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.
“...I have taken three of your knitting cruises so far. I have toured such places as Alaska, New England, and the Baltic. I have never spent money or time more wisely. The cultural and learning on these cruises is beyond what I'd hoped for. The people I've met along the way are unforgettable. And the instructors were simply great!...“
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.
“...I have taken three of your knitting cruises so far. I have toured such places as Alaska, New England, and the Baltic. I have never spent money or time more wisely. The cultural and learning on these cruises is beyond what I'd hoped for. The people I've met along the way are unforgettable. And the instructors were simply great!...“
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.
“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.....”
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.
“...Loved our fun times together at dinner and our various discussions too. The seminars were just the best! But how can you go wrong with the instructors; the elite of the knitting world....“