Crystal CruisesNew owners, elevated experiences

With two spectacular ships, Symphony and Serenity, Crystal Cruises has been blazing their way to fame over three decades of fantastic voyages. Today, the name of Crystal is synonymous with luxury travel, drawing customers back again and again for their incredible cruise experiences. With a space-to-guest ratio that would impress anyone, each of the spacious cabins and suites promise comfort and sophistication aplenty for every passenger. Modern décor lends a casual elegance to every beautiful inch of Crystal's ships, with new public spaces including a cigar lounge, piano bar for fantastic live music, and even a kids' club.

Five facts about Crystal 

• Crystal now only has a fleet of two ocean ships, Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity.
• Serenity is the larger of the two ships, with a guest capacity of 740. Symphony can hold 606 guests.
• Both ships boast a staff to guest ratio of almost one to one.
• Crystal is the only cruise line to have restaurant by the Michelin-starred chef Nobu Matsuhisa onboard.

Who is a Crystal cruise for? 

A Crystal cruise is for those who like to travel and travel well. 

The food onboard is superb – Nobu wouldn’t put his name on just anything, after all – and the service is among the best in the industry. There are some great spots onboard, like the Avenue Saloon onboard Serenity. It’s a small, intimate bar that wouldn’t look out of place in the Savoy. 

There aren’t many ultra-luxury cruise lines that have a kids club onboard, either, permitting well-heeled families to take that much-needed break onboard a Crystal cruise – knowing that every member of the family will be well catered for. 

Where can you sail to with Crystal? 

With just two ships, Crystal is slightly limited in its range of destinations. The company will typically have at least one ship stationed in the Mediterranean for the summer and one in the Caribbean for the winter. However, there are also some truly ambitious plans afoot, including world cruises and bookable segments, promising worldwide voyages in time.

What’s included onboard?

• Dining, including speciality dining (with the exception of The Vintage Room)
• Gratuities
• Select fine wine, champagne, premium spirits and all non-alcoholic drinks
• Wi-Fi