Family Reunion

Why is a Crystal Cruise an ideal choice for a family reunion?

Crystal Cruises offers choices for every member of your family. Whatever the age, 3 or 103, family members can participate in activities such as:

• Golf instruction from PGA professionals
• Yoga, Pilates, and Tai Chi classes
• A walk around the 360 degree promenade as part of the Crystal's "Walk on Water" fitness program
• Children-only cookie baking in the galley under the supervision of an Activities Director
• Wide array of children's activities in dedicated children's facilities
• Broadway-style shows for the whole family
• Adults only keyboard instruction by a certified Yamaha instructor
• A children's section in the library with a collection of age-appropriate books and DVD's

What other advantages are there for booking your family reunion with Crystal Cruises?

Not only does Crystal Cruises provide a lush setting to bond with your family, there are many other advantages to consider:

• Pack and unpack only once in spacious, connecting staterooms (limited availability)
• Experience multiple destinations as part of your cruise
• Take classes that appeal to a variety of interests with the Creative Learning Institute
• All-inclusive dining options (excluding alcohol) feature appealing menus to address a variety of dietary restrictions, including vegetarian, sugar- and gluten-free, low carbohydrate and Kosher style with assigned group seating
• All-inclusive entertainment programs provide the opportunity to be together and the option to spend time apart in a safe environment

With Crystal Private Adventures, Crystal Cruises also offers an often once-in-a-lifetime chance for families to visit the place of their ancestral heritage or to explore any of our ports of call. Families can work with an expert to design a unique shore excursion program to bring them closer to their roots or to simply give them the chance to travel ashore together. Shipboard credits extended to family groups can be applied toward your private shore excursion and/or baby-sitting fees.

For large families:

• Our Junior Activities Directors will meet the children at private family cocktail parties near the beginning of the cruise
• Families can earn free staterooms (limited availability)
• Families of up to 14 can reserve the Crystal Cruise Vintage Room for exclusive, intimate dinners
• Group photography

What would be an ideal Crystal Cruises itinerary for a family reunion?

While it certainly depends on the family, any cruise is suitable for a family reunion. Many multigenerational families find our summer Mediterranean and European voyages to the best for a family reunion experience, especially for those with ancestors in those regions. The destinations are so rich in culture and history, they provide a great learning experience for all. Additionally, Crystal Cruises offers its Junior Activites Program during the summer cruises when the most children will be onboard. The activities are designed for children and teens from 3 to 17 years of age and are also offered on our holiday cruises.

For families that wish stay closer to home, Crystal Cruises offers a series of convenient 7-day voyages to New England and Canada, the Mexican Riviera and the Caribbean.

How does a Crystal representative work with the family to create the best family reunion?

Crystal Cruises can recommend a Crystal Cruises travel expert with experience booking family travel.