Crystal Unveils Its Third Annual Wellness at Sea Retreat Voyages for 2026
Crystal Symphony will host two curated Wellness at Sea voyages in August 2026, offering movement, mindfulness and nourishing cuisine during an immersive Pacific journey.
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Crystal has announced the return of its Wellness at Sea retreats, revealing two 2026 voyages aboard Crystal Symphony that place balance, vitality and deep restoration at the heart of the experience.
Timed for National Wellness Month, the sailings offer a curated programme of movement, mindfulness and nutrition, wrapped in the refined comforts of one of the world’s leading ships.
The first voyage runs from August 17-24, travelling from Vancouver to San Diego. The second follows immediately from August 24 to September 5, sailing from San Diego to Guayaquil, Ecuador.
Guests may book either journey individually or combine them for a continuous Pacific wellness experience.
Leading the programme once again is Dalila Roglieri, Crystal’s wellness ambassador and registered nutritionist, whose Mediterranean-inspired approach has underpinned the retreat since it launched.
“These voyages represent wellness at its most complete, where every sunrise, every movement, and every meal becomes part of a greater harmony. It’s an invitation to reconnect with yourself and the world, surrounded by the exceptional elements that define Crystal,” said Dalila.
She will be joined by returning specialists Jenni Demus, yoga and mental well-being specialist; Mandi Appelberg, fitness and yoga specialist; and Magnus Appelberg, cold exposure expert, somatic therapist and yoga and meditation teacher.
The team is further strengthened with the addition of Chef Abbie Gellman, MS, RD, CDN, a nationally recognised culinary nutrition authority and director of Teaching Kitchen and Culinary Medicine at SBH Health System in New York.
Across both voyages, guests can expect a series of immersive Wellness at Sea sessions ranging from yoga and meditation to functional training, sound baths, breathwork and mind-reset classes including Wake Me Up Breath and Master Your Mind. A two-day detox at sea encourages digital mindfulness and invites guests into a deeper state of rest.
Longevity science is again central to the educational programme, with lectures focused on ageing well, cognitive sharpness, emotional health and maintaining long-term physical vitality.
Culinary wellness is a major pillar of the retreat, with Crystal expanding its plant-rich menus created under Roglieri’s guidance.
Dishes balance flavour and nourishment, featuring daily options including wellness-driven juices, smoothies, toasts, soups, appetisers, dips, mains and desserts. Hands-on culinary workshops and demonstrations led by Gellman and Roglieri blend nutritional insight with gastronomic flair, while individual nutrition consultations and blind tasting sessions offer a personalised and sensory-rich experience.
This commitment to wellness cuisine recently earned Crystal a place in the Women’s Health 2025 Travel Awards for Best Healthy Food.
To complement the restorative programme, onboard pickleball instruction is also available, offering guests a social, active way to stay moving at sea.
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A surge in Australian buyers following the recent Federal Budget has driven NZ$37 million in luxury apartment sales in just the past month at Queenstown’s landmark Lakeview Te Taumata development, with investors increasingly looking across the Tasman for premium property opportunities.
Five residences worth a combined NZ$37 million have sold in the past four weeks alone, including four apartments at approximately NZ$8 million each and another at NZ$5 million. The buyers came from Brisbane, the Gold Coast and Victoria, underscoring growing demand from affluent Australians seeking to diversify their property holdings.
The latest sales have pushed total pre-sales at the project towards NZ$200 million ahead of construction commencing on the first stage of the NZ$2 billion-plus development, which is scheduled for completion in 2028.
Australian enquiries have increased by 50 per cent since the Federal Budget, while Australian purchasers now account for approximately 80 per cent of all recent sales, reflecting growing demand from investors reassessing their property portfolios.
The renewed momentum comes as Australian investors respond to changes announced in the recent Federal Budget and increasingly look to New Zealand’s luxury property market, attracted by its premium lifestyle offering and tax settings, including the absence of a broad-based capital gains tax in New Zealand.
Urban Activation Director of Sales Matt George said buyer behaviour had shifted noticeably in recent weeks.
“In the past month alone we’ve secured NZ$37 million in sales to Australian buyers These are sophisticated buyers who are actively looking to diversify their investments while securing exceptional lifestyle assets in internationally recognised destinations.
“Queenstown has always appealed to Australian buyers, but we’re seeing a new level of urgency. The combination of a tightly held luxury market, New Zealand’s tax settings and Queenstown’s global reputation is proving to be a compelling proposition.
“Approaching NZ$200 million in pre-sales before construction commences is a significant milestone. It demonstrates the depth of demand for premium product and provides tremendous confidence as we move into the construction phase.”
Construction of Stage One has commenced with CMP Construction appointed to deliver Building A, comprising a 77 room Alpine Lodge, together with Buildings B and C, delivering 94 luxury apartments. Completion is anticipated in 2028.
Current pricing includes:
- Two-bedroom apartments from NZ$2 million
- Dual-key residences (one-bedroom plus studio) from NZ$2.55 million
- Three-bedroom apartments from NZ$6 million
- Four-bedroom apartments from NZ$9 million
- Six-bedroom penthouse from NZ$25.5 million
Designed around wellness, luxury hospitality and world-class alpine living, Lakeview Te Taumata will ultimately comprise luxury residences, internationally branded hotels, restaurants, retail, wellness facilities and public spaces, creating a vibrant extension of the Queenstown town centre.
The NZ$2 billion-plus masterplanned precinct is being delivered by Melbourne-based 94 Feet and is expected to become one of the Southern Hemisphere’s premier lifestyle destinations.
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