Some travel experiences are built around the ship.
Others revolve around the destination.
The new A&K Expeditions aboard Crystal aim to bring the two together.
Beginning in 2027, Abercrombie & Kent will introduce a series of voyages that combine the immersive exploration A&K is known for with the refined elegance of Crystal’s ships. The result is a travel concept that sits somewhere between expedition, cultural journey, and luxury cruise — designed for travelers who want to experience destinations deeply while enjoying the comforts of one of the most celebrated brands in luxury cruising.
For our clients who love expedition travel but also appreciate the elevated service and amenities of luxury vessels, this new collaboration offers a compelling new way to explore the world.
What Makes These Voyages Different
At the heart of these journeys is A&K’s expedition philosophy: travel should be immersive, educational, and culturally meaningful.
Each voyage begins with two nights on land, allowing guests to meet the expedition team and begin exploring the destination before even stepping aboard the ship.
Once the voyage begins, travelers can expect:
- A dedicated A&K expedition team
A group of historians, naturalists, cultural experts, and regional specialists traveling alongside guests throughout the journey. - Insightful lectures and discussions
Daily briefings, presentations, and informal conversations that add depth and context to every destination. - Curated small-group excursions
Experiences designed to reveal the character of each place — from market visits and culinary encounters to guided walks through historic cities. - An intimate expedition community
Only 60 guests participate in the expedition program, creating a more personal and interactive experience.
Rather than simply visiting destinations, these journeys are designed to help travelers understand them.
The Crystal Experience at Sea
While exploration happens ashore, life onboard reflects everything Crystal has long been known for: exceptional service, refined design, and effortless luxury.
Guests enjoy:
- Butler service in every suite
- All-inclusive dining and premium beverages
- Restaurants created in partnership with Michelin-starred chefs, including Nobu Matsuhisa’s renowned cuisine
- Spacious ocean-view suites
- Elegant lounges, wellness facilities, and entertainment
Crystal’s nearly 1:1 crew-to-guest service philosophy ensures that every detail is taken care of — allowing travelers to focus entirely on the experience of discovery.
It’s expedition travel, but with the atmosphere of a luxury boutique hotel at sea.
The Inaugural 2027 Voyages
The first season introduces ten thoughtfully designed journeys across Europe, the Atlantic islands, North Africa, and Southeast Asia.
These itineraries emphasize cultural immersion, cuisine, and access to places that reward deeper exploration.
Below are highlights from the inaugural collection.
All the Journeys:
The Insider's Mediterranean
Starting Price:
$19,495 $18,495 per person*
Ship:
Crystal Symphony | Limited to 60 A&K's Guests
Dates:
10 Days | May 25 / June 3, 2027
See the Mediterranean in a whole new light as we pair A&K’s acclaimed Expedition Team and shore excursions with Crystal Symphony’s award-winning onboard experience. After a pre-cruise stay in the trending hotspot of Valletta, you will explore the art and architecture, ancient ruins, natural wonders, and incredible food and wine of Tunis, Sardinia, the Costa Blanca, Valencia, Mallorca, and beyond.
ITINERARY
Valletta / Tunis / Cagliari / Day at sea / Alicante / Valencia / Palma de Mallorca / Barcelona
Cosmopolitan Coasts of the Mediterranean
Starting Price:
$23,995 $22,995 per person*
Ship:
Crystal Symphony | Limited to 60 A&K's Guests
Dates:
12 Days | Sept 20 / Oct 1, 2027
This voyage’s ports of call read like a who’s who of the Mediterranean. After an enriching pre-cruise stay in Barcelona, board Crystal Symphony to explore headliners like Cannes, Monte Carlo, the Cinque Terre, and Tuscany while A&K’s Expedition Team enriches your voyage at every turn. Along the way, A&K’s expert-led shore excursions also uncover the less-traveled gems of the Costa Brava and Corsica.
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Barcelona / Palamos / Day at sea / Cannes / Monte Carlo / La Spezia / Livorno / Calvi / Civitavecchia
Ancient Greece and the Adriatic Coast
Starting Price:
$19,995 $18,995 per person*
Ship:
Crystal Symphony | Limited to 60 A&K's Guests
Dates:
10 Days | May 2 / May 12, 2027
The sites of ancient legend and Crystal’s exceptional onboard experience converge on this epic voyage exploring the wonders of Greece, Montenegro, and Croatia. After a stay in Athens, sail the seas of empires past as A&K’s acclaimed Expedition Team and shore excursions reveal the region’s vibrant history, culture, and cuisine with insider insights you won’t find anywhere else.
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Athens / Molos / Kalamata / Corfu / Kotor / Dubrovnik / Day at sea / Venice
A Voyage Around Italy
Starting Price:
$23,495 $22,495 per person*
Ship:
Crystal Symphony | Limited to 60 A&K's Guests
Dates:
12 Days | May 9 / May 20, 2027
Experience the very best of land and sea with A&K’s Expedition Team as we explore some of Europe’s finest art, architecture, wines, and cuisines by day and celebrate in refined Crystal style by night. Begin with a pre-cruise stay amid the canals of Venice. Then, board Crystal Symphony to discover Emilia-Romagna’s terracotta time capsules, Croatia’s sparkling Dalmatian Coast, Malta’s charismatic hotspot of Valletta, Sicily’s sun-soaked shores, and the culinary heavyweights of Bari and Naples.
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Venice / Ravenna / Korcula / Bari / Day at sea / Valletta / Trapani / Naples / Civitavecchia
Europe’s Culinary Atlantic Coast
Starting Price:
$27,495 $26,495 per person*
Ship:
Crystal Symphony | Limited to 60 A&K's Guests
Dates:
14 Days | June 26 / July 9, 2027
Small plates in Lisbon, the Douro Valley’s finest pours, citrusy reds in Bordeaux, and fresh oysters in Arcachon — while the menu might sound too good to be true, that’s exactly what A&K’s Expedition Team is serving up on this connoisseur’s exploration of Europe’s Atlantic coast. Regional history, art and architecture are also on the menu, with a side of active adventure to balance it all out.
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Lisbon / Oporto (Leixões) / A Coruna / Day at sea / Bordeaux / La Rochelle / Brest / Guernsey / Le Havre / Cowes (Isle of Wright) / Portsmouth
Epicurean Highlights of Western Europe
Starting Price:
$23,895 $22,895 per person*
Ship:
Crystal Symphony | Limited to 60 A&K's Guests
Dates:
13 Days | Sept 1 / Sept 13, 2027
This voyage pairs the fine food and wine of France, Spain, and Portugal with the best cruising experience at sea. After a pre-cruise exploration of Liverpool, board Crystal Symphony for an epicurean voyage of the Atlantic as A&K’s Expedition Team and expert local guides highlight the culinary traditions of Brittany, the wines of Bordeaux and the Douro Valley, and the pintxos of the Basque Country.
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Liverpool / Day at sea / Brest / Nantes / Bordeaux / Bilbao / Oporto (Leixões) / Lisbon
French Riviera to Lisbon
Starting Price:
$25,495 $24,495 per person*
Ship:
Crystal Symphony | Limited to 60 A&K's Guests
Dates:
13 Days | Oct 6 / Oct 18, 2027
This elegant voyage pairs the Mediterranean’s hottest destinations with one of the world’s best onboard experiences. After a stay in the fashionable French Riviera enclave of Monte Carlo, board Crystal Symphony to cruise the sun-kissed ports of Tuscany, Corsica, Menorca, Barcelona, Andalusia, and the Algarve — all while taking in a curated selection of fine cuisine, wine, art, and architecture with A&K’s renowned shore excursions and Expedition Team.
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Monte Carlo / Livorno / Ajaccio / Mahon / Barcelona / Day at sea / Malaga / Cadiz / Portimao / Lisbon
The Canary Islands, Madeira, and Morocco
Starting Price:
$22,995 $21,995 per person*
Ship:
Crystal Symphony | Limited to 60 A&K's Guests
Dates:
13 Days | March 31 / Apr 12, 2027
If you prefer your sun and surf paired with a side of island adventure and cultural flair, this voyage of the Canary Islands, Madeira, Morocco, Andalusia, and the Algarve is just the thing. After acclimatizing to island life on Gran Canaria, Crystal Symphony whisks you away on an Atlantic cruise unlike any other as A&K’s Expedition Team and shore excursions shed light on diverse destinations seldom seen by other travelers.
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Las Palmas / San Sebastián de La Gomera / Arrecife / Funchal / Day at sea / Agadir / Casablanca / Cádiz / Portimão / Lisbon
Autumn in New York & Canada
Starting Price:
$22,495 $21,495 per person*
Ship:
Crystal Serenity | Limited to 60 A&K's Guests
Dates:
14 Days | Sept 8 / Sept 21, 2027
A&K’s Expedition Team reveals the magic of autumn in New York and the wild coastal beauty of Canada — all in one incredible voyage. Begin with a look at a secret side of New York, unknown even to locals. Then, board Crystal Serenity and shift gears to connect with nature in the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Québec.
ITINERARY
New York City / Day at sea / Saint John / Halifax / Sydney / Charlottetown (Prince Edward Island) / Gaspe / Sept-Illes / Baie-Comeau / Saguenay / Quebec City
An Epic Voyage Around Southeast Asia
Starting Price:
$25,995 $24,995 per person*
Ship:
Crystal Serenity | Limited to 60 A&K's Guests
Dates:
16 Days | April 8 / April 23, 2027
This far-flung adventure marks our deepest dive into Southeast Asia yet. After an enriching pre-cruise exploration of Bangkok’s culinary and spiritual traditions, board Crystal Serenity as A&K’s acclaimed Expedition Team and expert-led shore excursions uncover exotic destinations spanning Vietnam, Brunei, Malaysia, and the Philippines — all while savoring the finest onboard experience at sea.
ITINERARY
Bangkok / Laem Chabang / Ko Kut / Phu Quoc / Day at sea / Ho Chi Minh City / Muara / Kota Kinabalu / Boracay Island / Manila / Hong Kong
Exclusive Savings for Expedition Trips Clients
To celebrate the launch of this exciting new concept, Expedition Trips clients receive double savings on these inaugural voyages.
Abercrombie & Kent offers:
$500 savings per person
Expedition Trips exclusive:
$500 per cabin rebate
Combined, that’s up to $1,500 in total savings per suite.
This exclusive offer applies to bookings made by April 15, 2026.
As availability on these departures is already limited, we recommend reaching out soon if one of these journeys catches your interest.
Contact Expedition Trips today to learn more or reserve your suite.
