About Crystal Cruises
Crystal Cruises was created in 1988 and currently operates two luxury ships: the 940-guest Crystal Symphony (launched in 1995) and the 1,080-guest Crystal Serenity (launched in 2003). Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK), the largest shipping company in the world, wholly owns Crystal Cruises. 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.
Crystal Cruises' Awards
Since being founded in 1988, Crystal Cruises has received a virtually unparalleled number of awards and accolades. The company consistently ranks among the top cruise lines in the world. Awards include unprecedented accolades from top travel industry magazines and online publications and guidebooks.
Condè Nast Traveler magazine voted Crystal Cruises their "Best Large-Ship Cruise Line" for 13 consecutive years! The same publication rated the line as Best Cruise Line Spa Service (2006) and Best Food (2004). Travel + Leisure magazine awarded Crystal Cruises World's Best Large-Ship Cruise Line (1996-2006) and World's Best Cruise Ship Service (2004)
Other awards include accolades from magazines such as:
- Best Life: Best Luxury Cruise Line (2006)
- Porthole: Best Luxury Line (2005)
- Recommend: Best Luxury Cruise Line (1996-2005)
Crystal Cruises has also received recognition from online publications and guidebooks Including:
- Cruise Critic: Cruise Innovation Award, Most Innovative Enrichment Program at Sea (2005)
- Econoguide® Cruises: Six Ribbons (2006)
- Stern's Guide to the Cruise Vacation: Six+ Stars Award (1998–2006)
- Fielding's Guide to Worldwide Cruises: Six Star Award (2003)
- Fielding's Guide to Luxury Cruises: World's Best Ship, Crystal Serenity (2004-2005)
- Berlitz Complete Guide to Cruising: Five Star Award (1997–2006)
Gregg L. Michel, president of Crystal Cruises sums up the awards as "an extraordinary achievement". Michel points out that such recognition is validation that Crystal Cruises are "meeting the high expectations of experienced luxury travelers," in addition to "wowing cruise vacationers new to Crystal Cruises."
Price Guarantee
Crystal Cruises Discounts guarantees* the best prices on Crystal Cruises. Our unique Cruise Price Match Program means we will match or even beat any quotes you receive from another travel agency or directly from Crystal Cruises. Plus, in addition to the best prices, we are able to offer complimentary value-added features.
* Certain restrictions may apply
Smoking Policy
Recognizing that some guests smoke and others do not, the living environment on-board is designed to satisfy everyone. Most areas are non-smoking, except for all bars and lounges and designated smoking tables in the Crystal Dining Room (except for the Galaxy Lounge and Prego, Kyoto and Jade Garden restaurants, which are entirely smoke-free). Pipes and cigars are permitted only in certain areas. Guests are asked to observe the nonsmoking areas, which have been designed for the enjoyment and comfort of everyone on board.
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