In response to ongoing security concerns for travel within Istanbul, Crystal Cruises has announced today that it will re-route two of its upcoming voyages set to call in Turkish ports.

The luxury cruise line has revised the itineraries for Crystal Symphony’s April 24 and  May 1 sailings, previously planned to include visits to Istanbul and Kuşadasi, replacing those ports with Greek destinations.

“The safety and peace of mind of our guests are our primary concerns and we do not take any risks with either,” says Crystal CEO & President, Edie Rodriguez. “The itinerary changes will allow our guests to continue with their planned holidays in the same standard of excellence and luxury, without the added worry of security in a particular destination.”

Turkish ports of call scheduled for April and November aboard Crystal’s new luxury yacht, Crystal Esprit, will also be changed, though the new itineraries have yet to be finalized. Effective immediately, the voyages will reflect the following itinerary changes (*=newly changed destination):

24th April (7 nights) – Athens/Piraeus, Mykonos, Santorini, Rhodes, *Souda Bay/Chaina, *Navplion (overnight), *Hydra and *Athens/Piraeus (overnight)

1st May (12 nights) – *Athens/Piraeus (overnight), *Patmos, *Rhodes, Mykonos, Santorini, Navplion, Argostolios, Crotone, Sorrento and Rome/Civitavecchia

As the annual President’s Cruise, the April 24 sailing will also be one of Crystal’s few voyages to focus solely on Greece. For both sailings, pre-reserved Crystal Adventures will automatically be cancelled, while the line is in the process of developing new shore excursions, which will be available in the online Guest Check-In/Priority Check-In & Planning Centre (PCPC) at crystalcruises.co.uk.

Call 020 7399 7601 or visit crystalcruises.co.uk