Crystal luxury cruise itinerary

Crystal Symphony Itinerary 2027

Reykjavik to Lisbon

Voyage CSY-C23-270821 Dates August 21-September 13 2027 Duration 23 Days Ship Crystal Symphony

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August 21, 2027 Reykjavik Iceland · Departure 7:00 PM

About Reykjavik

Published schedule: August 21, 2027 — Departure 7:00 PM

Reykjavik, in Iceland, brings together volcanic and geothermal scenery, glacial landscapes, and elevated viewpoints and dramatic terrain. Time ashore can focus on experiencing volcanic or geothermal landscapes and viewing the region’s ice-carved scenery, offering a rounded introduction to the area during this Crystal port call.

Shore planning

Crystal does not currently publish a voyage-specific shore-experience list for this Reykjavik call. Deluxe Cruises can help review suitable arrangements and touring options closer to departure.

August 22 & 27, 2027; September 4 & 11, 2027 Days at sea Atlantic and ocean passages · 4 sea days · No port times

About Days at sea

Published schedule: August 22, 2027 — At sea; no port times; August 27, 2027 — At sea; no port times; September 4, 2027 — At sea; no port times; September 11, 2027 — At sea; no port times

These 4 sea days provide unhurried time aboard Crystal Symphony between the voyage's published port calls, with no shore visit or port arrival and departure times.

Shore planning

No port call or shore experience applies on a sea day.

August 23, 2027 Tórshavn (Faroe Islands) Faeroe Islands · 7:30 AM-4:30 PM · 6 listed experiences

About Tórshavn (Faroe Islands)

Published schedule: August 23, 2027 — 7:30 AM-4:30 PM

Tórshavn (Faroe Islands), in Faeroe Islands, brings together elevated viewpoints and dramatic terrain, regional food and drink, and arts, local culture, and traditions. Time ashore can focus on seeking out panoramic viewpoints and sampling regional food and drink, offering a rounded introduction to the area during this Crystal port call.

Shore experiences currently listed

Vestmanna's Towering Cliffs — minimal activity
Panoramic Faroe — minimal activity
A Hike to the Floating Lake — physically fit activity
Exploring the Beauty of Vágar — moderate activity
The Majestic Cliffs of Vágar — minimal activity
Kirkjubøur & Tórshavn: A Journey Through Faroese Heritage — moderate activity

August 24, 2027 Kirkwall United Kingdom · 8:00 AM-5:00 PM · 9 listed experiences

About Kirkwall

Published schedule: August 24, 2027 — 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

Kirkwall, in United Kingdom, brings together religious heritage and architecture, historic architecture and heritage, and museums and cultural collections. Notable places include Magnus Cathedral and Bishop's Palace. Time ashore can focus on seeing notable places of worship and admiring historic buildings, offering a rounded introduction to the area during this Crystal port call.

Shore experiences currently listed

The Wartime Legacy of Orkney — moderate activity
Orkney by Bike — physically fit activity
Ancient Mysteries of Maeshowe and Brodgar — moderate activity
Orkney's Birdlife and Heritage Trail — extensive activity
Neolithic Treasures of Orkney — moderate activity
Skara Brae and the Legacy of Skaill House — moderate activity
Standing Stones and Scenic Shores — moderate activity
Kirkwall Walking Exploration — extensive activity
Orkney Island Odyssey — moderate activity

August 25 & 26, 2027 Newhaven (Edinburgh) United Kingdom · Aug 25: Arrival 8:00 AM · Aug 26: Departure 5:00 PM

About Newhaven (Edinburgh)

Published schedule: August 25, 2027 — Arrival 8:00 AM; August 26, 2027 — Departure 5:00 PM

Newhaven (Edinburgh), in United Kingdom, brings together historic architecture and heritage, museums and cultural collections, and waterfront and maritime character. Time ashore can focus on admiring historic buildings and visiting museums and cultural sites, offering a rounded introduction to the area during this Crystal port call.

Shore planning

Crystal does not currently publish a voyage-specific shore-experience list for this Newhaven (Edinburgh) call. Deluxe Cruises can help review suitable arrangements and touring options closer to departure.

August 28, 2027 Le Havre France · 7:00 AM-8:00 PM · 4 listed experiences

About Le Havre

Published schedule: August 28, 2027 — 7:00 AM-8:00 PM

Le Havre, in France, brings together waterfront and maritime character. Time ashore can focus on spending time along the waterfront, offering a rounded introduction to the area and a clearer sense of its setting, heritage, and everyday local character before returning to the ship during this Crystal port call.

Shore experiences currently listed

Private Half-Day Car & English-Speaking Guide - Le Havre — minimal activity
Private Full-Day Car & English-Speaking Guide - Le Havre — minimal activity
Private Half-Day Van & English-Speaking Guide - Le Havre — minimal activity
Private Full-Day Van & English-Speaking Guide - Le Havre — minimal activity

August 29, 2027 Saint Malo (Brittany) France · 8:00 AM-6:00 PM · 4 listed experiences

About Saint Malo (Brittany)

Published schedule: August 29, 2027 — 8:00 AM-6:00 PM

Saint Malo (Brittany), in France, brings together fortifications and defensive history, religious heritage and architecture, and historic architecture and heritage. Time ashore can focus on tracing the area’s defensive history and seeing notable places of worship, offering a rounded introduction to the area during this Crystal port call.

Shore experiences currently listed

Private Half-Day Car & English-Speaking Guide — minimal activity
Private Full-Day Car & English-Speaking Guide — minimal activity
Private Half-Day Van & English-Speaking Guide — minimal activity
Private Full-Day Van & English-Speaking Guide — minimal activity

August 30, 2027 Fowey United Kingdom · 7:00 AM-5:00 PM · 6 listed experiences

About Fowey

Published schedule: August 30, 2027 — 7:00 AM-5:00 PM

Fowey, in United Kingdom, brings together fortifications and defensive history, religious heritage and architecture, and coastal scenery. Notable places include Readymoney Beach. Time ashore can focus on tracing the area’s defensive history and seeing notable places of worship, offering a rounded introduction to the area during this Crystal port call.

Shore experiences currently listed

Secrets of Bodmin Jail — moderate activity
Cornwall Clay Trails & Cultural Experience — extensive activity
Lost Gardens of Heligan & Eden Project — extensive activity
Plymouth History, Harbour & Iconic Sights — moderate activity
Polkerris to Fowey Coastal Hike — physically fit activity
Port Isaac: Cornwall's Iconic Film Village — moderate activity

August 31, 2027 Dunmore East (Waterford) Ireland · 8:00 AM-6:00 PM

About Dunmore East (Waterford)

Published schedule: August 31, 2027 — 8:00 AM-6:00 PM

Dunmore East (Waterford), in Ireland, brings together coastal scenery, elevated viewpoints and dramatic terrain, and waterfront and maritime character. Time ashore can focus on enjoying the shoreline and coastal views and seeking out panoramic viewpoints, offering a rounded introduction to the area during this Crystal port call.

Shore planning

Crystal does not currently publish a voyage-specific shore-experience list for this Dunmore East (Waterford) call. Deluxe Cruises can help review suitable arrangements and touring options closer to departure.

September 1, 2027 Holyhead United Kingdom · 8:00 AM-7:00 PM · 7 listed experiences

About Holyhead

Published schedule: September 1, 2027 — 8:00 AM-7:00 PM

Holyhead, in United Kingdom, brings together religious heritage and architecture, historic architecture and heritage, and museums and cultural collections. Notable places include Cybi's Church. Time ashore can focus on seeing notable places of worship and admiring historic buildings, offering a rounded introduction to the area during this Crystal port call.

Shore experiences currently listed

Portmerion & Snowdonia Panorama — moderate activity
Penrhyn Castle — moderate activity
Rural Anglesey & Welsh Tea — minimal activity
Llandudno & The Victorian Tramway — minimal activity
The Gardens of Wales — moderate activity
Caernarfon Castle — moderate activity
Narrow Gauge Railway & Welsh Countryside — minimal activity

September 2, 2027 Douglas Isle of Man · 7:00 AM-6:00 PM · 9 listed experiences

About Douglas

Published schedule: September 2, 2027 — 7:00 AM-6:00 PM

Douglas, in Isle of Man, brings together historic architecture and heritage, museums and cultural collections, and coastal scenery. Time ashore can focus on admiring historic buildings and visiting museums and cultural sites, offering a rounded introduction to the area during this Crystal port call.

Shore experiences currently listed

Viking Legacy of the Isle of Man — minimal activity
Victorian Laxey and the Great Waterwheel — minimal activity
TT Racing Roads and Motor Museum Experience — minimal activity
The Way of the Gull Hike — physically fit activity
Manx Electric Railway & Mountain Views — moderate activity
Half-Day Private Car & English-Speaking Guide - Douglas — minimal activity
Full-Day Private Car & English-Speaking Guide - Douglas — minimal activity
Half-Day Private Van & English-Speaking Guide - Douglas — minimal activity
Full-Day Private Van & English-Speaking Guide - Douglas — minimal activity

September 3, 2027 Liverpool United Kingdom · Departure 7:00 PM · 8 listed experiences

About Liverpool

Published schedule: September 3, 2027 — Departure 7:00 PM

Liverpool, in United Kingdom, brings together religious heritage and architecture and regional food and drink. Time ashore can focus on seeing notable places of worship and sampling regional food and drink, offering a rounded introduction to the area during this Crystal port call.

Shore experiences currently listed

Liverpool Highlights — moderate activity
Liverpool and The Beatles Legacy — minimal activity
Port Sunlight & Roman Chester — moderate activity
Panoramic Liverpool — minimal activity
Half-Day Private Car & English-Speaking Guide - Liverpool — minimal activity
Full-Day Private Car & English-Speaking Guide - Liverpool — minimal activity
Half-Day Private Van & English-Speaking Guide - Liverpool — minimal activity
Full-Day Private Van & English-Speaking Guide - Liverpool — minimal activity

September 5, 2027 Brest France · 8:00 AM-6:00 PM

About Brest

Published schedule: September 5, 2027 — 8:00 AM-6:00 PM

Brest, in France, brings together fortifications and defensive history, museums and cultural collections, and coastal scenery. Time ashore can focus on tracing the area’s defensive history and visiting museums and cultural sites, offering a rounded introduction to the area during this Crystal port call.

Shore planning

Crystal does not currently publish a voyage-specific shore-experience list for this Brest call. Deluxe Cruises can help review suitable arrangements and touring options closer to departure.

September 6, 2027 Montoir de Bretagne France · 7:00 AM-7:00 PM

About Montoir de Bretagne

Published schedule: September 6, 2027 — 7:00 AM-7:00 PM

Montoir de Bretagne, in France, brings together coastal scenery, waterfront and maritime character, and arts, local culture, and traditions. Notable places include Brière Regional Nature Park. Time ashore can focus on enjoying the shoreline and coastal views and spending time along the waterfront, offering a rounded introduction to the area during this Crystal port call.

Shore planning

Crystal does not currently publish a voyage-specific shore-experience list for this Montoir de Bretagne call. Deluxe Cruises can help review suitable arrangements and touring options closer to departure.

September 7, 8 & 9, 2027 Bordeaux France · Sep 7: Arrival 1:15 PM · Sep 8: Times not published · Sep 9: Departure 2:30 PM · 14 listed experiences

About Bordeaux

Published schedule: September 7, 2027 — Arrival 1:15 PM; September 8, 2027 — Times not published; September 9, 2027 — Departure 2:30 PM

Bordeaux, in France, brings together UNESCO-recognized heritage, historic architecture and heritage, and museums and cultural collections. Notable places include River Garonne. Time ashore can focus on exploring recognized heritage sites and admiring historic buildings, offering a rounded introduction to the area during this Crystal port call.

Shore experiences currently listed

Wine & Cheese at Grand Cru Classé Wine Estate — moderate activity
Cooking Class at Château Ambe Tour Pourret — moderate activity
Private Half-Day Van & English-Speaking Guide — minimal activity
Golf du Medoc — extensive activity
Private Half-Day Car & English-Speaking Guide — minimal activity
UNESCO World Heritage Village of Saint-Emilion — extensive activity
Bordeaux by Bicycle — extensive activity
Château de La Dauphine Wine Estate — moderate activity
Château Smith Haut Lafitte & its Cellars Private Visit — moderate activity
Hennessy Cognac Distillery & Lunch — moderate activity
Bassins de Lumières — moderate activity
Jewish Heritage & Synagogue Visit — minimal activity
Private Full-Day Car & English-Speaking Guide — minimal activity
Private Full-Day Van & English-Speaking Guide — minimal activity

September 10, 2027 Bilbao Spain · 9:00 AM-7:00 PM · 11 listed experiences

About Bilbao

Published schedule: September 10, 2027 — 9:00 AM-7:00 PM

Bilbao, in Spain, brings together museums and cultural collections. Notable places include Frank Gehry's Guggenheim Museum. Time ashore can focus on visiting museums and cultural sites, offering a rounded introduction to the area and a clearer sense of its setting, heritage, and everyday local character before returning to the ship during this Crystal port call.

Shore experiences currently listed

Basque Country & Txakoli Cellars — moderate activity
Panoramic Bilbao — minimal activity
City Stroll & Pintxos — moderate activity
Guggenheim Museum & Old Quarter — moderate activity
Private Half-Day Car & English-Speaking Guide — minimal activity
Private Full-Day Car & English-Speaking Guide — minimal activity
Private Half-Day Van & English-Speaking Guide — minimal activity
Private Full-Day Van & English-Speaking Guide — minimal activity
Guernika & Urdaibai Region — moderate activity
Bilbao & Castro Urdiales — moderate activity
San Sebastian & Hondarribia — extensive activity

September 12, 2027 Leixões (Porto) Portugal · 8:00 AM-6:00 PM · 11 listed experiences

About Leixões (Porto)

Published schedule: September 12, 2027 — 8:00 AM-6:00 PM

Leixões (Porto), in Portugal, brings together waterfront and maritime character. Notable places include Douro River. Time ashore can focus on spending time along the waterfront, offering a rounded introduction to the area and a clearer sense of its setting, heritage, and everyday local character before returning to the ship during this Crystal port call.

Shore experiences currently listed

Private Half-Day Car & English-Speaking Guide — minimal activity
Private Full-Day Car & English-Speaking Guide — minimal activity
Private Half-Day Van & English-Speaking Guide — minimal activity
Private Full-Day Van & English-Speaking Guide — minimal activity
Douro River Cruise & Port Wine Tasting — moderate activity
Oporto's Old Town Walk — extensive activity
Fascinating Architecture of Oporto — extensive activity
Guimarães: Where the Country was Born — moderate activity
Oporto by Tuk Tuk — minimal activity
Aveiro Canal Cruise & Town Walk — moderate activity
Quinta da Aveleda – The Green Wine Estate & its Gardens — moderate activity

September 13, 2027 Lisbon Portugal · Times not published

About Lisbon

Published schedule: September 13, 2027 — Times not published

Lisbon, in Portugal, brings together fortifications and defensive history, religious heritage and architecture, and historic architecture and heritage. Notable places include Jerónimos Monastery and São Jorge Castle. Time ashore can focus on tracing the area’s defensive history and seeing notable places of worship, offering a rounded introduction to the area during this Crystal port call.

Shore planning

Crystal does not currently publish a voyage-specific shore-experience list for this Lisbon call. Deluxe Cruises can help review suitable arrangements and touring options closer to departure.

Please note: Shore-experience names, activity levels, availability, and schedules can change before departure. Confirm the final program with Deluxe Cruises closer to sailing. No excursion prices or cruise-line links are included on this page.

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Luxury cruise planning summary

Crystal Symphony August 21-September 13, 2027 cruise: is this voyage right for you?

This 23-day luxury voyage aboard Crystal Symphony sails from Reykjavik to Lisbon, with calls including Tórshavn (Faroe Islands), Kirkwall, Newhaven (Edinburgh), and Le Havre, plus four sea days. Before you reserve Voyage CSY-C23-270821, ask Deluxe Cruises to compare suites, deck locations, inclusions, current preferred-rate opportunities, and applicable special amenities for this exact departure.

Best for: Travelers seeking a 23-day luxury sailing from Reykjavik to Lisbon, time in Tórshavn (Faroe Islands), Kirkwall, Newhaven (Edinburgh), and Le Havre, and four sea days to enjoy the ship aboard Crystal Symphony.
Why Deluxe Cruises: Receive personal guidance for this specific sailing, including suite-category comparisons, deck-location advice, onboard-inclusion details, and help documenting family or accessibility requests.
Before you book: Deluxe Cruises can review current suite availability, preferred-rate opportunities, applicable special amenities, and important voyage details so you can reserve with greater confidence.

Questions travelers ask

Why book Crystal Symphony with Deluxe Cruises?

Deluxe Cruises provides personal planning for Voyage CSY-C23-270821, including suite comparisons, deck-location advice, preferred-rate guidance, and help reviewing applicable amenities and special requests.

What should travelers compare for Crystal Symphony?

For Voyage CSY-C23-270821, compare the published itinerary, suite category and deck position, included services, current preferred-rate opportunities, and any family or accessibility requirements before you reserve.

How do I request a personalized quote?

Email info@deluxecruises.com, call +1-702-501-7105, or use WhatsApp +1-702-900-9975 and mention CSY-C23-270821 to request a personalized luxury cruise quote from Deluxe Cruises.

What are Crystal Symphony’s ship statistics?

606 guestsSpacious luxury ship with nearly one staff member per guest

51,068 GTGross registered tonnage

781 ft / 238.1 mLength overall

99.1 ft / 30.2 mWidth

24.9 ft / 7.6 mDraft

20 knotsMaximum cruising speed

330Ocean-view rooms and suites

9 venuesPublished dining choices across the ship

What clothes should I bring for this August cruise?

Packing for this August sailing: a cooler-weather route

Pack warm, adaptable layers: thermal or breathable base layers, a fleece or sweater, and a wind-resistant waterproof jacket.
Bring comfortable, supportive, non-slip walking shoes for piers, steps, cobbled streets, and longer touring days.
Add a compact umbrella and a light scarf or wrap. Carry clothing that covers shoulders and knees where religious sites require modest dress.

Crystal dress etiquette

Before 6:00 PM: relaxed resort wear such as sundresses, elegant shorts, jeans, T-shirts, polos, blouses, and linen. Cover swimsuits outside designated pool areas.

After 6:00 PM: Evening Resort attire. Women may wear dresses, skirts, tailored pants, blouses, sweaters, or dark unripped jeans. Men may wear collared shirts, sweaters, chinos, or a blazer; dark jeans should be paired with a jacket. Shorts, flip-flops, and casual daytime clothing are not appropriate in evening public and dining spaces.

Formal and themed evenings: Crystal currently describes voyages of seven nights or less as casual evenings; longer voyages generally include one Formal Evening. White Night is normally scheduled on voyages of seven or more nights. The final onboard program confirms this sailing’s events.

What services and amenities are available onboard?

Dedicated private butler service in every accommodation, plus 24-hour in-suite dining.
Standard unlimited Wi-Fi, included gratuities, curated beverages, and multiple restaurants and lounges.
Pool and hot tubs, Aurōra Spa, library, shops, theater, casino, piano bar, nightclub, and Computer University@Sea.
Complimentary self-service laundry rooms on Decks 8, 9, and 10, with detergent supplied.

Good to know: enhanced internet packages and some personal services may carry an additional charge. Venues, hours, and inclusions should be reconfirmed before departure.

What fitness and sports facilities does Crystal Symphony have?

A fitness center of more than 3,000 square feet, with a weight room, aerobics studio, professional weights, and Technogym equipment.
Scheduled yoga, mat Pilates, and indoor cycling, supported by a full-time fitness director.
A wraparound promenade, golf driving nets, shuffleboard, and a full-size paddle-tennis and pickleball court.
Aurōra Spa wellness facilities, including sauna and steam areas, with bookable treatments.

Class schedules, court availability, treatment access, and participation requirements are confirmed onboard.

What cabin features and amenities can guests expect?

Queen or twin-bed configuration, a sitting area with television, and a veranda or picture window according to category.
Butler service, nightly turndown, 24-hour in-suite dining, pillow choices, and a stocked minibar with selected beverages.
Interactive tablet, personal safe, Ortigia bath products, robes or kimonos, slippers, and both 110V and 220V electrical outlets.
Bathroom grab bars are provided. Hypoallergenic bedding and products may be requested in advance.

Room size, layout, bath or shower arrangement, laundry benefits, pressing, and specialty-dining benefits vary by accommodation category. Review the exact suite before reserving.

Can children and babies sail on Crystal Symphony?

Minimum age: a child must be at least six months old on embarkation day. Crystal may limit the number of children between six months and two years old on a sailing.
Sleeping and dining: cribs or playpens are available for children six to 24 months, and highchairs can be requested. Reserve these in advance because quantities are limited.
Children’s spaces: Fantasia is the children’s playroom and Waves is the teen center. Organized Junior Activities programming is offered only on selected voyages and seasons; otherwise an accompanying adult is required.
Babysitting: in-suite babysitting is subject to availability and advance notice. It is limited to children over age one and does not include overnight care, bathing, or diaper changing.
Pool safety: babies and toddlers who are not toilet trained may not use pools, including when wearing swim diapers.
Going ashore: bring an appropriate child car seat when required by local law or transport arrangements.
Travel documents: guests under 18 require a qualifying accompanying adult. Additional consent or guardianship documents may be required when a parent or legal guardian is not traveling.
Pregnancy: a guest cannot sail if she will enter her 24th week of pregnancy at any point during the voyage.

For Voyage CSY-C23-270821: do not assume a supervised children’s program or babysitter will operate. Ask Deluxe Cruises to confirm the sailing-specific family program before booking.

How does Crystal Symphony handle special needs and accessibility?

Tell Deluxe Cruises about mobility, medical, dietary, communication, equipment, or accommodation needs at the time of booking. Requests should be documented early because accessible rooms and some services are limited.

Accessible rooms: Selected accessible accommodations may include a ramped bathroom threshold, grab bars, a fold-down shower seat, handheld shower, raised toilet, and lowered hanging bars. Accessible public restrooms are also available.
Hearing and communication: assistive-listening systems, closed captioning, and communication kits may be requested in advance.
Wheelchairs and scooters: guests must bring their own mobility device. Ship wheelchairs are reserved for emergencies, and crew cannot provide personal wheelchair assistance. Crystal recommends scooters no wider than 22 inches; larger devices should be foldable.
Personal care: anyone who needs help with eating, dressing, toileting, transfers, or other daily needs should travel with a capable companion because ship personnel do not provide personal care.
Tender ports: boarding can require approximately 15 steps. Mobility devices cannot be lifted into tenders and must be foldable and carried by the guest’s traveling party. The captain makes the final safety decision.
Medical equipment: bring and declare your own CPAP, oxygen concentrator, nebulizer, or oxygen supply. The ship does not provide oxygen therapy or refill tanks. Refrigerated medication may be stored securely in the medical facility with advance notice.
Service animals: notify Crystal in writing at booking so documentation, entry rules, and port restrictions can be reviewed well before departure.

Important: accessibility varies by port, gangway, pier, tender operation, and shore transport. Deluxe Cruises can help document requests, but Crystal Symphony’s medical team and captain retain final operational and safety authority.

What is the smoking policy on Crystal Symphony?

Crystal Symphony is predominantly non-smoking. Smoking is strictly prohibited inside every suite and guest room and on all private verandas. Electronic cigarettes follow the same restrictions as cigarettes.

Indoor: cigarette, cigar, and pipe smoking is permitted only in the Connoisseur Club.
Outdoor: smoking is limited to designated outdoor aft areas. Exact locations are identified by onboard signage and Guest Services.
Electronic cigarettes: may be used only where cigarette smoking is permitted.

Crystal does not currently publish Symphony’s outdoor deck locations in its general guest policy. Confirm the designated areas onboard rather than relying on another ship’s deck list.

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