Crystal has released its schedule of voyages for the first half of 2026, with bookings now officially open. After spending the first part of 2026 in Africa and Asia, including options zeroed in on Japan’s cherry blossom season, Crystal Symphony will return to the US for an Alaska season, followed by Canada and East Coast sailings, ending the year in the Caribbean.

Crystal has revealed a new collaboration with world-renowned chef Massimiliano and Raffaele Alajmo. Massimiliano, the youngest chef ever to be awarded three Michelin stars, and Raffaele, his equally talented brother and co-owner of their celebrated restaurants, will bring their unparalleled expertise to specialty dining venue Osteria d’Ovidio on Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony.

For early-bookers keen to secure their preferred itineraries, dates and suites with Crystal, the cruise line has revealed its timeline of release of inventory on its highly anticipated 2026 itineraries, as a prelude to the official launch. The advanced notification aims to provide “ample advanced noticed” for guests to plan their next voyage, Crystal said.

Crystal has announced a new collaboration with Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer (SBM), a leader in the world of entertainment and gaming, to host the first and only Casino de Monte-Carlo at sea. Crystal Symphony will have a casino reintroduced during the Chairmen’s Cruise departing from Venice on 14 November, and on Crystal Serenity this December.

Crystal has offered a first glimpse of its new menus that will be available at Beefbar. The partnership between Crystal and the world-renowned restaurant was revealed in February. It will see Beefbar take to the seas for the first time on board both Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity.

Crystal has unveiled three new departures in the Mediterranean in May/June 2025 aboard Crystal Serenity.

The new Crystal Explorer Fare is valid on Crystal’s full range of sailings in 2025 and beyond aboard Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony. It provides a 20% discount off the cruise-only fare when paying a non-refundable rate upfront.

Crystal has introduced a referral program, offering Crystal fans a 5% credit to put towards a future cruise for each “new to Crystal” guest that books on their suggestion.

Crystal will collaborate with world-renowned restaurant, Beefbar, which will see the first Beefbar concept at sea introduced aboard Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity.

Crystal has confirmed the cancellation of Crystal Symphony’s upcoming voyage from Mumbai to Piraeus (Athens) via the Red Sea on 27 March 2024 due to security concerns in that region.

Crystal has unveiled a series of themed cruises in 2024, ranging from film and theater to golf and Broadway, offered aboard both Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity.

Crystal has inked a preferred supplier agreement with Ensemble, the top-tier travel agency consortia with members throughout the US and Canada.