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IMO: 9066667

Crystal Symphony

Technical specifications, historical timeline, and comprehensive venue inventory.

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Crystal Symphony — exterior view

The Blueprint

Ship Class
Crystal Symphony (one-off)
Gross Tonnage (GT)
51,044
Length (FT / M)
781 / 238
Beam (FT / M)
99 / 30.18
Decks (Passenger / Total)
8 / 12
Shipyard
Kvaerner Masa-Yards, Turku, Finland
Registry
Bahamas
Godparent(s)
Angela Lansbury
LNG Powered
No
Build Cost
$250,000,000

Timeline & Evolution

Inaugural Sail Year
1995
Major Refurbishments
2016 2017 2020 2023 2025
Significant Changes
  • 2016: Blohm+Voss drydock: Rolls-Royce azimuth maneuvering thrusters, Deluxe PURE category, Lido/Tastes redesign, LED lighting.
  • 2017: Lloyd Werft (Bremerhaven) refit: reduced capacity for single-seating dining; Crystal Dining Room renamed Waterside; Silk Road + Sushi Bar merged into Umi Uma (Nobu); free ship-wide WiFi.
  • 2020: Singapore drydock (Apr 13-23): technical maintenance and minor cabin/public-area upgrades.
  • 2023: Fincantieri Trieste, US$150M A&K Travel Group relaunch refit: staterooms cut 452->310, capacity lowered to 606-739, new cabin categories, Crystal Spa Aurora added, engines/machinery replaced (US$50M+); returned to service 2023-09-01.
  • 2025: Genoa (Oct 31-Nov 26 2025, De Wave Group): all-stateroom refresh, Deck-10 Aquamarine/Sapphire suites redesigned, Atrium + Crystal Cove redesign, Starlite Club dance floor, technical/biodiesel upgrades.

Registry & Build Record

IMO Number
9066667
MMSI
309168000
Call Sign
C6MY5
Hull / Yard Number
1323
Maiden Voyage
May 1995
Maximum Draft
7.59 m (24.9 ft)

Capacity & Space

Double Occupancy
606
Maximum Capacity
739
Total Crew
530
Passenger-to-Crew Ratio
1.14:1
Space Ratio
84.23

Onboard Inventory

Swimming Pools
1
Hot Tubs / Whirlpools
1
Bars & Lounges
5
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
Installed Power
36.33 MW (48,719 hp)
Maximum Speed
21 Knots
Engine Configuration
Six Wartsila-Sulzer diesel engines (25,260 kW / ~36 MW installed) in a diesel-electric configuration driving two shafts.

Logistics

Cruising Speed
20 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 11-12
    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: 310
Solo Configured: 18
ADA Compliant: 3
Suites
217
Balcony
22
Oceanview
71
Inside
0
The Apex Suite
Crystal Penthouse Suite
SQ FT

The ship's flagship accommodation: a Crystal Penthouse Suite with separate dining and living areas, a private gym studio and an oceanview bathroom, four of them located midship on Decks 8 and 10.

Stateroom Taxonomy

Suites
  • Crystal Penthouse Suite4
  • Junior Crystal Penthouse Suite8
  • Sapphire Veranda Suite85
  • Sapphire Oceanview Suite48
  • Aquamarine Veranda Suite72
Balcony
  • Double Guest Room with Veranda22
Oceanview
  • Double Guest Room with Oceanview53
  • Single Guest Room with Oceanview18

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Features & Amenities

Family & Youth

  • Kids Club
  • Teen Club

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

Signature Experiences

Umi Uma - the only Nobu at sea
only
Reborn under Abercrombie & Kent
unique
Seahorse Pool and Lido deck
top-deck attraction
Retractable-glass-roof pool
top-deck attraction
Trident Bar & Grill and Scoops ice cream bar
top-deck attraction
Sundeck and paddle-tennis/sports area
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.
  • Eighteen Single Guest Rooms with Ocean View, introduced in the 2023 refit, are offered with no single supplement.

Venues

Complimentary Dining
  • Waterside
    main_dining_room
    Open-seating main dining room.
  • Marketplace
    buffet
    Lido self-service buffet for breakfast and lunch.
  • Trident Bar & Grill
    quick_service
    Poolside grill under a retractable glass roof; burgers, pizza and casual fare.
  • Scoops
    quick_service
    Outdoor ice-cream bar.
  • The Bistro
    cafe
    Paris-inspired complimentary coffee bar with cheeses, pastries and wines by the glass.
  • Umi Uma
    specialty_restaurant
    Reservation
    Nobu Matsuhisa's Japanese-Peruvian restaurant - the only Nobu at sea; complimentary reservation allotment (extra visits carry a surcharge).
  • Osteria d'Ovidio
    specialty_restaurant
    Reservation
    Italian fine-dining restaurant; complimentary reservation allotment (extra visits carry a surcharge).
Specialty Dining
  • The Vintage Room
    specialty_restaurant
    Ten-seat private wine-pairing dining room (surcharge from ~US$200 pp).
  • Beefbar
    restaurant
    Beefbar lunch/dinner specialty restaurant.
Bars & Nightlife
  • Crystal Cove
    lounge
    Atrium bar and lounge (redesigned 2025).
  • Palm Court
    lounge
    Forward observation lounge and bar with panoramic windows and afternoon tea.
  • Avenue Saloon
    bar
    Wood-panelled piano bar with evening performances.
  • Starlite Club
    lounge
    Panoramic lounge with a circular bar and dance floor (redesigned 2025).
  • Jade Night Club
    nightclub
    Late-night nightclub (Deck 6) for drinks, dancing and karaoke.
Pools & Aquatics
  • Seahorse Pool
    pool
    The ship's single pool, flanked by a whirlpool (the former Neptune Pool was removed in the 2009 refit).
Active Recreation
  • The Studio
    enrichment_studio
    Creative Learning studio for complimentary classes (filmmaking, languages, keyboard).
Entertainment Venues
  • Galaxy Lounge
    theater
    463-seat main show lounge with a full orchestra.
  • Hollywood Theatre
    cinema
    143-seat cinema and lecture theatre.
Casino
  • Casino de Monte-Carlo
    casino
    Le Casino de Monte-Carlo (opened Nov 2024, gaming restored by A&K), Deck 6 forward in the former Bridge Lounge; 29 slots and three tables (blackjack, American roulette, Ultimate Texas Hold'em).
Spa & Fitness
  • Crystal Spa Aurora
    spa
    The ship's spa (added 2023), offering LED and advanced facial treatments.
  • Fitness Center
    fitness_center
    Gym and fitness studio.
Youth & Teen
  • Waves
    teen_club
    Teen center on Deck 11 with games and consoles.
  • Fantasia
    kids_club
    Children's playroom on Deck 11 with supervised activities.
Retail & Shopping
  • Boutiques
    shop
    Avenue of the Stars duty-free boutiques (Apropos, Facets, Crystal Collection).
Leisure & Public Spaces
  • Connoisseur Club
    cigar_lounge
    $ extras
    Cognac and cigar smoking lounge.
  • Library
    library
    Library with 2,000+ books, films and games.
  • Atrium
    atrium
    Two-deck central atrium (redesigned 2025).
  • The Lounge
    card_room
    Bridge, card and activity room, relocated from the former Bridge Lounge when the casino was installed.
Guest Services
  • Guest Services
    reception
    Reception and concierge desk (Deck 5).
  • Computer University @ Sea
    internet_cafe
    $ extras
    24-hour internet and computer room with classes (laptop hire charged).

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Data Provenance

Last Verified: 2026-07-15