What is happening with Crystal Symphony?

Bahamas Sets Auction Date for Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity. The two ocean-going cruise ships of Crystal Cruises have officially gone up for a sale with an auction scheduled for next month. It is the latest in a series of steps as the liquidation of the former Genting Hong Kong brand continues.

What is happening with Crystal Cruises now?

Crystal Cruises shuttered its US operations, closed its offices and laid off remaining employees effective Feb. 11. The shutdown occurred just days after US Marshals seized two of Crystal Cruises' luxury ships — Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony — in the Bahamas over $4.6 million in unpaid fuel bills.

Is Crystal Cruises out of business?

Crystal Cruises recently shut down its US operations and let its employees go. It was the latest in a series of unfortunate events for the company in recent months.

What happened to Crystal Symphony?

Crystal Cruises is reportedly shutting down at least its U.S. operations weeks after an arrest warrant was issued for its Crystal Symphony ship over unpaid fuel bills, according to Bloomberg, Travel Weekly and numerous other trade publications.

Why did Crystal Cruises go out of business?

Crystal Cruises Collapse: What Happened

The line announced in mid-January it was temporarily pausing sailings after its parent company, Genting Group, ran into financial difficulties.

Bankrupt - Crystal Cruises

Has anyone bought Crystal Cruise?

A&K Travel Group, owned by Geoffrey Kent of luxury travel company Abercrombie & Kent and industrial holding company Heritage, purchased the Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony ships, the companies announced Wednesday.

Will someone buy Crystal Cruises?

A&K Travel Group acquires Crystal Serenity and Symphony

The ships will return to service in 2023 after undergoing an extensive refurbishment and will operate under the Crystal Cruises brand, A&K said. Crystal Cruises and Abercrombie & Kent will report to Cristina Levis, CEO of A&K Travel Group.

Where are Crystal ships now?

The current position of CRYSTAL SERENITY is at North West Atlantic Ocean (coordinates 26.54527 N / 78.85058 W) reported 5 mins ago by AIS. The vessel is sailing at a speed of 0.2 knots.

Is Crystal Cruises in financial trouble?

Crystal Cruises' Epic Bankruptcy Leaves Customers, Agents Out $100 Million - Bloomberg.

Is Crystal Cruises selling their ships?

Following a report on June 28 that alleged “Crystal Cruises apparently has put its river fleet up for sale,” the river cruise line put out a statement “emphatically” denying the claims.

Is Crystal Serenity still sailing?

Is Crystal Cruises no longer sailing? Crystal announced Wednesday that its three vessels currently in operation – Crystal Symphony, Crystal Serenity and the line's new expedition vessel, Crystal Endeavor – will cease operations.

Where is Crystal Serenity right now?

Crystal Serenity current position

Crystal Serenity current location is at North West Atlantic Ocean (coordinates 26.54466 N / -78.85100 W) cruising en route to FREEPORT. The AIS position was reported 3 minutes ago.

How do I get a refund from Crystal Cruises?

The Federal Maritime Commission has been advised that Proof of Claims for refunds from Crystal Cruises can be filed at https://crystalcruiseclaims.com/.

Does Royal Caribbean own Crystal Cruises?

The cruise line Silverseas was purchased by Royal Caribbean International in 2018 through 2020, and has since acquired the former Crystal Cruises ship the Crystal Endeavor.

How much is the Crystal Symphony cruise ship worth?

Crystal Symphony: $50 Million.

What company owns the Crystal Symphony cruise ship?

Genting Hong Kong purchased the brand in 2016 in a transaction valued at $550 million with plans to expand it into a wide-reaching luxury operation spanning from ocean cruises to private jet charters, a 777-200 jet for air tours, residences at sea, expedition and river cruising.

When was Crystal Symphony last refurbished?

Crystal Symphony (1995-built, last refurbished in 2020) is the first/smaller of the two Crystal Ocean cruise ships - followed by Crystal Serenity.

Are Crystal Cruises sailing in 2022?

Crystal Cruises has released all 2022 itineraries for Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity. The voyages consist of 67 individual itineraries ranging from seven to 19 nights, as well as 21 Grand Journey combination voyages and a World Cruise ranging from 86 to 116 nights.

How many Crystal ships are there?

Crystal currently has two cruise ships: the 848-passenger Crystal Symphony (launched 1995) and 980-passenger Crystal Serenity (2003), both of which now accommodate fewer passengers after refurbishments in 2017 and 2018, respectively.

How many ships does Crystal Cruises have?

Crystal Cruises has 2 ships in the fleet. From the moment you step on board, you will experience Crystal Cruises' dedication to making your cruise with us a perfect one.

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Does Carnival own Crystal Cruises?

Crystal Cruises was a cruise line headquartered in Miami, Florida, USA, founded in 1988 by Japanese shipping company Nippon Yusen Kaisha, and owned since 2015 by Hong Kong-headquartered conglomerate Genting Hong Kong.

What is the dress code on Crystal Cruises?

The Code: Crystal has formal, informal and casual dress codes. After 6 p.m., casual daytime attire is not appropriate. Shorts and baseball caps are not permitted for men or women.

What cruise line has the Crystal Symphony?

In Summary: Luxury cruise brand Crystal Cruises has been acquired by Heritage Group. The brand along with its ships Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity will be managed by V.Ships Leisure.