Craft Cruises® - Cruising with a Purpose
Travel is always better when you share it with people who see the world the way you do.
Cruising with a purpose is about more than visiting beautiful destinations—it’s about sharing meaningful experiences and forming lasting friendships. Craft Cruises® brings together people who share a passion for creativity, travel, and discovery. Our guests aren’t just tourists passing through a destination; they are travelers who want to connect with the places they visit and the people they meet along the way.
Many knitters are natural explorers. They travel to experience culture, learn new techniques, and find inspiration in the world around them. Craft Cruises® creates immersive knitting cruise journeys that bring destinations to life through fiber art, local traditions, and shared creativity. Whether you’re knitting at sea, exploring a charming port, or learning from world-class knitting instructors, you’ll be surrounded by like-minded people who share your enthusiasm for knitting and adventure.
If you’ve ever found yourself resisting the idea of cruising, it may be time to think again. Craft Cruises® is known for offering some of the highest-quality educational programs at sea, hosted aboard award-winning cruise lines. Each cruise line, ship, and itinerary is carefully selected to ensure every guest enjoys the highest levels of safety, comfort, and service.
Misconceptions about cruising have kept many from trying it, yet it remains one of the most comfortable and easy-to-budget vacations available. In fact, some of our most enthusiastic guests are those who were once skeptical. They quickly discover that a Craft Cruises® journey offers something truly special: inspiring classes, exceptional service, unforgettable destinations, and—most importantly—a welcoming community. The friendships formed onboard, the shared moments of creativity, and the chance to meet fellow fiber enthusiasts around the world often exceed expectations and bring many guests back again and again.
Craft Cruises® is a full-service travel agency dedicated to personalizing the cruise experience around the activities people love. Our mission is to create extraordinary knitting cruise journeys for travelers who value connection, cultural exchange, creativity, and the joy of learning new skills together.
Join us and discover that the most memorable journeys aren’t just about where you go—they’re about the people you meet along the way.
“...the cruise was one of the most enjoyable and relaxing weeks of my life" "My husband and I are so thankful for Craft Cruises!! We get to spend a wonderful vacation doing what each of us love. He gets to hang by the pool and gamble in the casino and I get to knit with some of the most wonderful instructors, yarn shop owners and designers in the industry. Craft Cruises gives me the opportunity to learn some new things and get a great vacation at the same time. Cruising beats every other form of vacation and Craft Cruising certainly beats them all....“
Featured Cruises at a Glance
When you're ready to start planning your next cruise, we’ll be here to guide you every step of the way.
At Craft Cruises®, we make travel easy, rewarding, and fun by taking care of all the details—so you can relax and enjoy the experience from the moment you begin planning until you return home.
Craft Cruises® currently offers a variety of exciting knitting cruises, with many more in the works. If you have a destination in mind, be sure to ask about our wish list so you can receive advance notice when new trips and dates become available.
Upcoming destinations include Northern Europe, Canada & New England, the British Isles and Ireland, Alaska, the Canary Islands and Portugal, Antarctica, Hawaii and Tahiti, Japan, Canada, New France and Montreal, Iceland, the Shetland and Faroe Islands, the Mediterranean, and more.
Our cruises feature talented instructors such as Lucy Neatby, Alissa Barton, Kristin Drysdale, Heather Storta, Arenda Holladay, Tonia Lyons, and Jennifer Daley (also known as Knitting Jenny), among others.
We invite you to join us on our next adventure. Come along, have some fun, and enjoy an unforgettable experience at sea—you deserve it.
“What could be better than spending quality time with my daughter and other knitters who enjoy traveling, knitting, and having a good time. I feel so excited when I know a trip is coming; looking forward to it months in advance; knowing I'll meet new teachers, make new friends, and see former travel mates.....”
Celebrate Cultural Connections
At Craft Cruises®, we believe the connections we share bring people together and help us appreciate our differences. Our thoughtfully designed knitting cruise experiences create opportunities to learn, create, and connect with fellow travelers while exploring the world.
Because our groups make up only a small portion of the passengers onboard, there is plenty for everyone to enjoy. While you attend classes, your family and friends can take advantage of the ship’s many activities—from enrichment programs and wine tastings to fitness classes, entertainment, and relaxing by the pool with a good book.
“...I just keep coming back! The Baltic Knitting cruise was my first Craft Cruise and the main attraction for me was the private tour and visit with Horst Schulz in his flat in Berlin. This was a surprise inclusion and a definite highlight. The high quality of instructors was also great and many of the topics I have an interest in were covered. I have been attending various workshops for 6 years, but have found the particular close contact and communication interchange provided onboard to have been the most valuable experience in my developing understanding of the techniques covered..."
Cruising with a Purpose
Cruising with a purpose inspires everyone who joins us. At Craft Cruises®, we believe happiness is not a destination—it’s a way of life. Our journeys bring together creativity, travel, and community, offering opportunities to learn, explore, and connect with like-minded people around the world.
We create journeys where friendships grow, inspiration flourishes, and travelers return home with more than memories—they return with a renewed sense of joy and purpose.
Take time for yourself. Join us on a Craft Cruise® and discover the joy, inspiration, and freedom that meaningful travel can bring.
“...Your selection of instructors was excellent. This was a very diverse group and I was amazed at the feeling of community that permeated the atmosphere. I will recommend this experience to anyone that has the opportunity to attend. The contacts and information are priceless....“