Crystal Grace Announced: Crystal’s First New Ship in 25 Years
Crystal just revealed the name of its first new ocean ship in 25 years, and it’s officially called Crystal Grace. The ship launches in 2028 and represents the next big step for the brand under Abercrombie & Kent. In this video, I break down everything we know so far: delivery timeline, inaugural date, specs, dining, A&K shore experiences and more. I also talk about my own experience sailing the Crystal Symphony in 2023 after its refurbishment, and why I’m excited to compare that experience with Crystal Grace once she’s built. I also highlight several recent cruise-industry delays to keep expectations realistic — shipbuilding timelines shift all the time. What I cover: - Crystal Grace name reveal - 2028 delivery and inaugural plans - All-suite accommodations and ship stats - Dining lineup: Umi Uma, Beefbar, Alajmo brothers - Abercrombie & Kent land programs - Why I want to step onboard to compare it to my Symphony cruise - Real-world examples of past new-build delays Read my Crystal Symphony review: https://joesdaily.com/travel/crystal-symphony-review-2023-after-refurbishment/ Written version about Crystal Grace announcement on CruiseNews: https://cruisenews.com/crystal-grace-new-ship-2028/ Learn more about Abercrombie & Kent here: https://www.abercrombiekent.com/ Follow me on social: ∆ Cruise IG: https://instagram.com/allaboardwithjoe ∆ Cruise TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@allaboardwithjoe ∆ Main IG: https://instagram.com/joesdaily ∆ Main TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@joesdaily ∆ Main YouTube: https://youtube.com/@joesdaily Where I get my travel insurance: https://bit.ly/45Kwgh6 My camera gear: https://kit.co/JoesDaily/essential-camera-gear Audio I use for videos (Free Trial): https://uppbeat.io/?referral=joe-q7r94 Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links and if you go through them to make a purchase I will earn a commission. Keep in mind that I link these companies and their products because of their quality and not because of the commission I receive from your purchases. The decision is yours, and whether or not you decide to buy something is completely up to you. Thank you for your support!