Exclusive Features that Make Crystal Cruises Unique
These are just a few of the many exclusively Crystal Cruise features which make us exceptional, and which prompt us to continue receiving "World's Best Cruise Line" honors year after year. These special attractions also keep our satisfied guests returning cruise after cruise.

Full 360-degree, wraparound open-air teak Promenade Deck for walking and jogging. The Bistro, our popular European-style coffee bar, which offers complimentary specialty coffee and tea drinks, along with light snacks served throughout the day. European-trained wait staff in the Crystal Dining Room and in our unique alternative specialty restaurants. Classic assigned seating in our Crystal Dining Room, or open seating in the specialty restaurants, so guests can always choose where, when and with whom they would like to dine.

Six Star Commitment
From the moment you step on board, you will experience Crystal Cruises' dedication to making your cruise with us a perfect one. Our Six-Star Commitment means each instant must be memorable, every detail sublime. From the grand designs of our ships to the right vintage wine, a turned-down bed, or even a simple smile, singular attention is paid to every detail of your cruise. For all of us at Crystal Cruises, Six-Star quality means more than awards and accolades; it means the constant pursuit of a single goal: to create the best, then make it better. We are not just aiming to provide a fabulous vacation, we are aiming to create an experience that will enrich your life and provide memories to cherish forever.

Crystal Clean Environment
Crystal Cruises recognizes that our wonderful world is precious and fragile. We are committed to developing plans for preventing pollution, complying with worldwide environmental regulations, and continually improving our environmental management system to minimize and reduce the environmental impact of our operations. We are also dedicated to raising shipboard and shoreside awareness of responsible and respectful treatment of the environments through which we travel. We will accomplish these commitments by:

  Encouraging our guests and employees to actively support our "Crystal Clean"  environmental and educational efforts both on board and shoreside

  Developing familiarization programs for our shipboard and shoreside employees, and encouraging them to support the implementation of our environmental policies

  Complying with relevant environmental legislation and regulations, and striving to exert further efforts in maintaining the environment by developing our own standards

  Striving for the safe operation of our vessels as this is the fundamental factor for environmental protection

  Conserving natural resources and energy without compromising safety standards or guest services

  Promoting the use of recycled materials and other environmentally responsible products and materials

  Protecting the environment by practicing responsible waste management, as well as attempting to develop innovative and cost-effective ways to prevent and reduce pollution

  Periodically settling, evaluating and improving our environmental objectives and targets to ensure that our performance is consistent with our environmental vision

  Establishing and maintaining a dialog with the public concerning our environmental activities and supporting public environmental activities as  part of our social responsibility

All our guests are encouraged, and our employees are expected, to make every effort to adhere to these policies in our continuing efforts to protect our world for future generations.

Visitor Information
Whenever conditions allow, visitors will be permitted on board. Requests may be made through Crystal Cruises' Onboard Guest Services or Marine Operations departments, or if requested on board, through the ship's Reception Desk. All requests and supporting information must be received in writing by the Crystal Cruises' Marine Operations Department no later than two weeks prior to the intended visit day(or four working days if requested on board). The numbers and types of visitors allowed are capacity controlled and subject to the security level at the port of call. Due to changing world conditions, Crystal Cruises may institute a no-visitor policy on board its ships from time to time. This policy is subject to change, without notice, at any time.

Crystal Cruises' History
Crystal Cruises was created in 1988 and currently operates three luxury ships. Crystal Harmony (launched 1990) and Crystal Symphony (1995) each carry 940 guests. The 1,080-guest Crystal Serenity was launched in 2003. Crystal is wholly owned by Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK), the largest shipping company in the world.

Headquartered in Tokyo, the firm operates over 800 ships, has offices around the globe and is renowned for its fast, reliable and economical service to people around the world.

General Terms & Conditions
Please read these Terms & Conditions carefully. They include important information you will need to know before you book a Crystal cruise, and are some of the Terms & Conditions which form part of the Ticket contract pursuant to which you travel with Crystal Cruises. The entire Terms & Conditions that form the Ticket contract by which you are bound are available through Crystal Cruises.

Cruise Fare
A) Cruise fare includes all normal shipboard services, facilities and port charges. The cruise fare does not include airfare, transfers, shore excursions, sightseeing or meals ashore, taxes, gratuities, liquor, wines, laundry or valet service, or any item or service whatsoever of a personal nature, such as medical treatment, massage, spa services or hairstyling.

Transfers between the airport and ship on the day of embarkation and disembarkation are included for guests purchasing Crystal Cruises' Air/Sea Program, as detailed in this Cruise Atlas.

B) All guest fares are subject to change at any time. Crystal Cruises reserves the right to collect the fare in effect at the time of sailing.

Embarkation
The guest is required to be on board the ship at least one (1) hour before departure  time. At the time of embarkation, the guest is responsible for having received all medical inoculations necessary for the voyage and having in his/her possession the Cruise Ticket, valid passport, visas, medical card and other documents necessary for scheduled ports of call and disembarkation.

Shipboard Life
There's so much to do on a Crystal cruise. Go shopping, see a movie, spend some quiet time in the library. Here, you can find everything you need to know about shipboard life, including information about medical services, laundry & valet and much more.

Ambassador Hosts
Crystal Cruises offers a host program that includes carefully screened gentlemen on every sailing, with interests and backgrounds similar to those of our guests. Each distinguished Ambassador Host is cultured, well-traveled and an accomplished ballroom dancer.

Art Classes On Board
Odyssey Art at Sea classes, the only creative arts program designed for luxury cruise ship guests, are offered on sea days, taught by a specially trained instructors. Classes are varied. Watercolor painting, using nature and often ports visited as themes, is very popular. Crafts are offered as well. Often, these crafts relate to the area in which the ship is traveling and the local art is often explored. The materials range from the traditional to the cutting edge and are of the highest quality. An art show of the guests’ work is held in the Crystal Cove before the cruise ends.

Bars and Lounges
The ships offer a variety of bar and lounge venues, including the Avenue Saloon, The Bistro, Caesars Palace at Sea casino, Club 2100 (Crystal Harmony), the Connoisseur Club, Crystal Cove, Galaxy Lounge, Palm Court, Pulse Disco (Crystal Serenity), Stardust Club (Crystal Serenity), Starlite Club (Crystal Symphony), Stars Disco (Crystal Harmony), Sunset Bar (Crystal Serenity), Trident Bar and Vista Lounge (Crystal Harmony). Each features a unique style and atmosphere, as well as differing hours of service.

Each stateroom is equipped with a refrigerator, stocked with complimentary bottled water and soft drinks. You may have alcoholic beverages delivered to your stateroom by calling Room Service. Guests must be at least 18 years old to be served wine and beer, and at least 21 years old to be served spirits. When docked or anchored in U.S. ports, within a three-mile limit, guests must be at least 21 years old to be served any alcoholic beverage.

Beauty Salon
The Crystal Salon offers the unique talents of international stylists and nail technicians. In addition to our complete menu selection, we offer treatments guaranteed to add luster to your hair, nourishment to your hands and a bounce to your step.

Bridge Games and Lessons
Complimentary Bridge instruction and supervised games are offered by an accredited ACBL instructor on every cruise.

Business Services
Conference and meeting facilities are provided on board. Secretarial and copying services are available upon request for nominal charges. Private e-mail and Internet access are offered through our Computer University@Sea for nominal charges.

Communication
Mail: Included in travel documents is a Communications brochure which lists the addresses of the embarkation and disembarkation ports where mail can be forwarded or delivered on board. Postage and mailing services are available on board.

Telephone: Crystal ships are equipped with a sophisticated telephone system that allows you to make direct-dial satellite phone calls from Penthouses and staterooms. Calls are billed to guests' shipboard account or a major credit card. The per-minute cost to use this system is significantly higher than a normal shoreside call.

Email: Crystal Cruises offers a private e-mail system through our Computer University@Sea. Each guest's personal e-mail address is included on the cruise ticket. Charges apply; see "Computer University@Sea."

Facsimile: Facsimile services are available at the Reception Desk. Charges apply.

Internet Access: See "Computer University@Sea."

Currency
At the beginning of the cruise, for guests' convenience and to expedite the settlement of accounts, an imprint of a credit card is taken at the Reception Desk. Shipboard accounts and charges may be settled with cash, traveler's checks, MasterCard, VISA, American Express, Diners Club or Discover Card. Personal checks (drawn on U.S. banks only) of up to a per-cruise total of $2,000 U.S. per person may be cashed on board for personal use and to settle shipboard accounts. Credit card payments and personal checks are subject to credit clearance. For our guests' convenience, a local foreign currency exchange service is available on board in certain ports.

Daily Program
The Reflections daily program is delivered to Penthouses and staterooms each evening to help plan for the next day. It is a valuable guide to the activities on board, including a complete schedule of the day's events, hours for the ship's diverse venues, and important announcements. It also contains entertaining articles on ports of call, personality profiles of shipboard officers, staff, entertainers and Crystal Visions Enrichment Program lecturers, facts about cruising and a great deal more.

Dancing and Dance Lessons
Crystal Cruises offers an abundance of dancing opportunities and venues, each with its own style and ambiance. Club 2100 (Crystal Harmony), Stardust Club (Crystal Serenity), Starlite Club (Crystal Symphony) and the Palm Court offer dancing before or after dinner on most evenings. Stars (Crystal Harmony), Starlite Club (Crystal Symphony) and Pulse (Crystal Serenity) offer late-night dancing to the music from our disc jockey.

Our professional dance instructors offer complimentary classes in the most popular dance steps as our distinguished Ambassador Hosts await to escort ladies onto the dance floor.

Dining Choices
All of our ships feature a tempting variety of dining options, from the early-bird breakfast through the dinner hour and into the late evenings.

Crystal Dining Room
The menu offers an extensive selection of regionally inspired cuisine prepared in the classical French tradition. The array of tantalizing options includes our "Lighter Fare" low-sodium and low-cholesterol selections and vegetarian offerings.

The Crystal Dining Room offers open seating for breakfast and lunch, and usually two seatings for dinner: main seating or late seating. Requests for main or late seating and table preferences must be submitted through your travel agent when reserving your cruise. Every effort is made to honor requests.

Specialty Restaurants
Crystal Cruises provides alternative specialty restaurants to enhance the evening dining options and provide the opportunity to enjoy a variety of culinary environments.

Prego, on all ships, offers cuisine inspired by the regions of Italy. Also featured are signature dishes from Piero Selvaggio's famed Valentino restaurants in Los Angeles and Las Vegas.

Kyoto, on Crystal Harmony, features classic Japanese dishes such as sushi, tempura, teriyaki and teppanyaki, prepared with a western touch.

Jade Garden, on Crystal Symphony, is a culinary crossroads of Asia; dishes are inspired by the exotic array of traditions and ingredients of the Orient. Specialty dishes from Wolfgang Puck's Chinois on Main restaurant are offered as well.

Silk Road and The Sushi Bar, on Crystal Serenity, offer the finest Asian cuisine featuring unique flavors of the Orient created by Nobu Matsuhisa for both venues.

Reservations are required in these specialty restaurants, and are accommodated on a first-come, first-served basis. Approximate dining hours for each restaurant are 6:00pm to 10:00pm. In these restaurants, we suggest a gratuity of $6.00 per guest, per dinner.

Lido Cafe
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, in addition to other breakfast 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 a sugar-free option.

Deck Buffets
We also feature our award-winning special buffets which transform the poolside deck into another culinary world. Asia Cafe features an enticing selection of dishes from all corners of the Orient. The American Classic features U.S. homestyle cooking. These and other innovative buffets make afternoon dining an anticipated event.

The Bistro
This popular Parisienne-style coffee bar and cafe is a favorite meeting place. Complimentary espresso, caffe latte, cappuccino and specialty teas are served in our exclusive Bistro Collection of porcelain, created by celebrated artist Guy Buffet. Wines by the glass are also available. Light snacks are served throughout the day, ranging from 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 hamburgers, cheeseburgers, veggie burgers, chicken burgers, hot dogs and tuna melts. There are also daily special wrap sandwiches and gourmet pizzas, as well as a wide variety of ice creams, nonfat frozen yogurt and sherbets, with tempting toppings, fresh strawberries and home-baked cookies.

Casual Dining
On selected evenings during every cruise, the Trident Grill (Tastes on Crystal Serenity) offers a special dining setup around the Neptune Pool, with unique specialty buffet items in a relaxed, comfortable ambiance; dress is casual.

Afternoon Tea
This is a special event at Crystal Cruises. 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 cakes and pastries Austria has ever made. 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.

Cocktail Hour
A selection of hot and cold hors d'oeuvres is served in the various bars and lounges every evening before dinner.

Late Night Hors d'Oeuvres
Snacks are served in selected bars and lounges during the late-night bar hours.
In-stateroom and in-suite dining is available 24 hours a day from the Room Service menu in your Stateroom Directory. Room Service may also be ordered from the Crystal Dining Room menu during regular dining hours.

Electrical Appliances
Both 110-volt (American current) and 220-volt (European current) outlets are provided in your stateroom. Two hair dryers are provided in each stateroom. If you have any questions about compatibility of appliances, please ask your stewardess.

Laundry/Valet Services
Complete valet services are available, including laundry, pressing and dry cleaning. Services may be arranged through the stateroom stewardess, or the butler on Penthouse Decks. Valet charges are billed to the shipboard account.

Pressing is complimentary to guests in Category CP, PS and PH Penthouses. Complimentary self-service launderettes, including washing machines, detergents, fabric softeners, dryers, irons and ironing boards are provided on Decks 5, 8, 9 and 10 (Crystal Harmony), Decks 8, 9 and 10 (Crystal Symphony), and Decks 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 (Crystal Serenity).

Lectures and Enrichment
Our popular Crystal Visions Enrichment Program is offered on every cruise and, depending on the sailing, features a range of noted destination, cultural, historical and artistic speakers. In addition, all guests can expand horizons with the Crystal Cruises Creative Learning Institute, our innovative series of interactive classes created to enhance our guests' quality of life in the areas of Arts & Entertainment, Business & Technology (including our popular Computer University@Sea), Lifestyle, Wellness and Wine & Food. ACBL experts offer instruction in most levels of Bridge, professional ballroom dancers share their tips on improving dance steps and on most sailings a qualified PGA pro leads a series of golf classes.

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 an ample selection of magazines for use in the Library, plus movies and board games which may be checked out free of charge for enjoyment in Penthouses and staterooms.

Medical Services
A trained physician and medical staff are on call 24 hours a day. The professional services of this staff, as well as certain medications, are available on board at reasonable costs. Guests requiring ongoing medication, or having specific dietary needs, are advised to bring an ample supply of medication or dietary supplements with them, in their carry-on luggage.

Portable oxygen tanks and oxygen concentrators may be used on board, if Crystal Cruises is notified in writing, in advance, that a guest is bringing his or her own oxygen equipment, and has made direct arrangements with an independent medical contractor who has agreed to undertake all required arrangements without involving the ship's onboard Medical Center and its personnel. The oxygen-dependent guest must travel with a companion who is also completely familiar with the operation of the equipment and the guest is responsible to ensure that the equipment is off-loaded at the end of the cruise.

Guests with existing medical conditions, who cannot completely care for themselves and who may require treatment by the ship's medical staff, or who may constitute a risk or danger to anyone else on board must be reported in writing to Crystal Cruises' Onboard Guest Services Department prior to departure. Crystal Cruises reserves the right, without liability, to refuse to board and transport such guests who are in need of constant care by the ship's staff.

Movies
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 videotapes and/or DVDs which may be borrowed free of charge for viewing in Penthouses and staterooms.

News Service
While you relax and unwind at sea, you can still stay in touch with the world. CNN, ESPN and CNBC are transmitted live via satellite to Penthouse and stateroom televisions, 24 hours a day (signal permitting). A summary of daily news from the pages of The New York Times is transmitted via satellite to the ship (reception permitting) and is distributed to Penthouse and staterooms daily. In addition, for a nominal charge, stocks, mutual funds and options may be tracked via the Internet; contact the Computer University@Sea on board for complete information on this service.

Parties and Special Occasions
Our bar manager is happy to make arrangements for any special occasions or parties. The bar manager can provide available packages including waiters, bartenders, special hors d'oeuvres and invitations. Housekeeping can assist with arrangements for small gatherings in Penthouses and staterooms.

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 and digital photo processing. 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.

Shipboard Services
Our staff takes pride in making sure your entire journey goes smoothly, from beginning to end.

Concierges
The concierges, members of the prestigious Union Internationale "Les Clefs d Or," and a 24-hour Reception Desk staff are available to assist with any special shipboard or shoreside needs.

Cruise Sales Consultant
Our shipboard sales representative provides itinerary details and fares and is on board to assist with starting a future reservation on Crystal Cruises. All bookings made on board are returned to your travel agent, and for most cruises you will receive a special onboard booking savings, as well as a repeat guest (Crystal Society) discount.

Crystal Society Host/ess
Our Crystal Society Host/ess is on every cruise to welcome first-time cruisers into the Crystal Society and to acquaint members with all the benefits and rewards of being a part of the Crystal Family.

Spa and Fitness Facilities
Experience the sublime and the sensuous in the Crystal Spa, which uses the principles of Feng Shui in a calming atmosphere.

Your spa journey begins as you retreat to the private relaxation area, designed as an escape prior to any spa therapy. Explore the luxurious aromatic steam and sauna area before indulging in an array of exotic cultural therapies from around the world: Aroma Stone Therapy, Japanese Silk Booster Facial, Well-Being Massage... all experienced within the peaceful ambiance of this exquisite spa. Allow the unique Dry Floatation Bed to provide a sense of weightlessness as a prelude to any body wrap or massage therapy.

Panoramic sea views surround a facility offering a state-of-the-art fitness center, specialty holistic fitness classes and an aerobics area. 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.

Other onboard fitness facilities include: a lap pool; an indoor/outdoor pool; two Jacuzzis®; an extensive Promenade Deck for walking and jogging including our exclusive "Walk-On-Water" program; regulation paddle tennis courts; table tennis; golf driving ranges and putting greens; and shuffleboard courts.

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, accessories 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.

Valuables
While in transit to and from the ship, personal items and valuables such as jewelry, medication, tickets, passports and visas should be packed with hand luggage and kept with you at all times. On board, Penthouse and each stateroom is equipped with a personal safe. Because guests must assume full responsibility for items kept in Penthouses and staterooms, we recommend that items of special value be placed in the complimentary safe-deposit boxes at the Reception Desk.

Shore Excursions
An extensive selection of Crystal Adventures shore excursions has been developed to enhance our guests' cruise experience. Options include sightseeing, flightseeing and adventure tour programs. Activity levels vary from tours requiring less walking to more active excursions such as cycling and kayaking, each providing an opportunity to explore the points of interest at the ports visited.
A book of shore excursion options is included with documents well in advance of the sailing, to familiarize yourself with the available tours. You can pre-register for excursions prior to sailing, or book tours through the ship's Shore Excursions Desk. The Shore Excursions staff also offers informational talks on each port of call, providing tips on things to look forward to while ashore.

Wheelchair Access and Facilities for the Physically Challenged
Our ships were designed to be accessible for the physically challenged, with ramp access to most decks and public areas. Ships' elevators can accommodate standard-size wheelchairs (22.5" wide) allowing access to all public decks.

Certain staterooms offer extra-wide doors, fully wheelchair-accessible bathrooms and "wheel-in closets" with low-fitted hanging rods. Some suites offer limited wheelchair access to personal facilities. Please note that these staterooms and suites are subject to availability and must be requested at the time of booking.

Wheelchair-bound guests must bring their own junior/adult standard-size wheelchair (22.5" wide) and be accompanied by a traveling companion for access to all areas of the ships.

Some ports of call are anchorage ports and physical conditions may preclude our guests in wheelchairs from going ashore. This decision is made by the ship's Captain or doctor, and is binding. The Crystal Adventures Shore Excursions staff may assist with recommendations on which tours, if any, are best suited for physically challenged guests; wheelchair-accessible excursions are also indicated in your Crystal Adventures book. Personal assistants may be available to provide wheelchair or other individual services to guests participating in shore excursions; this assistance may be requested at the Concierge Desk for an additional fee.

For the hearing-impaired, the Hollywood Theatre and Galaxy Lounge are equipped with an Infrared Hearing System. Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity also offer closed-captioned programming on selected television programs. Guests can contact the Reception Desk to activate this feature.

Caesar's Palace at Sea Casino
Crystal Cruises exclusively features Caesars Palace at Sea casino, run by the world-famous Las Vegas gaming operation. Each spacious facility houses blackjack tables, as well as mini-baccarat, craps, roulette, and more than 85 slot machines. The expert casino staff is employed by Caesars Palace.

A casino shipboard advance of up to $200 U.S. per person, per day, may be charged to the guest’s shipboard account (up to a maximum of $2,000 U.S. per cruise). Please note that not all shipboard credits may be redeemed for cash-related gaming.

Guests must be at least 21 years of age to enter the gaming areas, or to play any monetary-based games of chance (including Bingo) on board.

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.

Digital Cameras
There are media readers for most standard camera memory cards.

Email Services
A unique e-mail address for each guest is printed on your cruise ticket. The private e-mail system supports sending and receiving e-mail messages under 1MB. Messages are sent and received instantaneously, subject to the stability of satellite communications. There is a charge for the first 100KB of each inbound and outbound e-mail, and an additional charge for all additional outbound e-mail ("cc") addresses, and for messages greater than 100KB. The current schedule of charges is available on board.

Home and Business Email Access
If your home or business e-mail provider has web access to your e-mail you will be able to access it from the ship via the Internet. If you're not sure, contact your e-mail provider. The current schedule of charges is available on board.

Internet Access
All Computer University@Sea workstations are configured for Internet access. There is a charge for Internet access based on data transmission size. Once downloaded, you may browse your web page at leisure. The current schedule of charges is available on board.

Laptop Rentals
Rental PC laptops are available for your use on board for a nominal daily charge. From these computers you can access the Internet as well as your shipboard e-mail from your stateroom. The current schedule of charges is available on board.

Private Computer Lessons
Some private lesson times are available. You can arrange for these after you arrive on the ship. Fees apply. Using your own laptop on board
There are several ways you might use your own laptop:
  You can create e-mail messages and transfer them to a Computer University@Sea workstation via a floppy disk.
  You can practice your computer lesson at leisure.
  We can configure your PC or Macintosh laptop for Internet access from your stateroom. There is a charge for configuring your laptop, and current Internet access charges apply; the current schedule of charges is available on board.

Please note: It is not feasible to connect a laptop through the shipboard phone system directly to any phone number at home.

Creative Learning Institute
Engaging, Enriching, Enhancing! Did you ever dream of playing the piano? Could your palate improve with coaching from the Society of Wine Educators? Is there a great designer hiding inside you? The Crystal Cruises Creative Learning Institute brings out the best in you by bringing you the best instruction available at sea. The Institute expands upon Crystal's commitment to enrich mind, body and spirit by extending new opportunities for personal growth. We offer expert instruction from our partners who include: Yamaha, Berlitz, Tai Chi Cultural Center, The Cleveland Clinic, The Society of Wine Educators and Parsons School of Design.

Each class and workshop is designed to expand your knowledge in an entertaining, hands-on style. The Institute launched summer 2003 aboard Crystal Serenity, and is now available fleetwide.

Entertainment and Programs

Dazzling Production Shows
Conceived and produced by our own creative in-house production staff, Crystal Cruises' Broadway-style shows are a highlight of every cruise. After dinner, stroll to the Galaxy Lounge to witness the talented Crystal Ensemble of Singers and Dancers in such spectacular original productions as Fascinatin' Rhythm, Million Dollar Musicals, COLE!, Excalibur! and many more!

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.

Each Broadway-style show is a dazzling blend of music and dance performed by the finest talent in musical theatre. Costumes are individually designed and handmade and staging is skillfully crafted to bring each vibrant scene to life.

Variety Entertainment
Crystal Cruises features at least four variety performers from around the world on every cruise. These may include a classical musician, a Broadway vocalist, a pop singer, comedian, juggler, ventriloquist, instrumentalist or other respected performing artist.

Music & Dancing
Before and after dinner hours, musical entertainment and dancing are offered in a number of venues around the ship. Each lounge features a diverse array of performances from classical artists to ballroom dance bands. Our musical trio serenades you with classical melodies during Afternoon Tea and plays requests as they stroll through the Crystal Dining Room each evening.

Piano Bars
Soft piano melodies fill the Crystal Cove in the afternoons and each evening at cocktail hour. The popular Avenue Saloon features a pianist performing jazz and favorite tunes.

For Specific Cruise Programming
To access specific information about the entertainers and lecturers on a particular cruise, please go back to our home page and click on a desired cruise itinerary from your search results. The tab marked Entertainment & Programs will reveal a complete list of that sailing's theme (if applicable), celebrities, entertainers, production shows, lecturers, instructors and other enrichment personnel.

Celebrity Entertainers and Speakers
The stars shine brightest at sea. Crystal Cruises is proud to feature exciting celebrity entertainers on board such as Joel Grey, Maureen McGovern, Lorna Luft and John Davidson -all part of the diverse spectrum of entertainment options available to our guests. We also offer a galaxy of celebrity speakers to further enrich many sailings.

In the Bars and Lounges
One stroll about the public areas on any Crystal cruise and you will discover entertainment at practically every turn. There's a headline show every evening in the Galaxy Lounge. There is frequently music in the Crystal Cove and a pianist performs nightly in the Avenue Saloon. A string ensemble entertains in the Palm Court during Afternoon Tea. Entertainment may also be found at various times in other venues including the Crystal Dining Room, the Starlite Club, the Stardust Club, the Club 2100, on the Lido Deck, and more.

Health and Fitness
Cruising is all about lifestyle: fine wining and dining, visiting exotic destinations and enjoying extravagant production shows. But today's guest is also interested in balancing the rich life of a cruise with health and fitness. If that sounds like you, then Crystal Cruises is your perfect vacation. From the wrap-around, all-outdoor teak Promenade Deck -one of the most popular features on all our ships, and one you won't find on many other large cruise ships -to a Spa with one of the world's best views, every Crystal cruise offers a variety of options for keeping fit and well.

Our Feng Shui-inspired Crystal Spa offers a wide range of treatments and Swedish massage, as well as aerobics, stretching and other exercise classes, an extensive line of professional exercise/workout equipment and a professional personal trainer. Sauna and steam rooms are located in the Spa, as are the massage therapy rooms.

On most cruises, a qualified PGA golf pro is on board to offer classes and clinics. There are driving range nets and a putting green, with a supply of practice clubs and balls. Crystal is pleased to offer Callaway golf clubs on board; complete sets of Callaway clubs are also available for rental to use in ports where you may wish to play.

If golf isn't your game, how about paddle tennis or shuffleboard? You'll enjoy a full-size, enclosed paddle tennis court on the ship-top Sun Deck. For jogging, walking, stretching and fresh air, there's the Promenade Deck, nearly a quarter-mile around for walking or jogging. Our two pools, the indoor/outdoor Neptune Pool and the full-length Seahorse Pool and adjoining Jacuzzi, are located on the Lido Deck. Sunbathe, snooze and read while enjoying a refreshing drink poolside in the afternoon.

Build Your Sea Legs with "Walk-On-Water"
Debbie Rocker's weighted vests have become one of the world's most popular exercise accessories. And now, Ms. Rocker brings these vests on board with an exciting new program developed exclusively for Crystal Cruises: "Walk-On-Water" (WOW).

Designed to maximize the health benefits of walking, the innovative program, featuring Ms. Rocker's revolutionary weighted WALKVEST by Debbie Rocker, allows guests to expand their fitness regimen in idyllic settings around the world. Tailor-made for Crystal and taking advantage of our renowned wraparound Promenade Deck, Ms. Rocker's WOW regimen was introduced on Crystal Harmony's holiday cruise and is now available fleetwide.

The main feature of the Walk-On-Water program is Ms. Rocker's exclusive WALKVEST, a lightweight cotton vest with weight pockets strategically located around the mid-section. In contrast to exercising with hand-held or ankle weights, which may alter the natural stride and can wrench the spine, WALKVEST places weights around the waistline, providing better support and equilibrium control. More than a dozen specially designed weight pockets hold one or more weights in half-pound increments, allowing for a gradual increase from two to sixteen pounds. The WOW program adds customized motivational music-driven audiotapes, a day-by-day guided walking program, and educational instructions on how to walk safely and effectively.
Each ship features at least 50 WALKVESTs, customized with the Crystal logo, and Ms. Rocker personally trained our sports directors on teaching the WOW-WALKVEST walking program.

Onboard Etiquette

Clothing Suggestions
Throughout the day, our guests wear a casual mix of active resort wear. Crystal Dining Room attire is casual during the day; however, swimsuits are not appropriate. If you do not wish to change for a meal in the afternoon, alfresco dining on deck is available. For days in port, be sure to bring comfortable walking shoes. Check with your travel agent for special items you might want to pack for your destination and the time of year you are traveling.

Each evening on a Crystal cruise has a specific dress code, which applies to all public areas of the ship after 6:00 pm. Guests find that the occasional formal evenings create a special atmosphere in contrast to the other more informal evenings on board. The three codes of attire are: casual, informal and formal. Typically, 10- to 14-day cruises have three formal nights. The number of informal nights is usually based on the number of days at sea, and casual nights are based on days in port.
Formal Evening Attire -We recommend evening dresses and gowns of fashionable length for ladies, and a tuxedo, dinner jacket or dark suit and tie for gentlemen.

Informal Evening Attire -For ladies, evening dresses, cocktail dresses or pantsuits are suitable. For gentlemen, we suggest a sport coat and slacks; ties are optional.

Casual Evening Attire -On casual evenings, a more relaxed attire is accepted such as casual dresses and pantsuits for ladies, and sport shirt and slacks for gentlemen. Ties and jackets are not required.

Themed evenings are often offered; the cruise ticket lists the special evenings on each cruise. Guests may wish to bring special attire or costumes for our Rock Around the Clock/Sock Hop '50s Night, and our Medieval extravaganza Excalibur! An Evening in Camelot.

Smoking Policy
We recognize that some of our guests smoke and others do not. Therefore, the living environment on our ships is designed to satisfy everyone. Most areas of the ship are non-smoking. There are designated smoking areas in most of our bars and lounges (excluding restaurants and the Galaxy Lounge, which are entirely non-smoking). Pipes and cigars are permitted only in the Connoisseur Club. Pipes and cigars may not be smoked in guest penthouses, staterooms, on verandahs or in corridors. Please observe these rules which have been designed for the comfort and enjoyment of all on board.

Gratuities
Because tipping is a personal matter, Crystal Cruises does not include gratuities in cruise fares. Suggested guidelines are as follows: stewardess, $4.00 per guest per day (single travelers $5.00 per day); waiter, $4.00 per guest per day; assistant waiter, $2.50 per guest, per day; butler (Penthouse Decks), $4.00 per guest per day. Tips for the maitre d', headwaiter, assistant stewardess, deck stewards and so on are at guest's discretion. For specialty restaurants, we suggest $6.00 per guest, per dinner. A 15% gratuity is added to all bar drinks and wine. A 15% gratuity is suggested for Crystal Spa & Salon services. Gratuities may be prepaid and charged to your shipboard account.

Junior Activities Program

For Our Young Cruisers
Crystal Cruises' commitment to excellence and quality of experience does not end with our grown-up cruisers. Kids have a variety of great activities to choose from on every Crystal cruise! We offer a children's playroom and babysitting services on all cruises. During holiday cruises and selected sailings, additional children's activities are offered under the supervision of experienced Junior Activities Directors.

Our Junior Activities Program is Three-Tiered
3-7 year olds
8-12 year olds
13-17 year olds

Children under six months are not permitted on board without a signed waiver by parent(s).

Hours of Operation
Hours of operation vary depending on the itinerary and number of children on board.

Activities
Activities are determined by age and the number of children on board. On those sailings with Junior Activities Directors, a detailed schedule of events is created at the beginning of each cruise. Once on board, you'll receive Surf Runner, or Teen Scene, the teenagers guide to special activities, our daily newsletter for kids with details for the following day's schedule and other pertinent information.

Facilities
Fantasia, our children's playroom, offers tables and chairs for arts and crafts, popular Sony PlayStation game titles, a large screen television set and board games. Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity also feature a teenager's video arcade, Waves. The Library offers children's books and children's videos or DVDs for enjoyment in staterooms.

Dining
Kids may choose from a special Junior Cruiser's menu, and Crystal's executive chefs and other culinary staff can prepare custom dishes. The Trident Grill serves complimentary hot dogs, hamburgers, pizza and more. Baby food, high chairs and booster seats are available.

Additional Services
For a small fee, all vessels offer in-stateroom baby-sitting. Guests should contact the concierge on board for this service at least 24 hours in advance.
Cruises with the JA designation offer complete junior activities programs under the supervision of experienced Junior Activities Directors.

Shopping

The Crystal Shopping Experience
There are many components that go into most travelers' ideal image of the perfect vacation. Dining, dancing, sightseeing and, of course, shopping. Those guests who have visited the boutiques of Paris, New York and Milan will not be disappointed strolling Crystal Cruises' Avenue of the Stars, a 3,000 square-foot shopping area with shops offering a wide variety of merchandise carefully selected for our discerning guests. The shopping arcade features the following shops and boutiques:

Facets
This luxurious and sophisticated shop contains exquisitely designed custom jewelry, as well as an exciting selection of world-famous collectibles and other gifts from around the world, including our Crystal Home Collection, featuring The Bistro's Guy Buffet porcelain tableware.

Apropos
This upscale boutique features best-selling fragrances and Lancôme cosmetics, as well as formal wear and accessories for both ladies and gentlemen.

Captain's Choice
Fine quality Crystal Cruises signature apparel, accessories, casual wear for men, as well as gifts for adults and children. Also on sale in Captain's Choice is a wide variety of convenience and sundry items, including film, candy and personal care products, as well as duty-free liquor and liqueurs.

Crystal Collection
This upscale fashion boutique features resort wear and active sportswear for both ladies and gentlemen. (Crystal Harmony)