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Ship expected to embark on maiden voyage in June 2028
Crystal Cruises has revealed plans for its first-ever Owner’s Suite, which will debut onboard Crystal Grace when the 650-passenger ship enters service in May 2028. The vessel, which is is scheduled to embark on its inaugural voyage on 11 June, marks the brand’s first new-build in 25 years.
Designed to offer the highest levels of comfort and sophistication, the Owner’s Suite spans multiple zones and includes a spacious living room complete with a library, fireplace, custom wool carpets, walnut flooring and bespoke carpentry.
A Hi-Fi entertainment system covers all interior and exterior areas, with dual LED touch panels in the living room and bedroom allowing guests to control music across multiple zones or access the ship’s curated playlists.
The dining space will open out to panoramic ocean views and include a butler’s pantry and personalised bar, while the master bedroom offers a king-size or twin bed configuration, large walk-in closets, a recessed in-ceiling television and a custom sofa bench that converts into a third bed. The bathroom, lined with Italian Lasa marble, will be fitted with a freestanding Jacuzzi and Dyson hairdryer, while a second bathroom is also included.
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Extending outdoors, the private veranda adds a whirlpool bath, shower, dining area and Hi-Fi music system. Fitness enthusiasts will also find a Technogym bike within the suite.
A Technogym Bike Personal, designed by Antonio Citterio, is fitted in the suite with integrated entertainment and personalised coaching programmes.
Design details include turquoise quartzite accents embedded in select furniture pieces — a reference to the brand’s signature colour — and fine fabrics selected to enhance the residential character of the space.
Cristina Levis, CEO of parent company Abercrombie & Kent Travel Group (AKTG), said: “We’re introducing a suite that goes beyond expectations. From its elegant interiors to seamless technology and personalised services, this suite embodies what makes Crystal distinctive: attention to every detail and an elevated way of life at sea.”
Beyond the Owner’s Suite, Crystal Grace will offer six suite categories, all with private verandas, with the flagship Penthouse Suite featuring a roomy veranda, two walk-in closets, separate living and dining rooms, a study and a custom bar, complemented by a Jacuzzi bath and ocean-view shower.
Designed for 650 guests based on double occupancy, Crystal Grace will feature multiple world-class dining venues, including Umi Uma – the only Nobu restaurant at sea – along with Beefbar and Osteria d’Ovidio, which showcases menus by the Michelin-starred Alajmo brothers. Guests can also enjoy a full wraparound promenade, extensive entertainment options and one of the highest crew-to-guest ratios in the segment.
Crystal Grace is scheduled to embark on its inaugural voyage on 11 June 2028
For more information, visit crystalcruises.ae and www.crystalcruises.ae/peace-of-mind-promise. For reservations, call 8000 6512079 (UAE) or +357 26 205 216 (outside of the UAE), or email crystal@luxurycruiseportfolio.com. For travel trade partnerships, contact Head of GCC Sales Daniel Essex on dan@luxurycruiseportfolio.com
Supporting the growth of the cruise industry, Connections Cruise Arabia will return to Dubai in the UAE in 2026, following the success of the inaugural edition in 2025. The two-day event, taking place from 28 to 29 September, will welcome more than 500 travel trade professionals from across the global cruise ecosystem. To register your interest in attending, contact Connections.