October 24, 2026 — Crystal (owned by A&K Travel Group) has sent Crystal Serenity into a three-week drydock at the Lisnave shipyard in Setúbal, Portugal. Guests return on November 9, 2026.
What is changing on board
- A new pool bar on Deck 12, plus updates to the Seahorse Pool.
- Atrium and Crystal Cove reworked with more seating, a new marble dance floor, a live-music stage and a De Castelli mosaic.
- Refreshed Waterside Restaurant, Stardust Club and Marketplace.
- Aquamarine Classic Suites on Deck 10: living areas and bathrooms fully refitted, keeping the current layout.
- Technical work: propulsion, hull cleaning and repainting, and electrical and automation upgrades.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Drydock | Lisnave, Setúbal, Portugal — about three weeks (exact start and end dates TBA) |
| Return to service | November 9, 2026 |
| First sailing | 15-night repositioning, Lisbon to Fort Lauderdale, departing November 9, 2026 |
| Calls | Portugal, Antigua, British Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico |
What it means for airline travelers
- The November 9 voyage is one-way: you fly into Lisbon (LIS) and home from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) or nearby Miami (MIA). Book or plan the two legs separately.
- Transatlantic standby loads into Lisbon can be tight. Plan to arrive at least a day or two early, since the ship is coming straight out of the shipyard and will not wait.
- Florida has many flights home, so the end of the trip is the easier half to fly standby.
- No travel-industry or interline rates were mentioned.
Sources
- Cruise Industry News: Crystal Serenity Enters Drydock for Major Refurbishment
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