The Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity are currently the only two Crystal Cruise ships.
Dining | Entertainment | Activities | Staff | Awards
Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity Staterooms:
Any room on either the Crystal Symphony or Serenity will show you what luxury cruising and Crystal Cruises is about. Every stateroom on either the Crystal Serenity or Symphony :
- Personal butler service. Have your Butler unpack your bags, and pack them up again. The Butlers aboard the Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity are trained to answer your wants, and anticipate your needs.
- Additional amenities such as hors d’oeuvres nightly, complimentary wine, wine, beer + choice of spirits & a welcome bottle of champagne. Order in from specialty restaurants, or from the spa with in-suite massage (optional). Enjoy Complimentary pressings and shoe shines.
- Upgrades such as Riedel stemware, and a jacuzzi tub with separate shower.
- The Crystal Penthouse aboard the Crystal Symphony is 982sq.ft. with verandah. On the Crystal Serenity, it is 1,345sq.ft.
- The Penthouse Suites aboard the Crystal Symphony are 491sq.ft. with verandah. 538sq.ft. with verandah on the Crystal Serenity.
- The Penthouse on the Crystal Symphony is 367sq.ft. with verandah. Crystal Serenity Penthouses are 403.sq.ft.
- Verandah Staterooms: Categories A & B on the Crystal Symphony are 246sq.ft., and Categories AA-B on the Crystal Serenity are 269sq.ft. Both with verandahs.
- Outside Staterooms: Category C-E on the Crystal Symphony are 202 sq. ft. Category E have a partially obstructed view. Category C is the only outside stateroom on the Crystal Serenity. 226sq.ft.
Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity Dining:
The innovative and fresh dining aboard the Crystal Symphony and Serenity is a testament to Crystal Cruises dedication to the culinary cruiser. With multiple specialty restaurants and a beautiful main dining room, the Crystal Symphony and Serenity cater to your tastes and timeline with industry leading excellence.
Kosher: The kitchen staff on both the Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony have been trained in kosher food preparation. There is a a wide range of kosher certified meals, including meats, seafood, and poultry are pre-packaged. Kosher utensils, pots, and pans are used and washed separately.
Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity Entertainment:
Crystal Cruises continually ranks #1 in most industry polls for entertainment. In addition to the Entertainment below, Crystal Cruises offers an array of special theme cruises.
- Dedicated play areas for young kids and teens. Arts and Crafts, board and video games. Great for some alone time on your family cruise vacation.
- Internet cafe: Surf the internet, print, and send emails. Ship-wide wireless internet access is available (fee).
- Casino on both cruise ships.
- Multiple lounges to fit your style and mood
- Avenue Saloon: An intimate piano bar with a club-like atmosphere.
- Connoisseur Club cigar bar.
- Luxe: Modern nightclub aboard the Crystal Symphony.
- Pulse: Dance club on the Crystal Serenity.
- Starlite: Crystal Symphony’s round bar. Lectures during the day, dancing at night.
- Stardust: On the Crystal Serenity. Dancing and special performances.
- Crystal Cove piano bar.
- Palm Court is the place to be for Afternoon Tea, dancing, and special performances.
- Galaxy Lounge: Main showroom.
- Hollywood Theater: Comfortable theater for classic flicks and popular newer releases.
- Libraries with 2,000 books, 1,000 movies, and board games.
- Ambassador Hosts: Cultured, well traveled, accomplished as a ballroom dancer, and carefully screened.
- Celebrity Entertainers & Speakers.
Crystal Symphony & Serenity Activities
- Creative Learning: Languages from Berlitz, music instruction by Yamaha, Tai Chi, wellness, wine tasting, art instruction, and the Computer University at Sea make your Crystal Symphony or Serenity Cruise a conduit for learning.
- Technology Concierge. Crystal Cruises service offers advice and instruction on Apple, Palm, Blackberry and more.
- Bridge: An ACBL instructor provides help with your Bridge game, as well as supervise games on both the Crystal Symphony and Serenity.
Ship and Staff
Crystal Symphony :
- Built 1995- Refurbished 2009
- Passenger Capacity: 922
- European Captain, International officers, International crew 566.
- Passengers/crew ratio: 1.6:1
- Space Ratio: 53.3
- Length: 781 feet/238 meters
- Width 99 ft./30m
- Draft 25ft/7.6m
- tonnage: 51,044
- Cruising Seed: 20 knots
- Registry: Bahamas
Crystal Serenity:
- Built 2003 – Refurbished 2011 – See Crystal Serenity Refurbishment
- Passenger Capacity: 1,070
- European Captain, International officers, International crew 655.
- Passengers/crew ratio: 1.6:1
- Space Ratio: 63
- Length: 820 feet/250 meters
- Width 106 ft./32m
- Draft 25ft/7.6m
- tonnage: 68,870
- Cruising Seed: 21 knots
- Registry: Bahamas
Crystal Symphony & Serenity Awards:
Crystal Symphony Awards:
2010: Travel Weekly awarded a Gold Magellan for the redesign of the Crystal Symphony.
2008: Cruise Magazine awards the ship second place for "Cruise Ship of the Year". The Crystal Serenity won first place.
2006: "Best Overall Spa Facility" according to TravelAge West.
2008 & 2009 – Second place "Best cruise ship in the World" (The Crystal Serenity won first place).
2001 & 2003 – Cruise Ship of the Year.
2003 – "Best Medium-sized Cruise Ship in the World".
Cruise magazine (Japan): Cruise Ship of the Year (Crystal Serenity 1st, Crystal Symphony 2nd - 2009)
Crystal Serenity Awards:
2011: Travel Weekly awards 2 Gold and 1 Silver for ship design.
2010: Conde Nast Traveler named the Crystal Serenity the Best medium size cruise ship in the world.
2009: Cruise Magazine names the ship "Cruise Ship of the Year".
2006: TravelAge West awards the "Editor’s Pick" for " Best Overall Onboard Dining Experience"
Crystal Symphony Facts:
The Crystal Symphony was the first cruise ship to achieve a score of 100 on a Vessel Sanitation inspection by the United States Public Health Service.
