The Crystal Serenity recently arrived in Portugal to undergo a major refurbishment at the Lisnave Shipyard in Setúbal.

Focusing on refining the onboard experience, the three-week drydock will introduce new public areas as well as refreshed venues and staterooms.

According to Crystal, the project is highlighted by the addition of a new pool bar on Deck 12, which will allow for greater ease and efficiency of service.

The ship’s Atrium and Crystal Cove will also be refreshed to create what the company calls a modern and fluid layout with additional seating.

Key updates include a new marble dance floor, a new stage for live entertainment and a De Castelli mosaic, echoing the design installed onboard the Crystal Symphony in 2025.

Other areas undergoing updates include the Waterside Restaurant, the Stardust Club, the Seahorse Pool and the Marketplace.

The drydock will see a complete refit of the Aquamarine Classic Suites’ living areas and bathrooms on Deck 10.

While preserving their existing layout, these suites will be outfitted with new furnishings, aligning with the design style introduced during the ship’s 2023 transformation.

Crystal is also carrying out technical upgrades during the drydock, which are aimed at optimizing performance, efficiency and environmental responsibility.

Initiatives include work along the propulsion line to support the vessel’s operational reliability, hull cleaning and repainting, a range of electrical and automation upgrades and more.

The Crystal Serenity is scheduled to welcome guests back on Nov. 9, 2026, kicking off a repositioning voyage to the Caribbean.

Departing from Lisbon, the 15-night repositioning voyage will include visits to destinations in Portugal, Antigua, the British Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico before ending in Fort Lauderdale.

As part of Crystal’s 2026-27 winter season, the vessel is set to operate itineraries in the Caribbean and on the West Coast through early January.

The ship will then embark on Crystal’s 2027 World Cruise, sailing to a wide range of destinations in the Pacific Ocean over the course of 139 nights.