Menus on Crystal Symphony, Crystal Harmony and Crystal Serenity have health-conscious offerings including special pastas, breakfast selections - and even ice cream.

These are in addition to the line's Light & Healthy cuisine featuring selections low in fat, sodium and cholesterol. The three-course menus are based on recipes with carefully calculated carbohydrate counts and include an appetiser, entree and dessert.

Says Crystal's food guru Toni Neumeister:

"Crystal's low-carb offerings support travellers' growing demand to maintain their chosen dietary routines while travelling. Together with our extensive fitness programmes and wellness education, the lighter fare and low-carb culinary options offer our guests choice of a more healthy vacation environment."

Recognising that low-carb consciousness has become more of a lifestyle change than a passing trend, Crystal created low-carb selections tailored to a variety of culinary styles including regionally inspired cuisine served in The Crystal Dining Room, Italian at Prego, and Asian at Silk Road, Kyoto, and Jade Garden.

The special selections are available throughout every ship in all venues including special ice creams served at the Scoops Ice Cream Bar, low-carb fare at Palm Court for afternoon tea, and special selections on the poolside Trident Bar & Grill menu as well.

Crystal is renowned for its excellence and innovation in the culinary arts. In addition to its progressive consumer-driven menu selections and alliances with some of the best names in food, the line's annual Wine & Food Festival continues to receive international attention and acclaim.