The 2016 holiday season will be the first to feature four distinct Crystal Cruises itineraries.
Embarking Dec. 20, the Crystal Serenity will make a roundtrip from Miami. The 14-day itinerary includes stops in Mexico, St. Kitts, St. Thomas, St. Barths, Grand Cayman, San Juan, Montego Bay and Martinique.
The Crystal Symphony will depart Auckland Dec. 21, sailing for Melbourne. The 15-day itinerary will explore New Zealand and Australia, making stops in Sydney, Melbourne, Auckland, Christchurch, Dunedin, Tauranga and Wellington. In celebration of the New Year, guests will receive a special spot in Sydney Harbour for the fireworks show.
A round-trip Vienna sailing, the Crystal Mozart will take guests on a 13-day journey through Austria, Hungary, Germany and Slovakia. The river cruise will follow the Danube and celebrate the Christmas season with stops at traditional European holiday markets. Guests will have the opportunity to stay overnight five times during the trip, allowing for plenty of time to explore the destinations.
Lastly, the Crystal Esprit will sail the Middle East, embarking on a round-trip journey from Dubai. Stops include Doha, Muscat, Sir Bani Yas Island and Abu Dhabi.
Crystal Cruises holiday fares begin at $6,595.
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