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CRYSTAL SYMPHONY
$23m refurb creates a new ship
November 27, 2006 - Crystal Cruises has spent $23 million enhancing the award-winning Crystal Symphony in the cruise line's largest-ever dry dock.
In just two weeks, nearly 1,300 people worked around the clock on more than 150 separate projects to create what is essentially a new ship, especially to those familiar with it.
 Emerging with a decidedly sophisticated and contemporary style, Crystal Symphony's comprehensive undertaking has transformed all staterooms, a continuation of the ship's last dry dock in 2004 when all penthouses were refurbished; much of Tiffany Deck, the ship's main entertainment area, including a completely reconstructed social lounge, new casino and new nightclub; complete redesign of all boutiques, shops and cafe; as well as dozens of behind the scenes improvements.
Underscoring the company's commitment to quality, this major construction project follows an earlier multi-million dollar renovation two years ago that debuted a brand-new Feng Shui-inspired spa, a new Vintage Room - today one of the ship's most popular features, an expanded Computer University@Sea, redesign of specialty restaurants, and complete refurbishment of all penthouse accommodations.
Says Crystal spokesman Thomas Mazloum: ""Whether veteran Crystal cruisers or new to Crystal, luxury travellers will be impressed by Crystal's continued attention to detail and style as well as the abundant space, extensive choices and friendly, attentive service that distinguish the Crystal experience."
Since its debut in 1995, Crystal Symphony has enjoyed a decade of accolades, consistently earning the industry's highest praises. Earlier this year, the well-traveled readers of Conde Nast Traveler voted the 940-guest, 50,000-ton ship one of the top two "Best Ships in the World" - a distinction it shares with fleetmate Crystal Serenity.
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