEARTBEAT

The intrigue of the ancient world with unmatched contemporary comforts. Be among the first to visit the highly anticipated Grand Egyptian Museum opening this July or experience the rare privilege of touching the ancient paws of the Sphinx on an exclusive private visit.
Travel aboard our fleet of A&K Sanctuary riverboats, complete with private docks away from the crowds, seamlessly blending sophistication with thoughtful service. With three new journeys, there’s never been a better time to explore the Land of the Pharaohs.
Space is limited — reserve your 2025 adventure today.

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Egypt and the Nile with Exclusive VIP Experience
10 DAYS | FROM $15,795 | 36 GUESTS

Experience Egypt as a special guest of Amr Badr, A&K’s Managing Director for Egypt and the Middle East. Enjoy an exclusive welcome cocktail and dinner hosted at his breathtaking private residence, joined by prominent figures from Egyptian society. Amr brings a wealth of local knowledge, engaging storytelling and personal connections that will immerse you deeply into the essence of Egyptian culture.

INSIDE EGYPT’S INNER CIRCLE
Join a rare, salon-style evening accompanied by Egypt’s cultural elite — artists, dignitaries, scholars and tastemakers. Far from a tourist spectacle, this is a genuine moment of connection within elite Egyptian circles, where stories are shared and Egypt’s modern spirit is revealed.

A LANDMARK YEARS IN THE MAKING
Be among the first to step inside the long-awaited Grand Egyptian Museum — the largest archaeological museum in the world and home to the full treasures of Tutankhamun, many displayed for the first time. Gain rare insight during a private lecture with a leading cultural expert, offering a behind-the-scenes perspective on this historic collection.

A Nile Cruise for the Holiday Season
10 DAYS | FROM $15,795 | 34 GUESTS
DEPARTS DEC 20
Give your family the ultimate holiday gift aboard an exclusive charter of Sun Boat III, reserved just for your group. Fly the skies on a privately chartered flight, experience private access to touch the majestic paws of the Sphinx and get a rare private tour of Wahtye’s Tomb at Sakkara. Celebrate in unforgettable style, creating memories rich in history and culture for generations to share.

Egypt in a Week
8 DAYS | FROM $5,995 | 18 GUESTS
DEPARTS SEP 16, SEP 24, NOV 19 & DEC 5
For a limited time in 2025, Egypt in a Week is ideal for travellers seeking Egypt’s most iconic sights in just over a week. With five new departures available in September, November and December, witness the iconic pyramids of Giza, Luxor’s stunning temples and the majestic Nile aboard the elegant Sun Boat IV — capturing the essence of Egypt without compromise.

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Witness a Total Solar Eclipse in Europe in 2026

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This is an incredible opportunity to experience a bucket-list event. Cruise on Crystal Serenity from Ijmuiden (Amsterdam) to Lisbon and you’ll witness day turn to night, standing in an eerie twilight as the sun is completely obscured by the moon. It’s a spine-tingling sight that will stay with you forever.

Even better, this very special voyage is eligible for our Crystal Explorer Fare – book at least 11 months in advance and you’ll receive a 10% discount. You won’t want to miss the chance to be part of this unique spectacle

Featured Total Eclipse Sailings:

 

 

 

COMBINATION SAILING:
COPENHAGEN to LISBON
July 16 – Aug. 14, 2026 | 29 Nights
Crystal Serenity

 

 

 

 

 

IJMUIDEN (AMSTERDAM) to LISBON
Aug. 3 – 14, 2026 | 11 Nights
Crystal Serenity

 

 

 

 

COMBINATION SAILING:
AMSTERDAM to BARCELONA
Aug. 3 – 21, 2026 | 18 Nights
Crystal Serenity

 

 

 

 

GRAND JOURNEY:
ROUNDTRIP LISBON
Jun. 27 – Aug. 14, 2026 | 48 Nights
Crystal Serenity

Kids Free on A&K’s 2025 Antarctica Holiday Cruise

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Explore a World of Ice, Wildlife and Wonder

 
Antarctica is a gallery of icebergs sculpted by wind and water, filling the bays and skirting the shorelines, drifting in deep blue currents teeming with penguins, orcas and leopard seals. Our exclusively chartered expedition ships transport you to this remote realm in the lap of luxury, while our Expedition Team gives enlightening lectures on board and leads thrilling excursions onshore.

With special offers on our 2025 family holiday voyage, it’s the perfect time to plan the celebration of a lifetime amid the magic of the White Continent.

Antarctica, South Georgia & Falklands:
Holiday Voyage
DEPARTS DEC 21, 2025
19 DAYS
| FROM $21,995 | 199 GUESTS
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT FROM $2,748 $5,495

KIDS SAIL FREE, CATEGORIES 1-3
Mark the New Year with an Antarctic and South Georgia adventure unlike any other. This special departure rings in the holiday season with exhilarating Zodiac excursions, kid-friendly fun hosted by A&K’s own Young Explorers Guides and lavish onboard celebrations. Elevating your experience as no one else can, our acclaimed Expedition Team brings the history of polar exploration alive while revealing the region’s iconic wildlife in all its glory.

Antarctica, South Georgia & Falklands Expedition
DEPARTS JAN 7, 2026
19 DAYS

| FROM $21,995 | 199 GUESTS
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT FROM $5,495

Take the polar plunge and cruise south with us to see why so many of our guests keep coming back to Antarctica. Explore beyond the typical Antarctic cruise, venturing further off the beaten path with visits to South Georgia and the starkly beautiful Falkland Islands. Elevating your experience as no one else can, our acclaimed Expedition Team brings the history of polar exploration alive while revealing the region’s iconic wildlife in all its glory.

Explore more of A&K’s Polar Expeditions

LIMITED AVAILABILITY 

Arctic Cruise Adventure: In Search of the Polar Bear 2025
DEPARTS JUL 25, 2025
15 DAYS | FROM $22,995 | 199 GUESTS
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT FROM $2,898 $5,795
COMPANION SAVES 40% IN CAT 1
Set sail for the Arctic with a true luminary of travel, Manfredi Lefebvre d’Ovidio, Executive Chairman of A&K Travel Group, who voyages with you in Svalbard.

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An Arctic Wildlife Expedition in Svalbard 2026
DEPARTS JUL 3, 2026
9 DAYS | FROM $16,995 | 199 GUESTS
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT FROM $3,995
On this condensed version of our classic Arctic expedition, explore coastal habitats that are home to auks, Svalbard reindeer, Arctic foxes and the elusive polar bear.




Antarctica, South Georgia and Falklands: Holiday Voyage 2026
DEPARTS DEC 20, 2026
19 DAYS | FROM $23,995 | 199 GUESTS
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT FROM $5,755
Celebrate the holidays on a family-friendly Antarctic adventure, exploring South Georgia, the Falklands, and the White Continent with expert guides and Young Explorers programming.


RETURNING FAVORITE

Voyaging Beyond the Antarctic Circle 2027
DEPARTS JAN 6, 2027
14 DAYS | FROM $18,595 | 199 GUESTS
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT FROM $4,405
This expedition takes us south of the Antarctic Circle, venturing into remote polar reaches seldom visited by other vessels.

Celebrate Crystal’s 35th Anniversary with Chef Nobu

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ROUNDTRIP COPENHAGEN FROM 15 TO 22 JULY 2025

Dinner is served – courtesy of Chef Nobu
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to join Chef Nobu to celebrate Crystal’s 35th Anniversary on the Crystal Serenity. He’ll host ultra-exclusive dinners for a strictly limited number of guests, alongside several other very special experiences that will offer a unique insight into Japanese culture.

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SENSATIONAL SAVINGS

Book a new Crystal cruise before 30 June 2025 and receive an incredible saving of up to $4,000 per suite,
plus $500 per suite As You Wish credit to use onboard.

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CIVITAVECCHIA (ROME) to MARSEILLE

Oct. 21 – 31, 2025 | 10 Nights
Crystal Symphony

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ROUNDTRIP NEW YORK CITY

Sept. 30 – Oct. 7, 2025 | 7 Nights
Crystal Serenity

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MUMBAI to MAHÉ

Jan. 18 – 28, 2026 | 10 Nights
Crystal Symphony

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TAHITI (PAPEETE) to LAUTOKA

Jan. 29 – Feb. 8, 2026 | 9 Nights
Crystal Serenity