Crystal Launches 2024 Grand Challenge with $450,000 In Awards for Top Advisors

Image: Crystal Serenity Palm Court. (Photo Credit: Claudette Covey)
Image: Crystal Serenity Palm Court. (Photo Credit: Claudette Covey)
Lacey Pfalz
by Lacey Pfalz
Last updated: 2:20 PM ET, Thu March 14, 2024

Crystal is celebrating its return to sailing this year with the 2024 Crystal Grand Challenge, offering top travel advisors two ways to win $450,000 in awards. 

The Grand Challenge is available to travel advisors in the United States and Canada and includes two ways to win big. Advisors can register to become travel advisors with Crystal and to enter the challenge on its dedicated travel advisor portal.

The first, the Crystal Sprint Race, is available for travel advisors who have booked a Crystal sailing since its relaunch. The first prize of $150,000 will go to the travel advisor who books fifteen cruises for 2024 by May 31, 2024. The second prize winner will receive $100,000, while the third place advisor will receive $50,000. 

Additionally, the long-distance Crystal Ocean Race is available for travel advisors who have not yet booked a cruise with Crystal. The first advisor to book ten cruises for 2024 by December 16, 2024 will win $75,000. The second and third place winners will each receive $50,000 and $25,000. 

“The 2024 Crystal Grand Challenge stands as a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence and our enduring partnership with travel advisors, both seasoned and newcomers alike,” said Marett Taylor, Chief Sales Officer of A&K Travel Group.

“This challenge celebrates their invaluable contributions and reinforces our dedication to providing unparalleled experiences for our discerning guests," Taylor continued. "We eagerly anticipate witnessing the remarkable achievements of travel advisors as they embark on this exciting journey this year." 

Crystal is now part of A&K Travel Group and was formerly known as Crystal Cruises. Since its relaunch, it’s also become a preferred supplier with Ensemble and Travel Leaders Network


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Lacey Pfalz

Lacey Pfalz

Senior Editor, News & Features

Lacey Pfalz is Associate Editor at TravelPulse. She's a passionate advocate of responsible travel and believes the best travel experiences happen outside of a planned itinerary. Lacey currently lives in rural Wisconsin. She can be reached at [email protected].

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