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Crystal reschedules chairmen's cruise to November

The Crystal chairmen's cruise, with Manfredi Lefebvre and Geoffrey Kent, will now take place Nov. 14-24 aboard Crystal Symphony in the Mediterranean.

Anne Kalosh, Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review

February 29, 2024

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The new date was chosen since the original voyage, in early April, would have sailed through the Red Sea. That cruise was canceled.

The new chairmen's cruise will sail from Venice to Athens.

Lectures and discussions

It is hosted by A&K Travel Group Executive Chairman Lefebvre and founder and A&K Chairman Emeritus Kent, who will be available in a series of lectures, discussions and other meeting opportunities.

A special lecture by Kent will cover his 60 years in the travel industry.

Entertainment, golf and classes

Other elements of the cruise include entertainment productions such as 'Icons In Concert,' 'Crystal on Broadway,' the Elton John tribute show 'Rocket Man' and cabaret shows. There also will be enrichment and technology classes, golf instruction led by a PGA professional and ballroom dance classes.

'I’m excited to be aboard Crystal Symphony and share my passion for exploration and adventure with fellow travelers on this remarkable journey,' Lefebvre said, adding: 'Geoffrey Kent is a true pioneer in the travel industry and, since our partnership began last year with the purchase of Crystal and returning to the water [last] summer, we are continuing to see tremendous growth for both brands.'

About the Author

Anne Kalosh

Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review

Anne Kalosh covers global stories, reporting both breaking and in-depth news on cruising's significant people, places, ships and trends. A sought-after expert on cruising, she has moderated conferences around the world, including the high-profile State of the Industry panel at Seatrade Cruise Global. She created and led the acclaimed itinerary-planning case study for Seatrade's cruise master classes held at Cambridge and Oxford universities. She has been the cruise columnist for AFAR.com, and her freelance stories have appeared in a wide range of publications, from The New York Times to The Miami Herald.

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