The best Crystal Cruises sailings for 2026 & 2027 to book now

Published 14th of October 2025 | By Claire Benktander

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We were thrilled when Crystal Cruises returned in 2023. With extensive refurbishment that includes a huge amount of space, plenty of facilities and lots of restaurants and bars - including the return of UMI UMA by Nobu Matsuhisa Restaurant and Sushi Bar - these are the very best cruises for 2026 and 2027 to book now with Crystal Cruises.

Crystal 2026 & 2027 sailings to book now

Ultimate Mediterranean Discovery: 14 August 2026

If you're looking for the ultimate Mediterranean sailing this is the perfect choice, leaving Lisbon for historic Athens on 14 August 2026 for a month to explore some of Greece's most popular islands including Kefalonia and Corfu as well as Spain, Italy and Croatia.

Then, you'll finish in Athens, a dynamic, bustling metropolis, and a place where history is still very much unfolding.

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Alaska Adventure: 1 July 2026

If you're looking for the ultimate Alaska sailing this is the perfect choice, leaving cosmopolitan Vancouver on 1 July 2026 explore Alaska's rugged coast, including learning about Alaska's native culture from the local Tlingit people in Icy Strait Point, as well as walking among the colourful wooden buildings of Ketchikan and taking in the spectacular natural surroundings of Sitka.

You'll also explore Wrangell for the chance to see black and brown bears at close proximity, and Victoria with its handsome 19th century architecture, verdant parks and lively harbour.

Autumn in New England & Atlantic Canada: 9 October 2026

Discover New England in the fall on this stunning itinerary in autumn 2026 beginning in Boston, a city of red-brick buildings and Georgian architecture.

Then, the delights of Atlantic Canada await in Halifax, a charming city has a proud maritime heritage; Sydney on Nova Scotia's beautiful Cape Breton island; Charlottetown, the charming provincial capital of Prince Edward Island for fantastic seafood; UNESCO-listed Québec City's cobbled streets and church spires; and finally, bilingual Montréal and its distinctive blend of old style European charm and thrusting modernity, home to the beautiful Basilique Notre-Dame-de-Montréal.

Winter Sun in the Caribbean: 3 December 2026

Get your dose of winter sun nice and early with Crystal's island-hopping sojourn to the Caribbean's most famous destinations in December 2026.

This special 17-night voyage takes you from the pitons of Saint Lucia and sparsely inhabited archipelago of Guadeloupe to the idyllic, laid-back British Virgin Islands and its gorgeous beaches and secluded coves, along with the perfect amount of time at sea to explore all the ship has to offer on board.

Tropical Paradise Cruise: 23 January 2027

Get away just after Christmas for the ultimate tropical cruise on this lovely South Pacific voyage departing on 23 January 2027 from Lima, Peru's underrated capital.

You'll have the chance to discover the incredible moai statues of Rapa Nui (Easter Island) before relaxing on the beaches of the idyllic Pacific Islands, inclduing Fakarava atoll home to a UNESCO biosphere reserve, and the Rangiroa atoll, one of the biggest in the world, a ring of over 400 motu (islets) surrounding a vast lagoon. Go diving and snorkelling, and spot marine life including sea turtles, bottlenose dolphins, hammerhead sharks and manta rays.

Charms of the Mediterranean - Barcelona to Rome: 3 June 2027

This lovely early-summer sailing will certainly appeal for a perfect exploration of the Med.

The sailing begins in Barcelona, the cosmopolitan capital of Catalonia and one of our favourite ports of call before glamorous Monte Carlo and Valletta, Malta's tiny capital home to atmospheric old streets and attractive honey-golden buildings, as well as the charming village of Giardini Naxos, one of the jewels of Sicily, before ending in one of the world's great cities - Rome.

Grand Voyage - Northern Europe and the Arctic: 28 June 2027

Crystal's grand voyage offers a dizzying range of destinations and shore excursions. The 606-guest Crystal Symphony departs Lisbon on an epic 54-night voyage through Northern Europe on 28 June 2027.

Begin with the Atlantic Coast and the gems of Porto and La Coruña before heading to the beautiful Baltic capitals of Northern Europe via the British Isles. Voyage all the way to the land of the midnight sun in Tromsø before finishing your journey in Greenland and Iceland for the ultimate adventurous voyage.

Meet the Author

Claire is Marketing Manager at Mundy Cruising, having worked with the company for two years and in travel for over 9 years. Most recently she's cruised on Crystal and she has also sailed with Seabourn, Ponant and Uniworld. Her favourite destination is Sweden however she's also enjoyed holidays in the Galapagos, Mediterranean, Australia, Caribbean, Indian Ocean, South America, Northern Europe, Greek Isles and the Far East. When she’s not travelling she loves camping, hiking, and weekends away in the countryside.

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