Crystal Cruises Unveils Two Exclusive Wellness Sailings
Crystal Cruises has announced two special wellness cruises set for December 2024 aboard the recently refurbished Crystal Symphony. These cruises, running from December 1 to 14 and December 14 to 23, aim to provide guests with a holistic wellness experience guided by industry experts.
The cruises, which will host 606 passengers each, will offer sessions on healthy aging, functional nutrition, fitness, mental well-being, and detoxification.
The first 14-night cruise will depart from Barcelona on December 1, making stops in Gibraltar, Morocco, the Canary Islands, and Cape Verde. The second 8-night cruise will start in Tema, Ghana, on December 14 and end in Cape Town, South Africa, with a stop in Namibia.
“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,” said Dalila Roglieri, Crystal’s head nutritionist.
She added, “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.”
The wellness cruises are crafted to appeal to health-conscious travelers through a variety of specialized activities and sessions. Run by A&K Travel Group under Abercrombie & Kent leadership, these cruises will feature fitness options such as strength and mobility training, spinning, posture workouts, aerobics, and walking sessions.
Additionally, guests can enjoy golf instruction, pickleball clinics, and dance classes, including Rumba, Salsa, Merengue, and Tango.
Every day, participants will have the opportunity to join yoga routines and attend lectures from esteemed speakers in the health and wellness sector. Brain exercise programs like bridge classes and painting lessons will also be available to engage and relax the mind.
Dining is a central aspect of the Crystal Symphony. Collaborating with Michelin-star Master Chef Nobuyuki, Crystal’s culinary team, and Dalila Roglieri, menus will feature whole, plant-based dishes and daily meal plans focusing on fat mass reduction.
Guests will also have access to in-suite herbal teas and vegetable smoothies designed for intermittent fasting and detox days.
The cruises will include a variety of excursions such as hikes, nature walks, cooking classes, and farm-to-table experiences, offering further immersion into wellness practices.
Additionally, the ship’s Aurora Spa will provide tailored beauty and health services, including acupuncture, aromatherapy, aqua meditation, and cryo-facials.
Expert-Led Sessions
The wellness retreats will feature an impressive lineup of guest speakers, including Dalila Roglieri, a registered nutritionist specializing in dietetics, clinical, and sports nutrition. Collaborating with major food brands like Kellogg, Danone, and Yakult, Roglieri designs nutritious and appealing menus for a global audience.
Joining her is Dr. Christine Houghton, a nutrigenomics expert with a PhD and background in biochemistry. Founder and faculty head of the Institute for Nutrigenomic Medicine in the UK, Houghton has created educational and training courses and books in clinical nutrigenomics.
Jenni Demus, a yoga and mental health specialist and successful author, rounds out the expert lineup. Demus has conducted yoga teacher training in Ashtanga and Hatha yoga.
These cruises are part of specialized repositioning cruises, taking the 51,044-gross-ton Crystal Symphony from summer and fall in the Mediterranean to winter in Asia. After these wellness voyages, the ship will sail from Cape Town to the Seychelles and reach its new homeport in Singapore on January 5, 2025.
