Crystal names first new-build ship in 25 years Crystal Grace

Crystal has confirmed the name of its first new-build ship in 25 years will be Crystal Grace.

 

The 650-passenger vessel is scheduled to be delivered in May 2028, with its inaugural voyage planned for June 11, 2028.

 

The name was chosen to “reflect the ship’s refined aesthetic, seamless onboard experience and the graceful way in which Crystal ships navigate the world’s most breathtaking destinations”.

 

Crystal Grace will feature all-suite accommodation and a range of dining venues, including the only Nobu and Beefbar restaurants at sea, and Italian eatery Osteria d’Ovidio.

 

There will also be a promenade extending around the ship’s perimeter.

 

Guests will have access to a range of land experiences curated by Abercrombie & Kent, whose parent company AKTG acquired Crystal in 2022.

 

Cristina Levis, chief executive of AKTG, said: “Crystal Grace is more than a name; it’s a promise. It reflects the effortless elegance, generous spirit and sense of tranquillity that define the Crystal experience.

 

“With this ship, we are honouring our heritage while continuing to evolve for a new generation of guests.”

 

Further details of Crystal Grace’s suite categories will be announced in December and its inaugural season will go on sale in April 2026.