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Crystal Symphony

  • Rating:
  • Tonnage: 51044 tonnes
  • Capacity: 922

CRYSTAL SYMPHONY: SHIP PROFILE

 

BUILDER: Kvaerner Masa Yards

Turku, Finland

 

ENTERED SERVICE: May 3, 1995

 

COST: $250 million

 

MAJOR REDESIGN/REFURBISHMENT:
2009: $25 million
2006: $23 million
2004: $12 million

 

GUEST CAPACITY: 922

 

SPACE RATIO: 55.3

 

GUEST TO CREW RATIO: 1.69:1

 

DECKS: 12

 

STATEROOMS: 461

 

% OF VERANDAH STATEROOMS: 58 %

 

SHIP'S REGISTRY: Bahamian

 

CREW SIZE: 545

 

CREW NATIONALITY: Norwegian Captain; International officers; European trained hotel and dining staff; international crew

 

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS:

  • 51,044 gross registered tons (approx.)
  • 781 ft. length (238.1 m)
  • 99 ft. width (30.2 m)
  • 24.9 ft. draft (7.6 m)
  • 20.0 knots cruising speed
  • 21.0 knots maximum speed
  • Fin type roll stabilizers
  • Two bow and one stern transversal thrusters
  • Propelled by two diesel-electric motors, which are powered by six Wartsila-Sulzer diesel generator engines generating 33,880 kw horsepower

 

 

DECKS AND STATEROOMS:

Eight guest decks with 461 staterooms on five decks including:

  • Two Crystal Penthouses with verandahs - Category CP (approx. 982 sq. ft.)
  • 19 Penthouse Suites with verandahs - Category PS (approx. 491 sq. ft.)
  • 44 Penthouses with verandahs - Category PH (approx. 367 sq. ft.)
  • 214 Deluxe Staterooms with verandahs - Category A, B (approx. 246 sq. ft.)
  • 182 Deluxe Staterooms - Category C, D, E (approx. 202 sq. ft.)
  • Four staterooms for guests with disabilities: 2 Category D, 2 Category PH
  • Eight connecting staterooms and 89 staterooms with third berth available for families

 

STATEROOM AMENITIES:

  • 24-hour complimentary in-stateroom dining
  • Refrigerators with complimentary bottled water and soft drinks
  • 100% Egyptian cotton sheets, down pillows, plush duvets and featherbeds
  • Remote control, flat-screen television with audio/MP3 player input and DVD Player. Television features 24-hour news and sports information via CNN, CNBC, MSNBC, Fox News, BBC World NEws, Sky News, NHK World, ESPN, and TNT (reception permitting)
  • Wi-Fi access
  • Lavish bathroom amenities including Frette bathrobes, slippers, two hairdryers and Aveda bath products
  • Shower, bathtub, double sink, makeup mirror and a telephone in bathroom
  • Queen or twin-sized beds, depending on preference
  • Direct-dial ship-to-shore phones and personal voice mail and cell phone service at sea
  • Large closets with shoe rack, umbrella, and beach tote
  • Telephone system with private voice mail and automated wake-up call
  • Personal stateroom safe
  • Alarm clocks

 

ADDITIONAL PENTHOUSE AMENITIES:

Penthouse categories PH, PS and CP offer the same amenities as the staterooms and, in addition:

  • Personal butler service
  • Complimentary beer and wine, in addition to soft drinks and bottled water
  • Welcome champagne and fully-stocked complimentary in-room bar upon embarkation
  • Larger verandah
  • Walk-in closet
  • Riedel glassware
  • Full Jacuzzi® bathtub
  • Separate shower
  • Vanity in dressing area
  • Cordless phone
  • Personalized stationery
  • Binoculars
  • CP Only: Guest bathroom, library, private workout room, and Butler’s pantry with cappuccino maker, ice machine, microwave, cabinetry and countertops

 

PUBLIC AREAS:

  • Two-story Crystal Plaza and Crystal Cove, lobby area with atrium, comfortable seating and piano bar
  • "Avenue of the Stars" shopping arcade with three boutiques (Facets, Apropos, and Crystal Collection) offering upscale clothing, jewelry and specialty items
  • Casino featuring slot machines, bar poker and slant top poker machines, six blackjack tables, craps, a roulette table, baccarat table and The Ultimate Texas Hold'em
  • Galaxy Lounge showroom with horseshoe-shaped seating
  • Hollywood Theatre for recently released movies, with state-of-the-art audio visual and translation equipment that may be used for meetings and/or conferences; theatre also features audio enhancement for the hearing-impaired
  • Computer University@Sea® center with a lab for classroom instruction and separate room offering 24-hour Internet and e-mail access
  • A variety of lounges including the Starlite Club for dancing and cabaret; Avenue Saloon cocktail and piano bar; Connoisseur Club, an intimate, refined cigar and connoisseur liquor lounge; Palm Court observation lounge; and Luxe nightclub
  • Fantasia children's center and Waves teen center
  • Library featuring over 3,000 books, DVD's, and audio books
  • Bridge Lounge

 

DINING AREAS:

  • 24-hour room service
  • Crystal Dining Room for distinctive international cuisine and a world-renowned wine list
  • Prego restaurant for classic Italian cuisine in a Venetian atmosphere, also featuring PIero Selvaggio's "Valentino At Prego" specialties
  • Silk Road and The Sushi Bar, exclusively featuring menu selections created by the famed Nobu Matsuhisa
  • The Vintage Room, a classic boardroom and wine cellar for exclusive wine-pairing dinners
  • The Bistro serving international coffees, cheeses, and wines by the glass
  • The outdoor Trident Bar & Grill serving hot dogs, hamburgers, pizza, sandwiches, wraps and fruits is open throughout the afternoon
  • Indoor/outdoor Lido Café serves breakfast and lunch in a casual atmosphere
  • Complimentary ice cream and frozen yogurt bar
  • Afternoon tea is served in the Palm Court
  • Indoor/outdoor poolside area for casual dining

 

FITNESS FACILITIES:

  • Feng Shui-designed Crystal Spa, Salon & Fitness Center
  • Fitness Center with cardiovascular exercise equipment and personal fitness instructors
  • Weight room with free weights, weight machines
  • Exercise studio for high and low impact classes, yoga, Spinning® classes, as well as personal training
  • Relaxation area
  • Treatment rooms
  • Salon for hair styling, manicures and pedicures
  • Dry sauna and steam room
  • Full exterior 360 degree teak Promenade Deck for walking and jogging
  • Sports deck with a golf driving range and putting greens featuring TaylorMade, PGA golf instructors and clinics on most sailings
  • Full-size paddle tennis court
  • Seahorse Pool, an outdoor lap pool, flanked by large outdoor Jacuzzi®
  • Exclusive "Walk on Water" WOW fitness program

 

ENTERTAINMENT:

  • Lavish, Broadway-style productions
  • The Creative Learning Institute, an extensive lecture and seminar program
  • Featured artists such as Tony® award-winners and classical Juilliard graduates
  • Broadway and West End performers
  • Nightclub for nightly dancing and Karaoke
  • Recent-release films in the Dolby-equipped Hollywood Theatre
  • Cocktail hour at the Crystal Cove with soft piano music
  • Avenue Saloon with pianist-singers performing jazz and favorite tunes
  • Full orchestra in the Galaxy Lounge, a six-piece dance band, and rotating musical ensembles such as a strolling instrumental trio, string quarter, or rolling a cappella group
  • Complimentary dance classes
  • Repertory Theatre at Sea and or Rolling A Cappella Group
  • A harpist and/or cocktail pianist
  • Ballroom and nightclub dance lounges
  • Talented Crystal Ensemble of singers and dancers
  • An Ambassador Host Program for dancing partners
  • Cabaret/variety acts
  • Bridge instructors

 

SHIP SERVICES:

  • 24-hour Front Desk service
  • 24-hour e-mail and Internet services
  • 24-hour medical center
  • Complete valet services, laundry, and eco-friendly dry-cleaning
  • Beauty services for men and women
  • A StarSound Infrared Hearing System available in the Hollywood Theatre
  • Telefax and secretarial services available upon request
  • Complete digital photographic services including printing and image-burning to disk
  • Satellite telephone services
  • Wi-Fi Service
  • Cellular phone service
  • European-trained concierges
  • Ship-to-shore tenders
  • Two private group hospitality suites
  • Complimentary safety deposit boxes
  • Complimentary self-service launderettes
  • Onboard sales consultant for future cruise sales
  • Interdenominational religious services

Cabin Types

Outside Cabin

Outside cabins have either a large picture window or one or more portholes.

Balcony Cabin

Balcony cabins have a private balcony attached to the cabin via patio doors.

Suite

Suites are the largest cabins found on cruise ships and generally have a private balcony along with separate sleeping and sitting areas.

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