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
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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.
