Current Featured Cruises
Our programs are hand-crafted to create experiences that are impossible to duplicate when traveling alone. No matter which trip you choose, you'll be exposed to new cultures, given unique opportunities to meet the locals and form new friendships that will last a lifetime. You'll learn about history, art, flora, fauna, food, and nature in ways that would be impossible on your own.
Select from one of our pre-designed trips outlined below. If you don't see the trip you have in mind please send us a message with your destination and instructor wish list and we'll use your feedback to develop new trips. Most of our trips are repeated every year, every other year or sometimes every 3-5 years.
28-Day Japan, Russia and North Pacific Crossing Knitting Cruise with Beth Brown-Reinsel - April 10 - May 7, 2023
Join Beth Brown-Reinsel and other knitters on this fabulous 28-day itinerary that makes experiencing the cultural riches of Japan, the vastness of Russia's Far East and the splendors of Alaska easy, rewarding and fun. Knitters will enjoy being pampered onboard Holland America's Westerdam while visiting fascinating places, learning new skills and experiencing Japan with people who share their love of knitting and traveling. On this trip everyone has the choice of taking the 14-day Japan and Russia journey or combining it with the a North Pacific Crossing along the Aleutian Islands to Alaska ending in Seattle. The choice is yours.
14-Day Japan and Russia Knitting Cruise with Beth Brown-Reinsel - April 10-24, 2023
Join Beth Brown-Reinsel and other knitters on this culturally rich 14-day cruise circumnavigating Japan. This cruise is the ideal way to experience the best Japan has to offer and catch a glimpse into the the vastness of Russia with a stop in Vladivostok, the most important commercial port in Russia's Far East. This knitting trip can be enjoyed as a stand-alone 14-day voyage or as a 28-day combination cruise ending in Seattle. No matter which option you choose, we've curated the entire experience with knitters in mind. Join us on this adventure and see for yourself why traveling with Craft Cruises makes travel easy, rewarding and fun.
Set sail on an Alaskan cruise in spring when the wilderness awakens to new life. Join knitting expert and instructor Margaret Holzmann on this fabulous 14-day knitting cruise sailing round trip from Vancouver, British Columbia.
21-Day Polar Ice Cap Knitting Cruise w/ Beth Brown-Reinsel - June 11-July 2, 2023
Join other knitters on a cruise to the Land of Fire and Ice on this fabulous cruise visiting the Arctic Circle and Polar Ice Caps. Cruise roundtrip from Rotterdam with knitting expert Beth Brown-Reinsel on this exciting itinerary, including stops in England, Norway, Svalbard, Iceland, and Scotland. Enjoy long days, pleasant temperatures, unparalleled natural beauty, and fabulous yarn shopping opportunities.
14-Day Midnight Sun Knitting Cruise w/ Martina Behm
July 12-26, 2023
Want to beat the summer heat? Join other knitters on this incredible 14-day Voyage of the Midnight Sun adventure sailing from Copenhagen July 12-26, 2023 to the Arctic Circle. Set sail on this knitting cruise adventure visiting some of the most gorgeous ports in Norway aboard Holland America's beautiful Nieuw Statendam. Knitting classes will be offered by knitting expert, Martina Behm, who will be offering a range of classes onboard. Shop for yarn, visit mills and meet local knitters along the way on the perfect summer cruise that will have you returning home feeling relaxed and refreshed.
14-Day British Isles Knitting Cruise
with Lucy Neatby & Alissa Barton
August 09-23, 2023
Immerse yourself in the British culture on this cruise that visits many off-the-beaten-path ports. Set sail from Copenhagen on a British Isles adventure with knitting experts Lucy Neatby & Alissa Barton from August 09-23, 2023, onboard Holland America's Nieuw Statendam. Bring your knitting needles and join us for an exciting adventure to ports in Scotland, England and Ireland including stops in Isle of Lewis, Isle of Man and Guernsey.
14-Day Holy Land and Ancient Kingdoms Knitting Cruise with André de Castro - October 1-15, 2023
Join André de Castro on this Mediterranean knitting cruise in October sailing roundtrip from Athens. If you are interested in adding to your repertoire of knitting skills and are a fan of sacred lands, art, and antiquities, this cruise visiting ports in Greece, Israel, and Cypress will be right up your alley.
2023 Christmas Markets Knitting Cruise on the Rhine
December 1-12, 2023
(4-night Switzerland + 7-night Rhine Cruise)
Kick off the 2023 Holiday Season on a Rhine river cruise visiting Switzerland, France, Germany and Holland. See gorgeous scenery, shop for Swiss silk, improve your knitting skills and make new friends on this fabulous knitting cruise at the most festive time of year, Christmas. There's nothing quite like the feeling you get when visiting festive Christmas markets during the holidays. Enjoy sparkling lights, festive music, and colorful decorations while tantalizing aromas such as spiced wine, crepes, roasted chestnuts, waffles and gingerbread fill the brisk winter air. Join us and you'll be sure to cherish these memories for years to come.
16-Day New Zealand and Australia Knitting Cruise w/ Beth Brown-Reinsel Feb 22-Mar 9, 2024
Join Beth Brown-Reinsel on this knitting adventure cruising from Auckland, New Zealand, to Sydney, Australia, visiting the most popular ports along the way. Learn new skills, meet local knitters, shop for souvenir yarn, and be pampered on this 16-day cruise aboard Holland America's Noordam.