Crystal Cruises has announced Port Everglades as the homeport for the newly refurbished Crystal Serenity in November 2024.
The line is relaunching this summer under the guardianship of the A&K Travel Group with a new name and vision: "Crystal – Exceptional at Sea." The first sailing will be aboard Crystal Serenity on July 31, 2023, out of Marseille. The brand will announce its 2025 itineraries later this year and will include Port Everglades for South Florida turnaround days.
“We are excited to make our return to Port Everglades,” said Spyros Almpertis, Crystal’s vice president of port operations and itinerary planning. “More than 3 million guests sail out of Fort Lauderdale each year, and we are happy to now be an option when looking for an exceptional cruising experience.”
Added CEO and Port Director Jonathan Daniels: “Crystal is a natural fit for Port Everglades and will complement our growing fleet of high-end brands. Port Everglades is already known as a big-ship cruise port, and more luxury lines are discovering that our terminals are fully scalable to accommodate more intimate ships and their discerning guests.”
Crystal Serenity is undergoing an extensive refurbishment in Italy’s Trieste. When the 740-passenger ship debuts later this summer, enhancements will include larger, updated suites with artisanal finishes, onboard wellness facilities, as well as a refreshed spa. Guests will also find a new look for specialty dining restaurants Umi Uma and Osteria d’Ovidio along with a new pickleball court, besides refreshed entertainment and events.
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