Crystal Cruises

Crystal Cruises

An award-winning cruise line, Crystal Cruises truly raises the bar when it comes to ultra-luxury cruising. In 2019, the cruise line won 'Best Small Cruise Line' at the Conde Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards, showcasing the standard of luxury you can expect with Crystal Cruises. From the six-star service and all-inclusive luxury to the gourmet dining and enriching itineraries, Crystal Cruises offer a cruising experience like no other.

The fleet

Crystal Cruises currently has four cruise ships in its fleet:

Crystal Symphony - 848 guest capacity with a 1:1.7 staff-to-guest ratio
Crystal Serenity - 979 guest capacity with a 1:1.5 staff-to-guest ratio
Crystal Esprit - an all-suite yacht for 62 guests exploring stunning destinations
Crystal Endeavor - the cruise line's first expedition ship for 200 guests with a staff-to-guest ratio of 1:!

Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity boast one of the highest space-to-passenger ratios in the industry, with each ship offering innovative spa and fitness facilities, exciting entertainment and enrichment programmes, creative dining options, spacious teak decks, generous amenities and sumptuous staterooms and suites.

Crystal Esprit is the cruise line's expedition yacht which sets sail to a host of exotic destinations such as Dubrovnik, Venice and Antigua. Meanwhile, Crystal Endeavor is set to be the world's largest and most luxurious expedition yacht. She is purpose-built for the icy waters and will explore some of the world's most far-reaching, fascinating regions including Russia, Southeast Asia and Antarctica.

The Crystal Experience

As you begin your journey with Crystal Cruises, you’ll come to find that your every whim is catered for. The attentive Crystal crew will welcome you on-board with a flute of Champagne and show you to your sumptuous stateroom or suite. On the ship you’ll find that wines, spirits and Champagne flow freely throughout the dining rooms, bars and lounges and everything is of course complimentary. Throughout the ship, guests can expect superb furnishings and a wide range of amenities to ensure that their journey is no less than perfect.

Gourmet cuisine

You'll have the chance to sample the very finest cuisine when you set sail with Crystal Cruises, served in a number of elegant venues, with menus designed by celebrity restaurateurs such as Nobu Matsuhisa and Piero Selvaggio. There is even an extensive wine cellar on-board too which holds more than 200 vintage wines. To experience this, guests can visit the Vintage Room and enjoy a whole selection of fine wines, as the on-board sommelier matches each glass perfectly to suit each dish at dinner.

Amazing entertainment

After dinner you’ll find that Crystal Cruises fantastic on-board entertainment programme includes a great combination of talented singers, dancers and west-end performers, so you can be sure to of an incredible show in the main lounge. Alternatively you will discover an array of elegant bars and lounges all around the ship, each offering a different atmosphere to the next. From relaxing piano music to upbeat karaoke tunes, there really is a venue to suit every mood on-board both of the luxury line´s ships.

Enriching experiences

Whether it’s exploring the chic boutiques for designer handbags, relaxing by the pool with your favourite drink or taking part in an array of classes including singing, piano lessons or computer training, there’s something for everyone on-board. Unlike many luxury cruise experiences, with Crystal Cruises children are catered for too with dedicated facilities and imaginative activities, created specifically to suit all ages. On-board the new Crystal Esprit yacht, guests can even head out in a private submarine from the ship´s marina