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Roundtrip Civitavecchia (Rome)

Roundtrip Civitavecchia (Rome)

About This Cruise

From Rome, we sail down one of the world’s most scenic coastlines to Amalfi, a pretty, lemon-scented town dramatically set between the sparkling sea and the towering mountains. Relax onboard for a day as we journey to Croatia for red-roofed Dubrovnik, where you can lose yourself in its labyrinthine limestone streets or dive straight into the sparkling waters of the Adriatic from a cliffside bar. Then we cross into Montenegro to admire the medieval walled town of Kotor, and on to Corfu, Greece, with its glorious sandy beaches and UNESCO-listed Old Town. We arrive now in Italy for the historic Sicilian city of Catania, before making our way toValletta, the cinematic capital of Malta built by the Knights of St John in the 1500s. From here, we dip down to Tunisia, calling at La Goulette for trips to the ruins of the ancient city of Carthage. Then we call by charming Cagliari on the Italian island of Sardinia, where colorful houses, grand palazzos, and domed churches climb up the hillside to the clifftop castle. A relaxing day at sea takes us to Spain, where we visit dynamic Alicante, exhilarating Valencia, and elegant Palma de Mallorca, before arriving in Barcelona, for dazzling architecture, art, and incredible food. Another sea day takes us to the glitzy shores of Monaco and an overnight in Monte Carlo – time to admire the gleaming superyachts in the harbor, dine in the waterfront restaurants, and have a flutter in the legendary casino. Next, enjoy the pristine beaches and 16th-century churches of the Cote D’Azur at Villefranche-sur-Mer before a sea day takes us back to Valletta. Italian waters beckon once again, with stops in Giardini Naxos on the island of Sicily to explore the enchanting town of Taormina, with its ancient Greco-Roman theatre and captivating views of Mount Etna and the Ionian Sea, and then Salerno, which has all the picturesque charm of the Amalfi Coast but without the crowds. Finally, we return to Civitavecchia, your gateway to the treasures of Rome.

Who Is This Cruise For?

  • Families

    Children’s facilities on board Crystal Symphony

  • Couples

    Luxury service and a refined, unhurried atmosphere

  • Over 50s

    Refined, unhurried cruising with enrichment on board

  • Solo travellers

    Low or no single supplement on selected cabins

Type

Ocean, Ultra Luxury

Ship

Crystal Symphony

Departure Date

20 May 2027

Cruise Line

Crystal

Duration

23 Nights

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Itinerary

Italy

Civitavecchia

Italy's vibrant capital lives in the present, but no other city on earth evokes its past so powerfully. For over 2,500 years, emperors, popes, artists, and common citizens have left their mark here. Archaeological remains from ancient Rome, art-stuffed churches, and the treasures of Vatican City vie for your attention, but Rome is also a wonderful place to practice the Italian-perfected il dolce far niente, the sweet art of idleness. Your most memorable experiences may include sitting at a caffè in the Campo de' Fiori or strolling in a beguiling piazza.

Italy

Amalfi

At first glance, it's hard to imagine that this resort destination was one of the world's great naval powers, and a sturdy rival of Genoa and Pisa for control of the Mediterranean in the 11th and 12th centuries. Once the seat of the Amalfi Maritime Republic, the town is set in a verdant valley of the Lattari Mountains, with cream-colored and pastel-hued buildings tightly packing a gorge on the Bay of Salerno. The harbor, which once launched the greatest fleet in Italy, now bobs with ferries and blue-and-white fishing boats. The main street, lined with shops and pasticcerie, has replaced a raging mountain torrent, and terraced hills flaunt the green and gold of lemon groves. Bearing testimony to its great trade with Tunis, Tripoli, and Algiers, Amalfi remains honeycombed with Arab-Sicilian cloisters and covered passages. In a way Amalfi has become great again, showing off its medieval glory days with sea pageants, convents-turned-hotels, ancient paper mills, covered streets, and its glimmering cathedral.

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Croatia

Dubrovnik

Nothing can prepare you for your first sight of Dubrovnik. Lying 216 km (135 miles) southeast of Split and commanding a jaw-dropping coastal location, it is one of the world's most beautiful fortified cities. Its massive stone ramparts and fortress towers curve around a tiny harbor, enclosing graduated ridges of sun-bleached orange-tiled roofs, copper domes, and elegant bell towers. Your imagination will run wild picturing what it looked like seven centuries ago when the walls were built, without any suburbs or highways around it, just this magnificent stone city rising out of the sea.In the 7th century AD, residents of the Roman city Epidaurum (now Cavtat) fled the Avars and Slavs of the north and founded a new settlement on a small rocky island, which they named Laus, and later Ragusa. On the mainland hillside opposite the island, the Slav settlement called Dubrovnik grew up. In the 12th century the narrow channel separating the two settlements was filled in (now the main street through the Old Town, called Stradun), and Ragusa and Dubrovnik became one. The city was surrounded by defensive walls during the 13th century, and these were reinforced with towers and bastions in the late 15th century.From 1358 to 1808 the city thrived as a powerful and remarkably sophisticated independent republic, reaching its golden age during the 16th century. In 1667 many of its splendid Gothic and Renaissance buildings were destroyed by an earthquake. The defensive walls survived the disaster, and the city was rebuilt in baroque style.Dubrovnik lost its independence to Napoléon in 1808, and in 1815 passed to Austria-Hungary. During the 20th century, as part of Yugoslavia, the city became a popular tourist destination, and in 1979 it was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. During the war for independence, it came under heavy siege. Thanks to careful restoration, few traces of damage remain; however, there are maps inside the Pile and Ploče Gates illustrating the points around the city where damage was done. It’s only when you experience Dubrovnik yourself that you can understand what a treasure the world nearly lost

Montenegro

Kotor

Backed by imposing mountains, tiny Kotor lies hidden from the open sea, tucked into the deepest channel of the Bokor Kotorska (Kotor Bay), which is Europe's most southerly fjord. To many, this town is more charming than its sister UNESCO World Heritage Site, Dubrovnik, retaining more authenticity, but with fewer tourists and spared the war damage and subsequent rebuilding which has given Dubrovnik something of a Disney feel.Kotor's medieval Stari Grad (Old Town) is enclosed within well-preserved defensive walls built between the 9th and 18th centuries and is presided over by a proud hilltop fortress. Within the walls, a labyrinth of winding cobbled streets leads through a series of splendid paved piazzas, rimmed by centuries-old stone buildings. The squares are now haunted by strains from buskers but although many now house trendy cafés and chic boutiques, directions are still given medieval-style by reference to the town’s landmark churches.In the Middle Ages, as Serbia's chief port, Kotor was an important economic and cultural center with its own highly regarded schools of stonemasonry and iconography. From 1391 to 1420 it was an independent city-republic and later, it spent periods under Venetian, Austrian, and French rule, though it was undoubtedly the Venetians who left the strongest impression on the city's architecture. Since the breakup of Yugoslavia, some 70% of the stone buildings in the romantic Old Town have been snapped up by foreigners, mostly Brits and Russians. Porto Montenegro, a new marina designed to accommodate some of the world’s largest super yachts, opened in nearby Tivat in 2011, and along the bay are other charming seaside villages, all with better views of the bay than the vista from Kotor itself where the waterside is congested with cruise ships and yachts. Try sleepy Muo or the settlement of Prčanj in one direction around the bay, or Perast and the Roman mosaics of Risan in the other direction.

Greece

Corfu

Corfu town today is a vivid tapestry of cultures—a sophisticated weave, where charm, history, and natural beauty blend. Located about midway along the island's east coast, this spectacularly lively capital is the cultural heart of Corfu and has a remarkable historic center that UNESCO designated as a World Heritage Site in 2007. All ships and planes dock or land near Corfu town, which occupies a small peninsula jutting into the Ionian Sea.Whether arriving by ferry from mainland Greece or Italy, from another island, or directly by plane, catch your breath by first relaxing with a coffee or a gelato in Corfu town's shaded Liston Arcade, then stroll the narrow lanes of its pedestrians-only quarter. For an overview of the immediate area, and a quick tour of Mon Repos palace, hop on the little tourist train that runs from May to September. Corfu town has a different feel at night, so book a table at one of its famed tavernas to savor the island's unique cuisine.The best way to get around Corfu town is on foot. The town is small enough so that you can easily walk to every sight. There are local buses, but they do not thread their way into the streets (many now car-free) of the historic center. If you are arriving by ferry or plane, it's best to take a taxi to your hotel. Expect to pay about €10 from the airport or ferry terminal to a hotel in Corfu town. If there are no taxis waiting, you can call for one.

Italy

Catania

Catania is an ancient port city on Sicily's east coast. It sits at the foot of Mt. Etna, an active volcano with trails leading up to the summit. The city's wide central square, Piazza del Duomo, features the whimsical Fontana dell'Elefante statue and richly decorated Catania Cathedral. In the southwest corner of the square, La Pescheria weekday fish market is a rowdy spectacle surrounded by seafood restaurants.

Malta

Valletta

Malta's capital, the minicity of Valletta, has ornate palaces and museums protected by massive fortifications of honey-color limestone. Houses along the narrow streets have overhanging wooden balconies for people-watching from indoors. Generations ago they gave housebound women a window on the world of the street. The main entrance to town is through the City Gate (where all bus routes end), which leads onto Triq Repubblika (Republic Street), the spine of the grid-pattern city and the main shopping street. Triq Mercante (Merchant Street) parallels Repubblika to the east and is also good for strolling. From these two streets, cross streets descend toward the water; some are stepped. Valletta's compactness makes it ideal to explore on foot. City Gate and the upper part of Valletta are experiencing vast redevelopment that includes a new Parliament Building and open-air performance venue. The complex, completed mid-2013, has numerous pedestrian detours in place along with building noise and dust. Before setting out along Republic Street, stop at the tourist information office on Merchant Street for maps and brochures.

Tunisia

Tunis

South of the Tunisian capital Tunis, Sousse is an ancient city filled with culture and beauty that has become a lively resort for travellers. Take a walk down one of the expansive sandy beaches, explore the catacombs and shop at a traditional souq. The city mixes tradition with contemporary style to create a wonderful destination for visitors.

Italy

Cagliari

Known in Sardinia as Casteddu, the island's capital has steep streets and impressive Italianate architecture, from modern to medieval. This city of nearly 160,000 people is characterized by a busy commercial center and waterfront with broad avenues and arched arcades, as well as by the typically narrow streets of the old hilltop citadel (called, simply, “Castello”). The Museo Archeologico makes a good starting point to a visit. The imposing Bastione di Saint Remy and Mercato di San Benedetto (one of the best fish markets in Italy) are both musts.

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Spain

Alicante

The provincial capital of the Valencian Community serves as a gateway to the huge influx of tourists that flock to the Costa Blanca resorts every year. Alicante is popular with holidaymakers who arrive for the warm, Mediterranean climate and seemingly endless golden beaches. However, there is much more to this city than sand and sun. With a picturesque waterfront, a hugely impressive castle, buzzing nightlife and a rich, complex history, Alicante is a fascinating destination all year round.

Spain

Valencia

Valencia, Spain's third-largest municipality, is a proud city with a thriving nightlife and restaurant scene, quality museums, and spectacular contemporary architecture, juxtaposed with a thoroughly charming historic quarter, making it a popular destination year in year out. During the Civil War, it was the last seat of the Republican Loyalist government (1935–36), holding out against Franco’s National forces until the country fell to 40 years of dictatorship. Today it represents the essence of contemporary Spain—daring design and architecture along with experimental cuisine—but remains deeply conservative and proud of its traditions. Though it faces the Mediterranean, Valencia's history and geography have been defined most significantly by the River Turia and the fertile huerta that surrounds it.The city has been fiercely contested ever since it was founded by the Greeks. El Cid captured Valencia from the Moors in 1094 and won his strangest victory here in 1099: he died in the battle, but his corpse was strapped into his saddle and so frightened the besieging Moors that it caused their complete defeat. In 1102 his widow, Jimena, was forced to return the city to Moorish rule; Jaume I finally drove them out in 1238. Modern Valencia was best known for its frequent disastrous floods until the River Turia was diverted to the south in the late 1950s. Since then the city has been on a steady course of urban beautification. The lovely bridges that once spanned the Turia look equally graceful spanning a wandering municipal park, and the spectacularly futuristic Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències (City of Arts and Sciences), most of it designed by Valencia-born architect Santiago Calatrava, has at last created an exciting architectural link between this river town and the Mediterranean. If you're in Valencia, an excursion to Albufera Nature Park is a worthwhile day trip.

Spain

Palma de Mallorca

If you look north of the cathedral (La Seu, or the seat of the bishopric, to Mallorcans) on a map of the city of Palma, you can see around the Plaça Santa Eulàlia a jumble of tiny streets that made up the earliest settlement. Farther out, a ring of wide boulevards traces the fortifications built by the Moors to defend the larger city that emerged by the 12th century. The zigzags mark the bastions that jutted out at regular intervals. By the end of the 19th century, most of the walls had been demolished; the only place where you can still see the massive defenses is at Ses Voltes, along the seafront west of the cathedral.A torrent (streambed) used to run through the middle of the old city, dry for most of the year but often a raging flood in the rainy season. In the 17th century it was diverted to the east, along the moat that ran outside the city walls. Two of Palma's main arteries, La Rambla and the Passeig d'es Born, now follow the stream's natural course. The traditional evening paseo (promenade) takes place on the Born.If you come to Palma by car, park in the garage beneath the Parc de la Mar (the ramp is just off the highway from the airport, as you reach the cathedral) and stroll along the park. Beside it run the huge bastions guarding the Almudaina Palace; the cathedral, golden and massive, rises beyond. Where you exit the garage, there's a ceramic mural by the late Catalan artist and Mallorca resident Joan Miró, facing the cathedral across the pool that runs the length of the park.If you begin early enough, a walk along the ramparts at Ses Voltes from the mirador beside the cathedral is spectacular. The first rays of the sun turn the upper pinnacles of La Seu bright gold and then begin to work their way down the sandstone walls. From the Parc de la Mar, follow Avinguda Antoni Maura past the steps to the palace. Just below the Plaça de la Reina, where the Passeig d'es Born begins, turn left on Carrer de la Boteria into the Plaça de la Llotja (if the Llotja itself is open, don't miss a chance to visit—it's the Mediterranean's finest Gothic-style civic building). From there stroll through the Plaça Drassana to the Museu d'Es Baluard, at the end of Carrer Sant Pere. Retrace your steps to Avinguda Antoni Maura. Walk up the Passeig d'es Born to Plaça Joan Carles I, then right on Avenida de La Unió.

Spain

Barcelona

The infinite variety of street life, the nooks and crannies of the medieval Barri Gòtic, the ceramic tile and stained glass of Art Nouveau facades, the art and music, the throb of street life, the food (ah, the food!)—one way or another, Barcelona will find a way to get your full attention. The capital of Catalonia is a banquet for the senses, with its beguiling mix of ancient and modern architecture, tempting cafés and markets, and sun-drenched Mediterranean beaches. A stroll along La Rambla and through waterfront Barceloneta, as well as a tour of Gaudí's majestic Sagrada Famíliaand his other unique creations, are part of a visit to Spain's second-largest city. Modern art museums and chic shops call for attention, too. Barcelona's vibe stays lively well into the night, when you can linger over regional wine and cuisine at buzzing tapas bars.

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Monaco

Monte-Carlo

On one of the best stretches of the Mediterranean, this classic luxury destination is one of the most sought-after addresses in the world. With all the high-rise towers you have to look hard to find the Belle Époque grace of yesteryear. But if you head to the town's great 1864 landmark Hôtel de Paris—still a veritable crossroads of the buffed and befurred Euro-gentry—or enjoy a grand bouffe at its famous Louis XV restaurant, or attend the opera, or visit the ballrooms of the casino, you may still be able to conjure up Monaco's elegant past. Prince Albert II, a political science graduate from Amherst College, traces his ancestry to Otto Canella, who was born in 1070. The Grimaldi dynasty began with Otto's great-great-great-grandson, Francesco Grimaldi, also known as Frank the Rogue. Expelled from Genoa, Frank and his cronies disguised themselves as monks and in 1297 seized the fortified medieval town known today as Le Rocher (the Rock). Except for a short break under Napoléon, the Grimaldis have been here ever since, which makes them the oldest reigning family in Europe. In the 1850s a Grimaldi named Charles III made a decision that turned the Rock into a giant blue chip. Needing revenue but not wanting to impose additional taxes on his subjects, he contracted with a company to open a gambling facility. The first spin of the roulette wheel was on December 14, 1856. There was no easy way to reach Monaco then—no carriage roads or railroads—so no one came. Between March 15 and March 20, 1857, one person entered the casino—and won two francs. In 1868, however, the railroad reached Monaco, and it was filled with Englishmen who came to escape the London fog. The effects were immediate. Profits were so great that Charles eventually abolished all direct taxes. Almost overnight, a threadbare principality became an elegant watering hole for European society. Dukes (and their mistresses) and duchesses (and their gigolos) danced and dined their way through a world of spinning roulette wheels and bubbling champagne—preening themselves for nights at the opera, where such artists as Vaslav Nijinsky, Sarah Bernhardt, and Enrico Caruso came to perform. Along with the tax system, its sensational position on a broad, steep peninsula that bulges into the Mediterranean—its harbor sparkling with luxury cruisers, its posh mansions angling awnings toward the nearly perpetual sun—continues to draw the rich and famous. One of the latest French celebrities to declare himself "Monégasque," thus giving up his French passport, is superchef Alain Ducasse, who said that he made the choice out of affection for Monaco rather than tax reasons. Pleasure boats vie with luxury cruisers in their brash beauty and Titanic scale, and teams of handsome young men—themselves dyed blond and tanned to match—scour and polish every gleaming surface. As you might expect, all this glitz doesn't come cheap. Eating is expensive, and even the most modest hotels cost more here than in nearby Nice or Menton. As for taxis, they don't even have meters so you are completely at the driver's mercy (with prices skyrocketing during events such as the Grand Prix). For the frugal, Monaco is the ultimate day-trip, although parking is as coveted as a room with a view. At the very least you can afford a coffee at Starbucks. The harbor district, known as La Condamine, connects the new quarter, officially known as Monte Carlo with Monaco-Ville (or Le Rocher), a medieval town on the Rock, topped by the palace, the cathedral, and the Oceanography Museum. Have no fear that you'll need to climb countless steps to get to Monaco-Ville, as there are plenty of elevators and escalators climbing the steep cliffs. But shuttling between the lovely casino grounds of Monte Carlo and Old Monaco, separated by a vast port, is a daunting proposition for ordinary mortals without wings, so hop on the No. 1 bus from Saint Roman, or No. 2 from the Jardin Exotique - Both stop at Place du Casino and come up to Monaco Ville.

Monaco

Monte-Carlo

On one of the best stretches of the Mediterranean, this classic luxury destination is one of the most sought-after addresses in the world. With all the high-rise towers you have to look hard to find the Belle Époque grace of yesteryear. But if you head to the town's great 1864 landmark Hôtel de Paris—still a veritable crossroads of the buffed and befurred Euro-gentry—or enjoy a grand bouffe at its famous Louis XV restaurant, or attend the opera, or visit the ballrooms of the casino, you may still be able to conjure up Monaco's elegant past. Prince Albert II, a political science graduate from Amherst College, traces his ancestry to Otto Canella, who was born in 1070. The Grimaldi dynasty began with Otto's great-great-great-grandson, Francesco Grimaldi, also known as Frank the Rogue. Expelled from Genoa, Frank and his cronies disguised themselves as monks and in 1297 seized the fortified medieval town known today as Le Rocher (the Rock). Except for a short break under Napoléon, the Grimaldis have been here ever since, which makes them the oldest reigning family in Europe. In the 1850s a Grimaldi named Charles III made a decision that turned the Rock into a giant blue chip. Needing revenue but not wanting to impose additional taxes on his subjects, he contracted with a company to open a gambling facility. The first spin of the roulette wheel was on December 14, 1856. There was no easy way to reach Monaco then—no carriage roads or railroads—so no one came. Between March 15 and March 20, 1857, one person entered the casino—and won two francs. In 1868, however, the railroad reached Monaco, and it was filled with Englishmen who came to escape the London fog. The effects were immediate. Profits were so great that Charles eventually abolished all direct taxes. Almost overnight, a threadbare principality became an elegant watering hole for European society. Dukes (and their mistresses) and duchesses (and their gigolos) danced and dined their way through a world of spinning roulette wheels and bubbling champagne—preening themselves for nights at the opera, where such artists as Vaslav Nijinsky, Sarah Bernhardt, and Enrico Caruso came to perform. Along with the tax system, its sensational position on a broad, steep peninsula that bulges into the Mediterranean—its harbor sparkling with luxury cruisers, its posh mansions angling awnings toward the nearly perpetual sun—continues to draw the rich and famous. One of the latest French celebrities to declare himself "Monégasque," thus giving up his French passport, is superchef Alain Ducasse, who said that he made the choice out of affection for Monaco rather than tax reasons. Pleasure boats vie with luxury cruisers in their brash beauty and Titanic scale, and teams of handsome young men—themselves dyed blond and tanned to match—scour and polish every gleaming surface. As you might expect, all this glitz doesn't come cheap. Eating is expensive, and even the most modest hotels cost more here than in nearby Nice or Menton. As for taxis, they don't even have meters so you are completely at the driver's mercy (with prices skyrocketing during events such as the Grand Prix). For the frugal, Monaco is the ultimate day-trip, although parking is as coveted as a room with a view. At the very least you can afford a coffee at Starbucks. The harbor district, known as La Condamine, connects the new quarter, officially known as Monte Carlo with Monaco-Ville (or Le Rocher), a medieval town on the Rock, topped by the palace, the cathedral, and the Oceanography Museum. Have no fear that you'll need to climb countless steps to get to Monaco-Ville, as there are plenty of elevators and escalators climbing the steep cliffs. But shuttling between the lovely casino grounds of Monte Carlo and Old Monaco, separated by a vast port, is a daunting proposition for ordinary mortals without wings, so hop on the No. 1 bus from Saint Roman, or No. 2 from the Jardin Exotique - Both stop at Place du Casino and come up to Monaco Ville.

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Tunisia

Tunis

South of the Tunisian capital Tunis, Sousse is an ancient city filled with culture and beauty that has become a lively resort for travellers. Take a walk down one of the expansive sandy beaches, explore the catacombs and shop at a traditional souq. The city mixes tradition with contemporary style to create a wonderful destination for visitors.

Malta

Valletta

Malta's capital, the minicity of Valletta, has ornate palaces and museums protected by massive fortifications of honey-color limestone. Houses along the narrow streets have overhanging wooden balconies for people-watching from indoors. Generations ago they gave housebound women a window on the world of the street. The main entrance to town is through the City Gate (where all bus routes end), which leads onto Triq Repubblika (Republic Street), the spine of the grid-pattern city and the main shopping street. Triq Mercante (Merchant Street) parallels Repubblika to the east and is also good for strolling. From these two streets, cross streets descend toward the water; some are stepped. Valletta's compactness makes it ideal to explore on foot. City Gate and the upper part of Valletta are experiencing vast redevelopment that includes a new Parliament Building and open-air performance venue. The complex, completed mid-2013, has numerous pedestrian detours in place along with building noise and dust. Before setting out along Republic Street, stop at the tourist information office on Merchant Street for maps and brochures.

Italy

Giardini Naxos

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Italy

Salerno

Salerno is an Italian city located on the Gulf of Salerno. Famous for being home to the first medical university, Salerno is a great destination for anyone looking for gorgeous sea views filled with sunshine and Italian food.

Italy

Civitavecchia

Italy's vibrant capital lives in the present, but no other city on earth evokes its past so powerfully. For over 2,500 years, emperors, popes, artists, and common citizens have left their mark here. Archaeological remains from ancient Rome, art-stuffed churches, and the treasures of Vatican City vie for your attention, but Rome is also a wonderful place to practice the Italian-perfected il dolce far niente, the sweet art of idleness. Your most memorable experiences may include sitting at a caffè in the Campo de' Fiori or strolling in a beguiling piazza.

Overview

From Rome, we sail down one of the world’s most scenic coastlines to Amalfi, a pretty, lemon-scented town dramatically set between the sparkling sea and the towering mountains. Relax onboard for a day as we journey to Croatia for red-roofed Dubrovnik, where you can lose yourself in its labyrinthine limestone streets or dive straight into the sparkling waters of the Adriatic from a cliffside bar. Then we cross into Montenegro to admire the medieval walled town of Kotor, and on to Corfu, Greece, with its glorious sandy beaches and UNESCO-listed Old Town. We arrive now in Italy for the historic Sicilian city of Catania, before making our way toValletta, the cinematic capital of Malta built by the Knights of St John in the 1500s. From here, we dip down to Tunisia, calling at La Goulette for trips to the ruins of the ancient city of Carthage. Then we call by charming Cagliari on the Italian island of Sardinia, where colorful houses, grand palazzos, and domed churches climb up the hillside to the clifftop castle. A relaxing day at sea takes us to Spain, where we visit dynamic Alicante, exhilarating Valencia, and elegant Palma de Mallorca, before arriving in Barcelona, for dazzling architecture, art, and incredible food. Another sea day takes us to the glitzy shores of Monaco and an overnight in Monte Carlo – time to admire the gleaming superyachts in the harbor, dine in the waterfront restaurants, and have a flutter in the legendary casino. Next, enjoy the pristine beaches and 16th-century churches of the Cote D’Azur at Villefranche-sur-Mer before a sea day takes us back to Valletta. Italian waters beckon once again, with stops in Giardini Naxos on the island of Sicily to explore the enchanting town of Taormina, with its ancient Greco-Roman theatre and captivating views of Mount Etna and the Ionian Sea, and then Salerno, which has all the picturesque charm of the Amalfi Coast but without the crowds. Finally, we return to Civitavecchia, your gateway to the treasures of Rome.

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Suite

Penthouse Suite

Our largest suite offers two walk-in wardrobes, separate living and dining areas with panoramic ocean views, a study, and a custom built-in bar. There is also a Jacuzzi bathtub with ocean views, separate shower, bidet, and guest bathroom. Enjoy unlimited dining at specialty restaurants, unlimited laundry services, and more.

SUITE SIZE

  • UP TO 909 SQ FT

VERANDA SIZE

  • UP TO 107 SQ FT

Details

  • Large private veranda with teak furniture
  • Spacious living room with TV, custom wool carpets, walnut floors, cabinetry and Swarovski® chandelier
  • Dining area with panoramic ocean views
  • Separate study
  • Custom built-in bar
  • Large bedroom with queen-size bed or twins, plus his and hers walk-in closets and TV
  • Master bath with jacuzzi, ocean view, crystal sconces and Calacatta marble floors, separate shower and bidet
  • Guest bathroom

Services

  • 24 hour in-suite dining
  • Unlimited room service from Osteria D'Ovidio and Umi Uma
  • Complimentary dining at Osteria d’Ovidio and Umi Uma® (reservations required, subject to availability)
  • Shoeshine service
  • Assistance with packing and unpacking
  • Free unlimited laundry and dry cleaning, 2nd day service
  • In-Suite cocktail parties
  • Private transfer to and from ship up to 50 miles

Amenities

  • Welcome champagne
  • Complimentary wine and spirits from set menu
  • Complimentary soft drinks
  • Flowers
  • Fresh fruits, daily change, on request only
  • Turndown service with handmade truffles
  • Pillow menu (selection from a variety of pillow types)
  • Afternoon canapés
  • Coffee maker
  • Binoculars
  • Complimentary unlimited standard WiFi
  • In-suite safe
  • Interactive tablet for news, updates, and reservations
  • Hair dryer
  • Hair iron (available upon request)

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Suite

Junior Penthouse Premium Suite

This luxurious suite features a walk-in wardrobe, separate living room and dining area, Jacuzzi bathtub, separate shower, bidet, and guest bathroom. Guests staying in this stylish home away from home enjoy unlimited dining at specialty restaurants, unlimited laundry services, afternoon canapés, flowers, binoculars, and a coffee maker.

SUITE SIZE

  • UP TO 645 SQ FT

VERANDA SIZE

  • UP TO 161 SQ FT

Details

  • Large private veranda
  • Spacious living room
  • Dining area
  • Two TV's
  • Separate bedroom area
  • Vanity in bedroom
  • Queen-size bed or twin beds with sumptuous bedding, and third berth
  • Full jacuzzi bathtub with separate shower and bidet
  • Walk-in closet

Services

  • 24 hour in-suite dining
  • Unlimited room service from Osteria D'Ovidio and Umi Uma
  • Complimentary dining at Osteria d’Ovidio, Beefbar and Umi Uma® (reservations required, subject to availability)
  • Turndown service with handmade truffles
  • Shoeshine service
  • Assistance with packing and unpacking
  • Free unlimited laundry and dry cleaning, 2nd day service
  • In-suite cocktail parties
  • Private transfer to and from ship up to 50 miles

Amenities

  • Welcome champagne
  • Complimentary wine and spirits from set menu
  • Complimentary soft drinks
  • Flowers
  • Fresh fruits, daily change, on request only
  • Pillow menu (selection from a variety of pillow types)
  • Afternoon canapés
  • Coffee maker
  • Binoculars
  • Complimentary unlimited standard WiFi
  • In-suite safe
  • Interactive tablet for news, updates, and reservations
  • Hair dryer
  • Hair iron (available upon request)

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Junior Penthouse Deluxe Suite

This luxurious suite features a walk-in wardrobe, separate living room and dining area, Jacuzzi bathtub, separate shower, bidet, and guest bathroom. Guests staying in this stylish home away from home enjoy complimentary dining at specialty restaurants, unlimited laundry services, afternoon canapés, flowers, binoculars, and a coffee maker.

SUITE SIZE

  • UP TO 645 SQ FT

VERANDA SIZE

  • UP TO 161 SQ FT

Details

  • Large private veranda

  • Spacious living room
  • Dining area
  • Two TV's
  • Separate bedroom area
  • Vanity in bedroom
  • Queen-size bed or twin beds with sumptuous bedding, and third berth
  • Full jacuzzi bathtub with separate shower and bidet
  • Walk-in closet

Services

  • 24 hour in-suite dining
  • Unlimited room service from Osteria D'Ovidio and Umi Uma
  • Complimentary dining at Osteria d’Ovidio, Beefbar and Umi Uma® (reservations required, subject to availability)
  • Turndown service with handmade truffles
  • Shoeshine service
  • Assistance with packing and unpacking
  • Free unlimited laundry and dry cleaning, 2nd day service
  • In-suite cocktail parties
  • Private transfer to and from ship up to 50 miles

Amenities

  • Welcome champagne
  • Complimentary wine and spirits from set menu
  • Complimentary soft drinks
  • Flowers
  • Fresh fruits, daily change, on request only
  • Pillow menu (selection from a variety of pillow types)
  • Afternoon canapés
  • Coffee maker
  • Binoculars
  • Complimentary unlimited standard WiFi
  • In-suite safe
  • Interactive tablet for news, updates, and reservations
  • Hair dryer
  • Hair iron (available upon request)

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Sapphire Premium Suite

Available with either a walk-in shower or with a separate shower and bath, this elegant suite features a walk-in wardrobe, separate living room with sofa and dining area, and a private veranda. Enjoy special touches such as afternoon canapés, binoculars, a coffee maker, and complimentary laundry, dry cleaning, and pressing services.

SUITE SIZE

  • UP TO 430 SQ FT

VERANDA SIZE

  • UP TO 107 SQ FT

Details

  • Private veranda

  • Spacious living room and dining area
  • Queen-size bed or twin beds with sumptuous bedding, and third berth
  • Walk-in closet
  • Two TV's
  • Washer and Dryer Combo available in select suites
  • Either with a walk-in shower or with a separate shower and bath

Services

  • 24 hour in-suite dining
  • Turndown service with handmade truffles
  • Shoeshine service
  • Assistance with packing and unpacking
  • Dry cleaning for five pieces plus one bag of free laundry every 10 cruise days, 2nd day service
  • Free pressing (5pcs/day), 2nd day service

Amenities

  • Welcome champagne
  • Complimentary wine and spirits from set menu
  • Complimentary soft drinks
  • Fresh fruits, daily change, on request only
  • Pillow menu (selection from a variety of pillow types)
  • Afternoon canapés
  • Coffee maker
  • Binoculars
  • Complimentary unlimited standard WiFi
  • In-suite safe
  • Interactive tablet for news, updates, and reservations
  • Hair dryer
  • Hair iron (available upon request)

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Sapphire Deluxe Suite

Available with either a walk-in shower or with a separate shower and bath, this elegant suite features a walk-in wardrobe, separate living room with sofa and dining area, and a private veranda. Enjoy special touches such as afternoon canapés, binoculars, a coffee maker, and complimentary laundry, dry cleaning, and pressing services.

SUITE SIZE

  • UP TO 430 SQ FT

VERANDA SIZE

  • UP TO 107 SQ FT

Details

  • Private veranda

  • Spacious living room and dining area
  • Queen-size bed or twin beds with sumptuous bedding, and third berth
  • Walk-in closet
  • Two TV's
  • Washer and Dryer Combo available in select suites
  • Either with a walk-in shower or with a separate shower and bath

Services

  • 24 hour in-suite dining
  • Turndown service with handmade truffles
  • Shoeshine service
  • Assistance with packing and unpacking
  • Dry cleaning for five pieces plus one bag of free laundry every 10 cruise days, 2nd day service
  • Free pressing (5pcs/day), 2nd day service

Amenities

  • Welcome champagne
  • Complimentary wine and spirits from set menu
  • Complimentary soft drinks
  • Fresh fruits, daily change, on request only
  • Pillow menu (selection from a variety of pillow types)
  • Afternoon canapés
  • Coffee maker
  • Binoculars
  • Complimentary unlimited standard WiFi
  • In-suite safe
  • Interactive tablet for news, updates, and reservations
  • Hair dryer
  • Hair iron (available upon request)

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Sapphire Suite

Available with either a walk-in shower or with a separate shower and bath, this elegant suite features a walk-in wardrobe, separate living room with sofa and dining area, and a private veranda. Enjoy special touches such as afternoon canapés, binoculars, a coffee maker, and complimentary laundry, dry cleaning, and pressing services.

SUITE SIZE

  • UP TO 430 SQ FT

VERANDA SIZE

  • UP TO 107 SQ FT

Details

  • Private veranda

  • Spacious living room and dining area
  • Queen-size bed or twin beds with sumptuous bedding, and third berth
  • Walk-in closet
  • Two TV's
  • Washer and Dryer Combo available in select suites
  • Either with a walk-in shower or with a separate shower and bath

Services

  • 24 hour in-suite dining
  • Turndown service with handmade truffles
  • Shoeshine service
  • Assistance with packing and unpacking
  • Dry cleaning for five pieces plus one bag of free laundry every 10 cruise days, 2nd day service
  • Free pressing (5pcs/day), 2nd day service

Amenities

  • Welcome champagne
  • Complimentary wine and spirits from set menu
  • Complimentary soft drinks
  • Fresh fruits, daily change, on request only
  • Pillow menu (selection from a variety of pillow types)
  • Afternoon canapés
  • Coffee maker
  • Binoculars
  • Complimentary unlimited standard WiFi
  • In-suite safe
  • Interactive tablet for news, updates, and reservations
  • Hair dryer
  • Hair iron (available upon request)

Suite

Sapphire Ocean View Suite

This elegant suite offers a walk-in wardrobe, separate living room with sofa and dining area, walk-in shower, and two large picture windows. Enjoy special touches such as afternoon canapés, binoculars, a coffee maker, and complimentary laundry, dry cleaning, and pressing services.

SUITE SIZE

  • UP TO 430 SQ FT

VERANDA SIZE

  • UP TO 107 SQ FT

DETAILS

  • Large Picture Window
  • Spacious living room and dining area
  • Queen-size bed or twin beds with sumptuous bedding, and third berth
  • Walk-in closet
  • Two TV's

SERVICES

  • 24 hour in-suite dining
  • Turndown service with handmade truffles
  • Shoeshine service
  • Assistance with packing and unpacking
  • Complimentary dry cleaning (5 pieces every 10 days, 2nd day service)
  • Complimentary laundry (1 bag every 10 days, 2nd day service)
  • Complimentary pressing (5 pieces per day, 2nd day service)

AMENITIES

  • Welcome champagne
  • Complimentary wine and spirits from set menu
  • Complimentary soft drinks
  • Fresh fruits, daily change, on request only
  • Pillow menu (selection from a variety of pillow types)
  • Afternoon canapés
  • Coffee maker
  • Binoculars
  • Complimentary unlimited standard WiFi
  • In-suite safe
  • Interactive tablet for news, updates, and reservations
  • Hair dryer
  • Hair iron (available upon request)

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Aquamarine Deluxe Suite

Available with either a walk-in shower or with a separate shower and bath, this spacious suite features a private veranda, walk-in wardrobe, comfortable living area with sofa, and complimentary pressing service.

SUITE SIZE

  • UP TO 323 SQ FT

VERANDA SIZE

  • UP TO 86 SQ FT

    Details
  • Private veranda
  • Sizeable living area
  • Queen-size bed or twin beds with sumptuous bedding
  • Vanity in dressing area
  • TV
  • Walk-in closet
  • Either with a walk-in shower or with a separate shower and bath

Services

  • 24 hour in-suite dining
  • Turndown service
  • Shoeshine service
  • Assistance with packing and unpacking

Amenities

  • Welcome champagne
  • Complimentary wine and spirits from set menu
  • Complimentary soft drinks
  • Fresh fruits, daily change, on request only
  • Afternoon canapés
  • Coffee maker
  • Binoculars
  • Complimentary unlimited standard WiFi
  • In-suite safe
  • Interactive tablet for news, updates, and reservations
  • Hair dryer
  • Hair iron (available upon request)
  • Free pressing (5pcs/day), 2nd day service

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Aquamarine Suite

Available with either a walk-in shower or with a separate shower and bath, this spacious suite features a private veranda, walk-in wardrobe, comfortable living area with sofa, and complimentary pressing service.

SUITE SIZE

  • UP TO 323 SQ FT

VERANDA SIZE

  • UP TO 86 SQ FT

Details

  • Private veranda

  • Sizeable living area
  • Queen-size bed or twin beds with sumptuous bedding
  • Vanity in dressing area
  • TV
  • Walk-in closet
  • Either with a walk-in shower or with a separate shower and bath

Services

  • 24 hour in-suite dining
  • Turndown service
  • Shoeshine service
  • Assistance with packing and unpacking

Amenities

  • Welcome champagne
  • Complimentary wine and spirits from set menu
  • Complimentary soft drinks
  • Fresh fruits, daily change, on request only
  • Afternoon canapés
  • Coffee maker
  • Binoculars
  • Complimentary unlimited standard WiFi
  • In-suite safe
  • Interactive tablet for news, updates, and reservations
  • Hair dryer
  • Hair iron (available upon request)
  • Free pressing (5pcs/day), 2nd day service

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Balcony

Premium Veranda

This elegant guest room offers a private veranda, comfortable living area with sofa, walk-in shower, and a built-in wardrobe.

SUITE SIZE

  • UP TO 215 SQ FT

VERANDA SIZE

  • UP TO 54 SQ FT

Details

  • Private veranda
  • Sizeable living area with sofa
  • Queen-size bed or twin beds with sumptuous bedding
  • TV
  • Walk-in shower

Services

  • 24 hour in-suite dining
  • Turndown Service
  • Shoeshine service
  • Assistance with packing and unpacking

Amenities

  • Welcome champagne
  • Complimentary wine and spirits from set menu
  • Complimentary soft drinks
  • Fresh fruits, daily change, on request only
  • Pillow menu (selection from a variety of pillow types)
  • Complimentary unlimited standard WiFi
  • In-suite safe
  • Interactive tablet for news, updates, and reservations
  • Hair dryer
  • Hair iron (available upon request)

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Balcony

Deluxe Veranda

This elegant guest room offers a private veranda, comfortable living area with sofa, walk-in shower, and a built-in wardrobe.

SUITE SIZE

  • UP TO 215 SQ FT

VERANDA SIZE

  • UP TO 54 SQ FT

Details

  • Private veranda

  • Sizeable living area with sofa
  • Queen-size bed or twin beds with sumptuous bedding
  • TV
  • Walk-in shower

Services

  • 24 hour in-suite dining
  • Turndown Service
  • Shoeshine service
  • Assistance with packing and unpacking

Amenities

  • Welcome champagne
  • Complimentary wine and spirits from set menu
  • Complimentary soft drinks
  • Fresh fruits, daily change, on request only
  • Pillow menu (selection from a variety of pillow types)
  • Complimentary unlimited standard WiFi
  • In-suite safe
  • Interactive tablet for news, updates, and reservations
  • Hair dryer
  • Hair iron (available upon request)

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Outside

Premium Ocean View

This stylish guest room features a comfortable living area with sofa, large picture window, walk-in shower, and a sleek built-in wardrobe.

Details

  • Large picture window
  • Sizeable living area with sofa
  • Queen-size bed or twin beds with sumptuous bedding
  • Walk-in shower
  • TV

Services

  • 24 hour in-suite dining
  • Turndown service
  • Shoeshine service
  • Assistance with packing and unpacking

Amenities

  • Welcome champagne
  • Complimentary wine and spirits from set menu
  • Complimentary soft drinks
  • Fresh fruits, daily change, on request only
  • Pillow menu (selection from a variety of pillow types)
  • Complimentary unlimited standard WiFi
  • In-suite safe
  • Interactive tablet for news, updates, and reservations
  • Hair dryer
  • Hair iron (available upon request)

Outside

Deluxe Ocean View

This stylish guest room features a comfortable living area with sofa, large picture window, walk-in shower, and a sleek built-in wardrobe.

SUITE SIZE

  • UP TO 215 SQ FT

Details

  • Large picture window
  • Sizeable living area with sofa
  • Queen-size bed or twin beds with sumptuous bedding
  • TV
  • Walk-in shower

Services

  • 24 hour in-suite dining
  • Turndown service
  • Shoeshine service
  • Assistance with packing and unpacking

Amenities

  • Welcome champagne
  • Complimentary wine and spirits from set menu
  • Complimentary soft drinks
  • Fresh fruits, daily change, on request only
  • Pillow menu (selection from a variety of pillow types)
  • Complimentary unlimited standard WiFi
  • In-suite safe
  • Interactive tablet for news, updates, and reservations
  • Hair dryer
  • Hair iron (available upon request)

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Outside

Single Ocean View

Exclusively for solo occupancy, this stylish guest room offers a comfortable living area with sofa, large picture window, walk-in shower, and a sleek built-in wardrobe.

Details

  • Large picture window
  • Sizeable living area with sofa
  • Queen-size bed or twin beds with sumptuous bedding
  • Walk-in shower
  • TV

Services

  • 24 hour in-suite dining
  • Turndown service
  • Shoeshine service
  • Assistance with packing and unpacking

Amenities

  • Welcome champagne
  • Complimentary wine and spirits from set menu
  • Complimentary soft drinks
  • Fresh fruits, daily change, on request only
  • Pillow menu (selection from a variety of pillow types)
  • Complimentary unlimited standard WiFi
  • In-suite safe
  • Interactive tablet for news, updates, and reservations
  • Hair dryer
  • Hair iron (available upon request)

american

Waterside Restaurant

Take your tastebuds on a tour of our modern, international cuisine options. Enjoy creative, seasonal dishes in an elegant setting with beautiful ocean views.

japanese

Umi Uma

Few restaurants can boast a creative vision of contemporary cuisine as Nobu. Prepare to lose yourself in the beautiful décor and signature Japanese-Peruvian dishes. Reservations required and limited per sailing.

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regional

Beefbar

The most exciting flavours from the global street-food scene are fashioned from the freshest ingredients by creative chefs and served for sharing in stylish surroundings.

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bbq

Trident Grill

Enjoy a burger with a view. Our pool restaurant and grill offer a comfortable terrace highlighted by an elegant design, making it the perfect spot for outdoor dining.

italian

Osteria D'Ovidio

Named for our owner, Manfredi Lefebvre d'Ovidio, this restaurant specializes in show-stopping Italian cuisine, in collaboration with the Michelin-rated Alajmo brothers. Reservations are required and are limited per sailing.

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regional

The Bistro

A nod to the mythic bars and bistros of Paris. Celebrate the classics in this spacious and airy café that serves light bites from dawn to dusk.

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gourmet

The Vintage Room

A unique gourmet food and wine pairing restaurant that offers an educational dining experience while enjoying some of the best vintages at sea.

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gelato

Scoops Gelato Bar

Enjoy the finest authentic Italian gelato with a sea view at our pool-deck gelato bar, Scoops. Choose from must-try innovative flavors or traditional favorites in partnership with prestigious Florence artisan, Badiani.

buffet

Marketplace

This sophisticated buffet-style restaurant features a dizzying array of hot and cold choices for those who like a little of everything.

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room

24 Hours In-Suite Dining

Enjoy a meal from the comfort of your suite while relaxing in Crystal comfort. Select from our inspired menu to delight you while you stay in, watch a movie or read a favorite book.

casual

Tea Time

More information coming soon.

tapas

Tastes Kitchen & Bar

A new definition of traveling with taste. Sumptuous, regionally inspired tapas-style cuisine is the perfect combination of sophisticated style and casual dining.

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Casino

Casino De Monte-Carlo

Le Casino de Monte-Carlo is offering a new and unique experience onboard. Place your bets on table games with the unique savoir-faire of Monaco’s world-famous casino or get excited to a dynamic range of slots to hit the jackpot. An ultimate way to embrace the thrill of the game in an elegant atmosphere adorned in the hues of the historical building.

Shop

Apropos & Facets Onboard Shopping

Heighten the experience on board with a selection of fine jewelry, watches and cruise wear available in our arcade, alongside designer apparel. Make the most of being at sea with a selection of duty free items available.

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Atrium

Atrium

The central meeting place on the ship where you can visit the front desk, concierge, shore excursion desk, or sip on a casual drink at the Crystal Cove.

Lounge

Computer University@Sea

Our innovative Computer lab onboard led by a team of tech experts.

Bar, Lounge, Smoking Lounge

Connoisseur Club

An elegant space to indulge in the finest cigars and cognacs.

Shop

Crystal Collection

Offers fine perfumes and colognes, cosmetics, purses, sun glasses, and jewellery.

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Bar, Lounge

Crystal Cove

An ideal refreshment stop any time of the day, and the perfect place to meet friends for a pre-dinner cocktail. Enjoy a variety of musical styles as the day turns into night.

Library

Library

A well-stocked library containing over 2,000 books on a range of subjects from classics to popular biographies, history to contemporary mysteries. Plus enjoy an ample selection of magazines and board games perfect for poolside reading

Bar, Lounge

Palm Court

Featuring large sky lights, floor-to-ceiling windows and a fabulous 270-degree forward view, this venue is perfect for afternoon tea, social gatherings and dancing.

Pool Deck

Seahorse Pool

Our Seahorse Pool, with plenty of surrounding deck space to sunbathe, relax and read while enjoying a cool drink in the afternoon.

Bar, Lounge, Theatre, Comedy Club, Musicians

Starlite Club

On selected evenings before and after dinner, this entertainment lounge features dancing, production spot shows, cabaret performances and other themed events.

Bar, Lounge, Nightclub

Jade Night Club

An intimate lounge for a late-night drink, dancing or a place to let loose with karaoke.

Theatre

Hollywood Theatre

The ship's sleek cinema for recent-released movies, live sport events, guest lectures and religious services.

Lounge, Theatre, Musicians

Galaxy Lounge

Performances are the focal point here, with appearances by fantastic Broadway-style performers and headline entertainers. Drink service provided before each show.

Bar, Lounge

Avenue Saloon

Signature piano bar with an intimate ambience. The perfect setting for a cocktail before and after dinner.

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Spa, Wellness

Crystal Aurōra Spa

Our spa offers a wide range of health and beauty services for ladies and gentlemen. There is a complete sauna and steam room facilities, as well as a variety of treatments, including aromatherapy, aqua meditation, exfoliation, reflexology and Swedish massage. Treatments are by appointment only.

Gym, Wellness

Crystal Life Fitness

Our 3,000+ square-foot Fitness Center, Weight Room and Aerobics Studio feature an extensive line of professional weights and Technogym® exercise equipment, along with panoramic views. ​We also offer Wellness program with classes in yoga, mat pilates and spinning classes. Our ships' full-time Fitness Director offers fitness advice and a variety of stretch and aerobic instruction.

Golf

Golf Driving Nets & Putting Green

Practice your golf-game with the expert coaching of our qualified Golf Professional (available on most cruises). TaylorMade® clubs are available from the sports director or golf pro, and for personal use in port, you can head to the concierge desk to rent a set of clubs.

Sports Court, Tennis

Wimbledon Court

Hit the full-sized paddle tennis and pickle ball court for a friendly game. Crystal Serenity has two courts available.

Tennis

Table Tennis

Challenge a friend to a fun game of ping-pong on one of our tennis tables.

Fantasia & Waves

Specialised fun for junior cruisers.