While both sound enticing and extravagant – which indeed they are – Crystal Grand Journeys and Crystal World Cruises can be categorized by their two very different objectives. Finding out which you are best suited for is merely a case of narrowing down the variables, with the help of Tully Luxury Travel.
What is the difference? Who is each best suited for? Together, the Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony head to more than 100 countries, visiting both the iconic and the unusual, giving you the best of both worlds in two very tidy packages.
Grand Journeys let you sail and "sample"
Perhaps you have one particular continent in mind to explore? Or a route already set in the back of your mind? Maybe you can’t be away from home for more than a few months at a time. Whatever the case, the Crystal Grand Journeys itineraries are of varying lengths, so you yourself set the agenda and sail when you can. Getting a taste for the extended sailings of a month or more will set you up for an even longer cruise down the line.
The Sydney to Singapore voyage includes both New Zealand and East Asia. Lisbon to Monte Carlo touches on Africa and the whole of the Mediterranean. Vancouver to Quebec takes in the British Colombia coastline and the Panama Canal, and the Stockholm to Dover route circumnavigates Iceland. You don’t have to sample them all, but we bet you wouldn’t mind!
World Cruises offer the full spectrum
If you’ve got a bit more time – all the time in the world, perhaps – consider crossing continents and cultures with a World Cruise. Each voyage promises to unveil breathtaking ports, countries, and landmarks, inviting you to immerse yourself in the unseen side of the world you've always wanted to explore.
Both see you travelling in style
The nice thing about comparing the Crystal World Voyages with the Grand Journeys are the delightful similarities, of course! Sailing with Crystal Serenity or Crystal Symphony, you are assured incredible food – world-class dining is a given. Happily, the global chefs take the tastes of every discerning palate into consideration, creating menus that are electrifying in their depth and breadth. Vintage wines make it all the most pleasing. The culinary programs are augmented by unique gastronomic activities on shore, too, so you can taste your way around the world as well as on the ship.
You will also enjoy the fleet’s beautifully designed suites, cocoons of pure comfort, as well as the first-class, 24-hour service that goes with it. The word “hospitality” doesn’t begin to describe this level of pampering.
Enriching excursions, thanks to a partnership with Abercrombie & Kent Travel Group, gives guests an immersive time on shore, with plenty of opportunities to experience the rich cultural heritage of each destination to the fullest. Learn about the history while you devour the present, with very capable local experts to guide the way.
Which will you choose?
Are you ready to get your feet wet or take the whole plunge? Whichever side of this fence you sit, know that the experts at Tully Luxury Travel can make it all happen. The world is a big place, but collectively, the Tully Travel Designers have seen it all – and are waiting to show you around.
