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Voyages will travel throughout the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Canada and New England, Alaska, the Caribbean, the Panama Canal, the Middle East, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. The 68,870 gross ton Crystal Serenity now has a maximum guest capacity of 740, down from 1,040 passengers. The 51,044 gross ton Crystal Symphony now has a guest capacity of 606, down from 960 passengers.
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Levis is from a family of gelato makers, and it shows; the stracciatella and coffee gelato I savored on a poolside couch as we sailed from Portofino, Italy, was better than the cone I had in port. Umi Uma stands out among the ship’s restaurants, as does Waterside, which holds its own as the ship’s main dining room. Rooms on Crystal Serenity are a bit of an anomaly because of the ship’s approach to the refurbishment.
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The ship is similar to the "discovery yacht'" Scenic Eclipse (2018) built for Scenic Cruises. Cabin amenities include complimentary beverages, Jacuzzi/bathtub, stationery, Wi-Fi Internet, smart UHDTV (satellite reception), electronic safe box. On shore, a seamless experience with unparalleled levels of service continues with Abercrombie & Kent’s ground arrangements.
Bars and lounges
On a July cruise in the Mediterranean Sea, most of the passengers I met had sailed on Serenity many times before. Veteran Crystal cruiser Keith Steiner regaled me with stories of the paddle tennis tournament he plays in every year, alongside the crew, on the line’s world cruises. Linda Glenn, who has been on 130 Crystal cruises, promised to show me the beautiful ring her husband, Stanley, commissioned from the jeweler who supplies Serenity’s boutique.
There are no inside accommodations on the 545-room Crystal Serenity — even the entry-level offering has an ocean view. The smallest rooms, at 215 square feet, are the doubles with an ocean view, singles with an ocean view, and doubles with a veranda. But A&K, committed to keeping the returning guests happy, left some Sapphire Veranda Suites as they were — including the room Linda Glenn has booked since 2009. Don’t be surprised if well more than half the guests on your sailing have cruised with Crystal in the past – and often.
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Here’s everything to know about Crystal’s comeback, and what clients can expect when sailing onboard Symphony. “I am delighted to announce that Crystal is reborn, with Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony reimagined and enhancements made to every part of our guests’ journey,” said Crystal president Jack Anderson. While we didn't notice specific LGBTQ+ meetups scheduled onboard, travelers who identify as being part of that group will find themselves welcomed aboard Crystal. Don’t miss, “Safety is Top of Mind for Cruise Lines,” and for more cruise news, click here. Ranging in length from 11 to 19 nights, the company also had planned roundtrip departures from Ushuaia Argentina, between December 2021 and February 2022.
The Yacht Suite features a king-size bed, bed-side iPads, and large picture window. The bathroom has a glass-enclosed shower, double sink, and a natural stone floor. Personalized butler service and twice-daily housekeeping will round out your luxurious experience. With Crystal Cruises you won’t find mega-ships like Royal Caribbean or discount party ships like Carnival.
The announcement said that Star Cruises together with the German companies Petram Beteiligungs, Ehlerding Beteiligungs, and BLG Logistics Group entered into a stock purchase agreement that allows GHK to acquire a majority stake in Lloyd Werft Bremerhaven GmbH. Before the agreement's announcement, Genting signed a letter of intent with the shipbuilding company for Crystal's new polar-class ships scheduled for deliveries in 2018-Q4 (later pushed back to 2019). In June 2023 was announced that Crystal has retained ~80% of the staff/crew who served the brand under the previous ownership. Travel Advisors and guests with Open Deposits have exclusive access to an early booking window beginning Wednesday, February 1 - before bookings open to the public later this month.
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Suites feature marble quarried from Italy, with modern furnishings and fine cotton linens. If you’re looking for mega-ships with endless activities, check out other lines like Disney Cruises, Norwegian, or Princess. However, if you prefer smaller ships or the intimacy of a river or yacht cruise, Crystal Cruises has a lot to offer. You won’t pay extra for specialty restaurants, beverages, gratuities, or Wi-Fi.
I had terrific moules-frites one afternoon, with Rotterdam-sourced mussels in a delicate, garlicky cream sauce, seated outside in the sun, with a beautiful view of Cannes. The ship has a smattering of accessible cabins and suites, and elevator banks are located aft, forward and midship. Intro cabins are all found on Deck 7; these are the smallest rooms and have large picture windows. You’ll also find several suites, ranging from the Aquamarine Suite all the way to the over-the-top penthouse suite. Crystal Serenity’s excellent restaurants are mostly located on decks 12, 7 and 5, handy to the pool or entertainment options. Bars and lounge are spread throughout the ship, and there are ample options no matter the time of day or experience sought.
Preview the new Crystal experience and just announced voyages at crystalcruises.com. Our 3,000+ square-foot Fitness Center, Weight Room and Aerobics Studio feature an extensive line of professional weights and Technogym® exercise equipment, along with panoramic views. We also offer Wellness program with classes in yoga, mat pilates and spinning classes. Our ships' full-time Fitness Director offers fitness advice and a variety of stretch and aerobic instruction.
The 500+ square foot Owner’s Suite features a living area with sofa and chairs, flat-screen TV, and dining table. The bathroom includes a glass-enclosed rain shower and double vanity with a backlit mirror and integrated TV. This all-inclusive cruise line doesn’t have a large fleet, but what they do have focuses on total luxury and intimate, small ship sailings. For the true connoisseur, the Vintage Room offers an exceptional degustation experience that is limited to just 12 guests, in an intimate room tucked away off the port side of the Starlite Club on Deck 6.
This elegant room features 2 bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, a fireplace with ambient lighting, a separate dining area, and an extra powder room. For any cruise that is 14 days or longer, each guest is allowed 2 complimentary visits to each specialty restaurant before the $30 fee is charged. The Vintage Room wine pairing dining experience is also subject to additional charges.
Crystal Serenity is one of those cruise ships that draws loyalists who will sail again and again, even if the ship isn’t the newest or shiniest on the market. A lot of it comes down to the crew, which have a way of making their passengers feel right at home the moment they step onboard. In addition, Crystal’s enrichment program presents an array of onboard lectures by guest speakers, who in the past have included actors, sports stars, political figures, scientists, entrepreneurs and even astronauts. These vary by sailing and guests are often delighted to discover who will be aboard and speaking during their cruise. Crystal Serenity's cabins and suites offer both U.S.-style 110V outlets and European-style 220V outlets and USB ports at built-in cabin desks.
If you're the kind of person who likes to lounge next to a Four Seasons hotel pool, you know what I'm talking about. The somewhat smaller but still spacious Aquamarine Verandah Suites make up another 28% of the ship's accommodations (106 suites). Measuring 409 square feet, including balcony space, these suites lack the separate sitting rooms found in Sapphire Verandah Suites but still are impressively large. The old knock on Crystal ships was that many of their cabins weren't big enough — at least for an ultra-luxury ship. Newer luxury ships in recent years have been built with more big cabins and suites, which put Crystal's older vessels at a disadvantage.
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