Crystal Symphony, ex Mumbai to Jeddah

12 Night Cruise sailing from Mumbai to Jeddah aboard Crystal Symphony.

Embark on a captivating cruise from Mumbai to Jeddah and let the rhythm of the waves carry you back to the golden age of exploration. With extended sea days reminiscent of historical voyages, immerse yourself in the romance of the seas. Reflect on the intrepid explorers who braved uncharted waters and discovered the allure of the spice routes they traversed. An overnight stay in Muscat and a day in Salalah add a modern twist to this journey of yesteryear.

Highlights of this cruise:

Mumbai
Explore Mumbai, the home of Bollywood and the dizzying commercial capital of India. Known as the city of dreams, Mumbai offers exhilarating experiences. Formerly known as Bombay, this city of temples where Mahatma Gandhi once lived, is home to extraordinary UNESCO treasures including the Elephanta and Ellora Caves, Agra Fort, and the Red Fort Complex. Overland journeys may be arranged to the exquisite Taj Mahal and the 2019-inscribed Jaipur Rajasthan, known also as the Pink City and revered for its colonnaded City Palace complex with royal gardens and courtyards.

Salalah
Oman's lush southern gem, where fragrant frankincense trees, pristine beaches, and a fascinating blend of Omani and East African cultures create an enchanting and rejuvenating Arabian getaway. Like a magic carpet spread before the sea, Oman's coastal plain is one of the most fertile areas of Arabia. Famous since antiquity as the source of frankincense, Salalah was already a prosperous town when Marco Polo visited it in the 13th century! Inland rise the forbidding Al-Quara Mountains, and the desolate "Empty Quarter" of central Saudi Arabia.

Jeddah
As the most historic port in Saudi Arabia, Jeddah is packed full of cultural riches. Apart from being the gateway to Mecca, the city is famous for being the burial place of Eve, the mother of humanity. Although the city today buzzes with modernity, the past is very much present, largely thanks to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Old Jeddah where you can stroll the streets lined with beautiful and traditional 19th century architecture.

It begins the moment you embark. An immersion into luxurious wonder. An extraordinary sense of well-being. The Crystal Symphony is one of the most spacious and luxurious cruise ships at sea. Onboard amenities feature grand lounges, a full-service fitness facility, exciting casino, a lavish spa, expansive decks, a swimming pool with an extra-large Jacuzzi, award-winning cuisine and entertainment. To top it off, exquisitely-appointed staterooms, more than half of which offer private verandahs. Considered to be the finest shipboard staff afloat, it is their goal to anticipate your every need and to make this a vacation to remember.

For over three decades Crystal has been synonymous with exceptional, award-winning voyages.

Last year, A&K travel group acquired the Crystal brand, and its two most beloved vessels, Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony, ushering in a new era.

EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE
Our highly personalised service has long been a Crystal signature, with some of the industry’s leading passenger-to-crew ratios.

EXCEPTIONAL DINING
Dining with Crystal is a journey through the most exceptional culinary dishes from around the world, from authentic italian cuisine in osteria d'ovidio, to classic parisian bistro dining or tapas-style tastes

EXCEPTIONAL SUITES
Our expansive suites and palatial veranda guest rooms have been recently renovated to offer the utmost comfort and refined contemporary design.

EXCEPTIONAL EXPERIENCES
We travel across the globe, immersing guests in the most incredible locations and together with A&K, taking them closer to the unseen side of each destination