Crystal Serenity®
Crystal Serenity Fact Sheet
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: 1,070
SPACE RATIO: 64.4 (one of the highest of any luxury ship)
GUEST TO CREW RATIO: 1.65:1
DECKS: 13
STATEROOMS: 535
% OF VERANDAH STATEROOMS: 85%
SHIP’S REGISTRY: Bahamian
CREW SIZE: 655
CREW NATIONALITY: Norwegian captain; International officers; European hotel and dining staff; international crew
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS:
* 68,870 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 535 staterooms on five decks including:
* Four Crystal Penthouses with verandah – Category CP (1,345 sq. ft.)
* 33 Penthouse Suites with verandah – Category PS (538 sq. ft.)
* 72 Penthouses with verandah – Category PH (403 sq. ft.)
* 70 Deluxe Staterooms with verandah – Category AA (269 sq. ft.)
* 286 Outside Deluxe Staterooms with verandah – Category A, B (269 sq. ft.)
* 70 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
* 46 connecting staterooms and 165 staterooms with a third berth for families
STATEROOM AMENITIES:
* Large, private verandahs in more than 85 percent of staterooms; all other staterooms have large picture windows
* 24-hour room service
* Refrigerators with complimentary bottled water and soft drinks
* 100% Egyptian cotton sheets, down pillows, plush duvets, and featherbeds
* Spacious sitting area
* Remote control color television and DVD player. Television features 24-hour news and sports information via CNN (Cable News Network), CNBC, FOX News and ESPN (sports network)
* Lavish bathroom amenities including two hairdryers, Frette bathrobes, slippers, umbrella, and Aveda 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 security 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 Jacuzzi 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
* “Avenue of the Stars” shopping arcade with three boutiques offering upscale clothing, jewelry, and specialty items
* Casino featuring slot machines, bar poker and slant top poker machines, blackjack tables, craps, a roulette table, baccarat table and the Ultimate Texas Hold’em
* Galaxy Lounge, the ship’s main entertainment venue
* Hollywood Theatre for recently released movies, with 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@Sea® center with a lab for classroom instruction and separate room offering 24-hour Internet and e-mail access
* The Studio, a completely new learning center for a variety of creative and educational hands-on classes
* Variety of lounges including the Stardust Club for dancing and cabaret, Avenue Saloon cocktail and piano bar, Connoisseur Club, an intimate refined cigar lounge, Palm Court/Sunset Bar observation lounge, and Pulse disco
* Fantasia children’s center and Waves teen center
* Library featuring over 3,000 books, videos, DVDs, and books-on-tape
* Bridge Lounge
DINING AREAS:
* 24-hour complimentary room service
* Crystal Dining Room offering distinctive international cuisine and a world-renowned wine list
* Prego restaurant serving Italian cuisine in an intimate atmosphere alongside “Valentino At Prego” specialties
* Silk Road and The Sushi Bar, completely new dining venues that exclusively feature menu selections by the famed Nobu Matsuhisa
* The Vintage Room, a new classic boardroom and wine cellar for winemakers dinners
* The Bistro, a social coffee and wine bar for morning and afternoon snacks
* Trident Bar & Grill for casual poolside lunches throughout the afternoon
* Lido Café, a country-club style café for breakfast and lunch
* Tastes, an open kitchen aft of Trident Bar & Grill featuring international fare
* Scoops Ice Cream Bar, for complimentary frozen sweets and freshly baked cookies
* Afternoon teas are served in the Palm Court
* Themed luncheon buffets aft of the ship’s second pool
* Indoor/outdoor poolside area for casual dining
FITNESS FACILITIES:
* Feng Shui concept Crystal Spa, Salon and Fitness Center
* Fitness Center with cardiovascular exercise equipment and personal fitness instruction
* Weight room with free weights, weight machines
* Exercise studio for high and low impact classes, yoga, as well as personal training
* ‘Tour de Spin’ indoor cycling classes
* KinesisTM cable strength training equipment
* Treatment rooms
* Relaxation area
* Salon for hair styling, manicures and pedicures
* Dry sauna and steam room
* Full exterior 360 degree Promenade Deck for walking and jogging
* Sports deck with a golf driving range and putting green, featuring Taylormade golf equipment, a shuffleboard court, and table tennis
* Two full-size paddle tennis courts
* Seahorse Pool, an outdoor lap pool, flanked by two outdoor Jacuzzis®
* Neptune Pool, a second indoor/outdoor pool covered by a retractable roof
ENTERTAINMENT:
* Lavish Broadway-style production shows
* The Creative Learning Institute, an extensive lecture and seminar program
* Featured artists such as Tony® award-winners and classical Julliard graduates
* Full orchestra in the Galaxy Lounge, a six-piece dance band, and a strolling trio
* Complimentary dance classes
* 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
* Wi-Fi Service
* Cellular phone service
* European-trained concierges
* Air-conditioned tenders with toilets
* Two private group hospitality suites
* Complimentary safety deposit boxes
* Complimentary self-service launderettes
* Onboard sales consultant for future cruise sales
* Interdenominational religious service
Credit to Crystal Cruises for information on this page.
