The phrase has a definite ring to it – Perfectly at Home. All at once, you can feel the promise, the discernment, the home-like comfort offered by none other than Crystal. Sure the destination is the draw, but how you get there is tantamount to the experience.
Warm and welcoming at every level, Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony offer elegant suites, luxurious amenities, incredible dining and all-inclusive ease – layered with the type of exceptional service, day and night, that you won’t find anywhere else. In fact, cruising with Crystal feels like visiting family every time you step on board. And this is what keeps loyal passengers like you coming back.
These hallmarks outline just why Crystal will have you always feeling Perfectly at Home:
The crew becomes your family
When asked what keeps them returning to Crystal time and again, repeat cruise guests always say, “the crew.”
Crystal crew members choose a life at sea for one reason: They love it. And that passion is more than evident, shining through in nuanced, intuitive, practiced service. These people live here – this is their home, and guests are drawn into an atmosphere of comfort, with a crew-to-guest ratio of 1:1. Crystal is proud to offer butler service in every room category, too.
The service on Crystal ships is also elevated thanks to the continuity of the staff members. Much of the original staff has been retained since the line was acquired by A&K Travel Group. Returning guests continue to delight in this, markedly enjoying the comfort of seeing friendly, familiar faces greeting them when they arrive on board.
The extravagance is unsurpassed
Crystal is extremely adept at not only creating a luxurious, personalized environment on their ships, but also one that feels like home. They make it so easy to start relaxing, because indulgent world-class amenities and services are at your fingertips. Attention to detail is key here.
Gorgeous, spacious suites spotlight a contemporary design, augmented with artisanal finishings. Natural, muted colors and silky fabrics are amplified with pops of bright color. Bathrooms are clad in marble sourced from the Alps. Big verandas invite you right outside. Guests indulge in sheets by renowned linen maker Jesurum Venezia 1870, and the natural bathroom amenities – native to Sicily – are by Italy’s Ortigia. The list goes on.
World-class dining is a given
Crystal’s gourmet dining is tailored to your personal preferences, creating a home-like dining experience at sea. You enjoy international and destination-inspired dishes from around the world in 10 unique dining rooms. Meals, of course, are complimentary in every restaurant, yet that also extends to the specialty fine-dining rooms. Superlative vintage wine from cellars old-world and new hit the spot.
Taste your way through Chef Nobu’s Peruvian Japanese fusion at Umi Uma or sit down to à la carte dishes created from locally sourced ingredients at Waterside. And if you’d prefer a private dining experience, the 24-hour in-suite room-service menu is very extensive, not abbreviated as so many are. A rich program of gastronomic activities is also in store.
Extended stays are hard to resist
Talk with Tully Luxury Travel about getting on board soon – but perhaps you might consider staying a while?
Both the Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity are ideal for long-term stays, particularly in the Penthouse and Sapphire Suites, which feel so much like home, you might forget all about your actual home for a while. These suites offer the kinds of comforts and conveniences that make extended voyages seem like you’re living in fabulous, floating opulence. Indeed, this is because you are.