The newly announced Treasures of the Tides 2028 voyage will be Crystal’s most expansive World Cruise to date as well as the first time Crystal Symphony will have sailed a World Cruise itinerary since 2018.
Bookings will open to the public on 29 May 2025 for the new 150-day itinerary which will span 84 destinations across 39 countries on six continents.
Crystal Chairman and Brand Ambassador Fernando Barroso de Oliveira will join the 2028 World Cruise, offering his insight and knowledge of the destinations visited.
“The 2028 World Cruise will be unlike anything we’ve done before—not just in the destinations we’ll be visiting, but in the way we’re curating every moment onboard and ashore,” he said.
“From overnight stays in the world’s most iconic ports to new immersive experiences designed exclusively for Crystal guests, we’re setting a new standard for luxury exploration.”
The roundtrip voyage will depart Fort Lauderdale on 11 January 2028, returning to the Florida port on 10 June 2028, with an option to disembark in Barcelona on 27 May 2028.
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Along the way, it will visit the islands of the Caribbean, the coastlines of South America the remote lagoons of the South Pacific, the capital cities of Southeast Asia and the small towns of the Mediterranean.
Highlights include first-time calls in Huahine, French Polynesia; Portland, Kangaroo Island, Albany and Geraldton in Australia; along with inaugural visits to Nha Trang, Vietnam and Mangalore, India. World Cruise guests will also be invited to a series of exclusive events, including special celebrations in Lima, Ho Chi Minh City and Dubai, with a “spectacular finale”.
“At Crystal, we create journeys that go beyond the itinerary”, said Mario Parodi, VP of Itinerary Planning for Crystal. “Treasures of the Tides is a celebration of cultural discovery and marks the first time Crystal Symphony will lead a World Cruise in more than five years. With new destinations like Huahine, Mangalore and Portland alongside iconic global ports, this sailing offers guests the opportunity to explore the world in a way that is intentional and deeply rewarding.”
Travellers on the full 2028 World Cruise can look forward to a range of perks, including: business class airfare allowance or credit; US$1,500 ‘As You Wish’ shipboard credit; unlimited dining at Osteria d ’Ovidio, Beefbar and Umi Uma (reservations required); themed onboard events; private transfers and luggage valet service; complimentary laundry and pressing (second-day service); exclusive shoreside events; and a complimentary initial onboard medical visit.
Pricing for the Crystal 2028 World Cruise starts at AU$116,000 per person, based on double occupancy.
