Are you ready for a truly special experience?

Will you be one of the 50 guests
to join our debut voyage?

We are strengthening family ties with our sister brand, leading travel company Abercrombie & Kent – and you’re invited. For the very first time, an A&K Expedition Cruise will sail onboard a Crystal ship.

Just 50 guests will have the chance to experience a sailing with A&K’s acclaimed Expedition Team (one per 18 guests), including VIP shore excursions, alongside the award-winning service, amenities, and dining that you love on Crystal Serenity. It’s all wrapped up in one groundbreaking, nine-night cruise to Italy, Greece, Montenegro, and Croatia.

The excitement begins before you set sail, with pre-cruise programs featuring five-star hotel stays and exclusive cultural experiences. Onboard, you will relax in the comfort of a Sapphire or Aquamarine Veranda Suite, complete with butler service, and enjoy additional activities exclusive to guests on the A&K Expedition Cruise, such as daily recap sessions accompanied by drinks and canapés, and expert-led presentations.

Don’t miss out, book now to secure one of the 50 places available on this ultra-exclusive debut voyage.

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Crystal x A&K: Cruising Italy, Greece and the Balkans

AUGUST 28 – SEPTEMBER 8, 2026
12 DAYS | LIMITED TO 50 GUESTS

Your experience begins with two nights at the Anantara Palazzo Naiadi Rome Hotel, before we step onboard Crystal Serenity to sail to Italy, Greece, Montenegro, and Croatia, stopping to explore some of the world’s finest art, architecture, wines, and cuisine along the way.

Just a few of your included A&K experiences

Sacred sights unlocked

Gain VIP access to the Vatican City, Rome’s Church of Saint Lorenzo and Ravenna’s Domus of the Stone Carpets.

Sea-to-summit

Get active with a swim in Kotor Bay’s Blue Cave and a hike of Corfu’s Mount Pantokrator.

Feast and forage

Hunt truffles on a Sicilian farmstead, sample fine wines on the Amalfi Coast and make pasta in Bologna.

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Extend Your Journey

Tuscany Pre-Tour Extension

+ 4 Days

Explore the history of Siena’s famous bareback horserace, the Palio, and the enchanting medieval and Renaissance architecture of Pienza, pausing to enjoy Tuscany’s delicious wines and cuisine along the way.

Trieste Post-Tour Extension

+ 4 Days

Unravel the captivating cultural heritage of Trieste, an Italian city at the crossroads of Europe, and venture into Slovenia to explore the intriguing Postojna Caves.