Their first ship, Crystal Harmony, debuted in 1990 to international acclaim, heralded for its tremendously spacious public areas reminiscent of grand ballrooms, lavish casinos and splendid dining rooms. Equally as impressive were the intimate lounges, traditional bars and dedicated spaces for specialty restaurants and personal enrichment. Generously appointed verandah staterooms and sumptuously styled suites and penthouses were among the largest in the industry, drawing raves from discerning travelers and compliments from competitors.

However, what truly set Crystal Cruises' debut apart from any other cruise line, and immediately put us on par with many renowned land-based hotels and resorts, is the exceptional level of service provided both at sea and ashore. Genuine, welcoming and friendly, without being overly familiar. Sophisticated and contemporary without being too formal or traditional. The combination of a spectacularly designed vessel and a staff and crew dedicated to the highest levels of service quickly propelled Crystal Cruises to the very top of luxury travel.

Today, Crystal Cruises operates the two top-rated luxury ships in the world: the 922-guest Crystal Symphony (launched in 1995) and the 1,070-guest Crystal Serenity (launched in 2003). Crystal Harmony was retired in 2005.

With their signature commitment to service and innovation, Crystal Cruises continues to define the luxury travel experience. Beyond our beautifully designed ships, they continue to create enriching onboard programs that tap the curiosities and passions of world travelers. We were the first cruise line to truly invest in technology services for our guests with the launch of the Computer University® Sea in 1997, an innovative program that is unmatched even today.

At Crystal Cruises, they are motivated by a single goal: to provide you with the finest experience not only in cruising, but in all of luxury travel.

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