Crystal Feels The Valentine Love With Outstanding Booking By The Cruise Specialists

Friday, Feb 20, 2026 0

Crystal, the leader in exceptional cruise experiences, had plenty to celebrate on Valentine’s Day thanks to a standout booking by Stuart Dales of The Cruise Specialists, part of the Barrhead Travel Group.

The booking for four guests is for a 2028 voyage and is worth more than £90k. The significant sale follows the recent announcement of Crystal’s new partnership with the Barrhead Travel Group, marking the beginning of a strengthened relationship between the luxury cruise line and one of the UK’s leading travel retailers. The collaboration underscores a shared commitment to delivering exceptional travel experiences, supported by expert advice and outstanding service.

Luke Smith, Vice President, Trade Sales UK & EMEA at Crystal, said: “We are absolutely delighted to see this outstanding booking confirmed so soon after signing a contract with the Barrhead Travel Group. It demonstrates not only the strength of our partnerships with key agents like Stuart Dales, but also the enduring loyalty of our guests, who continue to place their trust in Crystal as we enter this exciting new era. We look forward to building on this momentum and supporting our trade partners in securing many more exceptional Crystal journeys for their clients.”

Russell Adamson, Director of The Cruise Specialists, added: “We are so pleased to have Crystal ‘on board’ as one of our valued supplier partners. To see such an incredible booking from the get-go is an example of what can be achieved when our talented people and exceptional products come together. We look forward to many more standout sales stories across the coming months and years as our relationship with Crystal continues to grow.”