A revived luxury cruise line wants you to spend 4 ½ months at sea sailing to 27 countries for $84,000

Brittany ChangMar 7, 2024, 17:12 IST

Crystal announced a 2026 world cruise itinerary with 72 ports across 27 countries.Crystal

Crystal says its around-the-world cruise in 2026 will sail to 72 ports in 27 countries.
Luxury travel company Abercrombie and Kent acquired Crystal in 2022 following the latter's tumultuous demise.

Recently relaunched luxury cruise line Crystal wants to woo you back. How does a 135-day around-the-world sailing sound?

In 2026, Crystal says one of its two ships will sail from Los Angeles to Rome on a 4 ½ -month cruise. Along the way, travelers can expect to see 72 ports in 27 countries, from Australia's recognizable Sydney Opera House to Monaco's legendary Grand Prix.

On January 11, 2026, the cruise line says its Crystal Serenity will head west from California to Pacific Islands like Bora Bora.

Crystal says its 2026 world cruise will stop at Dubai. Lu ShaoJi/Getty Images

Let’s not forget stops in Athens, Greece, and the Mediterranean before an exciting call in Monaco.

The luxury cruise line says its 2026 world guests will arrive in Monaco for the Grand Prix.Dan Istitene - Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images

Throughout the journey, travelers will get to luxuriate in Crystal Serenity's venues, which include a piano bar and cognac and cigar club.

The Crystal Serenity has 8 restaurants, an "ice cream bar," and venues like a libraryCrystal

The only thing more dramatic than this global cruise? The journey Crystal took to get here.

The Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony recently underwent a $150 million refresh.Crystal

A few months later, luxury travel group Abercrombie and Kent acquired the cruise line and its previously arrested ships.

Abercrombie and Kent uses a custom Boeing 757 with 48 first-class seats for its global "air cruises." Abercrombie & Kent

These days, Crystal and its ships look a bit different.

The Crystal Serenity's refurbishment gave it larger suites, a new spa, and pickleball courts.Crystal Cruises

In February, the company’s first world cruise since its revival departed San Diego on a 125-night sailing.

Travelers on the Crystal Serenity have plenty of opportunities to relax under the sun.Crystal

Crystal’s upcoming sailings currently start at five nights long.

The Crystal Serenity resumed service in 2023.Crystal

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