Global luxury cruise line Crystal announced that bookings for its 2029 World Cruise will be open to the public on 16th March.
Marking several firsts for the brand, the 127-night voyage aboard Crystal Symphony will depart on 7th January 2029 from Melbourne and conclude on 13th May 2029 in New York City.
Spanning 72 destinations in 22 countries, the sailing traces a global route including a first-ever circumnavigation of Australia, Indonesia, New Zealand, the South Pacific, South America, the Caribbean and North America, with a crossing of the International Date Line and extended time in several marquee destinations.
According to Crystal’s vice-president for itinerary planning and port & fuel operations Mario Parodi: “Our 2029 World Cruise is designed to connect remarkable regions of the world in one seamless journey. From Australia and the South Pacific to the fjords of Chile to the Amazon River, this voyage reflects our commitment to crafting itineraries that are both far-reaching and thoughtfully paced.”
A truly immersive voyage
The itinerary features 13 overnights, including Hanga Roa (Easter Island) and Ushuaia, and introduces new ports of call such as Exmouth for Ningaloo Reef, Australia; Robinson Crusoe Island; and Buzios, Brazil.
Crystal chairman and brand ambassador Fernando Barroso de Oliveira returns for his sixth World Cruise since the brand’s relaunch, providing his insight and knowledge of the destinations visited.
He said of the upcoming voyage: “The 2029 World Cruise charts a course unlike any we’ve sailed before, reimagining not only the destinations we visit, but the very route that connects them. By venturing beyond our traditional world cruise pathways, we’re able to unlock rarer ports, extended stays, and a deeper sense of place, all paired with the exceptional onboard and shore experiences Crystal guests expect.”
Upcoming highlights
- January: Crystal Symphony departs Melbourne on Jan. 7, and calls at Portland, Kangaroo Island and Adelaide before sailing west to Albany, Fremantle (Perth), Geraldton, Exmouth/Ningaloo Reef and Broome. The voyage continues to Komodo and Bali in Indonesia, as well as Waingapu (Sumba) and Kupang (West Timor). The month concludes with calls to Darwin, Cairns, Airlie Beach, Brisbane and Sydney.
- February: The ship will sail to New Zealand, including Wellington, Gisborne, Tauranga and Auckland, with an additional call in the Bay of Islands. The itinerary then crosses the South Pacific, calling at Suva, Apia and Pago Pago, and includes a crossing of the International Date Line, gaining a day. In French Polynesia, guests will enjoy visits to Raiatea, Huahine, Moorea and Papeete, as well as Bora Bora, Rangiroa and Fakarava.
- March: The voyage continues with sailing past the sights of Adamstown, Pitcairn, then two days in Hanga Roa (Easter Island), Chile. Additional Chilean highlights include Robinson Crusoe Island, Valparaiso, Puerto Montt, Castro, Puerto Chacabuco, Laguna San Rafael and scenic cruising through the Chilean Fjords. The ship also visits Punta Arenas and Ushuaia, followed by Port Stanley in the Falkland Islands (Malvinas), Puerto Madryn and Punta del Este, and concludes the month with an overnight in Buenos Aires.
- April: Crystal Symphony calls at Montevideo before sailing along Brazil’s coast, including Balneario Camboriu, Ilhabela, Rio de Janeiro and Buzios. The voyage continues to Salvador de Bahia, Maceió and Recife before navigating the Amazon River, including Santarém, Boca da Valeria, Manaus, Parintins and Alter do Chão. This segment concludes with Iles du Salut (Devil’s Island) in French Guiana and Bridgetown, Barbados.
- May: The final leg features Basseterre (St. Kitts), San Juan, Samana and Grand Turk, followed by Fort Lauderdale and Royal Naval Dockyard, Bermuda. Crystal Symphony then arrives in New York.
Pricing for the 2029 World Cruise starts at AUD $99,000 or USD $69,000 per person, based on double occupancy.
