NEW & NOTEWORTHY
The Crystal Effect
The Crystal Effect
With new wellness cruises along the coast of Africa and Portugal, get ready for a serious mood boost.
Crystal is known for exceptional experiences and amenities, including beautifully appointed suites, butler-served accommodations, Michelin-inspired dining, lavish spas, enrichment programs with renowned experts, and exclusive shore excursions. This year, Crystal is up-leveling its focus on vitality, too, with three brand-new wellness sailings departing in November and December. So go ahead, plan now and end the year on a high note. While your friends and family make their New Year’s resolutions, you’ll already be well on your way to a smooth-sailing 2026.
Discover three Wellness Retreat Cruises with Crystal, each one aboard Crystal Symphony and sailing from Lisbon to Cape Town or Tema, and from Tema to Cape Town.
☾ 15 NIGHTS
The Experience: Lisbon to Tema
Set sail for Africa on a voyage of exploration and wellness from the capital of Portugal. After coastal hopping to the seaside resort of Portimão, you’ll make your way to the beautiful Canary Islands. Up next? Feeling the volcanic sands of Lanzarote between your toes. In Tenerife, glimpse the Auditorio de Tenerife, one of the most famous works by architect Santiago Calatrava that features a roof shaped like billowing sails. Before bidding adieu to Europe, discover the bustling city of Las Palmas, where you’ll gain knowledge of plants used as natural Spanish remedies. Cross the ocean to touch land in Africa at Porto Praia for yoga on the beach and a workshop on the healing properties of aloe vera, then visit the artsy São Vicente in Santiago, one of the sunny Cape Verde islands. As you continue south, indulge in Crystal Symphony’s wellness facilities (coupled by healthy onboard cuisine) during three days at sea before reaching your final port of call, Tema in Ghana.
☾ 27 NIGHTS
The Experience: Lisbon to Cape Town
Whether you’re looking for a continent-hopping exploration or a complete refresh of mind and body, this journey has it all. Sail from Portugal to the Canary Islands, then venture down the east coast of Africa—with special wellness programs along the way. Expert onboard practitioners will share health and fitness insights, while you’ll also enjoy unique shore excursions. In the city of Las Palmas on Gran Canaria, learn about medicinal plants, and while in Porto Praia, there’s yoga on the beach and an aloe vera workshop. Get a healthy dose of natural Vitamin D on the islands of São Vicente in Santiago and São Tomé. Nature is a tonic for the soul, and this sail offers plenty of time to unwind in the outdoors, from the volcanic sands of Lanzarote to Namibe in Angola, where the desert meets the sea, and the flamingos and pelicans of Walvis Bay in Namibia. Plus, unwind with ample sea days that allow time for strength training, meditation, breathwork, and cooking classes. Whether you follow the whole program or dip in when the mood strikes, you’ll arrive in Cape Town reinvigorated.
☾ 12 NIGHTS
The Experience: Tema to Cape Town
Ready to explore Africa’s west coast? This incredible voyage begins in the bustling port of Tema, built as a showcase for Ghana’s homegrown Modernist architecture, then heads to Cotonou in Benin, a modern city where traditions such as animism are still part of daily life. Next up, enjoy a relaxing day at sea en route to São Tomé. You’ll then alternate sea days with stop-offs in Angola and Luanda, taking in their vibrant colonial streets. In Namibia, celebrate both desert and ocean, including time on Walvis Bay, where flamingos and pelicans populate the beautiful lagoon. After additional relaxing time at sea—with onboard wellness activities, strength training, meditation, cooking classes, plus themed lectures from wellness experts, conclude your journey in South Africa’s famous Cape Town.
Elevate your journey with holistic wellness tailored to you.
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
The Crystal Effect
The Crystal Effect
With new wellness cruises along the coast of Africa and Portugal, get ready for a serious mood boost.
Crystal is known for exceptional experiences and amenities, including beautifully appointed suites, butler-served accommodations, Michelin-inspired dining, lavish spas, enrichment programs with renowned experts, and exclusive shore excursions. This year, Crystal is up-leveling its focus on vitality, too, with three brand-new wellness sailings departing in November and December. So go ahead, plan now and end the year on a high note. While your friends and family make their New Year’s resolutions, you’ll already be well on your way to a smooth-sailing 2026.
Discover three Wellness Retreat Cruises with Crystal, each one aboard Crystal Symphony and sailing from Lisbon to Cape Town or Tema, and from Tema to Cape Town.
☾ 15 NIGHTS
The Experience: Lisbon to Tema
Set sail for Africa on a voyage of exploration and wellness from the capital of Portugal. After coastal hopping to the seaside resort of Portimão, you’ll make your way to the beautiful Canary Islands. Up next? Feeling the volcanic sands of Lanzarote between your toes. In Tenerife, glimpse the Auditorio de Tenerife, one of the most famous works by architect Santiago Calatrava that features a roof shaped like billowing sails. Before bidding adieu to Europe, discover the bustling city of Las Palmas, where you’ll gain knowledge of plants used as natural Spanish remedies. Cross the ocean to touch land in Africa at Porto Praia for yoga on the beach and a workshop on the healing properties of aloe vera, then visit the artsy São Vicente in Santiago, one of the sunny Cape Verde islands. As you continue south, indulge in Crystal Symphony’s wellness facilities (coupled by healthy onboard cuisine) during three days at sea before reaching your final port of call, Tema in Ghana.
☾ 27 NIGHTS
The Experience: Lisbon to Cape Town
Whether you’re looking for a continent-hopping exploration or a complete refresh of mind and body, this journey has it all. Sail from Portugal to the Canary Islands, then venture down the east coast of Africa—with special wellness programs along the way. Expert onboard practitioners will share health and fitness insights, while you’ll also enjoy unique shore excursions. In the city of Las Palmas on Gran Canaria, learn about medicinal plants, and while in Porto Praia, there’s yoga on the beach and an aloe vera workshop. Get a healthy dose of natural Vitamin D on the islands of São Vicente in Santiago and São Tomé. Nature is a tonic for the soul, and this sail offers plenty of time to unwind in the outdoors, from the volcanic sands of Lanzarote to Namibe in Angola, where the desert meets the sea, and the flamingos and pelicans of Walvis Bay in Namibia. Plus, unwind with ample sea days that allow time for strength training, meditation, breathwork, and cooking classes. Whether you follow the whole program or dip in when the mood strikes, you’ll arrive in Cape Town reinvigorated.
☾ 12 NIGHTS
The Experience: Tema to Cape Town
Ready to explore Africa’s west coast? This incredible voyage begins in the bustling port of Tema, built as a showcase for Ghana’s homegrown Modernist architecture, then heads to Cotonou in Benin, a modern city where traditions such as animism are still part of daily life. Next up, enjoy a relaxing day at sea en route to São Tomé. You’ll then alternate sea days with stop-offs in Angola and Luanda, taking in their vibrant colonial streets. In Namibia, celebrate both desert and ocean, including time on Walvis Bay, where flamingos and pelicans populate the beautiful lagoon. After additional relaxing time at sea—with onboard wellness activities, strength training, meditation, cooking classes, plus themed lectures from wellness experts, conclude your journey in South Africa’s famous Cape Town.
Elevate your journey with holistic wellness tailored to you.
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