Did you ever dream of playing the piano? Could your palate improve
with coaching from the Society of Wine Educators? Is there a
great designer hiding inside you? The Crystal Cruises
Creative Learning Institute brings out the best in you
by bringing you the best instruction available at sea. The Institute
expands upon Crystal's commitment to enrich mind, body and spirit
by extending new opportunities for personal growth. We offer
expert instruction from the partners who include: Yamaha,
Berlitz, Tai Chi Cultural Center, The Cleveland Clinic and The
Society of Wine Educators.
The Institute offers expert instruction and lectures in the
following areas:
Each class and workshop is designed to expand your knowledge
in an entertaining, hands-on style. The Institute launched summer
2003 aboard Crystal Serenity, and is now available fleet wide.
Cruising is all about lifestyle: fine wining and dining, visiting
exotic destinations and enjoying extravagant production shows.
But today's guest is also interested in balancing the rich life
of a cruise with health and fitness. If that sounds like you,
then Crystal Cruises is your perfect vacation. From the wrap-around,
all-outdoor teak Promenade Deck - one of the most popular features
on all Crystal Cruises ships, and one you won't find on many other large
cruise ships - to a Spa with one of the world's best views, every
Crystal cruise offers a variety of options for keeping fit and
well.
Cruising is all about lifestyle: fine wining and dining, visiting
exotic destinations and enjoying extravagant production shows.
But today's guest is also interested in balancing the rich life
of a cruise with health and fitness. If that sounds like you,
then Crystal Cruises is your perfect vacation. From the wrap-around,
all-outdoor teak Promenade Deck - one of the most popular features
on all Crystal Cruises ships, and one you won't find on many other large
cruise ships - to a Spa with one of the world's best views, every
Crystal cruise offers a variety of options for keeping fit and
well.
There's so much to do on a Crystal cruise. Go shopping,
see a movie, spend some quiet time in the library. Here,
you can find everything you need to know about Entertainment,
Creative Learning
Institute® and shipboard life, including information
about medical services, laundry & valet
and much more.
Dazzling Production Shows
Conceived
and produced by Crystal Cruises own creative in-house production staff,
Crystal Cruises' Broadway-style shows are a highlight of every cruise.
After dinner, stroll to the Galaxy Lounge to witness the talented Crystal
Ensemble of Singers and Dancers in such spectacular original productions
as Fascinatin' Rhythm, Million Dollar Musicals, COLE!, Curtain
Call and many more!
The Galaxy Lounge is the venue for the award-winning production shows
and a host of other evening performances. The showroom was custom-designed
to offer perfect views from each of its seats, and features state-of-the-art
sound and lighting systems.
The stars shine brightest at sea. Crystal Cruises is proud to feature
exciting celebrity entertainers on board such as Carol Channing, Tommy
Tune, Marvin Hamlisch, Joel Grey, Maureen McGovern, Lorna Luft and John
Davidson -- among many others -- all part of the diverse spectrum
of entertainment options available to Crystal Cruises guests.
We also offer a galaxy of celebrity speakers to further enrich many
sailings. See the Entertainment & Programs section
listing in each itinerary for cruise-specific entertainers and enrichment
personnel.
Crystal Cruises Entertainment & Enrichment Program
Celebrity Participants
Buzz Aldrin
June Allyson
Army Archerd
Ava Astaire-Mackenzie
Dr. Dale Atkins
Martin Bernheimer
Ken Blanchard
Bill Boggs
Guy Buffet
Kevin Carlisle
Jack Carter
James Carville
Billy Casper
Carol Channing
Nadia Comaneci
Didi Conn
Bart Conner
Robin Cook
Walter Cronkite
Beryl Davis
Michael Deaver
Dr. Harm J. De Blij
Frank Deford
Tom De Frank
Kirk Douglas
Linda Ellerbee
Janet Evans
Kenny Fallin
Bob Feller
Howard Fineman
Marlin Fitzwater
Nancy Franklin
Dr. Sonya Friedman
"Dr. Bob" Froehlich
Betty Garrett
Marc Ginsberg
Joel Grey
Marvin Hamlisch
Jerry Hardin
Bill Harris
Bill Hayes
Susan Seaforth Hayes
Richard Herd
Marilyn Horne
Tab Hunter
John Jakes
Dan Jansen
Anne Jeffreys
Arte Johnson
Tom Jones & Harvey Schmidt
Judith Krantz
John Lahr
Richard Lederer
Irving R. Levine
Richard Maltby, Jr.
Mary Matalin
David McCullough
Rick McKay
Daniel Melnick
Rita Moreno
Dan Morgenstern
John Naber
Patricia Neal
Edwin Newman
Christopher Ogden
Carolyn O'Neil
Ike Pappas
Nando Parrado
Jack Perkins
Regis Philbin
Rex Reed
Mary Lou Retton
Regina Resnick
Debbie Reynolds
Cathy Rigby
Doris Roberts
Mary Rodgers-Guettel
Lillian Ross
Marion Ross
Jane Russell
Eva Marie Saint
Phil Schapp
Stephen Schwartz
Willard Scott
David Shire
Don Shula
Alvin Shuster
Howard K. Smith
Major General Perry Smith
Michael Smuin
David Ogden Stiers
Robert Stovall
Mike Stoller
Dwight Stones
Dame Joan Sutherland
Paul Theroux
Tommy Tune
Garrick Utley
Clint Van Zandt
Jan Wahl
Ken Walsh
Barbara Walters
Jack Weatherford
Diana Wentworth
Garris Wimmer
Linda Winer
Jonathan Winters
Michael York
Louis Zamperini
One stroll about the public areas on any Crystal cruise and you will discover
entertainment at practically every turn. There's a headline show every
evening in the Galaxy Lounge. There is frequently music in the Crystal
Cove and a pianist performs nightly in the Avenue Saloon. A string
ensemble entertains inthe Palm Court during Afternoon Tea. Entertainment
may also be found at various times in other venues including the Crystal
Dining Room, the Starlite Club, the Stardust Club, the Club 2100, on the
Lido Deck, and more.
Our popular Crystal Visions Enrichment Program and Creative Learning
Institute are offered on every cruise and include a noted destination
expert who lectures on the regions visited during the cruise, plus at
least one other respected enrichment speaker who shares insights into
his or her particular world. Many CLI programs are available for
a pre-reservation request online.
Crystal Cruises Creative Learning Institute offers a variety of interactive
classes in the fields of Arts & Entertainment, Business & Technology,
Lifestyle, Wellness and Wine & Food.
ACBL experts offer instruction in most levels of Bridge, professional
ballroom dancers share their tips on improving dance steps, and on most
sailings, a qualified PGA pro leads a series of golf classes.
The Hollywood Theatre features a selection of popular recent-release
and classic films, and is equipped with devices for the hearing-impaired.
The Library also offers an entertaining selection of over 1,000 titles
which may be borrowed free of charge for viewing in your stateroom.
Before and after dinner hours, musical entertainment and dancing are
offered in a number of venues around the ship. Each lounge features a
diverse array of performances from classical artists to ballroom dance
bands. Our musical trio serenades you with classical melodies during
Afternoon Tea and plays requests as they stroll through the Crystal Dining
Room each evening.
Soft piano melodies fill the Crystal Cove in the afternoons and each
evening at cocktail hour. The popular Avenue Saloon features a pianist
performing jazz and favorite tunes.
Crystal Cruises features at least four variety performers from around
the world on every cruise. These may include a classical musician, a
Broadway vocalist, a pop singer, comedian, juggler, ventriloquist, instrumentalist
or other respected performing artist.
On every sailing, Crystal Cruises offers a host program that includes
carefully screened gentlemen with interests and backgrounds similar to
those of Crystal Cruises guests. Each distinguished Ambassador Host is cultured,
well traveled and an accomplished ballroom dancer.
Art Classes On Board
Odyssey Art at Sea classes, the only creative arts program designed
for luxury cruise ship guests, are offered on sea days, taught by
specially trained instructors. Classes are varied. Watercolor painting,
using nature and often ports visited as themes, is very popular. Crafts
are offered as well. Often, these crafts relate to the area in which
the ship is traveling and the local art is often explored. The materials
range from the traditional to the cutting edge and are of the highest
quality. An art show of the guests' work is held in the Crystal Cove
before the cruise ends.
Bars & Lounges
The ships offer a variety of bar and lounge venues, including the Avenue
Saloon, The Bistro, casino, Crystal Cove, Galaxy Lounge, Palm Court,
Pulse (Crystal Serenity), Stardust Club (Crystal Serenity), Starlite
Club (Crystal Symphony), Sunset Bar (Crystal Serenity) and Trident Bar.
Each features a unique style and atmosphere, as well as different hours
of service.
You may have beverages delivered to your stateroom by calling Room Service.
Charges may be applied to your shipboard account.
Guests must be at least 18 years old to be served wine and beer, and
at least 21 years old to be served spirits. When docked or anchored in
U.S. ports, within the three-mile limit, guests must be at least 21 years
old to be served any alcoholic beverages.
Beauty Salon
The Crystal Salon offers a range of beauty services for women and men,
performed by trained professionals. Featured services include haircuts,
hairstyling, coloring, facials and skin analysis, manicures and pedicures.
Complimentary Bridge instruction and supervised games are offered
by an accredited ACBL instructor on every cruise.
Business Services
Conference and meeting facilities are available on board. Secretarial and
copying services are available upon request for a nominal charge, as is
private e-mail and Internet access through the Computer
University@Sea. For your convenience, 24-hour Wi-Fi access is also
available throughout the ship, reception-permitting.
Butler Service
Available to guests in categories PH, PS and CP, your own personal butler
attends to every detail of your stay.
Communication
Mail Prior to the departure date, you receive a list of embarkation
and disembarkation ports where mail can be forwarded or delivered to you
on board. Postage and mailing services are available on board. Be sure
to allow sufficient time for delivery to distant destinations.
Telephone Crystal ships are equipped with a sophisticated telephone
system that allows you to make direct-dial satellite phone calls from your
stateroom. The ship telephone number is included in your travel documents
before sailing.
Calls are billed to your shipboard account or a major credit card. However,
please be aware that the per-minute cost to use this system is significantly
higher than a normal shore side call. You may also wish to use pay phones
located in various ports of call.
SeaMobile™ cellular service Through an agreement with SeaMobile,™ Crystal Cruises lets
you take advantage of your wireless devices while at sea. Using your own
mobile phone and telephone number, you can make and receive calls to and
from fellow travelers who are on the ship, and friends and family who are
far away on land. If you currently have the service through your home provider,
you can also send and receive text messages. Other available wireless services
include use of PDAs, such as your Blackberry®. Charges for using the
SeaMobile system will appear as roaming charges on the regular monthly
bill of your service provider. Contact your mobile home service provider
for more information about rates, additional fees and taxes. While you
do not need to do anything special to connect, you must have authorized
service for international dialing through your home provider. To determine
if you will be able to access SeaMobile, please contact your home service
provider.
E-mail Crystal Cruises offers a 24-hour private e-mail system through
the Computer University@Sea. Your personal e-mail address is included on
your cruise ticket. Details are provided with cruise documents or you may
contact your travel agent for more information. Fees apply.
Facsimile Facsimile services are available. Fees apply.
Casino
Crystal Casino
Crystal Cruises offers exciting games of chance in the new Crystal
Casino featuring Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, 3 Card Poker, Ultimate Texas
Hold'em and Mini-Baccarat (on request), as well as Slot and Video Poker
machines.
A casino shipboard advance of up to $300 per person, per day, (up to a maximum
of $3,000 per cruise) may be charged to your shipboard account. A line of credit
may also be established prior to your cruise by completing an application in advance.
Please contact the Casino Coordinator at 310-203-4372 if any further assistance
or information is required.
Guests must be at least 21 years of age to enter the gaming areas, or to play
any monetary-based games of chance (including Bingo) on board.
The Crystal Casino offers Nevada-style gaming and is subject to closure
in various ports with or without notice.
Currency / Shipboard Accounts
At the beginning of the cruise, for your convenience and to expedite
the settlement of your account, you are requested to have an imprint
of your credit card and your signature taken at the Reception Desk. Your
shipboard account and charges may be settled with cash (in U.S. dollars),
traveler's checks, Master Card®, VISA®, American Express®,
Diners Club® or Discover Card®. Personal checks of up to a per-cruise
total of $2,000 per person may be cashed on board for personal use and
to settle your shipboard account. Credit card payments and personal checks
are subject to credit clearance. For the guests' convenience, a local
foreign currency exchange service is available on board in certain ports.
Daily Program
The Reflections daily program is delivered to your stateroom
each evening to help you plan for the next day. It is a valuable guide
to the activities on board, including a complete schedule of the day's
events, hours for the ship's diverse venues and important announcements.
It also contains entertaining articles on ports of call, personality
profiles of shipboard officers, staff, entertainers and Crystal Visions
Enrichment Program lecturers, facts about cruising and a great deal more.
Dancing & Dance Lessons
Crystal
Cruises offers an abundance of dancing opportunities and venues, each
with its own style and ambiance. Stardust Club (Crystal Serenity), Starlite
Club (Crystal Symphony) and the Palm Court offer dancing before or after
dinner on most evenings. Starlite Club (Crystal Symphony) and Pulse (Crystal
Serenity) offer late-night dancing to the music you request from the
disc jockey.
The professional dance instructors offer complimentary classes in the
most popular dance steps as the distinguished Ambassador Hosts await
to escort ladies onto the dance floor.
Electrical Appliances
Both 110-volt (American current) and 220-volt (European current) outlets
are available in each stateroom; two hair dryers are also provided.
If you have any questions about compatibility of appliances, please ask
your stewardess.
Family Reunion
Why is a Crystal Cruise an ideal choice for a family reunion?
Crystal Cruises offers choices for every member of your family. Whatever
the age, 3 or 103, family members can participate in activities such
as:
Golf instruction from PGA professionals
Yoga, Pilates, and Tai Chi classes
A walk around the 360 degree promenade as part of the Crystal's "Walk
on Water" fitness program
Children-only cookie baking in the galley under the supervision
of an Activities Director
Wide array of children's activities in dedicated children's
facilities
Broadway-style shows for the whole family
Adults only keyboard instruction by a certified Yamaha instructor
A children's section in the library with a collection of age-appropriate
books and DVD's
What other advantages are there for booking your family reunion
with Crystal Cruises?
Not only does Crystal Cruises provide a lush setting to bond with your
family, there are many other advantages to consider:
Pack and unpack only once in spacious, connecting staterooms
(limited availability)
Experience multiple destinations as part of your cruise
Take classes that appeal to a variety of interests with the
Creative Learning Institute
All-inclusive dining options (excluding alcohol) feature appealing
menus to address a variety of dietary restrictions, including
vegetarian, sugar- and gluten-free, low carbohydrate and Kosher
style with assigned group seating
All-inclusive entertainment programs provide the opportunity
to be together and the option to spend time apart in a safe environment
With Crystal Private Adventures, Crystal Cruises also offers an often
once-in-a-lifetime chance for families to visit the place of their ancestral
heritage or to explore any of the ports of call. Families can work with
an expert to design a unique shore excursion program to bring them closer
to their roots or to simply give them the chance to travel ashore together.
Shipboard credits extended to family groups can be applied toward your
private shore excursion and/or baby-sitting fees.
For large families:
Our Junior Activities Directors will meet the children at private
family cocktail parties near the beginning of the cruise
Families can earn free staterooms (limited availability)
Families of up to 14 can reserve the Crystal Cruise Vintage
Room for exclusive, intimate dinners
Group photography
What would be an ideal Crystal Cruises itinerary for a family
reunion?
While it certainly depends on the family, any cruise is suitable for
a family reunion. Many multigenerational families find the summer Mediterranean
and European voyages to the best for a family reunion experience, especially
for those with ancestors in those regions. The destinations are so rich
in culture and history, they provide a great learning experience for
all. Additionally, Crystal Cruises offers its Junior Activities Program
during the summer cruises when the most children will be onboard. The
activities are designed for children and teens from 3 to 17 years of
age and are also offered on the holiday cruises.
For families that wish stay closer to home, Crystal Cruises offers a
series of convenient 7-day voyages to New England and Canada, the Mexican
Riviera and the Caribbean.
How does a Crystal representative work with the family to create
the best family reunion?
Crystal Cruises can recommend a Crystal Cruises travel expert with experience
booking family travel.
Junior "KIDS" activities With its acclaimed children's programs and activities, Crystal is the luxury
operator best suited for the family market.
Both ships feature a fully supervised Junior Activities program for kids
between the ages of 3 and 17 on Holiday voyages and nearly all summer sailings,
each with dedicated play areas for both young kids and teens. Children are
supervised during their activities with the Junior Activities Directors, and
children with parents' permission are free to come and go as they
please. The Junior Activities program is not intended to be utilized as a
babysitting service or daycare facility. Children under the age of the 3 must be
supervised by a parent or guardian at all times.
Facilities
Fantasia welcomes children ages 3-7 and 8-12, with games, crafts, popular
Sony PlayStation® and Xbox 360TM kiosks and
large-screen televisions, board games and personal computers with entertainment
and education. A video arcade at Waves keeps teens ages 13-17 entertained as
well. The Library offers a selection of children's books and videos for
in-room viewing; children can also see recently released films in The Hollywood
Theatre.
Activities
On sailings with a Junior Activities Director, children receive their own
daily newsletter – Surf Runner or Teen Scene, depending on their age – letting
them know of the next day's adventures. The hours of operation vary depending on
the itinerary and number of children on board.
Scavenger Hunts
Hide and Seek
Story Times / Ice cream / Pajama Parties
Stretch-ercise / Dress-up Playtime
Bridge / Galley tours
Cookie Baking / Pizza making
Fashion Shows / Coke-tails / card games
Karaoke / Special Artists' Performances
Mask Parade / Trivia
Movies / Dancing
Mini Olympics / Relay Races
Pool Games / Paddle tennis
Water Polo / Swimming
Shuffleboard / Volleyball
Late Night Pool Parties / Teen disco
Trivial Pursuit Teen karaoke
Twister Popcorn Parties
Pizza Parties Computer University@Sea
E-mail Services
Dining
Kids of all ages will enjoy our special Junior Cruiser's menu,
and Crystal's executive chefs and culinary staff are always pleased to prepare
custom dishes. The Trident Grill serves complimentary hot dogs, hamburgers,
pizza and more.
Babysitting Services
In-stateroom babysitting services are available onboard for your
convenience. Arrangements can be made through the Concierge located at the
reception desk. We kindly ask that should you require babysitting services, one
days notice would be greatly appreciated. Fees are $10 per hour for one
child, $15 per hour for two children and $20 per hour for three children. To
satisfy safety concerns, the maximum number of children/babies watched by one
babysitter is three.
Laundry / Valet Services
Complete valet services are available, including laundry, pressing and
dry cleaning. Services may be arranged through your stateroom stewardess,
or through your butler if you are in categories PH, PS or CP. Valet charges
are billed to your shipboard account. Pressing is offered free of charge
to Penthouse guests in categories PH, PS and CP. Complimentary self-service
launderettes, including washing machines, detergents, fabric softeners,
dryers, irons and ironing boards are provided on Decks 8, 9 and 10 (Crystal
Symphony); and Decks 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 (Crystal Serenity).
Library
A
well-stocked Library contains over 2,000 books on subjects ranging from
classics to popular biographies, history to contemporary mysteries. There
is also a selection of over 1,000 movie titles plus board games which
may be checked out free of charge for your enjoyment during the cruise.
Luggage
All check-in luggage is collected outside your stateroom door on the
last night of your cruise in order to be cleared through Customs before
disembarkation. Please do not pack critical travel documents such as
passports, wallets and air tickets in your check-in luggage. You may
wish to pack a small overnight bag to keep your personal items and identification
with you for the morning.
Medical Services
Medical staff are on call 24 hours a day. The professional services
of this staff, as well as certain medications, are available on board
at reasonable costs. Guests requiring ongoing medication, or having specific
dietary needs, are advised to bring an ample supply of medication or
dietary supplements with them in their carry-on luggage.
Portable oxygen tanks and concentrators may be used on board, provided
Crystal Cruises is notified in writing, no later than 30 days prior to
sailing, that a guest is bringing his or her own oxygen equipment, and
has made direct arrangements with an independent medical contractor who
has agreed to undertake all required arrangements without involving the
ship's onboard Medical Center and its personnel. The oxygen-dependent
guest must travel with a companion who is also completely familiar with
the operation of the concentrator.
Oxygen-dependent guests are limited to those cruises on which they can
be properly supported by equipment vendors and which have itineraries
that will easily allow medical disembarkation if it should be required.
The number of oxygen-dependent guests using portable equipment is very
limited on any cruise. Requests for oxygen equipment for a specific cruise
will be processed in the order of date received.
Guests with existing medical conditions, guests who cannot completely
care for themselves and who may require treatment by the ship's medical
staff, or guests who may constitute a risk or danger to anyone else on
board must be reported in writing to Crystal Cruises' please discuss
advise your Crystal Cruise Reservation Agent your specific Medical needs
prior to departure. Crystal Cruises reserves the right, without liability,
to refuse to board and transport such guests who are in need of constant
care by the ship's staff.
News Service
While you relax and unwind at sea, you can still stay in touch with
the world. CNN, ESPN, CNBC, and FOX News are transmitted live via satellite
to your stateroom television, 24 hours a day (signal permitting). A summary
of daily news is transmitted via satellite to the ship (reception permitting)
and is distributed to staterooms each day.
Parties & Special Occasions
The bar
manager is happy to make arrangements for any special occasions or parties.
The bar manager can provide you with available packages including waiters,
bartenders, special hors d'oeuvres and invitations. Housekeeping can
assist with arrangements for small gatherings in staterooms.
Photo Shop
The Crystal Photo Shop meets a wide range of photographic needs, including
the sale and development of film, digital processing, cameras and other
photographic accessories. Our professional photographers are often on
shore to capture memorable moments in port, and on hand to take portraits
of guests during special occasions throughout the cruise. These photos
are on display and available for purchase at the Photo Shop on board.
Religious Services
Jewish and Protestant services are available during major holidays,
and Catholic services are offered on most cruises. Interdenominational
services are performed on Sundays at sea. Details on the services are
provided in the Reflections daily program.
Shipboard Services
Our staff takes pride in making sure your entire journey goes smoothly,
from beginning to end.
Concierges The concierges, members of the prestigious Union International "Les
Clefs d'Or," and a 24-hour Reception Desk staff are available to assist
you with any special shipboard or shore side needs.
Cruise Sales Consultant Our shipboard sales representative provides itinerary details
and fares, and is on board to assist you with starting a future reservation
on Crystal Cruises. All bookings made on board are returned to your travel
agent, and for most cruises you will receive special Onboard Booking savings,
as well as a repeat guest (Crystal Society) discount.
Crystal Society Host/ess Our Crystal Society Host/ess is on every cruise to welcome
first-time cruisers into the Crystal Society and to acquaint members with
all the benefits and rewards of being a part of the Crystal family.
Shore Excursions
An extensive selection of Crystal Adventures shore excursions has been
developed to enhance your cruise experience. Options include sightseeing,
flightseeing and adventure tour programs. Activity levels vary from tours
requiring less walking to more active excursions such as cycling and
kayaking, each providing you with an opportunity to explore the points
that interest you most at the ports you are visiting. All Crystal Adventures
shore excursions may be pre-reserved.
A book of Crystal Adventures shore excursion options will be included with
your pre-cruise documents so that you can familiarize yourself with the
tours available prior to embarkation. Once on board, you can book your
tours through the ship's Shore Excursions Desk. The Shore Excursions
staff also offers informative talks on each port of call, providing shopping
tips and things to look forward to while ashore.
Please note that all guests participating in Crystal Adventures shore
excursions are required to have a valid booking number for the specific
cruise during which the excursion is offered. Crystal regrets that visitors
and outside guests cannot be accommodated on the tours ashore.
Please check your tickets to ensure they list the specific Crystal Adventures
shore excursion(s) which you pre-reserved. If the tour listed on the
ticket(s) you receive is incorrect, please bring the ticket(s) to the
Shore Excursion Desk to exchange them for the correct tour. Failure to
bring incorrect tour tickets to the attention prior to the departure
of the tour could result in your being charged for the tour listed on
the actual tickets you received.
Wheelchair Access, Use of Scooters & Power Wheelchairs & Facilities
for the Physically Challenged
Guests with any disability, including those primarily confined to wheelchairs
or scooters, are medically oxygen dependent, are hearing impaired or
use service animals, must notify Crystal Cruises at the time of booking
as they may be required to submit forms for Release and Indemnity directly
to Onboard Guest Services prior to sailing.
Guests must bring their own wheelchair, electrically powered wheelchair
or electric scooter that does not exceed 22" wide. Release and Indemnity
forms are required and must be submitted to Onboard Guest Services at
least two (2) weeks prior to sailing. Please note: Crystal Cruises reserves
the right to limit the number of electric scooters on board.
Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity were designed to be accessible
for the physically challenged, with ramp access to most decks and public
areas. Ships' elevators can accommodate most wheelchairs, power
wheelchairs or motorized scooters that do not exceed 22" wide, allowing
access to all public decks. It is strongly recommended that the guest
be accompanied by a traveling companion for better access to all areas
on and around both Crystal ships, as well as ashore.
Certain staterooms offer extra-wide doors, fully wheelchair-accessible
bathrooms and wheelchair-accessible closets with low-fitted hanging rods.
Some suites offer limited wheelchair access to personal facilities. Staterooms
and suites designated for guests with disabilities are subject to availability
and must be reserved prior to boarding the ship.
As some ports of call are anchorage ports and others may be challenging,
physical conditions may preclude guests requiring wheelchairs or scooters
from going ashore. This decision is made at the discretion of the ship's
Captain or doctor, and is binding.
The onboard Shore Excursions staff is able to assist with recommendations
on which Crystal Adventures tours, if any, are best suited for physically
challenged guests.
Additional conditions may apply and should be discussed in detail with
Onboard Guest Services at time of booking.
Arts & Entertainment
This is just a sampling of the many classes and workshops. (Not all
subjects are offered on every cruise.)
Acting Workshops
Advertising
Art History & Appreciation
Asian Woodblock Printing
Cabaret Workshop
Calligraphy
Chinese Brush Painting
Contemporary Art Survey
Creativity Workshop
Fashion Design
Foreign Language Instruction: Chinese (Cantonese/Mandarin),
French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Russian,
Spanish
This is just a sampling of the many classes and workshops.(Not all subjects
are offered on every cruise.)
Computer University@Sea: Business Cards, Computers 101, Digital
Photo Finishing, Greeting Cards and Invitations, Handheld Organizers,
Microsoft Office, Surfing the Web and Web Page Design
Contracts: What Are You Signing?
Entrepreneurship
Estate Planning
Financial Fitness: Mutual Funds Analysis, Successful Retirement,
Stocks, Tax Workshops for Your Own Business
Experience the sublime and the sensuous in the Crystal Spa: the first floating
spa to use the principles of Feng Shui. In 2007, the readers of Condé Nast
Traveler named Crystal Cruises the Number One Cruise Line
Spa in the magazine's prestigious 2007 reader's poll. The Crystal
Spa was awarded its highest score yet to date with an overall rating of 90
points, more than six points ahead of its nearest competition. Superior service
and state-of-the-art facilities and amenities propelled the Crystal Spa
into first place.
Treatments include: Aroma Stone Therapy, Japanese Silk Booster Facial and
Well-Being Massage…all enjoyed in the relaxing spa with beautiful Asian
artifacts and the peaceful ambiance of Feng Shui. The spa features panoramic
sea views, which surround a facility offering sauna, steam, a full-service
hair salon and a well-equipped fitness center. Relax the mind, body and soul,
and indulge in a Pathway to Yoga class, or enhance your physique with the modern-age
Pilates Reformer, all under the guidance of a qualified fitness director. Other
onboard fitness facilities include: a lap pool; an indoor/outdoor pool; two
Jacuzzis®; 360º Promenade Deck for walking and jogging; paddle tennis
courts; table tennis; golf driving ranges and putting greens; and shuffleboard
courts.
Debbie Rocker's weighted vests have become one of the world's most popular
exercise accessories. And now, Ms. Rocker brings these vests on board with
an exciting new program developed exclusively for Crystal Cruises: "Walk-On-Water" (WOW).
Designed to maximize the health benefits of walking, the innovative program,
featuring Ms. Rocker's revolutionary weighted WALKVEST® by Debbie
Rocker, allows guests to expand their fitness regimen in idyllic settings around
the world. Tailor-made for Crystal and taking advantage of the renowned wraparound
Promenade Deck, Ms. Rocker's WOW regimen was introduced on Crystal Harmony's
holiday cruise and is now available fleetwide.
The main feature of the Walk-On-Water program is Ms. Rocker's exclusive WALKVEST,
a lightweight cotton vest with weight pockets strategically located around
the mid-section. In contrast to exercising with hand-held or ankle weights,
which may alter the natural stride and can wrench the spine, WALKVEST places
weights around the waistline, providing better support and equilibrium control.
More than a dozen specially designed weight pockets hold one or more weights
in half-pound increments, allowing for a gradual increase from two to sixteen
pounds. The WOW program adds customized motivational music-driven audiotapes,
a day-by-day guided walking program, and educational instructions on how to
walk safely and effectively.
Each ship features at least 50 WALKVESTs, customized with the Crystal
logo, and Ms. Rocker personally trained the sports directors on teaching the WOW-WALKVEST walking
program.
On most cruises, a qualified PGA pro is on board to offer golf classes and
clinics. You'll find driving range nets and a putting green, with a supply
of practice clubs and balls. Crystal Cruises now proudly and exclusively features
TaylorMade, the best performance golf company in the world. On board products
include TaylorMade's #1 ranked drivers used by PGA pros to lead in distance,
accuracy and total driving company. Complete sets of TaylorMade clubs are also
available for rental to use in ports where you may wish to play.
Golf pros are present on most cruise departures. You will find renowned Golf
Pros Roberto Borgatti, and others. Crystal Cruises now proudly and exclusively features TaylorMade, the best performance golf company in the world. On board
products include TaylorMade's #1 ranked drivers used by PGA pros to lead in
distance, accuracy and total driving company. Complete sets of TaylorMade clubs
are also available for rental to use in ports where you may wish to play.
Golf enthusiasts have the rare opportunity to tee off on as many as six world-renowned courses on a single voyage. Hosted by a visiting PGA instructor, our dedicated Golf Theme Cruise explores some of the best courses in Europe, New England & Canada, and Canary Islands. For more details regarding special Golf Cruises, please click here.
If golf isn't your game, how about paddle tennis or shuffleboard? You'll enjoy
a full-size, enclosed paddle tennis court on the ship-top Sun Deck. For jogging,
walking, stretching and fresh air, there's the Promenade Deck, nearly a quarter-mile
around for walking or jogging. Our two pools, the indoor/outdoor Neptune Pool
and the full-length Seahorse Pool and adjoining Jacuzzi®, are located on
the Lido Deck. Sunbathe, snooze and read while enjoying a refreshing drink
poolside in the afternoon.
The full-service Crystal Salon offers a relaxing experience with sweeping
ocean views. Our trained professionals provide a range of treatments, including:
"The food hit extraordinary heights! Viennese Afternoon Tea was a sweet
tooth's dream." London Times, UK
May 9, 1998
What could be more civilized than afternoon tea? Crystal Cruises offers several
tea options to transport you to a different time and place. Revel in the luscious
Viennese flavors and elegant ambiance of our Mozart Tea, where our staff in
period costumes of velvet, brocade and lace cater to your pleasure. You may
also choose the white-tie-and-tails tradition of our English Colonial Tea or
the charming southern ambiance of our popular American Tea.
For
dining throughout the day, Crystal offers a variety of delectable choices.
Lido Café features a casual ambiance with breathtaking ocean views,
and the buffet-style indoor/outdoor café offers both Early-and Late-Riser
Breakfast, as well as late-morning bouillon service and luncheon buffets.
Daytime snacks, a lunchtime hamburger/hot dog grill, sandwiches, specialty
burgers and a full bar are available at the Trident Bar & Grill. During
your cruise, you will be treated to several special buffets that might include
Asia Café, Cuisine of the Sun, Latino Nuevo and American Classic.
For your sweet tooth, ice cream, frozen yogurt, sherbets and freshly baked
cookies are available during the day at the Ice Cream Bar.
Crystal
Symphony and Crystal Serenity each feature an exceptional variety of dining
options including our main Crystal Dining Room, two specialty restaurants and
Room Service available 24 hours.
The extraordinary cuisine for which Crystal Cruises is justifiably famous is
offered in our elegant Crystal Dining Room, located in the heart of the ship
just off the Crystal Plaza. The Crystal Dining Room is beautifully appointed,
with sweeping ocean views by day and a magnificent ambiance at night. Our gracious
European-trained waiters and internationally acclaimed chefs provide regionally
inspired dishes and classic continental cuisine. The Crystal Dining Room offers
the flexibility of two seatings to facilitate your dining preferences, and
gives you the convenience of open seating at breakfast and lunch.
Casual poolside dining is offered on many evenings. Served from the Trident
Grill (Tastes on Crystal Serenity), dinners on these relaxed, no-reservations
evenings under the stars are a unique Crystal Cruises dining option.
Specialty Restaurants Our alternative specialty dinner restaurants offer exciting variety
at no additional cost.
On Crystal Symphony, you'll enjoy the innovative Asian cuisine prepared with
a contemporary flair at Jade Garden. Dishes are inspired by the exotic array
of traditions and ingredients of the Orient. Specialty selections from Wolfgang
Puck's Chinois restaurant are also offered.
On Crystal Serenity, we feature contemporary Asian cuisine in the specialty
restaurant Silk Road and The Sushi Bar, offering signature dishes created
by internationally renowned Japanese master chef, Nobu Matsuhisa.
On Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity, our Italian restaurant Prego offers
elegant dining with a spectacular view and unique Italian cuisine. No matter
where in the world you are cruising, you'll have the option to enjoy Old World
charm and authentic regional Italian cuisine, with signature creations by Piero
Selvaggio, owner of the renowned Valentino restaurants in Los Angeles and Las
Vegas.
Sometimes,
after a long day's adventure ashore or a full schedule of activities on board,
the very best option for dinner is to order in. Leave your formal wear in the
closet and dine in your bathrobe and slippers, if you wish, with a full selection
of delectable dishes from your In-Suite & In-Stateroom Dining menu. You
may also order from the evening's menu in the Crystal Dining Room, or request
whatever your heart desires-our chefs will do their best to oblige your tastes.
Those guests in our Penthouses who order In-Suite & In-Stateroom Dining
will be served by their butler, and also have the option of ordering from our
specialty restaurants.
When
a cruise line puts as much of an emphasis on offering their guests a superb
culinary experience as Crystal does, you expect a wine list to match. Chosen
to represent a broad range of wines from the world in which we sail, our wine
list is unparalleled among our competitors. From vintage years of first-growth
Bordeaux and California cult Cabernets, to excellent value wines from countries
like Spain and Australia. Crystal Cruises is proud to introduce our exclusive "C" vintages.
Our "C" wines include three reserve and three premium selections of Cabernet
Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Merlot.
Inspired by the rich tradition of wine makers to gather and showcase their
most treasured vintages, dinners served in the elegant Vintage Room aboard both
Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony are the ultimate experience for wine
enthusiasts.
Working in tandem with our expert sommeliers, the culinary
team creates menus to showcase the unique attributes of each vintage, with
exceptional selections from famed wine-making regions such as Bordeaux
and Napa Valley. These “Wine Makers Dinners” are savored by connoisseurs
and novices alike, eager to discover appellations not easily accessible in
stores and restaurants, from a first-growth Bordeaux to a classic Spanish Vega
Sicilia.
Offered several times during each voyage, you and your traveling
companions may reserve a seat at the Vintage Room table for an all-inclusive
cost of $210 per person (wine, cuisine and gratuity), joining a minimum of 10
other guests for the extravagant culinary experience.
Or, by special
arrangement with our Head Sommelier, you may play the role of "wine maker"
yourself, hosting a private party of up to 12 (Crystal Symphony; $2,000
all-inclusive) and 14 (Crystal Serenity; $2,100 all-inclusive). You choose the
wines from our exclusive Reserve Wine List, and consult with our Executive Chef
on the perfect pairing menu. All charges are then posted to your shipboard
account.
To pre-reserve a seating or private dinner, please contcat your
Cruise Expert for details. Please note that the date of your Vintage Room dinner
will be determined closer to sailing date as a minimum of 10 guests must confirm
participation for the event to be offered. Full payment for the booking must be
made at least 180 days before the sail date of your voyage.
Ultimate Vintage Room Dinners Crystal’s
Ultimate Vintage Room Dinners are one-of-a-kind culinary experiences featuring
some of the rarest wines in the world. Offered a few times each year on both
Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony, depending on the wines selected the
exceptional dinners are priced at an estimated $1,000 per person.
The
first Ultimate Vintage Room Dinner was an eight-course French meal prepared by
Master Chef André Soltner, former chef/owner of world-famous Lutèce, paired
with, among others, a nearly impossible-to-get 1959 Château Lafite–Rothschild,
Pauillac, Bordeaux and a Screaming Eagle 1996 from Napa Valley, considered its
dream year.
The
world's greatest chefs and wine experts join Crystal Cruises on our popular
Wine & Food Festival sailings, designated by the WF icon on appropriate
voyages. Watch as celebrated chefs prepare signature dishes for our dinner
menus, demonstrate cooking techniques and share the secrets of their culinary
artistry.
In addition, distinguished wine experts provide insight and education to
the endlessly fascinating world of wine, offering unique opportunities to experience
side-by-side tastings of select vintages from Crystal Cruises' extensive wine
list, including our exclusive "C" vintages. Held in a lively and convivial
atmosphere, these events offer a heady blend of entertainment and learning.
To view a list of Wine & Food Festival voyages, click
here.
Conceived
and produced by Crystal Cruises own creative in-house production staff,
Crystal Cruises' Broadway-style shows are a highlight of every cruise.
After dinner, stroll to the Galaxy Lounge to witness the talented Crystal
Ensemble of Singers and Dancers in such spectacular original productions
as Fascinatin' Rhythm, Million Dollar Musicals, COLE!, Curtain
Call and many more!
The Hollywood Theatre features a selection of popular recent-release
and classic films, and is equipped with devices for the hearing-impaired.
The Library also offers an entertaining selection of over 1,000 titles
which may be borrowed free of charge for viewing in your stateroom.
Soft piano melodies fill the Crystal Cove in the afternoons and each
evening at cocktail hour. The popular Avenue Saloon features a pianist
performing jazz and favorite tunes.
The ships offer a variety of bar and lounge venues, including the Avenue
Saloon, The Bistro, casino, Crystal Cove, Galaxy Lounge, Palm Court,
Pulse (Crystal Serenity), Stardust Club (Crystal Serenity), Starlite
Club (Crystal Symphony), Sunset Bar (Crystal Serenity) and Trident Bar.
Each features a unique style and atmosphere, as well as different hours
of service.
Crystal Cruises offers exciting games of chance in the new Crystal
Casino featuring Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, 3 Card Poker, Ultimate Texas
Hold'em and Mini-Baccarat (on request), as well as Slot and Video Poker
machines.
Crystal
Cruises offers an abundance of dancing opportunities and venues, each
with its own style and ambiance. Stardust Club (Crystal Serenity), Starlite
Club (Crystal Symphony) and the Palm Court offer dancing before or after
dinner on most evenings. Starlite Club (Crystal Symphony) and Pulse (Crystal
Serenity) offer late-night dancing to the music you request from the
disc jockey.
Complete valet services are available, including laundry, pressing and
dry cleaning. Services may be arranged through your stateroom stewardess,
or through your butler if you are in categories PH, PS or CP. Valet charges
are billed to your shipboard account. Pressing is offered free of charge
to Penthouse guests in categories PH, PS and CP. Complimentary self-service
launderettes, including washing machines, detergents, fabric softeners,
dryers, irons and ironing boards are provided on Decks 8, 9 and 10 (Crystal
Symphony); and Decks 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 (Crystal Serenity).
A
well-stocked Library contains over 2,000 books on subjects ranging from
classics to popular biographies, history to contemporary mysteries. There
is also a selection of over 1,000 movie titles plus board games which
may be checked out free of charge for your enjoyment during the cruise.
The bar
manager is happy to make arrangements for any special occasions or parties.
The bar manager can provide you with available packages including waiters,
bartenders, special hors d'oeuvres and invitations. Housekeeping can
assist with arrangements for small gatherings in staterooms.
"The food hit extraordinary heights! Viennese Afternoon Tea was a sweet
tooth's dream."
For
dining throughout the day, Crystal offers a variety of delectable choices.
Lido Café features a casual ambiance with breathtaking ocean views,
and the buffet-style indoor/outdoor café offers both Early-and Late-Riser
Breakfast, as well as late-morning bouillon service and luncheon buffets.
Crystal
Symphony and Crystal Serenity each feature an exceptional variety of dining
options including our main Crystal Dining Room, two specialty restaurants and
Room Service available 24 hours.
Sometimes,
after a long day's adventure ashore or a full schedule of activities on board,
the very best option for dinner is to order in. Leave your formal wear in the
closet and dine in your bathrobe and slippers, if you wish, with a full selection
of delectable dishes from your In-Suite & In-Stateroom Dining menu. You
may also order from the evening's menu in the Crystal Dining Room, or request
whatever your heart desires-our chefs will do their best to oblige your tastes.
Those guests in our Penthouses who order In-Suite & In-Stateroom Dining
will be served by their butler, and also have the option of ordering from our
specialty restaurants.
When
a cruise line puts as much of an emphasis on offering their guests a superb
culinary experience as Crystal does, you expect a wine list to match. Chosen
to represent a broad range of wines from the world in which we sail, our wine
list is unparalleled among our competitors. From vintage years of first-growth
Bordeaux and California cult Cabernets, to excellent value wines from countries
like Spain and Australia. Crystal Cruises is proud to introduce our exclusive "C" vintages.
Our "C" wines include three reserve and three premium selections of Cabernet
Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Merlot.
The
world's greatest chefs and wine experts join Crystal Cruises on our popular
Wine & Food Festival sailings, designated by the WF icon on appropriate
voyages. Watch as celebrated chefs prepare signature dishes for our dinner
menus, demonstrate cooking techniques and share the secrets of their culinary
artistry.