Affluent and well travelled sophisticated people looking for a top quality experience in luxury surroundings.
Cabins
Cabins are all of a very good size with the smallest being the 226 sq.ft Deluxe ocean-view.
All of the others come with private balcony measuring from 269 sq.ft for the Deluxe with balcony to the Crystal Penthouse (4) at an enormous 1,345 sq.ft.
Entertainment
The main showlounge is the Galaxy Lounge which is on one level but offers great visibility of the varied cabaret acts and classical artistes which are to a very high standard.There are also top class big bands and music for dancing. Ambassador Hosts are provided for the single ladies wanting a dance partner.Other venues are:
Crystal Cove Piano Bar-Deck 5
Avenue Saloon Bar-Deck 6
Connoisseur Club-Deck 6
Crystal Casino-Deck 6
Hollywood Theatre-Deck 6
Starlite Club-Deck 6
Highlights
5* Cruise experience
Dining
There is one main dining room and two alternative ones where reservations are required.There are 2 sittings in the main room (Crystal room) on deck 5 where there are table for 2, 4, 6 and 8. Menus are varied and extremely interesting and the food is exceptional.
Prego Italian restaurant -Deck 6 No charge.
Silk Road Asian restaurant-Deck 6 No charge
Lido Cafe & Gardens-Deck 11-Buffet style
Sushi Bar-Deck 6
Trident Bar & Grille-Deck 11-Casual dining-Poolside
Palm Court-Deck 11-Afternoon tea
The Vintage Room for wine themed dinners-Deck 6
Tipping
Gratuities are not included in the cruise fare but can be pre-paid.A 15% service charge is added to all drinks purchases and a similar amount is suggested for those using the Crystal Spa & Salon services.
Dress Code
Casual during the day.Smart casual to elegant casual during the evenings except on formal evenings when the ladies might wear their cocktail dresses!
Recreation
Crystal Symphony offers the following areas for you to enjoy:
Shuffleboard courts
Bridge classes
Internet Cafe
Library
Fitness
The gymnasium can be found on deck 13
Sports area on deck 6 complete with golf driving nets, table tennis and golf putting green.
