Sponsored by Crystal
Ultra-luxury cruise line Crystal will sail four new Wellness at Sea® retreats next year as it looks to enhance the onboard experience for its guests
Curated by Dalila Roglieri, the line’s wellness ambassador and culinary nutritionist, the new portfolio brings together renowned specialists from across the wellness industry aboard Crystal's award-winning ships.
Each sailing is built around four core pillars designed to support a holistic approach to self-care: culinary nutrition, physical activity, mental wellbeing and education in longevity science. Wellness is seamlessly integrated into the voyage, while Crystal’s renowned dining, entertainment and onboard experiences further elevate the experience.
Guests can participate in nutrition consultations, cooking demonstrations and culinary workshops; practice yoga, Pilates, strength training, dance, aqua fitness and pickleball; explore mindfulness through meditation, breathing classes, gratitude journaling and sound healing; and attend lectures focused on healthy aging and the latest developments in longevity science.
Roglieri said: "Wellness is deeply personal, which is why every Wellness at Sea retreat is designed to offer a variety of perspectives and practices that support each guest's individual journey.
“From movement and nutrition to mindfulness and connection, these voyages bring together an exceptional group of specialists dedicated to helping guests invest in their wellbeing both at sea and long after the journey ends."
Specialists include Jenni Demus, yoga and mental wellbeing specialist; Minna McHale, strength and fitness specialist; and Mandi Appelberg, fitness and sound healer specialist. Also onboard to lend their expertise is Eva Estandler, yoga and sound healer specialist; chef and culinary nutrition specialist Abbie Gellman; Sabrina Sawall, yoga and sound healer specialist; and Mary Ann Adornato, Pilates specialist and doctor of physical therapy.
Available itineraries include a Fort Lauderdale to Las Palmas, Canary Islands cruise, from 20 March-2 April 2027 onboard Crystal Symphony, with a focus on building lifelong healthy habits.
Guests will enjoy yoga, functional fitness, Pilates-inspired movement, culinary nutrition workshops and one-on-one consultations, alongside restorative practices including meditation, sound healing and breathwork. Lectures exploring balance, bone health and healthy aging complement the retreat, creating a comprehensive foundation for long-term wellbeing.
Crystal Symphony will also sail a transatlantic Lisbon to Fort Lauderdale itinerary from 8-22 November 2027, exploring the intersection of food, wine and wellbeing through a sensory-led approach to mindful living.
Led by Wendy Narby of Bordeaux Experts, programming includes mindful wine tasting, food and wine pairing discussions and sensory workshops. Additional experiences throughout the voyage include yoga, fitness classes, culinary nutrition, mindfulness sessions and lectures focused on longevity .
Crystal Serenity, meanwhile, will sail its debut Wellness at Sea cruise from Panama to New York on 20 August to 3 September 2027, introducing an enhanced pickleball experience by fitness specialist and pickleball player Kat Valos.
Designed for players of all skill levels, the programme includes on-court instruction, off-court conditioning focused on helping guests move better, play longer and perform stronger, as well as a friendly onboard tournament.
Crystal Serenity will conclude its Wellness at Sea season with a New York to San Juan itinerary from 12-21 October 2027. This Caribbean retreat blends active movement with restorative wellbeing, creating a space for both performance and recovery at sea.
Guests will once again have the opportunity to participate in Valos' enhanced pickleball offerings alongside yoga, Pilates, strength training, meditation, sound healing, nutrition consultations, culinary workshops and educational discussions dedicated to longevity science.
To find out more about the Wellness at Sea retreats, visit Crystal’s website or check out its series of webinars on the itineraries.
