Crystal Symphony, 25 Night South America ex Ft Lauderdale (Pt Everglades), USA Return

After departing Fort Lauderdale, two days at sea allow you to make the most of all that’s onboard, from golf and pickleball to the sumptuous spa. Our first port of call is Gustavia in glamorous St Barts, followed by pretty Fort-de-France in Martinique, where Napoleon’s wife, Josephine, was born. Shop for spices in the markets of St George’s, the capital of Grenada, and visit the 18th-century fort in Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago, before another two relaxing sea days. Our arrival in Santarém, where the waters of the Tapajós River meet the Amazon, marks the start of the Brazilian leg of our voyage. The tiny Indian village of Boca de Valeria offers an insight into a traditional way of life; lively Manaus, where we have two days, is the gateway to adventures in the Amazon rainforest; and Parintins hosts the second-largest festival in Brazil after the Rio Carnival. Then it’s time to relax on the lovely beaches of Alter do Chão before we bid a fond farewell to Brazil and wend our way back to the Caribbean. We call at Devil’s Island, a fascinating former penal colony in French Guiana, and then hop between a sunny trio of enchanting islands: Barbados, Antigua, and Jost Van Dyke. Two final sea days return us to Fort Lauderdale, where our journey ends.

It begins the moment you embark. An immersion into luxurious wonder. An extraordinary sense of well-being. The Crystal Symphony is one of the most spacious and luxurious cruise ships at sea. Onboard amenities feature grand lounges, a full-service fitness facility, exciting casino, a lavish spa, expansive decks, a swimming pool with an extra-large Jacuzzi, award-winning cuisine and entertainment. To top it off, exquisitely-appointed staterooms, more than half of which offer private verandahs. Considered to be the finest shipboard staff afloat, it is their goal to anticipate your every need and to make this a vacation to remember.

For over three decades Crystal has been synonymous with exceptional, award-winning voyages.

Last year, A&K travel group acquired the Crystal brand, and its two most beloved vessels, Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony, ushering in a new era.

EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE
Our highly personalised service has long been a Crystal signature, with some of the industry’s leading passenger-to-crew ratios.

EXCEPTIONAL DINING
Dining with Crystal is a journey through the most exceptional culinary dishes from around the world, from authentic italian cuisine in osteria d'ovidio, to classic parisian bistro dining or tapas-style tastes

EXCEPTIONAL SUITES
Our expansive suites and palatial veranda guest rooms have been recently renovated to offer the utmost comfort and refined contemporary design.

EXCEPTIONAL EXPERIENCES
We travel across the globe, immersing guests in the most incredible locations and together with A&K, taking them closer to the unseen side of each destination