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IMO: 9243667

Crystal Serenity

Technical specifications, historical timeline, and comprehensive venue inventory.

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Crystal Serenity — exterior view

The Blueprint

Ship Class
Crystal Serenity (one-off)
Gross Tonnage (GT)
68,870
Length (FT / M)
820 / 250
Beam (FT / M)
106 / 32.2
Decks (Passenger / Total)
9 / 13
Shipyard
Chantiers de l'Atlantique, Saint-Nazaire, France
Registry
Bahamas
Godparent(s)
Dame Julie Andrews
LNG Powered
No
Build Cost
$350,000,000

Timeline & Evolution

Inaugural Sail Year
2003
Major Refurbishments
2018 2023
Significant Changes
  • 2018: Lloyd Werft (Bremerhaven) drydock: larger suites, capacity reduced 1,080->980; Crystal Dining Room transformed into Waterside; Palm Court and public areas refreshed.
  • 2023: Fincantieri Trieste, US$150M A&K Travel Group relaunch refit: staterooms cut to 347, capacity lowered to 740-794, new cabin categories, Aurora Spa; returned to service 2023-07-31.

Registry & Build Record

IMO Number
9243667
MMSI
311536000
Call Sign
C6SY3
Classification Society
DNV
Maiden Voyage
7 July 2003
Maximum Draft
8 m (26.2 ft)

Capacity & Space

Double Occupancy
740
Maximum Capacity
794
Total Crew
655
Passenger-to-Crew Ratio
1.13:1
Space Ratio
93.07

Onboard Inventory

Swimming Pools
1
Hot Tubs / Whirlpools
2
Bars & Lounges
6
Complimentary Dining Venues
7
Specialty Dining Venues
2
Elevators
8*

* Unofficial count — the cruise line publishes no official total for this figure.

Power & Propulsion

Propulsion
Diesel-electric
Azipod Units
2
Installed Power
52.2 MW (70,001 hp)
Propulsion Power
27 MW (36,208 hp)
Maximum Speed
22 Knots
Engine Configuration
Six Wartsila 12V38B diesel generator sets (6 x 8,700 kW / 52.2 MW) driving two Rolls-Royce Mermaid azimuth propulsion pods (2 x 13,500 kW / 27 MW total).

Logistics

Cruising Speed
21 Knots
Medical Center
Deck 5
Elevator Banks
forward
midship
aft
Designated Smoking Zones
  • Connoisseur Club
    indoor_designated
    Location: Deck 6
    Cigar and pipe smoking permitted in the Connoisseur Club cognac and cigar lounge.
  • Open pool/sun decks (designated area)
    outdoor_designated
    Location: Decks 12-14
    Smoking permitted in designated open-air deck areas.
  • Staterooms and verandas
    restricted
    Location: All cabin decks
    Smoking prohibited in staterooms and on private verandas.

Cabin Summary

Total: 335
Solo Configured: 14
ADA Compliant: 8
Suites
229
Balcony
46
Oceanview
60
Inside
0
The Apex Suite
Crystal Penthouse Suite
1,372 SQ FT

The ship's flagship accommodation: a Crystal Penthouse Suite of about 1,372 square feet including balcony (interior ~1,265 sq ft), with separate living and dining areas, a private gym studio and an oceanview bathroom.

Stateroom Taxonomy

Suites
  • Crystal Penthouse Suite4
  • Junior Crystal Penthouse Suite6
  • Sapphire Veranda Suite151
  • Aquamarine Veranda Suite68
Balcony
  • Guest Room with Veranda46
Oceanview
  • Guest Room with Ocean View60

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Features & Amenities

Family & Youth

  • Kids Club
  • Teen Club
  • Sports Court

Adults & Wellness

  • Spa
  • Thermal Suite
  • Casino

Entertainment & Culture

  • Production Theater
  • Art Gallery
  • Library
  • Observation Lounge

Staterooms & Service

  • Dedicated Solo Staterooms
  • Butler Service
  • All-Inclusive Beverages
  • Open Seating Dining
  • Self Serve Laundry

Expedition & Marine

  • Ice-Strengthened Hull

Signature Experiences

Largest cruise ship through the Northwest Passage
largest
Reborn under Abercrombie & Kent
unique
Seahorse Pool and Lido deck
top-deck attraction
Trident Bar & Grill and Scoops ice-cream bar
top-deck attraction
Wimbledon Court - paddle tennis and pickleball
top-deck attraction
Golf driving nets and putting green
top-deck attraction

Ship-Specific Highlights

  • Crystal's all-inclusive fare covers all beverages including alcohol, gratuities, WiFi and butler service in suites, with a complimentary specialty-dining allotment.
  • Single Guest Rooms with Ocean View, introduced in the 2023 refit, are offered with no single supplement.

Venues

Complimentary Dining
  • Waterside Restaurant
    main_dining_room
    Open-seating main dining room (Deck 5).
  • Marketplace
    buffet
    Lido self-service buffet (Deck 12).
  • Trident Grill
    quick_service
    Poolside grill under a retractable glass roof (Deck 12).
  • Scoops Gelato Bar
    quick_service
    Outdoor gelato/ice-cream bar (Deck 12).
  • The Bistro
    cafe
    Paris-themed complimentary patisserie and coffee bar (Deck 6).
  • Umi Uma
    specialty_restaurant
    Reservation
    Nobu Matsuhisa restaurant & sushi bar (Deck 7); complimentary reservation allotment (extra visits carry a surcharge).
  • Osteria d'Ovidio
    specialty_restaurant
    Reservation
    Italian restaurant (Deck 7, replaced Prego 2023); complimentary reservation allotment.
Specialty Dining
  • Beefbar
    specialty_restaurant
    Beefbar lunch/dinner specialty restaurant (Deck 12, replaced Tastes Nov 2024).
  • The Vintage Room
    specialty_restaurant
    Private wine-pairing dining room, surcharge (Deck 7).
Bars & Nightlife
  • Crystal Cove
    lounge
    Atrium piano bar (Deck 5).
  • Avenue Saloon
    bar
    Wood-panelled piano bar (Deck 6).
  • Stardust Club
    lounge
    Panoramic bar-lounge with live music; hosts the Stardust Supper Club on formal nights (Deck 6).
  • Pulse Night Club
    nightclub
    Serenity's disco and nightclub with its own bar (Deck 6).
  • Palm Court
    lounge
    Forward observation lounge served by its internal Sunset Bar; afternoon tea and art gallery (Deck 12).
  • Trident Bar
    bar
    The outdoor bar within the Trident Grill pool complex (Deck 12).
Pools & Aquatics
  • Seahorse Pool
    pool
    The ship's single Lido pool, flanked by two whirlpools, under a retractable glass roof (Deck 12).
Active Recreation
  • Wimbledon Court
    sports_court
    Two full-size courts for paddle tennis and pickleball (Deck 14).
  • The Studio
    enrichment_studio
    Creative Learning enrichment studio for complimentary classes (Deck 7).
Entertainment Venues
  • Galaxy Lounge
    theater
    Main show lounge with a full orchestra (Deck 6).
  • Hollywood Theatre
    cinema
    Cinema and lecture theatre (Deck 6).
Casino
  • Casino de Monte-Carlo
    casino
    Onboard casino (Deck 7, in the former Bridge Lounge; opened 18 Dec 2024).
Spa & Fitness
  • Aurora Spa
    spa
    The ship's spa (Crystal Life / 2023 Aurora Spa; ELEMIS & Kerastase, OneSpaWorld; 12 treatment rooms, saunas) (Deck 14).
  • Crystal Life Fitness
    fitness_center
    Fitness center with exercise and weight rooms (Deck 14).
Youth & Teen
  • Waves Teen Center
    teen_club
    Teen lounge (Deck 12).
  • Fantasia Children's Playroom
    kids_club
    Children's playroom (Deck 12; ages 3-12).
Retail & Shopping
  • Boutiques
    shop
    Avenue of the Stars duty-free boutiques (Crystal Collection, Facets, Apropos).
Leisure & Public Spaces
  • Connoisseur Club
    cigar_lounge
    $ extras
    Cognac and cigar smoking lounge (Deck 6).
  • Library
    library
    Library, which now also houses Serenity's bridge and card activities (Deck 7).
  • Atrium
    atrium
    Crystal Plaza central atrium (Deck 5).
  • Forward Observation Deck
    observation_deck
    Forward open-air observation deck (Deck 13).
Guest Services
  • Guest Services
    reception
    Reception and concierge desk in Crystal Plaza (Deck 5).
  • Computer University @ Sea
    internet_cafe
    $ extras
    Internet and computer room with classes (Deck 7).

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Data Provenance

Last Verified: 2026-07-15