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Crystal Cruises was founded in 1988 by parent company, NYK
Lines of Japan, the largest shipping company in the world. Her three ships are
among the most spacious and luxurious vessels cruising the seas of the world.
From the moment you step on board, you will experience Crystal Cruises'
dedication to making your cruise a perfect one. Crystal's Six-Star Commitment
means each instant must be memorable, every detail sublime. From the grand
designs of Crystal Cruise Line ships to the right vintage wine, a turned-down
bed, or even a simple smile, singular attention is paid to every detail of your
cruise.
For everyone at Crystal Cruises, Six-Star quality means more than awards and
accolades; it means the constant pursuit of a single goal: to create the best,
then make it better. They are not just aiming to provide a fabulous vacation,
Crystal Cruises is aiming to create an experience that will enrich your life and
provide memories to cherish forever.
Onboard Activities
Each evening, the Reflections daily program is delivered to your stateroom to
help you plan for the next day. It's 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. Crystal's list of activities is as
diversified as the guests on board.
For example, an accredited ACBL instructor on every cruise offers
Complimentary Bridge instruction and supervised games. They also offer an
abundance of dancing opportunities and venues, each with its own style and
ambiance. Professional dance instructors also offer complimentary classes in the
most popular dance steps as distinguished Ambassador Hosts await to escort
ladies onto the dance floor.
Crystal Cruise's popular Computer University@Sea program is offered on all
cruises. CU@Sea provides e-mail services, Internet access, group and individual
instruction on use of a PC, extensive enrichment course offerings, and digital
camera support on 25 state-of-the-art workstations for each ship.
The Crystal Visions Enrichment Program and Creative Learning Institute are
also featured on every cruise. Lectures include destination experts who discuss
the regions visited during the cruise, plus at least one other respected
enrichment speaker who shares insights into his or her particular world
including the fields of Art & Entertainment; Business & Technology;
Lifestyle; Wellness; and Wine & Food. There are also Crystal Wine & Food
Festival cruises, where some of the world's best-known chefs will personally
show you how to create their favorite recipes. On select cruises, there's also
instruction in arts and crafts, and golf by a PGA pro.
If you're interested in catching up on your reading, Crystal's well-stocked
Libraries contain over 2,000 books, 1000 videotapes and DVD's, plus magazines
and board games which may be checked out free of charge during your cruise.
Entertainment & Nightlife
After a memorable dinner, the pulse of Crystal's nightlife will always match
your mood perfectly, because there are so many ways to spend your evenings, from
energetic and exciting to quiet and intimate.
The Galaxy Lounge is the venue for 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 superior sound and lighting systems.
Each Broadway-style show is a dazzling blend of music and dance performed by the
finest talent in musical theatre. Costumes are individually designed and
handmade, and staging is skilfully crafted to bring every vibrant scene to
life.
In addition to the full-scale productions, each cruise also features a
variety of cabaret-style entertainers, including vocalists, comedians,
ventriloquists, instrumentalists and classical artists.
Before or after dinner hours, you'll find musical entertainment and dancing
in a number of places on your ship. Each lounge features a diverse array of
performances from classical artists to ballroom dance bands. A musical trio will
serenade you with classical melodies during Afternoon Tea and play requests as
they stroll through the Crystal Dining Room each evening; and soft piano
melodies fill the Crystal Cove Piano Bar in the afternoon and at cocktail hour.
Fitness Activities
Experience the sublime and the sensuous in the Crystal Spa - the first floating
spa to use the principles of Feng Shui.
Your spa journey begins with cultural therapies from around the world: Aroma
Stone Therapy, Japanese Silk Booster Facial and Well-Being Massage - all enjoyed
in the relaxing spa with beautiful Asian artefacts and the peaceful ambiance of
Feng Shui. Your spa journey continues with panoramic sea views, which surround a
facility offering sauna, steam, a full-service hair salon and a well-equipped
fitness centre. 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; and indoor/outdoor
pool; two Jacuzzis, and extensive Promenade Deck for walking and jogging, paddle
tennis courts; table tennis; golf driving ranges and putting greens with
Callaway golf equipment; and shuffleboard courts.
Junior Activities Program
Kids have a variety of great activities to choose from on every Crystal cruise!
Crystal offers a children's playroom and babysitting services on all cruises.
During holiday cruises and selected sailings, additional children's activities
are offered under the supervision of experienced Junior Activities Directors.
Crystal's Junior Activities Program is Three-Tiered: 3-7 year olds, 8-12 year
olds, and 13-17 year olds. Activities are determined by age and the number of
children on board and a detailed schedule of events is created at the beginning
of each cruise. Once on board, you'll receive "Surf Runner," the daily
newsletter for kids with details for the following day's schedule and other
pertinent information.
The children's playroom, Fantasia, offers supervised activities and tables
and chairs for arts & crafts, popular Sony Playstation game titles, a large
screen television set and board games. Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity
also feature a teenager's video arcade, Waves. The Library offers children's
books and children's videos for television/VCRs available in all staterooms.
Kids can also choose from a special Junior Cruiser's menu, and Crystal's
executive chefs and other culinary staff can prepare custom dishes. The Trident
Grill serves complimentary hot dogs, hamburgers, pizza and more. Baby food, high
chairs and booster seats are available.
For a small fee, all vessels offer in-stateroom baby-sitting. Guests should
contact the concierge on board for this service at least 24 hours in advance.
Crystal Cruises is unable to accommodate children less than six months of age
and reserves the right to restrict the number of those less than three years of
age aboard the ships.
The Dining Experience
When you sail with Crystal, you may choose from a variety of restaurants,
offering the world's greatest cuisines, created and served at the highest level.
Crystal's love of variety is even more apparent when you sit down for
breakfast. On each ship, you can choose the country club like Lido Café, the
Crystal Dining Room, or The Bistro for breakfast. There is also a Late-Riser
Breakfast seating by the pool or opt for breakfast at any time of day from Room
Service.
For lunch, you can visit the Crystal Dining Room, select from the buffet at
the Lido Café, order something sizzling at the Trident Bar & Grill, or enjoy
sophisticated comfort food from Tastes aboard Crystal Serenity.
For dinner, you have even more choices. Crystal's Dining Rooms serve classic
European cuisine, along with regional specialties inspired by the ports they
visit. Crystal's Reservations-only specialty restaurants offer alternatives to
the traditional cruise line dining experience. Prego features traditional
Northern Italian cuisine, plus an original menu created by the Best Young Chefs
of Italy. It all comes together under the direction of Piero Selvaggio, owner of
Los Angeles' well-known Valentino restaurant, considered by culinary experts to
be the best Italian restaurant outside of Italy.
On Crystal Symphony, Jade Garden brings you the best of new Asian cuisine,
featuring entrees created by Wolfgang Puck. On Crystal Harmony, Kyoto offers
inventive Japanese cuisine and sushi specialties. On Crystal Serenity, enjoy
Tastes for poolside dining, and both Silk Road and The Sushi Bar, where
world-renowned chef Nobu Matsuhisa has created an innovative menu of classically
styled Japanese food with distinct Peruvian and European influences.
But dining is not limited to breakfast, lunch and dinner. Each Afternoon Tea
service presents a selection of savories and sweets served daily in the sunlit
charm of the Palm Court. A selection of hot and cold hors d'oeuvres is served in
the various bars and lounges during the cocktail hour before dinner; and snacks
are always served in selected lounges during the late-night cocktail hour. Of
course, complimentary Room Service is available 24 hours a day,
Set Sail Today
To start planning your next cruise vacation, you can book online or call us now to speak
to one of our Cruise Specialists.
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