Crystal Symphony

Crystal Symphony

Picture yourself cruising on a sophisticated ship, surrounded by like-minded travelers, where breathtaking onboard or onshore experience is right at your fingertips. You can easily realize this vision when sailing on a Crystal Symphony cruise. This ship is one of the two Crystal intimate ships refurbished in 2023. As part of a luxury cruise line acquired by award-winning tour operator A&K Travel Group in 2022, the 51,068-ton Crystal Symphony and 68,870-ton Crystal Serenity provide you with luxurious big-ship amenities despite being mid-sized vessels. From the moment you step aboard, you discover a pleasant, graceful, and friendly atmosphere, as well as outstanding personalized service provided by Crystal's well-trained and ultra-attentive staff (made possible through a remarkable nearly one staff member per guest ratio). Aboard this gorgeous vessel, you can enjoy a hassle-free cruising experience, complimentary services, and amiable surroundings while exploring the Mediterranean, Asia, and Asia Pacific.

What's New?

Crystal Cruises turned to Crystal brand after being purchased by A&K Travel Group, one of the most prosperous and well-known extravagance tour operators in the world, in 2022. Under their new leadership, the Crystal branding ushers in a new era, offering superior and memorable journeys and services to ship guests for what Crystal Cruises have been recognized for over thirty years.

The pricing of the new cruises includes select fine wines, premium spirits, and soft drinks throughout the ship; complimentary gratuities for housekeeping, bar, and dining staff; complimentary specialty dining; free Wi-Fi; and so much more!

Cruising aboard Crystal Symphony is certain to be the most comfortable experience you've ever had while staying away from home. The company refurbished most accommodations and public spaces aboard this ship in 2023; thus, most staterooms feature spacious private verandas and accentuate the flairs of the home. In-room amenities include complimentary Wi-Fi access, a flat-screen TV, soft drinks and bottled water, a sizeable living area, and much more. All staterooms feature 24-hour in-room dining, turndown service, an interactive tablet for news, updates, and reservations, assistance with packing and unpacking, and more.

Luxury Accommodations

The best accommodations onboard a Crystal Symphony cruise are the Crystal Penthouse Suites, which are the most spacious, lavish accommodations featuring personal butler service, unlimited dining in Osteria D'Ovidio and Umi Uma, free unlimited laundry and dry cleaning, and other fantastic amenities. Enjoy sipping a complimentary glass of champagne while relaxing in your separate living room with an exciting movie on the beautiful flat-screen TV as your butler serves you dinner course by course. Follow it up with a soothing and relaxing time in your master bath with a jacuzzi, entertained by breathtaking ocean views. Or enjoy your favorite spirit while relaxing on a soft lounger atop your spacious veranda. The choice is yours!

Other Suites, spacious Balcony, Oceanview, and Inside staterooms aboard Crystal Symphony also offer luxurious amenities, such as fresh fruits, turndown service, welcome champagne, 24-hour in-suite dining, shoeshine service, and more. Whatever accommodations you book, you can be sure to cruise in comfort and elegance, enjoying a spacious living area and everything needed for an unforgettable adventure.

Dining Options

In addition to their top-notch service, Crystal is also well-known for having some of the best cuisine and finest dining options at sea:

• Crystal Symphony's main dining room, the Waterside Restaurant, features open seating, offering delicious breakfast, lunch, and dinner with no reservations required;
• At the specialty restaurant Umi Uma by Nobu Matsuhisa and Sushi Bar, you can enjoy innovative dishes inspired by the rich culture of Japanese cuisine and Peruvian ingredients (reservations are required and limited per sailing);
• At Osteria D'Ovidio, you will discover an array of modern Italian dishes created by talented Crystal chefs (reservations are required and limited per sailing);
• If you prefer getting light snacks for breakfast and delicious desserts for lunch, visit the Bistro, a Parisian-inspired cafe and coffee bar. It offers fruits, fresh pastries, salmon, international cheeses, pates, prosciutto, and more;
• The intimate atmosphere of the Vintage Room is perfect for wine tasting and trying fine cuisine. This venue is great for hosting private wine-themed lunches and dinners;
• For more casual dining, there are the Trident Grill, BeefBar, and Marketplace, where you can find a variety of foods sure to please your tastes;
• Sweet tooth can find frozen yogurt, delicious ice cream flavors, and classics from Ben & Jerry's in Scoops Ice Cream Bar;
• An extensive 24-hour room service menu is available for those who want to dine in the comfort of their suite or stateroom.

Activites and Entertainment

Crystal Symphony offers so many onboard activities, events, and entertainment options that you'll never fall short of something to do. Among the ship's bars and lounges are:

• Crystal Cove plays a variety of musical styles with pre-dinner cocktails;
• Starlite Club features dancing, production spot shows, and cabaret performances on select nights;
• The Galaxy Lounge is a home to live performances, such as Broadway-style production shows, taking place throughout each Crystal Symphony cruise;
• Palm Court is an observation lounge with floor-to-ceiling windows with amazing views of the cruise ship's surroundings that hosts afternoon tea, social gatherings, and dancing;
• The Connoisseur Club is the best place with the finest cigars and cognacs;
• Avenue Saloon is a piano bar with delicious cocktails and intimate atmosphere;
• Jade Night Club is an intimate lounge for a late-night drink where you can enjoy karaoke and dance.

Shoppers will love Crystal Symphony's retail collection, where you can purchase fashionable clothing, opulent jewelry, watches, and cruise wear.

Other wonderful areas are the Hollywood Theatre, equipped with a Dolby audio system, where you can enjoy recently released classic movies; the Seahorse Pool, where you can swim the afternoon away, relax in a soft poolside bed, or work on your tan; The Studio with interesting lectures and enriching experiences, etc. Other areas of interest available aboard Crystal Symphony ship are the spa, fitness center, library, putting green, and great entertaining programs for children and teens.

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Ship Highlights

Palm Court

Visit Palm Court, Crystal Symphony's large forward lounge, to indulge in daily afternoon tea, evening dancing, concerts, parties, and celebrations or simply to relax. When you come to this area, you will discover breathtaking panoramic views through this lounge's stunning floor-to-ceiling windows.

Casino

Test your luck at the first-ever Casino de Monte-Carlo at sea, introduced aboard Crystal Symphony in November 2024. This upscale casino spreads over 1,000 square feet and features 3 live tables and 29 slot machines. Cruise guests can play Blackjack, American Roulette, and Ultimate Texas Hold’em and enjoy Crystal’s premium beverage offerings, such as incredible wines from Avenue Saloon and specialty cocktails.

Hollywood Theatre

Put yourself in the shoes of a star who is walking down the red carpet and enjoy a selection of recently released as well as classic movies in this ultra-comfortable theatre. Hollywood Theatre features Dolby Sound, a multi-lingual translation system, and devices for the hearing impaired, so all guests can enjoy an evening or two in this venue.

Aurora Spa & Fitness

When sailing on a luxury cruise line, you deserve the best, so why not indulge in a relaxing body treatment at Crystal's new Aurora spa? Aboard Crystal Symphony ship, you can discover a calming environment where you can simply and easily let your tensions melt away. Treat yourself to much-deserved ELEMIS and Grown Alchemist facials, acupuncture, light therapy, Chinese herbal medicine, relaxing massages, and more; all carried out with expert care as you enjoy being surrounded by the majestic ocean views. You may also visit the beauty salon and gentleman's grooming, enjoy guided meditation, a yoga class, or a personal training session in the cruise ship's Fitness Center.

Starlite Club

This comfortable and welcoming lounge on Crystal Symphony is the perfect place for a pre-dinner dance and aperitif, and after-dinner dancing as well. Throughout your cruise, you will enjoy cabaret performances, recitals, and more.

The Studio

Enhance your knowledge at Studio during your Crystal Symphony cruise. Here, you can enjoy lectures and interesting classes on various topics, all taught by experts and professionals. Some examples of classes that you can take are wine tastings, wellness, art, digital filmmaking, dancing, gardening, and even magic tricks shared by persons of interest. Don't miss out on your chance to come home with a new skill or learning experience!

The Vintage Room

Dinners served in the elegant Vintage Room located on Crystal Symphony are the ultimate experience for wine enthusiasts. The hand-selected culinary team creates menus to showcase the attributes of each vintage, with selections from famed wine-making regions such as Bordeaux and Napa Valley. Offered several times during each voyage, guests may reserve a seat at the Vintage Room table or play the role of a "wine-maker" for a nominal fee.

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