Crystal’s 2028 program combines the debut of Crystal Grace with new summer and autumn itineraries aboard Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity, spanning the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, the Americas, and the Caribbean.
The new collection will include combinable voyages, an exclusive Grand Journey, and a curated selection of experiences designed to explore some of the world's most captivating destinations, from the Mediterranean to the Caribbean, as well as Northern Europe, the Arctic, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific.
Crystal Grace will officially debut on June 11, 2028, when the new ship sets sail from Civitavecchia on her maiden voyage. The itinerary will visit some of the Mediterranean's most enchanting destinations, including Sorrento, Igoumenitsa, Kotor, Split, Zadar, and Trieste, before concluding in Venice, launching a season dedicated to the historic coastlines and renowned cultural centers of Southern Europe.
Throughout the summer, the ship will offer a series of itineraries across Italy, Croatia, Greece, France, and Spain, including calls at iconic destinations such as Valencia and Monte Carlo. It is in the Principality of Monaco, during an overnight stay on the voyage departing Barcelona on July 8, that the traditional naming ceremony for the ship will take place.
Guests will also have the opportunity to combine selected sailings into five extended voyages, including two exclusive 34-night itineraries carefully designed to avoid repeated ports of call and provide an even more comprehensive travel experience.
With the arrival of September, Crystal Grace will leave the Mediterranean to cross the Atlantic, departing from Lisbon and calling at the Azores before reaching Halifax and New York. From there, the ship will begin an autumn program dedicated to New England and Eastern Canada, featuring calls at destinations such as Québec City and Charlottetown. In November, she will head to warmer waters with a series of cruises sailing from Fort Lauderdale to Bermuda and the Caribbean, including visits to Antigua, Saint Lucia, Aruba, and Barbados.
Following the completion of the 2028 World Cruise, Treasures of the Tides, Crystal Symphony will inaugurate her summer season in the Americas on June 10, departing from Fort Lauderdale on a voyage through the Panama Canal. The itinerary will include calls at Cartagena, Puerto Caldera, San Juan del Sur, and Puerto Vallarta before continuing along the U.S. West Coast with arrivals in San Diego and San Francisco.
During the peak summer months, the ship will operate a series of cruises through Alaska and British Columbia, with multiple departures from Vancouver and Seward. The itineraries will feature calls at Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Sitka, and Wrangell, as well as spectacular scenic cruising along the famous Hubbard Glacier. The program will also include two combinable itineraries, allowing guests to extend their voyage for a more immersive experience.
At the end of September, Crystal Symphony will cross the International Date Line en route to Japan, marking the beginning of a new series of cruises throughout Japan and South Korea. The itineraries will visit some of the region's leading destinations, including Tokyo, Osaka, Nagasaki, Busan, and Kanazawa.
Crystal Serenity's summer season, meanwhile, will begin on May 5, 2028, with a series of cruises departing from the Iberian Peninsula for the Mediterranean. The itineraries will feature calls at cities rich in history and culture, including Cádiz, Valencia, Monte Carlo, Livorno, Civitavecchia, Valletta, and Piraeus.
The ship will then head to Northern Europe, sailing among the British Isles and Norway while offering an exclusive Grand Journey extending beyond the Arctic Circle to Honningsvåg. The exploration will continue to Iceland, Greenland, and the Faroe Islands, with consecutive calls at cities including Reykjavík, Oslo, Copenhagen, and Stockholm. Guests will also have the opportunity to choose between two combinable cruises, ideal for those wishing to enjoy an even more in-depth travel experience.
Between the end of summer and the beginning of autumn, Crystal Serenity will once again sail the historic routes of Northern Europe before returning south through Western Europe and the Mediterranean. The itinerary will include calls at La Goulette, Cagliari, Ajaccio, Marseille, Palamós, and Barcelona. The season will conclude with a transatlantic crossing followed by additional voyages to warmer destinations, offering guests new opportunities to discover remarkable seas, rich cultures, and spectacular landscapes.
Mario Parodi, Crystal's Vice President of Itinerary Planning and Port & Fuel Operations, explained that the 2028 voyages have been designed to provide guests with a deeper exploration of some of the world's most fascinating destinations. He noted that Crystal Grace will make her debut with itineraries linking the Mediterranean to Canada, New England, and the Caribbean, while Crystal Symphony will sail from the Panama Canal to Alaska and onward to Japan. Crystal Serenity, meanwhile, will be featured on voyages throughout Europe, the Arctic, and the Eastern Mediterranean. According to Parodi, each ship will enjoy a carefully planned seasonal deployment, with thoughtfully designed itineraries intended to showcase every destination while delivering unique and memorable travel experiences.
With its new 2028 deployment, Crystal reaffirms its vision of luxury cruising by combining exclusive itineraries, iconic destinations, and meticulously curated experiences to offer guests new ways to explore the world.
Giorgia Lombardo
