Chef Nobu Matsuhisa will join one of Crystal’s special 35th anniversary cruises this July, hosting a series of ultra-exclusive onboard dinners.
Nobu’s meals will showcase the “freshest sushi, premium seafood, succulent Wagyu beef, all paired with this signature sauces and garnishes.
The seven-night roundtrip Copenhagen sailing aboard Crystal Serenity, from 15-20 July, will also include sake tastings and expert insights into the unique art of floral design, providing a fascinating look into Japanese culture.
“This experience can’t be had anywhere else and places are strictly limited,” the cruise line said.
Nobu chose Crystal for his only restaurant at sea back in 2003 – with Crystal describing Umi Uma as an ongoing guest favourite to this day.
Subscribe to LATTE Cruise’s free eNewsletter to keep up to date with everything in the luxury cruise space.“We will also be joined by past Captains Egil Giske and Gulleik Svalastog, former Cruise Director Gary Hunter, Broadway actress Rachel York, and entertainer James Fox, so expect plenty of razzle-dazzle onboard” it said.
The voyage is one of a series of special sailings that will take place in June, July and October 2025 to mark Crystal’s 35-year milestone. Others include: Tarragona (Barcelona) to Civitavecchia (Rome) aboard Crystal Symphony from 4-13 June 2025; Thessaloniki To Civitavecchia (Rome) aboard Crystal Symphony from 10-18 July 2025; and Quebec City to Bayonne (New York) aboard Crystal Serenity from 22-31 October 2025.
“This is the year that Crystal turns 35. And what a journey it’s been so far, taking us to the world’s most incredible destinations in the company of people – guests and crew alike – we have come to call family,” the cruise line said. “To mark this milestone, we are delighted to announce a series of very special sailings in June, July, and October 2025, featuring exclusive guests, glittering anniversary galas, and reunions alongside our existing program of onboard entertainment. We hope you will join us for a party like no other.”
