Crystal Cruises, renowned for its luxury cruise experiences, is making waves in the wellness world with the announcement of two new wellness-focused sailings. The cruises, set to depart in December 2024, will offer guests a unique opportunity to focus on health and wellbeing while exploring some of the world’s most beautiful destinations.
The wellness voyages will take place aboard the Crystal Symphony. The first sailing, a 14-night journey, departs from Barcelona on Dec. 1 and makes stops in Gibraltar, Morocco, the Canary Islands, and Cape Verde. The second sailing is an eight-night trip that begins on Dec. 14, journeying from Tema, Ghana, to Cape Town, South Africa, with a stop in Namibia.
These wellness retreats are designed in collaboration with leading experts in health, spa, and fitness, ensuring that guests have access to top-tier programming in areas such as healthy aging, functional nutrition, mental wellbeing, and body-mind detox.
A New Standard in Wellness Travel
Crystal’s wellness retreats at sea are set apart by their comprehensive approach. Guests can expect a variety of activities designed to nourish both body and mind. Among the highlights:
- Plant-Based Cuisine: Whole, plant-based menus crafted by Crystal’s culinary team in collaboration with Dalila Roglieri, the cruise line’s nutritionist.
- Diverse Fitness Options: From strength training, aerobics, and pickleball to yoga, hiking, and dance classes, guests will enjoy numerous ways to stay active.
- Mindful and Mental Wellness: Programs include daily yoga and meditation sessions, brain exercises such as bridge classes, and workshops aimed at reducing stress and enhancing self-awareness.
- Spa and Detox Treatments: Guests can indulge in tailored treatments at the Aurōra Spa, including acupuncture, aromatherapy, and cryo facials.
- Lectures: Renowned keynote speakers will address a variety of wellness-related topics.
Expert-Led Experiences
A highlight of these wellness voyages is the roster of expert instructors and practitioners leading the programs. Guests will have the chance to learn from:
- Minna McHale, a globally recognized personal trainer and yoga instructor
- Jenni Demus, a yoga and mental health specialist known for her work in fostering mental wellbeing
- Roglieri, Crystal’s nutritionist, who has collaborated with top chefs worldwide
- Christine Houghton, Ph.D., a registered nutritionist and pioneer in nutrigenomics
“We’re so pleased to offer Crystal guests our new wellness retreats at sea, expertly curated in collaboration with some of the best in the health and wellness industry,” says Roglieri. “It is important that our offerings align with discerning travelers’ evolving tastes and needs, as wellness is at the forefront of so many of our guests’ lives. These voyages will continue to shape a new era of exceptional experiences for Crystal.”
Crystal’s wellness retreats reflect a growing trend in travel where luxury and wellbeing go hand in hand. With the introduction of these new sailings, Crystal is poised to lead the industry in providing holistic, enriching experiences for its guests.
