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Crystal Cruises - Crystal Serenity

Crystal Serenity

Crystal Cruise’s newest and grandest ship, the Crystal Serenity, is all about elegance and sophistication. Nine different decks provide ample space for the 1070 guests, so there is never the feeling of overcrowding aboard the Crystal Serenity. The tastefully decorated wood-themed outward-looking rooms themselves provide stunning views, with luxurious space and storage. Bathrooms range from a full-size tub to a personal whirlpool Jacuzzi tub, while the grandest of suites contain living, dining, pantry and gym rooms. The fully-stocked refrigerator and complementary minibar with a wide selection of soft and alcoholic drinks are sure to delight, and some rooms come equipped with a flat-screen television, DVD player and a broadband connection point, keeping you in contact with the outside world during your journey aboard the Crystal Serenity.

The 655 crew members, including personalised butler assistance, are all there to provide exemplary service and to ensure your every need is met from the instant you step on board the Crystal Serenity to the moment you disembark.

The Crystal Serenity is sure to delight those who voyage with her, and the high-class service and high quality furnishings afforded by Crystal Cruise are sure to please even the most demanding of guests.

Ship Stats & Features

Passenger capacity: 1,070
Year entered service: 2003
Beam (ship width): 106 feet
Draught (ship depth): 24 feet
Length: 820 feet
Tonnage: 68,000
Crew: 655
Number of passenger decks: 9
Number of lifts: 4
Number of cabins: 544

Food, Cuisine & Dining

The public rooms of the Crystal Serenity all provide an understated yet refined atmosphere for socialising. The decor is contemporary yet welcoming, with rooms such as the Palm Court and the Avenue Saloon being reminiscent of stately hotel lounges and gentlemen’s clubs. There are numerous bars to choose from, including nightclubs and discos for the more adventurous. Sample numerous cuisines from around the globe, and choose from fine dining in the many restaurants aboard the Crystal Serenity, to 24-hour room service allowing you to dine in comfort and style on your private balcony. The Italian and Japanese restaurants, Prego, Silk Road and The Sushi Bar, are among the specialties of the Crystal Serenity, and are overseen by world renowned chefs, while Wine & Champagne Makers dinners are also a feature of the voyage.

Onboard entertainment & activities

After dinner, delight in the exclusive shows produced solely for Crystal Cruise, and performed in the Galaxy Lounge by the exceptionally talented singers and dancers of the Crystal Ensemble, or take your chances in the glamorous casino. A program of guest lecturers and a selection of art pieces for auction are also on offer, and Crystal Cruise also runs both computer and institutional learning programs from piano to languages, giving a wide range of entertainment to suit everyone’s desires.

Spa & Fitness facilities

Crystal Cruise are all about the opportunity to visit such a wide variety of new and exciting places - if you can tear yourself away from the multitude of diverse and inspiring onboard recreational activities! From shopping to health and fitness, a library and a spa, the Crystal Serenity provides something to meet everyone’s needs. Relax in the sauna and steam rooms following a yoga or Pilates class, or get your blood pumping at an aerobics class or in the well-equipped modern gym. Two outdoor swimming pools (one of which can be covered by a glass roof) and abundant sunbathing space allow excellent opportunity to take advantage of the fine weather of the Caribbean islands. Tennis courts and even a golf driving range add to the huge range of sports provided by Crystal Cruise.

Cabins

All cabins onto the Serenity are outside, with 85 % of them having a balcony. Sizes and levels of luxury range across the ship, from entry-level staterooms to penthouse level. If you go for a penthouse cabin then you will be entitled to a butler service for your cruise, who really adds something special to your cruise experience. They can serve you course-by-course dinners, secure last-minute reservations or even bring you room-service from the ship's alternative restaurants. There are for Cyrstal Penthouses which are bigger then many New York apartments. Highlights include bigger everything -- from balcony to audio visual aids to the separate master bedroom with king-size bed.

All penthouse-level accommodations come with marble bathrooms and whirlpool baths with separate showers. Key features of all cabins, regardless of category, include flat-screen televisions, DVD players and mini-bars.

There are cabins designed for thos of you with disabilities in all the major categories, including on the penthouse levels.

Crystal Serenity Reviews (14 reviews)
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The Crystal experience
CRYSTAL CRUISES / Crystal Serenity / Canaries
By richards, Ilfracombe on 11th Dec 2011
We have done many cruises, with different lines, to find the one that suits us best, this time Crystal Serenity, from Barcelona to Lisbon. So here we go. The check in was quick, straightforward...
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Wonderful food, excellent service on 6 star ship
CRYSTAL CRUISES / Crystal Serenity / British Isles
By Berger, London on 4th Oct 2011
We went on the Crystal Serenity around the British Isles and had a thoroughly wonderful rest. As my husband was still recovering having got out of hospital the previous day we used room service a...
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Black Sea Cruise
CRYSTAL CRUISES / Crystal Serenity / Western Europe
By Hollander, London on 26th Sep 2011
My husband and I just came back from the Black Sea cruise on Serenity. The ship was in dry dock in May and all the cabins have been refurbished to very high stardard...
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CRYSTAL CRUISES / Crystal Serenity / Transatlantic
By Alexander, London on 24th Jul 2010
Crystalis the very best line for all round cruising for the older person - xcomfort, service, help with indvidual needs, varierty of food, good wines, excellent entrtainment, well-presetned , ...
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Crystal in the Med
CRYSTAL CRUISES / Crystal Serenity / Mediterranean
By Swarbrick, Heswall on 7th Jun 2010
We have just returned from a cruise on Crystal Serenity in the Mediterranean. We joined the ship in Venice & the check in was very efficient. We much prefer 'open dining' early dinner being too...
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Crystal Serenity Transatlantic Miami to Lisbon
CRYSTAL CRUISES / Crystal Serenity / Transatlantic
By Lowe, Horsham on 5th Jan 2010
As regular Seabourn cruisers (small ships/few passengers) we thought we'd 'taste' the Crystal experience - following lots of positive reviews on various forums. We chose a...
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Becoming Crystalised.
CRYSTAL CRUISES / Crystal Serenity / Caribbean
By Jackson, Stalybridge on 30th Jun 2009
My wife and I love cruising and have now done over 60 cruises, including two full world cruises on Crystal Serenity. Of course the first cruise was to be a one and only, once in a lifetime, romantic...
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WONDERFUL EXPRIENCE
CRYSTAL CRUISES / Crystal Serenity / Caribbean
By GAGAN PANDA, RAYAGADA on 24th Dec 2008
IT WAS A WONDERFUL EXPRIENCE INSIDE THE OCEAN.IT WAS MY MOST INTERSTING DAYS OF MY LIFE.I WILL NEVER FORGET THOSE DAYS.
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Sometimes even the BEST need improvement!
CRYSTAL CRUISES / Crystal Serenity / Transatlantic
By Arjani, Albany, NY USA on 16th Dec 2008
This was a Transatlantic cruise from Lisbon, Portugal to Miami, Florida, USA - a 10-night crossing. Let me preface my remarks by the overarching statement that the ship IS beautiful and CRYSTAL is...
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By Low, Kinross on 16th Oct 2008
The Crystal Serenity cruise experience was simply splendid from start to finish & I most certainly could not fault any aspect of the trip or arrangements. The flights to & from the ship went...