CRYSTAL ANNOUNCES FIRST WAVE OF 2028 VOYAGES ABOARD CRYSTAL SERENITY
Crystal, the leader in exceptional cruise experiences, announced today the 2028 winter and spring season itineraries aboard Crystal Serenity. The programme features warm-water sailings across the Caribbean, Central America and the Amazon, followed by a spring transatlantic crossing to the Azores. Guests can enjoy unhurried days in port, regionally inspired excursions and the generous space and serene atmosphere that define Crystal’s exceptional onboard experience. The season concludes in Lisbon, where the ship will enter a scheduled dry dock for enhancements. Crystal Serenity’s itinerary complements the previously announced 2028 World Cruise aboard Crystal Symphony, Treasures of the Tides: A Global Odyssey, which will visit 84 destinations across 39 countries on six continents.
Mario Parodi, Crystal’s vice president of itinerary planning and port and fuel operations, comments: “Our approach to itinerary planning is rooted in a balance of cultural connection, natural beauty and unhurried discovery. These 2028 voyages for Crystal Serenity offer guests meaningful ways to travel, from the heart of the Amazon to the warmth of the Caribbean and the migratory waters of the Azores, while enjoying the generous space and refined ease of our onboard experience.”
Crystal Serenity: January – April 2028 itinerary highlights:
January: round-trip sailings from Fort Lauderdale offer a relaxing start to the season and warm-weather coastal exploration. Ports of call include the British Virgin Islands, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Mexico, the historic city of Cartagena, Colombia and the colourful Puerto Limon, Costa Rica.
February: the 25-day Amazon voyage, which begins in January, continues with calls in Manaus and remote river communities, offering opportunities to explore the region’s biodiversity and culture. This voyage may be linked with adjacent sailings to form the Caribbean Circle Grand Voyage, encompassing 14 Caribbean islands and five countries in Central America.
March: warm-water sailings across Cartagena, Roatán and Belize offer a blend of islands, reefs and quiet bays. The itineraries are paced with thoughtful intervals at sea, creating a gentle balance between coastal exploration and relaxed days on board.
April: April begins with late-season warm-water sailings calling at Puerto Rico, the Bahamas, Turks and Caicos and the Dominican Republic, offering a final cadence of beaches, harbours and coastal culture. The month continues with a transatlantic sailing to the Azores, aligned with the spring migration of baleen whales, including blue, fin and, to a lesser extent, sei whales. The voyage concludes in Lisbon, where Crystal Serenity will enter dry dock for scheduled enhancements.
Crystal Grace: Inaugural 2028 Season
Crystal Grace will begin her inaugural voyage on 11thJune 2028, sailing from Rome to Venice. She will continue her summer season throughout the Mediterranean before arriving in New York City in September. From there, she will explore the Northeast and Canada and conclude the year with sailings across the Caribbean. Additional details will be announced soon. Crystal Grace’s 2028 inaugural season is scheduled to go on sale in April 2026, with a waitlist opening shortly.
To learn more about the available 2028 itineraries or book any of Crystal’s exceptional voyages, contact your travel advisor, visit www.crystalcruises.co.uk or call 0808 175 0350.
