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Africa & Indian Ocean

Departure: Sunday, January 18, 2026
Nights: 19 nights
Departs: Mumbai
Returns: Mombasa
One Way Trip
One
way trip
Duration
19
Nights
Days at Sea
8
Sea Days
Ports
11
Ports
Countries Visted
7
Countries
  • Itinerary

    Africa & Indian Ocean

    Ports of call

    To find out more about the itinerary for this cruise, select the itinerary items below.

    Day Date Port of Call Arrival Departure
    1 Sunday, January 18, 2026 Mumbai, India Embark
    View of Mumbai, India

    Mumbai, with its natural deep harbour on India's west coast, is its most populous city as well as the richest. Comprising seven islands that once were home to communities of fishing colonies, over time, joined to form the city earlier known as Bombay. It is now the commercial and entertainment capital of India. Read more about Mumbai, India

    2 Monday, January 19, 2026 Goa, India 10:00 18:00
    View of Goa, India

    The small Indian state of Goa, with a 100 km coastline and extending 50 km inland, is situated at the centre of the western shores of India, facing the Arabian Sea. For 450 years Goa was a Portuguese province, until annexed by India in 1961. As India’s smallest and richest state, it offers the best quality of life in the country. Read more about Goa, India

    3 Tuesday, January 20, 2026 Day At Sea
    4 Wednesday, January 21, 2026 Colombo, Sri Lanka 08:00 23:00
    View of Colombo, Sri Lanka

    Colombo is the largest city, and the commercial, industrial and cultural capital of Sri Lanka. Despite its frenetic traffic and the general hustle and bustle of being where you can see some of the tallest buildings in Asia, it does offer some interesting attractions. In the northern part of the city you can find the British fort, dating from the 19th C, as well as the gracious old buildings of previous colonial eras. Read more about Colombo, Sri Lanka

    5 Thursday, January 22, 2026 Day At Sea
    6 Friday, January 23, 2026 Male, Maldives 08:00
    View of Male, Maldives

    Male, pronounced Mah-lay, is the capital of the island nation the Republic of the Maldives. This is the smallest country of Asia. The delightful skyline of candy-coloured skyscrapers and historic sites indicate that Male is both a city and an island. Read more about Male, Maldives

    7 Saturday, January 24, 2026 Male, Maldives 13:00
    View of Male, Maldives

    Male, pronounced Mah-lay, is the capital of the island nation the Republic of the Maldives. This is the smallest country of Asia. The delightful skyline of candy-coloured skyscrapers and historic sites indicate that Male is both a city and an island. Read more about Male, Maldives

    8 Sunday, January 25, 2026 Day At Sea
    9 Monday, January 26, 2026 Day At Sea
    10 Tuesday, January 27, 2026 Praslin, Seychelles 08:30 12:30
    View of Praslin, Seychelles

    Praslin is the second largest island of the Seychelles, lying 44 km NE of Mahe. Once used as a hideaway by pirates and Arab merchants, it is now known as a tourist destination as it is home to beautiful turquoise water and white sand beaches such as Anse Lazio and Anse Georgette. There are also several very rare birds such as the endemic Seychelles Bulbub and the Seychelles Black Parrot, as well as being the only place on earth that is home to the unique Coco de Mer, a fruit from an extraordinary palm tree. Read more about Praslin, Seychelles

    10 Tuesday, January 27, 2026 La Digue, Seychelles 13:30 18:00
    View of La Digue, Seychelles

    La Digue is the third largest inhabited island of the Seychelles, lying east of Praslin and west of Felicite Island. La Digue also boasts the friendliest people and most tranquil, serene and relaxing atmosphere in Seychelles. Where cars are shunned in favour of bicycles and ox-carts, the pace of life is necessarily slower. Read more about La Digue, Seychelles

    10 Tuesday, January 27, 2026 Mahe Island, Seychelles 21:00
    View of Mahe Island, Seychelles

    Mahe is the largest and most important island of the Seychelles archipelago. While this spectacular island is only 27 km long it is dominated by a mountain range with its tallest peak Morne Seychellois, at 930 m in height, being central to a wonderful national park. There are also some delightful marine national parks off the island. Read more about Mahe Island, Seychelles

    11 Wednesday, January 28, 2026 Mahe Island, Seychelles
    View of Mahe Island, Seychelles

    Mahe is the largest and most important island of the Seychelles archipelago. While this spectacular island is only 27 km long it is dominated by a mountain range with its tallest peak Morne Seychellois, at 930 m in height, being central to a wonderful national park. There are also some delightful marine national parks off the island. Read more about Mahe Island, Seychelles

    12 Thursday, January 29, 2026 Mahe Island, Seychelles 05:30
    View of Mahe Island, Seychelles

    Mahe is the largest and most important island of the Seychelles archipelago. While this spectacular island is only 27 km long it is dominated by a mountain range with its tallest peak Morne Seychellois, at 930 m in height, being central to a wonderful national park. There are also some delightful marine national parks off the island. Read more about Mahe Island, Seychelles

    12 Thursday, January 29, 2026 Praslin, Seychelles 08:30 12:30
    View of Praslin, Seychelles

    Praslin is the second largest island of the Seychelles, lying 44 km NE of Mahe. Once used as a hideaway by pirates and Arab merchants, it is now known as a tourist destination as it is home to beautiful turquoise water and white sand beaches such as Anse Lazio and Anse Georgette. There are also several very rare birds such as the endemic Seychelles Bulbub and the Seychelles Black Parrot, as well as being the only place on earth that is home to the unique Coco de Mer, a fruit from an extraordinary palm tree. Read more about Praslin, Seychelles

    12 Thursday, January 29, 2026 La Digue, Seychelles 13:30 18:00
    View of La Digue, Seychelles

    La Digue is the third largest inhabited island of the Seychelles, lying east of Praslin and west of Felicite Island. La Digue also boasts the friendliest people and most tranquil, serene and relaxing atmosphere in Seychelles. Where cars are shunned in favour of bicycles and ox-carts, the pace of life is necessarily slower. Read more about La Digue, Seychelles

    13 Friday, January 30, 2026 Day At Sea
    14 Saturday, January 31, 2026 Antsiranana (Diego-Suarez)
    15 Sunday, February 1, 2026 Nosy Be, Madagascar 08:00 18:00
    View of Nosy Be, Madagascar

    Nosy Be (‘Big Island’: Malagasy), an island off the NW coast of Madagascar, is its largest port and Madagascar’s most popular beach-resort. Though Nosy Be’s inclination is towards mass tourism, it is still a largely peaceful place with sugar cane plantations, rum distilleries, ylang ylang bushes, and lounging lemurs. This still beautiful island offers some amazing snorkelling and diving opportunities as well as primary forests with great wildlife. Read more about Nosy Be, Madagascar

    16 Monday, February 2, 2026 Mahajanga, Madagascar 08:00 18:00
    View of Mahajanga, Madagascar

    Mahajanga is a city and a district on the NW coast of Madagascar. It is a favorite tourist destination for Malagasy tourists and international travelers, with beautiful beaches, a coconut-lined boardwalk, and eight months of hot, virtually rain-free weather. The town’s old sector is confined mainly to the harbour quarter and has some 19th-century Arabian houses. Read more about Mahajanga, Madagascar

    17 Tuesday, February 3, 2026 Day At Sea
    18 Wednesday, February 4, 2026 Dar Es Salaam
    19 Thursday, February 5, 2026 Zanzibar, Tanzania, United Republic of 07:00 18:00
    View of Zanzibar, Tanzania, United Republic of

    The capital of Zanzibar (which can refer to the island Unguja, as well as the whole Archipelago) is Zanzibar City. Zanzibar is a semi-autonomous region of the United Republic of Tanzania. Zanzibar Archipelago is on the Swahili Coast of the Indian Ocean. Read more about Zanzibar, Tanzania, United Republic of

    20 Friday, February 6, 2026 Mombasa, Kenya 07:00 Disembark
    View of Mombasa, Kenya

    Mombasa is the second-largest city in Kenya, with a population of almost one million. A regional cultural and economic hub, Mombasa has a prominent port, and is an important regional tourism centre. The fantastic long white sands of Nyali beach offers numerous water sports. Read more about Mombasa, Kenya

  • Ship

    Crystal Symphony Overview

    Crystal Symphony

    Experience a world of timeless sophistication as you step aboard the remarkable Crystal Symphony, an exceptional vessel that guarantees an unforgettable journey. Refurbished in 2023 the ship's meticulously crafted interiors exude opulence, adorned with lustrous marble, gleaming brass accents, and captivating artwork at every turn. From the majestic grand atrium to the generously proportioned staterooms and suites, every corner of Crystal Symphony radiates an atmosphere of elegance and unparalleled comfort.

  • Cabins

    Crystal Symphony Cabins

    Suite

    Suite

    Suite on the Crystal Symphony Suite on the Crystal Symphony

    Cabin Types

    RYVM, RYVF, GSVM, GSVF, GSWM, SSWM, SSVM, SSVF, CHV4

    Size: 60 m²Balcony Size: 15 m²Large suite with spacious rooms with separate dining and living areas, looking onto a private veranda, and accompanied by attentive butler service.- Large private veranda- Spacious living room- Dining area- Two TV's- Separate bedroom area- Vanity in bedroom- Queen-size bed or twin beds with sumptuous bedding, and third berth- Full jacuzzi bathtub with separate shower and bidet- Walk-in closet

    Balcony

    Balcony

    Balcony on the Crystal Symphony Balcony on the Crystal Symphony

    Cabin Types

    CSVM, CSVF

    Size: 20 msup2;Balcony Size: 5 msup2;Contemporary classic bedroom with junior butler service and comfortable seating constellations opening onto a private veranda.- Large picture window- Sizeable living area with sofa- Queen-size bed or twin beds with sumptuous bedding- TV- Walk-in shower

    Outside

    Outside

    Outside on the Crystal Symphony Outside on the Crystal Symphony

    Cabin Types

    SGWF, CSWM, CSWF

    Size: 20 m²Cozy bedroom with welcoming and comfortable detailing, junior butler service and ocean views.- Large picture window- Sizeable living area with sofa- Queen-size bed or twin beds with sumptuous bedding- TV- Walk-in shower

  • Deck Plans

    Crystal Symphony Deck Plans

    Legend

    • Connecting staterooms
    • Third berth available as well as in all Penthouses
    • No balcony
    • Ladies Room
    • Gentelmen's Room
    • Staterooms for guests with disabilities
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    Receive complimentary reservations at specialty restaurants Umi Uma and Osteria d'Ovidio as follows:
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    • Wi-Fi, room service & self-service laundry
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  • Africa & Indian Ocean

    Cruiseline: Crystal Ship: Crystal Symphony Departure: Sunday, January 18, 2026 Nights: 19 nights Departs: Mumbai Returns: Mombasa

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