Crystal Symphony®
Crystal Symphony Fact Sheet
CRYSTAL SYMPHONY: SHIP PROFILE
BUILDER: Kvaerner Masa Yards
Turku, Finland
COMMISSIONED: December 1992
ENTERED SERVICE: May 3, 1995
COST: $250 million
MAJOR REDESIGN/REFURBISHMENT:
2006: $23 million
2004: $12 million
GUEST CAPACITY: 922
SPACE RATIO: 55.3
GUEST TO CREW RATIO: 1.69:1
DECKS: 12
STATEROOMS: 461
% OF VERANDAH STATEROOMS: 57.9 %
SHIP’S REGISTRY: Bahamian
CREW SIZE: 545
CREW NATIONALITY: Norwegian Captain; International officers; European trained 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
DECKS AND STATEROOMS:
Eight guest decks with 461 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.)
* 182 Deluxe Staterooms – Category C, D, E (approx. 202 sq. ft.)
* Four staterooms for guests with disabilities: 2 Category D, 2 Category PH
* Eight 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
* 100% Egyptian cotton sheets, down pillows, plush duvets and featherbeds
* Remote control flat screen 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)
* Wi-Fi access
* Lavish room amenities including Frette bathrobes, slippers, two hairdryers and an umbrella
* 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 and cell phone service at sea
* 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 and wine, 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
* 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, six blackjack tables, craps, a roulette table, baccarat table and The Ultimate Texas Hold’em
* Galaxy Lounge showroom with horseshoe-shaped seating around a hydraulic stage
* 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
* A variety of lounges including the Starlite Club, Avenue Saloon, Connoisseur Club, Luxe and Palm Court
* Fantasia children’s center and Waves teen center
* Library featuring over 3,000 books, DVD’s, and audio books
* 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
* Silk Road and The Sushi Bar, completely new dining venues that exclusively feature menu selections by the famed Nobu Matsuhisa (March 2008)
* 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, sandwiches, wraps and fruits is open throughout the afternoon
* Indoor/outdoor Lido Café 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-designed Crystal Spa, Salon & Fitness Center
* Fitness Center with cardiovascular exercise equipment and personal fitness instructors
* Weight room with free weights, weight machines
* Exercise studio for high and low impact classes, yoga, Spinning® classes, as well as personal training
* Relaxation area
* Treatment rooms
* Salon for hair styling, manicures and pedicures
* Dry sauna and steam room
* Full exterior 360 degree teak Promenade Deck for walking and jogging
* Sports deck with a golf driving range and 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 Tony® award-winners and classical Juilliard graduates
* Broadway and West End performers
* Nightclub 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
* Full orchestra in the Galaxy Lounge, a six-piece dance band and a strolling trio
* Complimentary dance classes
* Repertory Theatre at Sea and or Rolling A Cappella Group
* A harpist and/or cocktail pianist
* Ballroom and 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 toilet
* Two private group hospitality suites
* Complimentary safety deposit boxes
* Complimentary self-service launderettes
* Onboard sales consultant for future cruise sales
* Interdenominational religious services
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