CTN Crystal Cruises Supplement Oct 2026

The luxury cruise sector is continuing to go from strength to strength. According to CLIA, the luxury fleet has tripled in the last 15 years, from 28 ships in 2010 to 98 ships in 2025, and there are no signs of that slowing down as new lines and hardware continue to enter the market. For agents, that means one thing: there has never been a better time to learn about luxury.

Therefore, it brings me great pleasure to partner with Crystal on this special supplement which is a continuation of the takeover edition we collaborated on in July. You can hear directly from my co-editor, vice president trade sales UK and EMEA Luke Smith, on page 4 as he shares some insight on his first 18 months in the role, the challenges he has faced and his hopes for the future of the brand.

You can also get some valuable feedback from agents who recently had the chance to set sail on Crystal Serenity on page 8. They will share with you their preconceptions, how the line surpassed their expectations and the clients they will pitch Crystal to in the future.