Crystal opens bookings for 2026 wellness cruises

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Crystal Cruises has opened bookings for its 2026 Wellness at Sea retreat voyages aboard Crystal Symphony, sailing in August during National Wellness Month.

Now in its third edition, the programme offers a holistic journey blending movement, mindfulness, education and culinary wellbeing. Guests can take part in yoga, meditation, sound baths, functional fitness and breathwork sessions, alongside lectures focused on longevity, mental clarity and emotional health.

The first sailing departs Vancouver on 17 August 2026, cruising to San Diego until 24 August. The second voyage follows immediately, continuing from San Diego to Guayaquil, Ecuador, until 5 September. Guests can book either sailing individually or combine both for an extended Pacific wellness journey.

Led by a team of wellness experts, the itinerary features guided sessions such as Wake Me Up Breath and Master Your Mind, as well as a two-day digital detox at sea encouraging restoration and mental reset. Educational programming will spotlight the science of ageing well, maintaining vitality, and understanding the connection between emotions and physical health.

Crystal will also host pickleball sessions for all levels, led by an onboard coach.

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Returning to lead the programme is Dalila Roglieri, Crystal’s wellness ambassador and registered nutritionist, alongside a lineup of specialists including yoga and wellbeing expert Jenni Demus; fitness and yoga specialist Mandi Appelberg; cold exposure and somatic therapy expert Magnus Appelberg; and culinary nutritionist Chef Abbie Gellman.

Culinary offerings will take centre stage, with an expanded selection of plant-focused menus created for the Wellness at Sea retreats. Guests can participate in hands-on workshops, culinary demonstrations and individual nutrition consultations, complemented by blind tasting sessions designed to stimulate the senses.

Daily menus will include wellness-focused juices, smoothies and nutritionally balanced dishes across all courses.

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Dalila Roglieri, Crystal’s Wellness Ambassador, said: “These voyages represent wellness at its most complete, where every sunrise, every movement, and every meal becomes part of a greater harmony. It’s an invitation to reconnect with yourself and the world, surrounded by the exceptional elements that define Crystal.”

Details of Crystal’s 2027 Wellness Retreat are set to be revealed soon.

For more information, visit crystalcruises.ae and www.crystalcruises.ae/peace-of-mind-promise. For reservations, call 8000 6512079 (UAE) or +357 26 205 216 (outside of the UAE), or email crystal@luxurycruiseportfolio.com. For travel trade partnerships, contact Head of GCC Sales Daniel Essex on dan@luxurycruiseportfolio.com