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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 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...
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...
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...
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 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 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...
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...
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...
CRYSTAL CRUISES / Crystal Serenity / Mediterranean
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...