The Baltics & Northern Europe Edit
EXCEPTIONAL CRYSTAL
Join us on Crystal for the voyage of a lifetime, where days are spent exploring the world’s most fascinating destinations, and evenings are elegant affairs filled with fine dining, dazzling entertainment, and captivating company.
Step aboard and be warmly welcomed into a world of comfort and sophistication on our reimagined ships, where the crew knows you by name and takes care of your every wish.
Together with Abercrombie & Kent, we get closer to the heart of each destination and create memories guaranteed to last a lifetime.
Simply put, Crystal is Exceptional at Sea.
UNIQUE EXPERIENCES
Our onshore experiences and overland adventures are curated by Abercrombie & Kent, leaders in global travel for more than 60 years.
WORLD-CLASS DINING
Offering unparalleled choice, including the only Nobu restaurant at sea, dining onboard Crystal is an unforgettable experience.
PERFECTLY AT HOME
Warm, intuitive service, spacious and comfortable suites and social areas… all that’s left for you to do is relax.
OUTSTANDING ENTERTAINMENT
From Broadway-style shows and comedy to live music and lectures, we have a world of options to keep you amused.
ULTRA ALL-INCLUSIVE
On Crystal ships, our all-inclusive program gives you the sense of freedom and peace of mind that comes from knowing we ’ve taken care of everything. Complimentary meals in every restaurant – and not just buffet breakfasts, but our fine-dining establishments, too. Chef Nobu’s Peruvian-Japanese-fusion creations at Umi Uma®, Waterside’s à la carte dishes made from superb local and seasonal produce. The most exquisite patisserie at afternoon tea, and wines and spirits in every bar, whenever you like. Every show, every creative workshop, every yoga class. Butler service comes as standard for every single guest room and suite. We even look after tipping, so you don’t have to think about it.
COMPLIMENTARY SERVICES & AMENITIES *
WELCOME BOTTLE OF CHAMPAGNE | BUTLER SERVICE | 24-HOUR IN-SUITE DINING UNLIMITED CHAMPAGNE, WINE, SPIRITS & SOFT DRINKS* | SPECIALTY DINING AT UMI UMA® & OSTERIA D’OVIDIO* | TURNDOWN SERVICE | SHOESHINE SERVICE | ASSISTANCE WITH PACKING & UNPACKING | PILLOW MENU | UNLIMITED STANDARD WIFI | INTERACTIVE TABLET FOR NEWS, UPDATES & RESERVATIONS | ORTIGIA BATH AMENITIES | ETRO BATHROBES
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ICELAND, BALTICS
Copenhagen
Skagen
Kristiansand
Gothenburg
Oslo
Ronne
Gdansk
Klaipeda
Tallinn
Stockholm
Helsinki
Visby
Riga
Arendal
Sandnes
Kirkwall
Lerwick
Tórshavn
Reykjavik
Ijmuiden
Dover
Plymouth
Cobh
Dublin
Liverpool
Qaqortoq
Lisbon
Leixões
Santander
St Jean de Luz
Bordeaux
Portland
Southampton
Antwerp
Rotterdam
Hamburg
Lysekil
Haugesund
Bergen
Stornoway
Saint Malo
Brest
Montoir de Bretagne
La Pallice
San Sebastian
Gijon
La Coruña
AND NORTHERN EUROPE
Travel towards the Midnight Sun to discover cultural highlights old and new, and scenery that will melt your heart
7 NIGHTS JUL 15 – JUL 22, 2025 CRYSTAL SERENITY 7 NIGHTS JUL 22 – JUL 29, 2025 CRYSTAL SERENITY
ROUNDTRIP COPENHAGEN COPENHAGEN STOCKHOLM
Celebrate 35 years at sea with special guest Chef Nobu Matsuhisa
Help celebrate our 35th birthday on this memorable roundtrip from Copenhagen, an exclusive sailing for which we will be joined by Chef Nobu Matsuhisa, long-time Crystal partner and Michelin-rated chef. We begin with an overnight stay in the Danish capital, time to explore the Tivoli Gardens, the oldest amusement park in the world. Sail next to Skagen, on Denmark’s Jutland peninsula, long popular with artists for the extraordinary natural light, and Kristiansand in Norway for an invigorating dose of nature. Onwards to the canals of Gothenburg in Sweden before returning to Norway for an overnight in the capital, Oslo, to wander its reinvigorated waterfront. Our final stop in Copenhagen allows more time to discover this lovely city.
Best of the Baltic, from fairytale Estonia to cutting-edge Denmark
Uncover Northern Europe’s history and culture on this fascinating Baltic tour. We start our voyage with an overnight in Copenhagen, the Danish capital and the perfect place to get a taste of Scandinavian cool – as well as the country’s eponymous pastries. We sail on to Rønne, on Denmark’s Baltic island of Børnholm to be transported back to a bygone era by its medieval charm and sandy beaches, before we reach Gdansk, a city steeped in history, for a taste of Polish culture. Lithuania’s gateway, Klaipeda, beckons with its local brews, while Tallinn’s fairytale Old Town reveals centuries of Estonian heritage. Arrive in Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, for a scenic conclusion to our voyage.
GDANSK, POLAND
8 NIGHTS JUL 29 – AUG 6, 2025
8 NIGHTS AUG 6 – AUG 14, 2025
A
capital tour that has got it all –culture, cuisine, and cool
Stroll Stockholm’s charming cobbled streets and enjoy its stunning landscape of islands during an overnight stay in the Swedish capital, which marks the start of this voyage around the Baltic Sea. The emerald domes of Helsinki’s Cathedral emerge on the horizon next, standing tall over Senate Square to welcome us to the capital of Finland. Step back in time in Visby on the Swedish island of Gotland; this historic destination has been listed by UNESCO for its remarkably well-preserved medieval city. On we go to Riga, capital of Latvia, an architectural feast with an appetite for contemporary design, too. A day at sea brings us to Copenhagen, where we overnight. It’s not only the capital of Denmark but culture, cuisine, and cool, too.
Where the Midnight Sun shimmers on heart-melting landscapes
Our journey begins with an overnight stay in the Danish capital, Copenhagen – grab the opportunity to visit the Viking Museum and cruise the city canals as the sun sets. We cross to Norway now, sailing to Kristiansand, famed for its nature, and Sandnes, where you can jump on a bike and explore the flourishing arts scene. Heading west we call at the city of Kirkwall on Orkney, to see Neolithic standing stones and go birdwatching, and trace the Viking roots of Lerwick in the Shetland Islands. At Tórshavn in the Faroes, there’s a chance to explore the curious local turfed-roof houses and enjoy a hike to the ‘Floating Lake’, Leitisvatn, before we arrive at our final destination, the Icelandic capital of Reykjavík.
AUG 28 – SEP 7, 2025
SEP 17 – SEP 30, 2025
Follow a cultural treasure trail between Norway and the UK
Discover intriguing history and cultural gems on this voyage between Oslo and Liverpool. We sail from Norway’s capital to Kristiansand, a beautiful coastal destination with its old wooden houses. After a restful day at sea, we arrive in Ijmuiden on the Dutch coast for an overnight stay – time to explore Amsterdam’s floating flower market and scenic canals. Next, the white cliffs come into view as we overnight in Britain’s castle-topped port of Dover, then head west to Plymouth, a city steeped in maritime history, before reaching Cobh in Ireland. Spend a day exploring Cork, a foodie favorite, before we sail to Dublin for literary heritage and then Liverpool to celebrate the music of The Beatles and discover a waterfront brimming with fantastic museums.
Travel from the icy north to the Americas for a Fall spectacular
This transatlantic voyage from Reykjavík, Iceland’s capital, to New York City begins with two days embracing the open ocean. Our first stop offers a rare chance to visit the intriguing town of Qaqortoq on the coast of Greenland and discover Inuit culture as well as the influence on the landscape of long Danish rule. Next, we cross the Labrador Sea to find out about the Viking heritage of L’Anse aux Meadows in Canada’s Newfoundland. Early Fall will be revealing itself in the stunning russet colors of the turning leaves, which put on a show as we pass by Woody Point, for great hiking, Sydney, for Gaelic culture, and Halifax, to see the famous lighthouse at Peggy’s Cove. Historic Boston is our penultimate stop before we reach New York City.
Kristiansand
BOSTON, USA
10 NIGHTS JUN 27 – JUL 7, 2026
LISBON
Raise a glass of port wine en route from Portugal to Britain
We leave behind the pastries and panoramas of Portugal’s capital, Lisbon, for Leixões, to try a drop of the local port wine – best enjoyed at a sunny beachfront café. A day at sea brings us to Spain and the elegant city of Santander, framed by mountains and beaches, where there is delicious seafood to feast on. Then we cross into French waters, calling at St Jean de Luz to visit the church where Louis XIV married the Infanta Maria Theresa of Spain in 1660. Next, we spend three days in Bordeaux; explore its picturesque riverside and nearby beaches, the culture, food, architecture, and, of course, legendary wines. A final sea day takes us to England’s shores, calling at the Isle of Portland off Weymouth, before our last stop, Southampton.
9 NIGHTS JUL 7 – JUL 16, 2026
SOUTHAMPTON (LONDON)
Dazzling diamonds add a glamorous touch to a voyage to Scandinavia
After discovering the maritime heritage of the UK, prepare to be dazzled by medieval Antwerp, Europe’s premier diamond hub (ideal if you have a certain question for a certain someone in mind). Next, we move on to vibrant Rotterdam, the Netherlands' second-largest city with a tasty food scene. Then we arrive in Hamburg, as artsy as Berlin but with a more lowkey vibe; enjoy two days of exploring its museums, architecture and cool cafés. A day at sea brings a chance to enjoy the onboard spa and restaurants before we arrive in Oslo, the Norwegian capital. Then we come to Denmark for two days in the fairytale city of Copenhagen, soaking up its cosmopolitan cool and viewing the historic palaces, castles, and churches.
SOUTHAMPTON
10 NIGHTS JUL 16 – JUL 26, 2026
CRYSTAL SERENITY
A journey off the beaten track that will delight the wild at heart
We follow the crinkled coastlines of five countries on this trip across Northern Europe. Leaving behind the canals of Copenhagen, we head to Sweden’s west-coast town of Lysekil, framed by red-hued cliffs, before crossing to Kristiansand in Norway, with its wooden houses and white-sand beaches. Next, we visit two more Norwegian ports: Haugesund, with its Viking history and coastal walks, and Bergen, gateway to magnificent fjords and mountains. A day at sea brings us to Scotland and a trio of its islands – the Shetlands, Orkneys and Isle of Lewis – for dramatic landscapes, and, of course, a dram or two. Finally, we come to Liverpool for two days to enjoy all that this former European Capital of Culture has to offer. COPENHAGEN
8 NIGHTS JUL 26 – AUG 3, 2026 CRYSTAL SERENITY
Where John, Paul, George and Ringo meet Matthew, Mark, Luke and John
Liverpool, home of The Beatles, is our departure point for this voyage to Ijmuiden, the port for Amsterdam. We cross the Irish Sea to our first stop, Douglas, on the Isle of Man, where you can find out more about the influence of the Celts and Vikings at the Manx Museum. We travel on to Ireland, calling at Dublin, where highlights include viewing the 1,200-year-old illustrated manuscript of the gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, and the Book of Kells, in the Old Library. Moving south, we call at Cobh, close to Cork, the country’s foodie capital. Then we return to Britain at the Cornish fishing port of Fowey before hopping over the Channel to Honfleur, a harbor famously captured on canvas by Monet and Boudin. Our final stop is an overnight at Ijmuiden, gateway to Amsterdam.
LIVERPOOL
HONFLEUR, FRANCE
LIVERPOOL IJMUIDEN (AMSTERDAM)
LIVERPOOL
IJMUIDEN (AMSTERDAM) LISBON
See the solar eclipse on this memory-making voyage
Wave goodbye to Amsterdam as we head for Saint Malo, a medieval walled city overlooking the English Channel with a history of piracy. Then we move westwards along the French coast to Brest, with its rich maritime history, and Montoir-de-Bretagne, gateway to Nantes, former home of the Dukes of Brittany. La Pallice (La Rochelle) is next, with its Renaissance architecture and timbered houses, before we cross into Spain. Visit the pinxto bars of San Sebastian, sample the natural cider of Gijón, and feast on Galician seafood in La Coruña. Our next sea day has a thrilling twist, coinciding with a solar eclipse. Finally, we enter Portuguese waters, sampling port wine in Leixões and the famed pastries of Lisbon, where we end our journey.
GIJÓN, SPAIN
CRYSTAL SERENITY
Montoir de Bretagne
San Sebastian IJMUIDEN (AMSTERDAM)
Saint Malo
La Coruna LISBON Oporto Lorient Brest Gijon
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