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The super-luxury Crystal offers an epic trip around the world for an equally “epic” price.

The company is now accepting bookings for a 135-day voyage from Los Angeles to Civitavecchia, Italy (Port of Rome), which will take high net worth travelers to 72 stunning destinations in 27 countries on five continents.

The Crystal Serenity departs on January 11, 2026. A two-person cabin starts at a sky-high $168,000 for a two-person cabin. The best suites on the ship will cost up to $550,000 for two passengers.

For this high price, wealthy travelers can enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime trip that includes visits to many of the world's most famous sites, from Bora Bora in French Polynesia to the pyramids of Egypt—all while living in luxury.

The 135-night world cruise in 2026 will begin crossing the Pacific Ocean west to Hawaii and French Polynesia en route to New Zealand and Australia.

From there, the ship will head to various Asian countries, including Indonesia and India, before passing through the Red Sea and the Suez Canal to the Mediterranean Sea. In the Mediterranean, the ship will visit several ports in Greece, Italy, and France before ending in Civitavecchia on May 26, 2026.

In addition to ship accommodations, food and beverages, passengers booked on a round the world trip will be entitled to additional benefits such as:

US$1,500 ship credit per person.

Up to a $5,000 surcharge per person for business class flights to and from the ship, or a $4,000 cruise credit for those booking their own flights.

Private transfer to and from the ship.

Unlimited meals at upscale restaurants Osteria d'Ovidio, and Umi Umarest.

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