Cruising Returns to Bahamas in Summer 2021!

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Luxury operator Crystal Cruises’ Crystal Serenity will homeport in The Bahamas beginning in July, offering weekly departures from Nassau and Bimini to the archipelago’s southern ports of Harbor Island, Long Island and San Salvador. This is a significant step toward normalization for both Crystal and Bahamas following COVID-19’s damaging impact on leisure travel.  Crystal Serenity will become the first ocean ship to return to sailing in the Caribbean and the first to be homeported in The Bahamas. The deployment also offers The Bahamas an opportunity to establish a model for the resumption of cruise operations. 

Crystal Serenity will also be the first cruise ship to visit several of these unspoiled destinations, which have previously only been visited by private yachts. The deployment will provide much-needed economic support to the people and business of The Bahamas, which like other destinations that rely heavily on tourism have been hard-hit by the pandemic. This itinerary will appeal to so many clients, including mature travelers who are vaccinated, upper-premium travelers who can now experience Crystal’s luxury product with this week-long sailing and those who just want to get on a ship.

This will be a luxury, close to home experience that is different for Crystal Cruises.  These sail dates will sell out fast because of the pent-up consumer demand and the fact that Crystal has smaller ships with fewer guests onboard. The Crystal Serenity is ideal for travelers following COVID-19’s impact on travel. Crystal Serenity is spacious by design and will operate at reduced capacity of no more than 900 guests. The luxury ship provides more space per passenger than any other ship in the Americas.

Under Crystal’s new protocols, all passengers are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination prior to their voyage and proof of a negative COVID-19 test prior to boarding, and mask-wearing, contactless dining and regular health monitoring of guests will take place while onboard Crystal Serenity. Cruise passengers will also be required to conform to Bahamas entry protocols, including a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within five days of travel and a Bahamas Travel Health Visa.

The new itineraries depart beginning July 3 through the end of October 2021, for a total of 32 “Bahamas Escapes” voyages sailing roundtrip from Nassau on Saturdays and from Bimini on Sundays. The cruises will be available for booking beginning March 18. Crystal’s “Best Available Fares” for the Bahamas voyages start at $1,999 per person, including $500 in air transportation savings and “book now” savings of $500.  Travelers will be able to book with no money down through April 5. Crystal is offering relaxed cancellation terms and final payment due 60 days prior to departure in conjunction with the voyages.

Call us for more information or to reserve your stateroom on the beautiful Serenity.  727-290-4998