Crystal Ships

Crystal Symphony

Crystal Serenity

CRYSTAL SYMPHONY: SHIP PROFILE

BUILDER: Kvaerner Masa Yards Turku, Finland

COMMISSIONED: December 1992

ENTERED SERVICE: May 3, 1995

COST: $250 million

GUEST CAPACITY: 940

SPACE RATIO: 54.3

GUEST TO CREW RATIO : 1.73:1

DECKS: 12

STATEROOMS: 476

SHIP'S REGISTRY: Bahamian

CREW SIZE: 545

CREW NATIONALITY: Norwegian captain; Norwegian and Japanese officers; European hotel and dining staff; international crew

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS:

51,044 gross registered tons (approx.)
781 ft. length (238.1 m)
99 ft. width (30.2 m)
24.9 ft. draft (7.6 m)
20.0 knots cruising speed
21.0 knots maximum speed
Fin type roll stabilizers
Two bow and one stern transversal thrusters
Propelled by two diesel-electric motors, which are powered by six Wartsila-Sulzer diesel generator engines generating 33,880 kw horsepower

DESIGNERS :

Robert Tillberg AB (lead)
Viken, Sweden

Studio Garroni Associati
Genova, Italy

DECKS AND STATEROOMS:

Eight guest decks with 476 staterooms on five decks including:

Two Crystal Penthouses with verandahs - Category CP (approx. 982 sq. ft.)
19 Penthouse Suites with verandahs - Category PS (approx. 491 sq. ft.)
44 Penthouses with verandahs - Category PH (approx. 367 sq. ft.)
214 Deluxe Staterooms with verandahs - Category A, B (approx. 246 sq. ft.)
197 Deluxe Staterooms - Category C, D, E (approx. 202 sq. ft.)
Five staterooms for guests with disabilities: 2 Category D, 1 Category B, 2 Category PH
Ten connecting staterooms and 89 staterooms with third berth available for families

STATEROOM AMENITIES:

24-hour complimentary in-stateroom dining
Refrigerators with complimentary bottled water and soft drinks
Egyptian cotton sheets, down pillows, plush duvets and featherbeds
Spacious sitting area
14-channel remote control color television and DVD player. Television features 24-hour news and sports information via CNN (Cable News Network), CNBC, ESPN (sports network), FOX News, and TNT (reception permitting)
Lavish room amenities including two hairdryers, Frette bathrobes, slippers, umbrella, and Red Flower bath products
In-stateroom Internet access
Shower, bathtub, double sink, makeup mirror and a telephone in bathroom
Queen or twin-sized beds, depending on preference
Direct-dial ship-to-shore phones and personal voice mail
Large closets with shoe rack
Telephone system with private voice mail and automated wake-up call
Personal stateroom safe

PENTHOUSE AMENITIES:

Penthouse categories PH, PS and CP offer the same amenities as the staterooms and, in addition:

Personal butler service
Complimentary beer, in addition to soft drinks and bottled water
Welcome champagne and fully-stocked complimentary in-room bar upon embarkation
Guest bathroom, pantry, library, and private workout room
Larger verandah
Walk-in closet
Riedel glassware
Full JacuzziÂ® bathtub
Separate shower
Vanity in dressing area
Flat-screen television
CD/DVD player and cordless phone
Personalized stationery
Binoculars

PUBLIC AREAS:

Two-story Crystal Plaza and Crystal Cove, lobby area with atrium, comfortable seating and piano bar
3,000-square-foot "Avenue of the Stars" shopping arcade with three shops offering upscale clothing, jewelry, and specialty items
4,400-square-foot casino featuring slot machines, bar poker and slant top poker machines, six blackjack tables, craps, a roulette table, and baccarat table
Galaxy Lounge showroom with horseshoe-shaped seating around a hydraulic stage
Hollywood Theatre features state-of-the-art audio visual and translation equipment that may be used for meetings and/or conferences; theatre also features audio enhancement for the hearing-impaired
Computer University@SeaÂ® center with a lab for classroom instruction and separate room offering 24-hour Internet and e-mail access
A variety of lounges including the Starlite Club, Avenue Saloon, Connoisseur Club and Palm Court Observation Lounge
Fantasia children's center and Waves teen center
Library featuring over 3,000 books, videos, and books-on-tape
Bridge Lounge

DINING AREAS:

24-hour room service
Crystal Dining Room for distinctive international cuisine and a world-renowned wine list
Prego restaurant for classic Italian cuisine in a Venetian atmosphere, also featuring "Valentino At Prego" specialties
Sophisticated Jade Garden restaurant for contemporary Asian dining
The Vintage Room, a new classic boardroom and wine cellar for winemakers dinners
The Bistro serving international coffees, cheeses, and wines by the glass
The outdoor Trident Bar & Grill serving hot dogs, hamburgers, pizza and sandwiches is open throughout the afternoon
Indoor/outdoor Lido CafÃ© & Gardens serves breakfast and lunch in a casual atmosphere
Complimentary ice cream and frozen yogurt bar
Afternoon teas are served in the Palm Court
Indoor/outdoor poolside area for casual dining

FITNESS FACILITIES:

Feng Shui concept Crystal Spa
Fitness Center with cardiovascular exercise equipment
Weights room with free weights, weight machines
Exercise studio for high and low impact classes, yoga, and Pilates with Pilates ReformerÂ®, as well as personal training
Relaxation area
Treatment rooms
Dry sauna and steam room
Salon for hair styling, manicures and pedicures
Full exterior 360 degree teak Promenade Deck for walking and jogging
Sports deck with a golf driving range, putting greens featuring TaylorMade, PGA golf instructors and clinics on most sailings
Full-size paddle tennis court
Seahorse Pool, an outdoor lap pool, flanked by two outdoor Jacuzzis
Neptune Pool, a second indoor/outdoor pool covered by a retractable roof
Exclusive "Walk on Water" WOW fitness program

ENTERTAINMENT:

Lavish, Broadway-style productions in the Galaxy Lounge
The Creative Learning Institute, an extensive lecture and seminar program
Featured artists such as TonyÂ® award-winners and classical Juilliard graduates
Talented Crystal Ensemble of singers and dancers
Broadway and West End performers
Disco for nightly dancing and Karaoke
Recent-release films in the Dolby-equipped Hollywood Theatre
Cocktail hour at the Crystal Cove with soft piano music
Avenue Saloon with pianist-singers performing jazz and favorite tunes
An Ambassador Host Program for dancing partners
Full orchestra in the Galaxy Lounge, a six-piece dance band, and a strolling trio
Complimentary dance classes
Repertory Theatre at Sea
A harpist and/or cocktail pianist
Ballroom and disco dance lounges
Talented Crystal Ensemble of singers and dancers
An Ambassador Host Program for dancing partners
Cabaret/variety acts
Bridge instructors

SHIP SERVICES:

24-hour Front Desk service
24-hour e-mail and Internet services
24-hour medical center
Complete laundry, dry-cleaning and valet services
Beauty services for men and women
A StarSound Infrared Hearing System available in the Hollywood Theatre
Telefax and secretarial services available upon request
Complete photographic services including one-hour processing and camera and video recorder rentals
Satellite telephone services
European-trained concierges
Air-conditioned tenders with toilet
Two private group hospitality suites
Complimentary safety deposit boxes
Complimentary self-service launderettes
Onboard sales consultant for future cruise sales
Interdenominational religious services

CRYSTAL SERENITY: SHIP PROFILE

BUILDER: Alstom Chantiers de l'Atlantique Saint-Nazaire, France

COMMISSIONED: December 2000

ENTERED SERVICE: July 7, 2003

COST: $350 million

GUEST CAPACITY: 1,080

SPACE RATIO: 63.0 (one of the highest of any luxury ship)

GUEST TO CREW RATIO: 1.65:1

DECKS: 13

SHIP'S REGISTRY: Bahamian

CREW SIZE: 655

CREW NATIONALITY: Norwegian captain; Norwegian and Japanese officers;
European hotel and dining staff; international crew

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS:

68,000 gross registered tons (approx.)
820 ft. length (250 m)
105.6 ft. width (32.2 m)
24.9 ft. draft (7.6 m)
21.0 knots cruising speed
22.0 knots maximum speed
Fin type roll stabilizers
Two transverse controllable pitch bow thrusters
Powered by environmentally-friendly diesel engines and an azimuthal pod propulsion system to enable greater maneuverability

DESIGNERS:

Robert Tillberg AB (lead)Viken,
Sweden
Nix Firestone Associates
Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, California
Garroni Designers Company
Genoa, Italy
Okada & Associates
Tokyo, Japan
Stephenjohn Design
UK
II By IV Design Associates
Toronto, Ontario
Brennan Beer Gorman Monk / Interiors (BBGM)
New York, NY and Washington, DC

DECKS AND STATEROOMS:

Nine guest decks with 548 staterooms on five decks including:

Four Crystal Penthouses with verandah - Category CP (1,345 sq. ft.)
32 Penthouse Suites with verandah - Category PS (538 sq. ft.)
64 Penthouses with verandah - Category PH (403 sq. ft.)
82 Penthouse Staterooms with verandah - Category AA (269 sq. ft.)
286 Outside Deluxe Staterooms with verandah - Category A, B (269 sq. ft.)
80 Outside Deluxe Staterooms - Category C (226 sq. ft.)
Eight staterooms specially designed, wheelchair-accessible accommodations will include two Penthouses, two staterooms with verandahs and four staterooms with large picture windows
20 connecting staterooms and 75 staterooms with a third berth for families