Crystal Unveils Itineraries for Second Half of 2026

by Noreen Kompanik
Last updated: 11:10 AM ET, Mon December 2, 2024

Crystal has announced a lineup of itineraries aboard Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony for the second half of 2026.

From July to December, travelers can explore an expanded range of destinations and immersive cultural experiences across five continents.

“With our 2026 itineraries, we’re inviting guests to experience the world in an extraordinary way,” said VP of Itinerary Planning and Port & Fuel Operations Mario Parodi.

He added, “Aboard Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony, travelers will uncover both iconic landmarks and hidden gems. Through exclusive, expertly crafted excursions by Abercrombie & Kent, guests can fully immerse themselves in local cultures and discover each destination through the eyes of renowned guides and historians. Throughout their journey, our guests will also enjoy dedicated butler service, rejuvenating wellness experiences, exquisite dining, live entertainment and enriching sessions with remarkable guest speakers.”

Crystal Serenity Itinerary Highlights

July: Depart from Southampton for a Northern European journey to explore Antwerp, Rotterdam and Hamburg, ending in Oslo and Copenhagen.
August: Guests depart from Amsterdam to explore the scenic Atlantic coast. Port visits include Saint Malo, the French towns of Brest, Nantes and La Rochelle and Spain’s San Sebastian and Gijon. Guests can view a solar eclipse at sea before visiting Porto and concluding in Lisbon.
September: Departing from Fusina (Venice) on a voyage through the Adriatic and Ionian Seas, guests will visit Trieste, Dubrovnik, the Greek islands of Corfu and Cephalonia and the historic town of Monemvasia, concluding in Piraeus (Athens).
October: Sailing from Barcelona, guests will journey along the Iberian Peninsula. with stops in Palma de Mallorca, Valencia and Cartagena and visits to Melilla, Gibraltar and Casablanca. Travelers will explore Portimao before concluding with an extended Lisbon stay.
November: This transatlantic ocean journey from Lisbon to Fort Lauderdale visits Funchal, Madeira with stops in the Azores, including Ponta Delgada and Horta. After several sea days, guests will explore St. John’s and Road Town, Tortola, then San Juan before arriving in Fort Lauderdale.
December: Beginning in Puerto Caldera to explore the scenic Pacific coast toward North America, guests will experience the coastal charms of San Juan del Sur, Acajutla and Zihuatanejo, followed by stops in Manzanillo and Puerto Vallarta. After two days at sea, the journey concludes in San Diego where the 2027 World Cruise begins.

Crystal Symphony Itinerary Highlights

July: Following her return to North America for the first time since 2019, the ship kicks off seven back-to-back Alaska itineraries. Guests will travel from Vancouver through Alaska and British Columbia with stops in Ketchikan, Sitka, Icy Strait Point, Wrangell and Klawock, along with a cruise by the Hubbard Glacier. Continuing southward, the ship will visit Prince Rupert and navigate Seymour Narrows before concluding in Victoria, British Columbia.
August: Sailing from Vancouver along the stunning Pacific coast, guests will visit Astoria, Oregon with stops in San Francisco, Monterey, Santa Barbara and Santa Catalina Island, before concluding in San Diego.
September: On this Caribbean journey from San Juan, guests will explore the vibrant towns of Marigot in St. Martin, Roseau, Bridgetown and Castries, followed by visits to St. John’s, Jost Van Dyke, Samana, and Grand Turk before ending in New York City.
October: The ultimate fall foliage experience sets sail from Montreal and includes stops in Quebec City, Iles-de-la-Madeleine and Nova Scotia’s ports of Sydney and Halifax. Guests will continue to Saint John, New Brunswick and Portland, Maine, before visiting historic Boston and Newport and concluding in New York City.
November: Round-trip sailing from Fort Lauderdale, guests can enjoy the Caribbean and Gulf Coast with two days immersed in New Orleans culture. Port stops include Cozumel, Belize City and Roatan Island, Montego Bay and Georgetown in Grand Cayman before ending in Fort Lauderdale.
December: Embarking from Fort Lauderdale to San Juan, guests will explore the scenic ports of Road Town in Tortola, Gustavia in St. Barts and Pointe-a-Pitre. The voyage includes stops in Kingstown, Castries, Fort-de-France and Basseterre.