Crystal has announced its lineup of itineraries for the second half of 2026 aboard Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony. Travelers can explore a range of destinations including new ports, iconic cities, islands, hidden gems and cultural adventures across five continents from July through December 2026.
Over these months, Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony will visit destinations across Europe, Asia, South America, Africa and North America. Crystal Serenity will host guests on 18 sailings, spanning 36 countries and 108 ports, while Crystal Symphony will explore 32 countries and 79 ports, marking its return to North America for the first time since 2019.
Crystal Serenity
In July 2026, guests will depart from Southampton for a Northern European journey exploring Antwerp’s medieval architecture, Rotterdam’s modern art and design and Hamburg’s historic port. After a day at sea, the voyage ends in Oslo and Copenhagen. In August, the journey begins in Amsterdam, with visits to Saint Malo, Brest, Nantes, La Rochelle, San Sebastian and Gijon. A special highlight includes viewing a solar eclipse at sea before visiting Porto, with the voyage concluding in Lisbon.
In September, guests depart from Fusina (Venice) on a scenic voyage through the Adriatic and Ionian Seas, visiting Trieste, Dubrovnik, Corfu, Cephalonia and the historic town of Monemvasia, concluding in Piraeus (Athens).
Setting sail from Barcelona, guests will journey along the Iberian Peninsula in October. Stops include Palma de Mallorca, Valencia and Cartagena, followed by visits to Melilla, Gibraltar and Casablanca. After a day at sea, guests will explore Portimao before the journey concludes with an extended stay in Lisbon. Embarking on a transatlantic journey from Lisbon to Fort Lauderdale, this voyage in November begins with a visit to Funchal, followed by stops in the Azores, including Ponta Delgada and Horta. Guests will also explore St. John’s, Road Town and San Juan.
Beginning in Puerto Caldera to explore the scenic Pacific coast toward North America in December, 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
Following its return to North America for the first time since 2019, Crystal Symphony kicks off seven back-to-back Alaska itineraries in July 2026. Guests will travel from Vancouver through Alaska and British Columbia. Stops include Ketchikan, Sitka, Icy Strait Point, Wrangell and Klawock, along with a Hubbard Glacier cruise. The journey continues southward, visiting Prince Rupert and navigating Seymour Narrows before concluding with a stop in Victoria. In August, guests will sail from Vancouver to San Diego along the Pacific Coast. Stops include Astoria, San Francisco, Monterey, Santa Barbara and Santa Catalina Island.
Commencing a Caribbean journey from San Juan northward in September, guests will explore the towns of Marigot in St. Martin, Roseau, Bridgetown and Castries. The itinerary includes stops in St. John’s, Jost Van Dyke, Samana and Grand Turk. After two days at sea, the voyage concludes in New York City.
In October, guests set sail from Montreal down the East Coast to marvel at the fall foliage. Stops include Quebec City, Iles-de-la-Madeleine and Nova Scotia’s ports of Sydney and Halifax. Other highlights include Saint John, Portland, Boston and Newport, before the voyage concludes in New York City.
In November, a round-trip sailing from Fort Lauderdale offers an exploration of the Caribbean and Gulf Coast with two days immersed in New Orleans culture. Stops include Cozumel, Belize City, Roatan, Montego Bay and Georgetown in Grand Cayman. In December, guests will set sail from Fort Lauderdale on a Caribbean journey to San Juan, exploring the ports of Road Town, Gustavia and Pointe-a-Pitre. The voyage continues with stops in Kingstown, Castries, Fort-de-France and Basseterre.
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