Crystal unveiled the series of itineraries for the second half of 2026 aboard the Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony, according to a press release.
Sailing from July through December, the voyages feature new ports of call across Europe, Asia, South America, Africa and North America.
The Crystal Serenity will offer 18 sailings across 36 countries and 108 ports, while the Crystal Symphony will visit 32 countries and 79 ports, marking its return to North America for the first time since 2019. Recent ship enhancements include the introduction of Beefbar at sea, in partnership with restaurateur Riccardo Giraudi, and the debut of the exclusive Casino de Monte-Carlo at sea.
“With our 2026 itineraries, we’re inviting guests to experience the world in an extraordinary way,” said VP of Itinerary Planning and Port and Fuel Operations Mario Parodi. “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 highlights:
- July: Northern European journey from Southampton to Oslo and Copenhagen, featuring Antwerp, Rotterdam and Hamburg.
- August: Departing Amsterdam, this Atlantic coast voyage includes stops in Saint Malo, Brest, Nantes, La Rochelle, San Sebastian, and Gijon, with a solar eclipse viewing and concluding in Lisbon.
- September: An Adriatic and Ionian cruise from Fusina (Venice) to Piraeus (Athens) with visits to Trieste, Dubrovnik, Corfu, Cephalonia, and Monemvasia.
- October: Iberian Peninsula exploration from Barcelona to Lisbon, featuring Palma de Mallorca, Valencia, Cartagena, Gibraltar, Casablanca, and Portimao.
- November: Transatlantic crossing from Lisbon to Fort Lauderdale, stopping in Funchal, the Azores, St. John’s, Tortola, and San Juan.
- December: A Pacific coast journey from Puerto Caldera to San Diego, visiting San Juan del Sur, Acajutla, Zihuatanejo, Manzanillo, and Puerto Vallarta.
Crystal Symphony highlights:
- July: Seven back-to-back Alaska sailings, with stops in Ketchikan, Sitka, Icy Strait Point, Wrangell and Klawock, plus a Hubbard Glacier cruise and a visit to Victoria, British Columbia.
- August: Pacific coast voyage from Vancouver to San Diego, visiting Astoria, San Francisco, Monterey, Santa Barbara and Santa Catalina Island.
- September: Caribbean cruise from San Juan to New York City, stopping in St. Martin, Roseau, Bridgetown, Castries, St. John’s, Jost Van Dyke, Samana and Grand Turk.
- October: Fall foliage sailing from Montreal to New York City with stops in Quebec City, Iles-de-la-Madeleine, Halifax, Saint John, Portland, Boston and Newport.
- November: Round-trip Fort Lauderdale voyage exploring the Caribbean and Gulf Coast, including New Orleans, Cozumel, Belize City, Roatan Island, Montego Bay and Grand Cayman.
- December: Caribbean journey from Fort Lauderdale to San Juan, visiting Tortola, St. Barts, Pointe-à-Pitre, Kingstown, Castries, Fort-de-France and Basseterre.