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Australia & New Zealand

Departure: Sunday, January 7, 2029
Nights: 38 nights
Departs: Melbourne
Returns: Auckland
+ Club Member Offer up to US$300/stateroom
One Way Trip
One
way trip
Duration
38
Nights
Days at Sea
15
Sea Days
Ports
19
Ports
Countries Visted
4
Countries
  • Itinerary

    Australia & New Zealand

    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 7, 2029 Melbourne, Australia Embark 21:00
    View of Melbourne, Australia

    Melbourne, the capital of Victoria, is also known as the cultural, culinary, and sporting capital of Australia. Set on the Yarra River, the city is home to world-class sporting facilities, museums, galleries and theatres and many revered restaurants. The Central Business District (CBD) has become renowned for its tiny laneways, boutique shopping, street art, and impeccable barista-made coffee. Read more about Melbourne, Australia

    2 Monday, January 8, 2029 Portland
    3 Tuesday, January 9, 2029 Kangaroo Island, Australia 12:00 20:00
    View of Kangaroo Island, Australia

    Cruise ships anchor off the town of Penneshaw and tender to the jetty. Kangaroo Island, named by Matthew Flinders in 1802, is Australia's third largest island. Situated 112 km SW of Adelaide, it is a pristine untamed wilderness where the koalas aren't being cuddled, they're relaxing at home in native trees. Read more about Kangaroo Island, Australia

    4 Wednesday, January 10, 2029 Adelaide, Australia 08:00
    View of Adelaide, Australia

    When booking cruises from Adelaide there is only one main cruise terminal, Port Adelaide Cruise Terminal where all cruises from Adelaide will depart. Adelaide is the capital of South Australia and is an architecturally-planned city, set beside the River Torrens between the Adelaide Hills and Gulf St Vincent. The wine and festival capital of Australia, Adelaide offers the convenience of a big city without the frustrations. Read more about Adelaide, Australia

    5 Thursday, January 11, 2029 Adelaide, Australia 17:00
    View of Adelaide, Australia

    When booking cruises from Adelaide there is only one main cruise terminal, Port Adelaide Cruise Terminal where all cruises from Adelaide will depart. Adelaide is the capital of South Australia and is an architecturally-planned city, set beside the River Torrens between the Adelaide Hills and Gulf St Vincent. The wine and festival capital of Australia, Adelaide offers the convenience of a big city without the frustrations. Read more about Adelaide, Australia

    6 Friday, January 12, 2029 Day At Sea
    7 Saturday, January 13, 2029 Day At Sea
    8 Sunday, January 14, 2029 Esperance
    9 Monday, January 15, 2029 Albany, Australia 07:00 17:00
    View of Albany, Australia

    Albany is situated on the south coast of Western Australia's tourist region. It faces the Southern Ocean and is on the shores of King George Sound and Princess Royal Harbour. Being the site of the first European settlement, much of their legacy remains today with around 50 colonial buildings standing proudly as museums, galleries and restaurants. Read more about Albany, Australia

    10 Tuesday, January 16, 2029 Margaret River, Australia 10:00 19:00
    View of Margaret River, Australia

    Margaret River is a town in the SW of Western Australia, located in the valley of the Margaret River, 277 km south of Perth, the state capital. It is located 9 km inland from the Indian Ocean. An exciting dimension to the Margaret River cruises, passengers come ashore at Busselton, which has at 1.8km the world’s longest jetty. Read more about Margaret River, Australia

    11 Wednesday, January 17, 2029 Fremantle, Australia 08:00
    View of Fremantle, Australia

    When booking cruises from Fremantle, Perth, there is only one main cruise terminal, built in 1962 the Victoria Quay Cruise Terminal at Fremantle is where all cruises from Fremantle will depart. Fremantle is a day-out destination with historic buildings, eateries, tourist attractions and ferries up the Swan River to the City, and off-shore to Rottnest Island. Cars can set-down passengers and find long-term parking nearby. Read more about Fremantle, Australia

    12 Thursday, January 18, 2029 Fremantle, Australia 16:00
    View of Fremantle, Australia

    When booking cruises from Fremantle, Perth, there is only one main cruise terminal, built in 1962 the Victoria Quay Cruise Terminal at Fremantle is where all cruises from Fremantle will depart. Fremantle is a day-out destination with historic buildings, eateries, tourist attractions and ferries up the Swan River to the City, and off-shore to Rottnest Island. Cars can set-down passengers and find long-term parking nearby. Read more about Fremantle, Australia

    13 Friday, January 19, 2029 Day At Sea
    14 Saturday, January 20, 2029 Day At Sea
    15 Sunday, January 21, 2029 Day At Sea
    16 Monday, January 22, 2029 Pulau Rinca, Indonesia 09:00 18:00
    View of Pulau Rinca, Indonesia

    Rinca Island (pronounced ’rin-cha) is one of the westernmost islands in East Nusa Tenggara Province of Indonesia. Komodo Island lies immediately to the west, and the large island Flores to the east. Rinca, Komodo and Padar are the main islands of Komodo National Park. Read more about Pulau Rinca, Indonesia

    17 Tuesday, January 23, 2029 Bangkok (Laem Chabang), Thailand 12:00 23:59
    View of Bangkok (Laem Chabang), Thailand

    Bangkok, the capital, largest urban area and primary city of Thailand, is about a two-hour trip from Laem Chabang Port. The city is situated at the mouth of the Chao Phraya River. It is a place where the past, present, and future live harmoniously together, as reflected by the luxury hotels and gleaming skyscrapers that grace the skyline alongside dazzling, historical temples. Read more about Bangkok (Laem Chabang), Thailand

    18 Wednesday, January 24, 2029 Bangkok (Laem Chabang), Thailand 18:00
    View of Bangkok (Laem Chabang), Thailand

    Bangkok, the capital, largest urban area and primary city of Thailand, is about a two-hour trip from Laem Chabang Port. The city is situated at the mouth of the Chao Phraya River. It is a place where the past, present, and future live harmoniously together, as reflected by the luxury hotels and gleaming skyscrapers that grace the skyline alongside dazzling, historical temples. Read more about Bangkok (Laem Chabang), Thailand

    19 Thursday, January 25, 2029 Waingapu, Indonesia 12:00 19:00
    View of Waingapu, Indonesia

    Waingapu is the largest town on the island of Sumba, in the province of East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. It is the capital town of the District of Sumba Timur. The older part of town is around the port, the newer part a 15-minute walk centres on the markets. Read more about Waingapu, Indonesia

    20 Friday, January 26, 2029 Kupang, Indonesia 09:00 18:00
    View of Kupang, Indonesia

    Kupang is the capital of the Indonesian Province of Nusa Tenggara. It is the southernmost city of Indonesia, on the island of Timor, with a population of 350,000. (The NE half of the island is the independent country of Timor Leste.) During the 1600s the Dutch and Portuguese colonials vied for power and trade, dominated by the Dutch East India Company. Read more about Kupang, Indonesia

    21 Saturday, January 27, 2029 Day At Sea
    22 Sunday, January 28, 2029 Darwin, Australia 07:00 17:00
    View of Darwin, Australia

    The new Darwin cruise ship terminal at Fort Hill Wharf is adjacent to the convention centre, only one kilometre from Darwin’s CBD. Modern amenities, hotels and parking are there, plus a mini-market with beautiful local productions – Aboriginal art and crafts, diamonds and opals, and eateries, distinctive of the Top End. Darwin is a home port for the small luxury vessels Coral Princess and Coral Discoverer that explore the Kimberley coast to Broome. Read more about Darwin, Australia

    23 Monday, January 29, 2029 Day At Sea
    24 Tuesday, January 30, 2029 Day At Sea
    25 Wednesday, January 31, 2029 Cairns, Australia 15:00 23:59
    View of Cairns, Australia

    Cairns is a Far North Queensland city located on the northeast coast of Australia. This laid-back city is just over a 2 hour flight from Brisbane, Queensland’s state capital. With a backdrop of rainforest mountains, Cairns is known to be the gateway of 2 iconic Australian sites, The Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics Rainforest. Read more about Cairns, Australia

    26 Thursday, February 1, 2029 Cairns, Australia 16:00
    View of Cairns, Australia

    Cairns is a Far North Queensland city located on the northeast coast of Australia. This laid-back city is just over a 2 hour flight from Brisbane, Queensland’s state capital. With a backdrop of rainforest mountains, Cairns is known to be the gateway of 2 iconic Australian sites, The Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics Rainforest. Read more about Cairns, Australia

    27 Friday, February 2, 2029 Whitsundays, Australia 09:00 18:00
    View of Whitsundays, Australia

    Bordered by the Great Barrier Reef in the calm waters of the Coral Sea, the 74 tropical islands of the Whitsundays lie midway up the Queensland coast. A secluded haven of natural wonders, they are Australia's answer to the cruising grounds of the Caribbean. A visit to the Whitsundays - surrounded by natural beauty, dotted with secluded beaches, and friendly towns from which to explore - is a wonderful experience. Read more about Whitsundays, Australia

    28 Saturday, February 3, 2029 Day At Sea
    29 Sunday, February 4, 2029 Brisbane, Australia 07:00 18:00
    View of Brisbane, Australia

    Queensland's Capital city Brisbane, which boasts more than 280 sunny days annually, is situated in what's called the "sunshine state." Brisbane is renowned for its sophisticated museums and art galleries, gorgeous botanic gardens, premium shopping in the CBD and Moreton Bay. The city is traversed by the Brisbane River, which provides excellent access to the north and south via the public transport system and well-known CityCats. Admire the sights of the river city and explore the riverfront landmarks with the wind in your hair. Read more about Brisbane, Australia

    30 Monday, February 5, 2029 Day At Sea
    31 Tuesday, February 6, 2029 Sydney, Australia 08:00 18:00
    View of Sydney, Australia

    Situated on Australia's east coast is Sydney, the capital city of New South Wales. Cruising guests have the privilege when departing Sydney ports to view the iconic and famous Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge while leaving Sydney Harbour. In 1973, the Opera House completed construction and is the most popular building in Australia and one of the most famous in the world. Read more about Sydney, Australia

    32 Wednesday, February 7, 2029 Day At Sea
    33 Thursday, February 8, 2029 Day At Sea
    34 Friday, February 9, 2029 Day At Sea
    35 Saturday, February 10, 2029 Wellington, New Zealand 08:00 17:00
    View of Wellington, New Zealand

    Wellington, New Zealand's capital city, is situated on the SW tip of the North Island, and is set on the edge of a stunning harbour surrounded by rolling hills. As the political centre of New Zealand, it houses Parliamentary buildings as well as the bulk of foreign diplomatic missions. However, it is also renowned for its cafe-culture, as there are more cafes per capita than in New York City, and they rival the world’s top culinary destinations for flavour and variety. Read more about Wellington, New Zealand

    36 Sunday, February 11, 2029 Gisborne, New Zealand 10:00 18:00
    View of Gisborne, New Zealand

    The city of Gisborne is located at the north end of Poverty Bay in the east coast region of North Island, New Zealand. The Gisborne region has been settled by Maori tribes for over 700 years, where they built their fishing villages and hill forts. Here Captain Cook made his first landing in New Zealand with the Endeavour in 1769. Read more about Gisborne, New Zealand

    37 Monday, February 12, 2029 Rotorua (Tauranga), New Zealand 09:00 18:00
    View of Rotorua (Tauranga), New Zealand

    Rotorua (Tauranga) is a centre of tourism and a place of extraordinary natural beauty. It is a smallish city on the shores of a lake of the same name, in the crater of an ancient volcano in the Bay of Plenty region of the North Island of New Zealand. The entire area is thermally active, and the smell of sulphur, a 'rotten eggs’ smell that is never far, results in the nicknames 'Sulphur City' and 'Rottenrua'. Read more about Rotorua (Tauranga), New Zealand

    38 Tuesday, February 13, 2029 Auckland, New Zealand 08:00 23:59
    View of Auckland, New Zealand

    Auckland, one of New Zealand's most populous cities, is located on the North Island of New Zealand. Auckland, known as Tamaki Makaurau, is based around twin harbours called Waitemata and Manukau Harbour extending up to volcanic hills to the west. Auckland has so much to offer when you combine an urban environment, stunning diverse landscapes and warming polynesian culture. Read more about Auckland, New Zealand

    39 Wednesday, February 14, 2029 Auckland, New Zealand 17:00 Disembark
    View of Auckland, New Zealand

    Auckland, one of New Zealand's most populous cities, is located on the North Island of New Zealand. Auckland, known as Tamaki Makaurau, is based around twin harbours called Waitemata and Manukau Harbour extending up to volcanic hills to the west. Auckland has so much to offer when you combine an urban environment, stunning diverse landscapes and warming polynesian culture. Read more about Auckland, New Zealand

  • 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 msup2;Balcony Size: 15 msup2;Large 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

    Deluxe Balcony

    Deluxe Balcony

    Deluxe Balcony on the Crystal Symphony Deluxe Balcony on the Crystal Symphony

    Cabin Types

    E2, E1, C1, D, OG, SGWF, CSWM, CSWF

    Average Cabin Size – 19.0 m2

    Large picture window. Queen-size bed or twin beds. Double sink bathroom with bathtub/shower combination. Spacious wall closet. Flat-panel television with DVD/CD player. Refrigerator, Security safe. Complimentary select beer, wine and spirits upon request. Complimentary soft drinks, beer and bottled water in room; stocked refrigerator. This category may have an extremely limited view. Size: 202 sq. ft.

    Balcony

    Balcony

    Balcony on the Crystal Symphony Balcony on the Crystal Symphony

    Cabin Types

    P2, P1, B3, B2, B1, A3, A2, A1, CSVM, CSVF

    Average Cabin Size – 24.0 m2

    Private verandah, Seating area, Queen-size bed or twin beds, Complimentary soft drinks and bottled water in room, Flat-panel television with DVD/CD player, Full bathtub/shower combination, Refrigerator, Security safe. Size: 269 sq. ft. (with verandah). PURE staterooms feature a patented air purification system that creates a hypoallergenic environment.

  • 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
  • Promotions

    Current Cruise Deals for Crystal Symphony

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    Crystal Exceptional at Sea

    Crystal Exceptional at Sea is available on all cruises at all times and includes:
    • Exceptional Dining in all venues; excluding the Vintage Room
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    • All beverages, including select fine wines, Champagne, premium spirits, and all non-alcoholic beverages
    • Wi-Fi, room service & self-service laundry
    Receive complimentary reservations at specialty restaurants Umi Uma and Osteria d'Ovidio as follows:
    - Up to 11 days: One complimentary reservation to each restaurant
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    Crystal Clean Cruising Club Offer

    Crystal Clean Cruising Club Offer

    Clean Cruising Club members receive up to US$300 onboard credit per stateroom*

    Crystal Exceptional at Sea is available on all cruises at all times and includes:
    • Exceptional Dining in all venues; excluding the Vintage Room
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    • All beverages, including select fine wines, Champagne, premium spirits, and all non-alcoholic beverages
    • Wi-Fi, room service & self-service laundry
    • Up to 3 complimentary reservations at the specialty restaurants Umi Uma and Osteria d'Ovidio
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    Cruiseline: Crystal Ship: Crystal Symphony Departure: Sunday, January 7, 2029 Nights: 38 nights Departs: Melbourne Returns: Auckland

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