Crystal is adding a new Wellness at Sea Retreat aboard Crystal Serenity, sailing roundtrip from Lisbon from Oct. 11–17, 2026. Introduced due to popular demand, the newly curated voyage will feature Sanctum, a transformational, music-led movement practice founded in Amsterdam that blends high-intensity training, breathwork and meditative movement into a single immersive, communal experience. Marking its debut at sea, Sanctum will be part of a comprehensive wellness program designed to elevate physical vitality and mental clarity.
“Sanctum was created as a cathartic, music-driven ritual that brings together intensity and stillness in a single, immersive format. In just under an hour, we blend movement, breathwork and meditative practices to help participants disconnect from external noise and reconnect with themselves. We are thrilled to introduce this energy to the high seas for the first time with Crystal,” said Gab Olszewski, CEO of Sanctum.
The seven-day sailing calls on Portimão, Casablanca, Agadir and Arrecife, allowing guests to engage with both place and program in a meaningful way. Select shore experiences are designed with a wellness focus in mind, highlighting the natural character of each destination. In Portimão, guests may explore the region’s coastline along the Seven Hanging Valleys Trail, known for its limestone cliffs, caves and ocean views, with stops including Praia da Marinha, Praia de Benagil and the Alfanzina Lighthouse. In Arrecife, guests may discover Lanzarote’s landscapes through guided hiking experiences, including routes through Haría and the Valley of a Thousand Palms.
Dalila Roglieri, Crystal’s Wellness Ambassador: “At Crystal, wellness is not an amenity, it is a philosophy woven into the guest journey. The addition of this retreat reflects the growing desire among our guests for programming that is both aspirational and deeply meaningful. With the Sanctum experience, this voyage delivers a truly elevated approach to well-being at sea.”
Guests will engage in a thoughtfully designed daily program that evolves throughout the voyage, offering both energizing and restorative modalities.
Highlights include:
- Daily movement sessions such as stretching, soft mobility work and aerobics designed to support endurance and flexibility
- Yoga practices ranging from Hatha and dynamic flow to yin and targeted therapeutic sessions
- Guided sound healing experiences and evening relaxation rituals
- A cacao ceremony centered on mindfulness and intention-setting
- One-on-one nutrition consultations and interactive sensory workshops
- Expert-led lecture focused on longevity and performance optimization
- Two (2) 55 minute Sanctum sessions, offered with an additional fee of 100 USD, will be delivered as a guided, music-driven communal ritual experienced through wireless headphones, blending kundalini, Zen Buddhism, qigong, somatic movement and high-intensity training.
The retreat is guided by a team of leading wellness practitioners, each bringing specialized expertise:
- Dalila Roglieri, Crystal’s Wellness Ambassador and registered nutritionist, providing personalized consultations and interactive experiences
- Dr. Massimo Spattini, longevity expert, presenting on the role of physical activity in enhancing long-term health and quality of life
- Eva Estlander, yoga and sound healing specialist, leading restorative and meditative practices
- Vanessa Schummelfeder, dance and fitness specialist, offering movement-focused classes designed to build energy and resilience
- A dedicated Sanctum Guide facilitating the signature transformational sessions
The addition of this voyage underscores the brand’s continued evolution in the wellness space, offering guests not only moments of relaxation, but a framework for sustained well-being beyond the journey.
Pictures courtesy of Crystal.
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