In these hectic, busy times, many of us need an escape from the daily grind and the luxury cruise line Crystal Cruises has just the thing. The luxury cruise line has announced two special wellness-centric sailings this coming December. While onboard or on land, guests can enjoy a serene retreat in the Mediterranean and in Africa. Each sailing is onboard the newly renovated Crystal Symphony.

Luxury cruise line Crystal offers two wellness-centric sailings in December

When on the first wellness retreat that sets sail on December 1, guests will enjoy a fourteen-day cruise from Barcelona, Spain to Tema in Ghana. Along the way, the Crystal Symphony stops in at Gibraltar, Morocco, Spain’s Canary Islands and the Cape Verde islands.

The second wellness retreat is also onboard the Crystal Symphony and sails on December 14 from Tema in Ghana, heading to Cape Town, South Africa while stopping in at Namibia along the way.

What can guests expect during the sailings?

While on the cruises, guests will enjoy plant-based meals, yoga and meditation workshops, dance classes, personal training activities, fitness classes and lectures from keynote speakers. Moreover, the trend continues as guests head ashore and experience wellness-centric excursions, including cooking classes, nature walks and more.

Meanwhile, the wellness retreats on Crystal Symphony will be guided by special guests and wellness experts. Among these is Minna McHale, a globally renowned personal trainer, yoga teacher and mobility instructor. Another expert is Jenni Demus, a yoga and mental health specialist, while Dr. Christine Houghton is a nutritionist and the founder of the Institute for Nutrigenomic Medicine.

Crystal’s Head Nutritionist Dalila Roglieri spoke about the cruise line’s offerings, saying:

We’re so pleased to offer Crystal guests our new wellness retreats at sea, expertly curated in collaboration with some of the best in the health and wellness industry.

It is important that our offerings align with discerning travelers’ evolving tastes and needs, as wellness is at the forefront of so many of our guests’ lives. These voyages will continue to shape a new era of exceptional experiences for Crystal.

More about Crystal Symphony

Among the wellness offerings, the Crystal Symphony offers guests the Aurora Spa, with sauna and steam rooms and a broad range of treatments. Meanwhile, the Technogym fitness center features a full-time instructor for personalized sessions.

Golfers can practice their game with expert coaching from a PGA golf pro with the golf driving nets. TaylorMade clubs are available from the sports director or golf pro. When in port, guests can rent a set of clubs from the concierge desk.

For those guests with a love of tennis, the Wimbledon Court offers paddle tennis and pickleball for a friendly game on one of the two courts.

For entertainment, Crystal brings together a cast of world-class performers, hosts and entertainers. While onboard, guests can enjoy theatrical entertainment or the latest Hollywood release. Meanwhile, the ship’s lounges, nightclubs, ballrooms and screening rooms have something for everyone.

Find out more about the wellness retreats and other offerings on the Crystal Symphony from the cruise line’s website here.