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The Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity, have one of the highest per-guest space ratios of any ships in their class
Over half of all staterooms feature a private verandah on Crystal Symphony; 85% of staterooms on Crystal Serenity have a private veranda
Award-winning service that is neither stuffy nor intimidating. All employees — both shoreside and shipboard — strive to maintain the highest standards possible by practicing the Six-Star Crystal Basics, a 6-point credo for anticipating and fulfilling guests’ needs. And, with one of the most impressive crew to guest ratios (almost two service staff to every guest), Crystal Cruises has become the benchmark against which guests and travel agents now judge all other cruise lines.
Recruitment of the highest caliber employees to offer superior service
Impressive benefits package for crew members ensures a low turnover
Continuing professional education is provided by world-renowned hoteliers to maintain the highest standards
Crystal Cruises boasts the highest percentage of professional chefs in the large luxury cruise market
Crystal features:
Schott-Zwiesel 26% leaded cut crystal glasses
Garnier Thiebaut (luxury French table linen)
Riedel leaded crystal glasses (considered by connoisseurs to be the best)
Villeroy & Boch china in the dining rooms and alternative restaurants
Wedgwood bone china for tea service
Royal Doulton dishware
Custom-designed dinner and bistro ware by French artist Guy Buffet
Frette linens in dining rooms and restaurants
Old English style “Elkington” flatware from Sheffield
Sambonet Italian flatware in ships’ Italian restaurant, Prego
Silver-plated holloware from Sambonet
Davidoff, Monte Cristo and other select cigars
Baltic bath linens, including 17 lb. bath towels
Frette terry cloth robes
English mohair lap blankets
Pillow Menu in all staterooms
Feather beds
100% Egyptian cotton sheets
Wood and padded hangers in all stateroom closets
Brown Jordan deck furniture with cushions
Brown Jordan Mission Teak outdoor tables and chairs with cushions on Lido Deck (aft)
Smith & Hawken deck furniture on Crystal Serenity
Finest Italian and French fabrics, including Rubelli and Pierre Frey
Highest quality Axminster wool carpets throughout the vessels
Oriental rugs in elevators and public bathrooms
Hand towels in public restrooms
Dell® computers plus Dell® laptops available for rental
Crystal Cuisine:
International, contemporary cuisine and service mirroring current culinary trends, be it the stylish Martini Collection, Cream of Porcini Mushroom Soup served cappuccino style, or the offerings of Piero Selvaggio’s “Best Young Chefs of Italy” at Prego
Alternative restaurants (Asian or Italian) at no extra cost (Prego offers Valentino signature dishes, while Silk Road and The Sushi Bar feature chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s specialties.)
Extensive wine cellar with an array of wines from around the world
Premium brand spirits poured from the well
Omelettes made to order at breakfast buffets
Pastas and Caesar salad made to order at lunch buffets
Fresh baked breads
Even on worldwide itineraries we feature:
Fresh herbs
Fresh fish
Fresh lobster
Fresh berries
Large assortment of specialty foods such as Russian caviar, gravlax, foie gras, dungeness crab, prosciutto di Parma, imported gourmet cheeses
Hot and cold canapés served at cocktail hour in all bar areas
Complimentary launderette with free soap and softener
24-hour room complimentary service menu
Complimentary sundaes, frozen yogurt, sherbets and cookies from the outside ice cream parlor
Complimentary non-alcoholic beverages
Entertainment:
Crystal’s award-winning Broadway-style production shows
Ambassador Hosts
PGA Golf Pros on most sailings
ACBL Bridge Instruction
The Crystal Visions enrichment program, part of the line’s acclaimed onboard entertainment, offers stimulating programs
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