Crystal has revealed renders of the suites aboard Crystal Grace, the line’s forthcoming all-suite, all-veranda ship which will debut in May 2028.
The ship, the cruise line’s first new ship in 25 years, will introduce enhanced storage and, for the first time in the brand’s history, “expansive wraparound verandas” in select categories.
The 337 suites were crafted by GEM with art direction and interior design coordination by Studio Ibsen, showcasing what the company describes as “an extraordinary level of craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail, hallmarks of Crystal for more than 30 years.”
Accommodating 650 guests at double occupancy and measuring 61,800 gross tons, Crystal Grace aims to balance intimacy with spaciousness while presenting “a timeless balance of elegance, comfort and contemporary sophistication.”
According to Cristina Levis, CEO of A&K Travel Group, guest feedback guided the ship’s design philosophy from the outset. “From the very beginning of Crystal Grace’s design process, we prioritized listening to our guests. Their preferences, their habits and the way they live while at sea informed every decision we made,” she said.
“These suites reflect a thoughtful evolution of space, comfort and accessibility, delivering the elevated residential feeling our guests have asked for while preserving the elegance and intimacy that define the Crystal experience.”
Every suite aboard the ship will be served by a dedicated Crystal butler, ensuring what the company describes as “refined, intuitive service tailored to each guest’s individual preferences,” complemented by Jesurum 1870 linens, curated pillow menus and premium bedding.
Suite categories range from the 230 sq. ft. Guest Room with Veranda to the extensive Penthouse Suites measuring more than 1,200 sq. ft., some with nearly 1,000 sq. ft. of wraparound outdoor space. The line notes that ADA-equipped Aquamarine Veranda Suites will offer “seamless accessibility,” while Sapphire Suites and Junior Penthouse Suites provide separate living areas, jacuzzis and elevated inclusions such as unlimited specialty dining and laundry services.
Bernie Leypold, Senior Vice President of Hotel Operations, stressed the importance of creating homes at sea. “One of the features we know our guests will love most is the remarkable amount of open-air space, including expansive wraparound verandas in several suite categories,” he said. He added that more intuitive storage ensures “every item, whether a closet for a world cruise or treasures collected along the way, has a place.”
Scheduled for delivery on 31 May 2028, Crystal Grace will begin her inaugural voyage on 11 June 2028. Crystal will also introduce new suite categories, including its first-ever Owner’s Suite, ahead of the 2026 opening of the inaugural season waitlist.
