Crystal Cruises newest addition to their fleet, the 68,000-ton, 1,080-guest Crystal Serenity raises the already lofty standards of Crystal Cruises to even greater heights. She offers an expanded space-to-guest ratio (62.9) than her spacious sister ship, Crystal Symphony. Her elegantly appointed staterooms are all outside, over 85% with private verandahs, and all offer completely unobstructed views, thanks to a unique recessed lifeboat design. Onboard amenities include grand lounges, five separate and distinctive evening dining venues, a casino, a lavish spa, two paddle tennis courts and award-winning entertainment.

Dining:
A variety of daytime dining choices is available on every Crystal cruise, from burgers to multi-course gourmet meals. And at night, from gracious formal to casual poolside dining, from regional Italian to fusion Asian, Crystal Cruises pleases every palate.

Crystal Dining Room:
The menu offers an extensive selection of regionally inspired cuisine prepared in the classical European tradition. The array of tantalizing options includes our "Lighter Fare" low-sodium, low-carb and low-cholesterol selections and vegetarian offerings. The Crystal Dining Room offers open seating for breakfast and lunch, and classic main or late seating for dinner.

Lido Café:
This is a buffet-style, indoor/outdoor venue for breakfast and lunch featuring a selection of exotic fruit, fresh baked breads and pastries. Breakfast includes made-to-order omelettes, waffles and pancakes to your liking, and other morning favorites. Lunch offers made-to-order pastas and salads, a delicious selection of our famous soups, carved meats, fresh catches of the day and a tempting array of sumptuous desserts, including sugar-free options.

Palm Court:
Each afternoon tea service presents a selection of savories and sweets served in the sunlit charm of the Palm Court. Our Mozart Tea is a visit to 18th-century Vienna as you are greeted by staff dressed in velvets and brocades and are tempted by a selection of the finest Austrian cakes and pastries. Our English Colonial Tea offers a taste of tradition, complete with scones and clotted cream, finger sandwiches and assorted sweets. The American Tea is a Crystal creation paying tribute to the classics of the American summertime.

Prego:
Prego features traditional Italian cuisine plus signature dishes from Piero Selvaggio, owner of famed Valentino restaurants in Los Angeles and Las Vegas.

Silk Road and The Sushi Bar:
Silk Road and The Sushi Bar feature the world-renowned cuisine of master chef Nobu Matsuhisa. He has created an innovative menu of classically styled Japanese food with distinctive Peruvian and European influences.

The Bistro:
Our popular Parisian-style coffee bar and café is a favorite meeting place. Espresso, caffe latte and cappuccino are served in our exclusive Bistro Collection of porcelain, created by celebrated artist Guy Buffet. Light snacks are served throughout the day, ranging from bagels, smoked salmon, fresh pastries and fruit in the morning to a selection of international cheeses, charcuterie, pastries and other delicacies in the afternoon.

Trident Grill & Ice Cream Bar:
This is not your average grill. Here you can find classic American fare such as hamburgers, cheeseburgers, veggie and chicken burgers, hot dogs and tuna melts. There are also daily special wrap sandwiches and gourmet pizzas, and a Late-Risers Breakfast is available between the hours of 10 am and 11:30 am around the Neptune Pool. The Ice Cream Bar features a wide variety of ice creams, nonfat frozen yogurt and sherbets, with tempting toppings, fresh berries and home-baked cookies.

The Vintage Room:


Entertainment:
The whole ship is a stage. From Broadway-style productions to intimate concerts, our entertainment is guaranteed to dazzle.

Avenue Saloon:
Cocktail and piano bar.

Casino:
4,123-square-foot casino featuring slot machines, bar poker and slant top poker machines, blackjack tables, craps, a roulette table, and baccarat table.

Connoisseur Club:
An intimate refined cigar lounge.

Galaxy Lounge:
The Galaxy Lounge is the venue for our award-winning production shows and a host of other evening performances. The showroom was custom-designed to offer perfect views from each of its seats, and features state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems.

The Hollywood Theatre:
The Hollywood Theatre features a selection of popular recent-release and classic films, and is equipped with devices for the hearing-impaired. The Library also offers an entertaining selection of over 1,000 titles which may be borrowed free of charge for viewing in your stateroom.

Pulse Disco:
Dance the night away to the latest and greatest dance tunes.

Stardust Club:
Hit the Stardust Club for dancing and cabaret.

Other Areas of the Ship:
There's so much to do on a Crystal cruise. Pamper yourself in the Crystal Spa, go shopping, see a movie or just spend some quiet time in the library.

Crystal Spa:
Experience the sublime and the sensuous in the Crystal Spa: the first floating spa to use the principles of Feng Shui. Treatments include: Aroma Stone Therapy, Japanese Silk Booster Facial and Well-Being Massage...all enjoyed in the relaxing spa with beautiful Asian artifacts and the peaceful ambiance of Feng Shui. The spa features panoramic sea views, which surround a facility offering sauna, steam, a full-service hair salon and a well-equipped fitness center. Relax the mind, body and soul, and indulge in a Pathway to Yoga class, or enhance your physique with the modern-age Pilates Reformer, all under the guidance of a qualified fitness director.

Fitness Facilities:
Onboard fitness facilities include: a lap pool; an indoor/outdoor pool; two Jacuzzis®; an extensive 360 Promenade Deck for walking and jogging; paddle tennis courts; table tennis; golf driving ranges and putting greens; and shuffleboard courts.

Crystal has also installed revolutinary Kinesis™ fitness equipment in its gymnasiums. The equipment capitalizes on the use of cable resistance in all planes of movement, and simultaneously incorporates several areas of fitness: strength, flexibility and balance. According to The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, cable-based equipment can produce twice the fitness results as single plane exercises.

Beauty Salon:
The Crystal Salon offers a range of beauty services for women and men, performed by trained professionals. Featured services include haircuts, hairstyling, coloring, facials and skin analysis, manicures and pedicures.

Computer University@Sea:
Our popular Computer University@Sea® program is offered on all cruises. CU@Sea provides e-mail services, Internet access, group and individual instruction on use of a PC and extensive complimentary enrichment course offerings. Each ship has at least 25 state-of-the-art PC workstations. Complimentary lectures or classes are offered each cruise. Details of these are listed in the daily newsletter Reflections. There is a nominal setup fee when you begin to use any CU@Sea services involving off-ship communication.

Library:
Our well-stocked Library contains over 2,000 books on subjects ranging from classics to popular biographies, history to contemporary mysteries. There is also a selection of over 1,000 movie titles plus magazines and board games which may be checked out free of charge for your enjoyment during the cruise.

Photo Shop:
The Crystal Photo Shop meets a wide range of photographic needs, including the sale and development of film, digital processing, cameras and other photographic accessories, as well as video camera rental. Our professional photographers are often on shore to capture memorable moments in port, and on hand to take portraits of guests during special occasions throughout the cruise. These photos are on display and available for purchase at the Photo Shop on board.

Religious Services:
Jewish and Protestant services are available during major holidays and daily Catholic services are offered on most cruises. Interdenominational services are performed on Sundays at sea. Details on the services are provided in the Reflections daily program.

Shopping On Board:
All ships offer a chic 3,000-square-foot Avenue of the Stars shopping arcade, featuring an exclusive selection of fine jewelry, designer apparel and cruise wear. Crystal Cruises also offers a full range of private-label logo apparel, and the award-winning Crystal Home Collection of popular items, such as The Bistro's Guy Buffet porcelain tableware. In addition, there is a selection of sundry items, plus duty-free cosmetics and fragrances.