Crystal Cruises announced its 2028-2029 cruise itineraries involving voyages on its three vessels: Crystal Symphony, Crystal Serenity, and Crystal Grace. These new itineraries cover routes across Asia-Pacific, the Caribbean, South America, and the Atlantic and will be available for booking starting 20 October 2026, Travel Daily Media reported.
New Destinations Across Three Ships
The updated schedules introduce new ports at multiple locations. Crystal Symphony’s routes include newly added Japanese ports such as Akita, Amami, and Kumamoto, along with visits to South Korea and Southeast Asia. It will also call at Hilo, Hawaii. Australian ports Cooktown, Port Arthur, and Phillip Island are featured across the itineraries.
Crystal Grace’s upcoming season will include Caribbean routes and South American destinations, with new stops in Central America including Corinto, Nicaragua, and Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala. Surabaya, Indonesia, and Rinca Island—home to the Komodo dragon—are also incorporated into Crystal Serenity’s itinerary.
Season Dates for 2028-2029
Crystal Symphony’s 2028 season begins on 3 October and concludes on 7 January 2029 in Melbourne, Australia. Crystal Grace starts its 2028-2029 season on 20 November 2028, cruising through the Caribbean and South America before ending in Lisbon, Portugal, on 2 May 2029. Crystal Serenity’s 2028-2029 voyages commence on 4 December 2028, featuring destinations in Central America, Mexico, and Asia,
with the season closing in Seward, Alaska, on 28 May 2029.
Company Perspective and Booking Availability
Mario Parodi, Vice President of Itinerary Planning and Port and Fuel Operations at Crystal Cruises, said these itineraries enable guests to explore well-known areas as well as less frequented locations. The company designed these new routes to enhance travel experiences by combining classic and novel destinations. Booking for the 2028-2029 voyages opens on 20 October 2026, giving travelers advance access to plan their trips on Crystal Symphony, Serenity, and Grace.
