Crystal adds new Fort Lauderdale cruises for 2028–2029
Crystal has added a new group of 2028–2029 voyages with two important Florida connections: Caribbean departures aboard the new Crystal Grace and a long-distance itinerary aboard Crystal Serenity, both beginning in Fort Lauderdale.
The cruise line announced the final wave of itineraries on October 13, 2026. The new voyages span October 2028 through May 2029 and are scheduled to open for booking on October 20, 2026.
Crystal Grace will sail from Fort Lauderdale
Beginning November 20, 2028, Crystal Grace is scheduled to continue its inaugural year with a series of Caribbean voyages departing from Fort Lauderdale.
In February 2029, the ship will turn south for its first South American season. Crystal says the route will include Brazil, an extended stay in Rio de Janeiro during Carnival season, Uruguay, Argentina and Patagonia. The ship is then scheduled to cruise Cape Horn, explore the Chilean fjords and transit the Panama Canal on March 22, 2029 before continuing toward the Caribbean, Bermuda and Europe.
Crystal Serenity starts in Fort Lauderdale
Crystal Serenity is scheduled to begin this portion of its season on December 4, 2028, departing from Fort Lauderdale for Central America and Mexico. The itinerary includes new calls for the ship at Corinto, Nicaragua, and Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala.
The ship will then continue across the Pacific to Hawaii, French Polynesia, Australia and Southeast Asia. In March and April 2029, Crystal Serenity is scheduled to visit Japan during cherry blossom season before continuing to South Korea and later Alaska.
What travelers should know
- Announcement date: October 13, 2026
- Bookings open: October 20, 2026
- Florida homeport: Fort Lauderdale
- Florida ships: Crystal Grace and Crystal Serenity
- Travel period covered: October 2028 through May 2029
This is an itinerary announcement, not a fare promotion. Specific departure dates, voyage lengths, cabin availability, pricing and final itinerary details should be confirmed before booking.
Read Crystal’s official announcement.
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