Crystal Announces First Half of 2027 Deployment – Cruise Industry News

Crystal has unveiled the complete first half of its 2027 itineraries aboard the Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony, following the launch of its 2027 World Cruise.

The company said in a press release that the voyages span six continents and more than 170 destinations.

“Our 2027 itineraries reflect Crystal’s commitment to deliver meaningful travel experiences across the globe,” said Mario Parodi, vice president of itinerary planning and port and fuel operations for Crystal.

The Crystal Serenity’s World Cruise Segment Highlights

January: The World Cruise will depart from San Diego and sail along the Pacific Coast, stopping in Cabo San Lucas. The voyage will continue through Central America, featuring Costa Rica, Nicaragua, the Sacred Valley and Easter Island.

February: Itinerary highlights include the South Pacific, with stops at French Polynesia, Samoa, and Fiji.

March: The Crystal Serenity will explore New Zealand, including Milford Sound and Rotorua. The sailing will then extend to Australia, with visits to Sydney, Melbourne and the Great Barrier Reef.

April: The voyage will reach Southeast and East Asia, visiting Semarang, Singapore, Bangkok, China’s Great Wall and Hong Kong.

May: In its final month, the ship will visit South Korea and Japan, featuring and UNESCO-listed sites such as the Gyeongju National Museum. Other highlights include Kyoto, Tokyo and Hiroshima. The Crystal Serenity then will continue to Alaska before concluding the cruise in Vancouver.

The Crystal Symphony’s January-June Itinerary Highlights

January: Departing from Fort Lauderdale to Mexico and Central, the ship will sail to the Caribbean, with stops at Martinique and Belize. The itinerary will conclude with a journey through the Amazon River.

February: Sailings will feature the British Virgin Islands, Antigua and Barbuda. It will also visit St. Barts and St. Kitts.

March: Itinerary highlights include visits to Caribbean islands, followed by a crossing of the Atlantic to the Canary Islands.

April: Departing from the Canary Islands, the Crystal Symphony will sail to Portugal and feature Valencia and Lisbon. Cruises include ports in Morocco and Agadir, as well as visits to France, Monaco and Italy.

May and June: The Symphony will be based in the Mediterranean, starting with Greece and Montenegro. It will also feature Dubrovnik, Malta and stops in the Italian and Spanish Rivieras.