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CRYSTAL CRUISES
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SUMMARY
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The watchword on CRYSTAL SYMPHONY is luxury.
The goal is to provide a six star experience and the ship has the awards to show that it is achieving that goal. Although not a mega-cruiseship, CRYSTAL SYMPHONY is larger than most ships in the luxury cruise ship category. There are advantages to this. For example, CRYSTAL SYMPHONY can offer more facilities and amenities than could be put into a smaller ship. However, mass production is often an enemy of luxury and the more people there are on a ship, the more difficult it becomes to provide the personalized service that is a hallmark of a luxury experience. Crystal seeks to overcome this danger by having a large crew in relation to the number of passengers. Indeed, while most premium category ships have a crew to passenger ratio of 2.2, CRYSTAL SYMPHONY has a 1.7 ratio. Furthermore, the crew is trained and encouraged to provide friendly, personalized service. At the end of the day, service is the primary factor that distinguishes a luxury ship from a premium ship. If one simply lists the amenities, facilities and services on modern cruise ships, the lists would be pretty nearly identical. Thus, the difference between ships lies primarily in the way those amenities, facilities and services are provided to the passengers. The interior of CRYSTAL SYMPHONY is for the most part contemporary. It is sophisticated and elegant; there is no glitter. It is for the most part understated and streamlined. It glistens with cleanliness. An important feature of a Crystal cruise is the enrichment program. The line brings authors, political figures, historians and celebrities on board to lecture and talk with the guests. In addition, there are destination lectures and self-improvement courses including an extensive program about computers. This is an intellectual ship. The sophistication carries over into the dress code. It is resort wear during the day but even then no swim suits, robes, or baseball caps in the dining rooms. In the evenings, some nights are formal, others jacket and tie/cocktail dresses, and some are casual. Jeans and shorts are generally not acceptable in the evening. CRYSTAL SYMPHONY's itinerary takes her to many different destinations around the world. As a result, she has to cross a variety of waters. While not an ocean liner, she does have a narrower bow than many cruise ships, which helps her handle such waters. |
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ESSENTIAL STATISTICSTHE BASICS
BUILDER: Kvaerner-Masa REGISTRY: The Bahamas ENTERED SERVICE: March 1995 SIZE TONNAGE: 51,044 gross tons LENGTH: 781 feet BEAM: 99 feet DRAFT: 25 feet PEOPLE PASSENGERS: 940 CREW: 545 OFFICERS: International TECHNICAL SPEED: 21 knots (max). 20 knots (cruising) POWER PLANT: diesel electric PROPULSION: traditional propellers and shafts |
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DECK PLANS
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FEATURE ARTICLESDINING GUIDE TO CRYSTAL
SYMPHONY - - An interview with Food and Beverage Manager Walter Pietschnig MAKING THE CRYSTAL DIFFERENCE - - An interview with the Captain Jon Orland, Hotel Director Herbert Doppler and Cruise Director Scott Peterson (2007) |
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PHOTO FEATURE |
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