Crystal Cruises has revealed its highly anticipated itineraries for the second half of 2026, showcasing an extensive range of luxury travel experiences aboard the Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony. The new schedules offer travelers the opportunity to explore an array of destinations across five continents, from iconic cities to hidden gems, as well as cultural and scenic adventures. The voyages will run from July to December 2026, spanning diverse regions including Europe, Asia, South America, Africa, and North America.
Crystal Serenity will embark on 18 voyages during this period, visiting 36 countries and 108 ports. Meanwhile, Crystal Symphony will journey through 32 countries and 79 ports, marking its return to North America for the first time since 2019.
Crystal Serenity’s European Adventures
Crystal Serenity’s summer season kicks off in July 2026 with a Northern European voyage departing Southampton. Passengers will explore Antwerp’s medieval charm, Rotterdam’s contemporary art scene, and Hamburg’s historic port before sailing to Oslo and Copenhagen. In August, the ship will embark on a scenic journey from Amsterdam, stopping in Saint Malo, Brest, Nantes, La Rochelle, San Sebastian, and Gijon, culminating in Lisbon. A special highlight during this leg of the journey will be the opportunity to view a solar eclipse at sea.
In September, Serenity sets sail from Fusina (Venice) for an Adriatic and Ionian Sea voyage, visiting Trieste, Dubrovnik, Corfu, Cephalonia, and Monemvasia, before concluding in Piraeus (Athens). October brings a tour along the Iberian Peninsula, starting in Barcelona, with stops in Palma de Mallorca, Valencia, Cartagena, Melilla, Gibraltar, and Casablanca. The voyage concludes in Lisbon after a visit to Portimao.
November’s itinerary includes a transatlantic crossing from Lisbon to Fort Lauderdale, with stops in the Azores, St. John’s, Road Town, and San Juan. December’s journey departs Puerto Caldera to explore the Pacific coast toward North America, with visits to San Juan del Sur, Acajutla, Zihuatanejo, Manzanillo, and Puerto Vallarta, ending in San Diego.
Crystal Symphony’s North American and Caribbean Routes
Crystal Symphony’s 2026 season begins in July with a return to North America and seven consecutive Alaska itineraries. Departing from Vancouver, guests will journey through British Columbia and Alaska, stopping at Ketchikan, Sitka, Icy Strait Point, Wrangell, Klawock, and Hubbard Glacier, before heading southward to Prince Rupert and Victoria.
In August, the Symphony will embark on a Pacific Coast journey from Vancouver to San Diego, with stops in Astoria, San Francisco, Monterey, Santa Barbara, and Catalina Island. September’s Caribbean itinerary departs from San Juan, taking guests to Marigot (St. Martin), Roseau, Bridgetown, Castries, St. John’s, Jost Van Dyke, Samana, and Grand Turk, before concluding in New York City.
October will see the Symphony cruising the East Coast, starting in Montreal, with stops in Quebec City, Nova Scotia’s Sydney and Halifax, and other New England ports such as Saint John, Portland, Boston, and Newport. November’s itinerary offers a round-trip sailing from Fort Lauderdale to explore the Caribbean and Gulf Coast, with a two-day stop in New Orleans. Ports of call include Cozumel, Belize City, Roatan, Montego Bay, and Grand Cayman.
The year will conclude with a December Caribbean voyage from Fort Lauderdale, visiting Road Town, Gustavia, Pointe-a-Pitre, Kingstown, Castries, Fort-de-France, and Basseterre.
Crystal Cruises’ second-half 2026 itineraries promise an exciting array of travel experiences across some of the world’s most captivating destinations, offering both exploration and relaxation for discerning travelers.
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