SERENITY
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We Sailed on Serenity... in Asia .with a group of fun friends! Fantastic... It was a first visit to Malaysia and Myanmar for many.... Temples Galore!! Pagoda's and more Pagoda's.... Taking our shoes off before you entered every one of them... .Love to have a dollar for every time we removed our shoes on this voyage! ....a very special cruise..
I think all of us would agree,, that were with us on the Asian cruise... this will not be our last cruise with Crystal... a very elegant cruise line with excellent service and food. Highly recommend this line.! |
Serenity Fact Sheet
BUILDER: Alstom Chantiers de l'Atlantique -- Saint-Nazaire, France
ENTERED SERVICE: July 7, 2003
COST: $350 million
MAJOR REDESIGNS: 2013, 2011, 2008
GUEST CAPACITY: 1,070
SPACE RATIO: 64.4 (one of the highest of any luxury line)
GUEST TO CREW RATIO: 1.65:1
DECKS: 13
STATEROOMS: 535
% OF VERANDAH STATEROOMS: 85%
SHIP'S REGISTRY: Bahamian
CREW SIZE: 655
CREW NATIONALITY: Norwegian Captain; International crew and officers including European trained hotel and dining staff
General Specifications:
¨ 68,870 gross registered tons (approx.)
¨ 820 ft. length (250 m)
¨ 105.6 ft. width (32.2 m)
¨ 24.9 ft. draft (8.0 m)
¨ 21.0 knots cruising speed
¨ 22.0 knots maximum speed
¨ Fin type roll stabilizers
¨ Two transverse controllable pitch bow thrusters
¨ Powered by environmentally-friendly diesel engines and a podded propulsion system to enable greater maneuverability.
Designers:
¨ Robert Tillberg AB (lead)--Viken, Sweden
¨ Nix Firestone Associates--Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, California
¨ Garroni Designers Company--Genoa, Italy
¨ Okada & Associates--Tokyo, Japan
¨ Stephen John Design—London, UK
¨ II BY IV DESIGN--Toronto, Ontario, Canada
¨ Adfecto—London, UK
¨ DPA Lighting Consultants--London, UK
¨ Brennan Beer Gorman Monk / Interiors (BBGM)--New York, NY and Washington, DC
Decks and Staterooms:
Nine guest decks with 535 staterooms on five decks including:
¨ Four Crystal Penthouses with verandah – Category CP (1,345 sq. ft.)
¨ 33 Penthouse Suites with verandah – Category PS (538 sq. ft.)
¨ 72 Penthouses with verandah – Category PH (403 sq. ft.)¨ 70 PURE® hypoallergenic staterooms – P Categories (269 sq. ft.)
¨ 286 Outside Deluxe Staterooms with verandah – A & B Categories (269 sq. ft.)
¨ 70 Outside Deluxe Staterooms – C Categories (226 sq. ft.)
¨ Eight staterooms with specially designed, wheelchair-accessible accommodations include two Penthouses, two staterooms with verandahs and four staterooms with large picture windows
¨ 46 connecting staterooms, and 178 staterooms with a third berth, for families
Stateroom Amenities:
¨ Large, private verandahs in more than 85 percent of staterooms; all other staterooms have large picture windows
¨ 24-hour complimentary in-stateroom dining
¨ Refrigerators with complimentary bottled water and soft drinks
¨ 100% Egyptian cotton sheets, down pillows, plush duvets, and featherbeds (upon request)
¨ Spacious sitting area
¨ Remote control, flat-screen television with audio/MP3 player input and Blu-ray player. Television features 24-hour news and sports information via CNN, CNBC, MSNBC, FOX News, BBC World News, Sky News, Sky Sports, MTN, ESPN, and TNT (reception permitting)
¨ Wi-Fi access
¨ Lavish bathroom amenities including two hairdryers, slippers, Aveda bath products, and both plush Frette terry bathrobe and lightweight cotton kimono for each person
¨ Shower, bathtub, double sink, makeup/shaving mirror and a telephone in bathroom
¨ Queen or twin-sized beds, depending on preference
¨ Direct-dial, ship-to-shore phones with private voice mail and automated wake-up call
¨ Large closets with shoe rack, umbrella, personal security safe, and beach tote
¨ English Mohair lap blanket
¨ Alarm clocks
¨ Pure Staterooms only: Hypoallergenic bedding and linens in a 99.9% purified chemical and odor-free environment
Additional Penthouse Amenities:
Penthouse categories PH, PS and CP offer the same amenities as the staterooms, plus:
¨ Personal butler service, including packing and unpacking services
¨ Complimentary beer and wine, in addition to soft drinks and bottled water
¨ Welcome champagne and fully-stocked complimentary in-room bar upon embarkation
¨ Larger verandah
¨ Walk-in closet
¨ Riedel glassware
¨ Full Jacuzzi® bathtub
¨ Separate shower
¨ Vanity in dressing area
¨ Personalized stationery
¨ Free, unlimited Crystal email
¨ Free shoeshine service
¨ Complimentary pressing service
¨ Afternoon canapés and tea service
¨ Nightly hors d’oeuvre service
¨ Evening room service from Crystal’s Specialty Restaurants
¨ Binoculars
¨ PS Only: Free internet (2 hours) and free in-suite ship-to-shore telephone (1 hour)
¨ CP Only: Free Cristal champagne, dry cleaning, laundry, daily newspaper, unlimited internet, in-suite ship-to-shore telephone (2 hours), and ship transfers; a private Captain’s invitation bridge tour (where operationally possible); immediate suite access upon embarkation; guest bathroom with shower; master bathroom with heated floors and marble shower bench, ocean-view Duravit spa floatation tub, water proof television; Bose Videowave III flat-screen televisions; iPod docking stations; surround sound audio system; Swarovski crystal sconces; butler’s pantry with cappuccino maker, ice machine, microwave, cabinetry and countertops, and more.
Public Areas:
¨ Two-story Crystal Plaza and Crystal Cove, lobby area with atrium, comfortable seating and piano bar
¨ "Avenue of the Stars" shopping arcade with four boutiques (Facets, Apropos, Captain’s Choice, and Crystal Collection) offering upscale clothing, jewelry, and specialty items
¨ The Crystal Casino offers thrilling games of chance featuring Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, 3 Card Poker™, Ultimate Texas Hold‘em™ and Mini-Baccarat (on request), as well as slot and video poker machines
¨ Galaxy Lounge, the ship’s main performance venue
¨ Hollywood Theatre for recently released movies, with state-of-the-art audio visual equipment that may be used for meetings and/or conferences; theatre also features audio enhancement for the hearing-impaired
¨ Computer University@Sea® center with a lab for classroom instruction and separate room offering 24-hour Internet and e-mail access
¨ The Studio, a learning center for a variety of creative and educational hands-on classes
¨ Variety of lounges including the Stardust Club for dancing and cabaret; Avenue Saloon cocktail and piano bar; Connoisseur Club, an intimate, cigar, smoking, and connoisseur liquor lounge; Palm Court/Sunset Bar observation lounge; and Pulse nightclub
¨ Fantasia children’s center and Waves teen center
¨ Library featuring over 3,000 books and audiobooks, board games, videos, and DVDs
¨ Bridge Lounge
Dining Areas (All Inclusive):
¨ 24-hour complimentary room service
¨ Crystal Dining Room offering modern and traditional international cuisine and world-renowned wine list
¨ Silk Road and The Sushi Bar, exclusively featuring menu selections created by famed Master Chef Nobu Matsuhisa
¨ Prego restaurant serving Italian cuisine in an intimate, Tuscan atmosphere
¨ The Vintage Room, a classic boardroom and wine cellar for exclusive wine-pairing dinners (additional charge)
¨ The Bistro, a social coffee wine, and small bites throughout the day and evening
¨ Trident Bar & Grill for casual poolside meals throughout the afternoon and evening
¨ Indoor Outdoor Lido Café, an open kitchen café for breakfast and lunch
¨ Tastes, an open kitchen aft of Trident Bar & Grill featuring a global-inspired tapas menu
¨ Scoops Ice Cream Bar, for Ben & Jerry’s ice cream, frozen yogurt and fresh baked cookies
¨ Afternoon tea served in the Palm Court Lounge
¨ Themed luncheon buffets aft of the ship’s second pool
¨ Indoor/outdoor poolside area for casual daytime dining
Fitness Facilities:
¨ Feng Shui-designed Crystal Spa, Salon & Fitness Center
- Fitness Center with cardiovascular exercise equipment and personal fitness instructors
- Weight room with free weights, weight machines and state-of-the-art Kinesis™ resistance training equipment
- Exercise studio for high and low impact classes, Zumba, yoga, Pilates, Spinning® classes, as well as personal training
- Relaxation area
- Treatment rooms
- Salon for hair styling, manicures and pedicures
- Dry sauna and steam room
- Pilates Reformer machines and classes (selected cruises)
¨ Full exterior 360-degree Promenade Deck for walking and jogging, featuring Nordic walking poles and weighted Walkvests®
¨ Sports deck with a golf driving range and putting green featuring TaylorMade, PGA golf instructors and clinics on most sailings,
plus a shuffleboard court, and table tennis
¨ Two full-size paddle tennis courts
¨ Seahorse Pool, an outdoor lap pool, flanked by two outdoor Jacuzzis®
Entertainment:
¨ Lavish Broadway-style production shows
¨ The Creative Learning Institute, an extensive lecture and seminar program
¨ Featured artists such as Tony® Award-winners and classical Julliard graduates
¨ Broadway and West End performers
¨ Nightclub for nightly dancing and Karaoke
¨ Recent-release films in the surround-sound Hollywood Theatre
¨ Cocktail hour at the Crystal Cove with soft piano music
¨ Avenue Saloon with pianist-singers performing jazz and favorite tunes
¨ Full orchestra in the Galaxy Lounge, a six-piece dance band, and rotating musical ensembles such as a strolling instrumental trio, string quartet, or rolling a cappella group
¨ Complimentary dance classes
¨ A harpist and/or cocktail pianist
¨ Ballroom and nightclub dance lounges
¨ Talented Crystal Ensemble of singers and dancers
¨ An Ambassador Host/Hostess Program for dancing partners (Hosts: every cruise; Hostesses: select cruises)
¨ Cabaret/variety acts
¨ Bridge instructors
¨ Magic Castle at Sea
Ship Services:
¨ 24-hour Front Desk service
¨ 24-hour e-mail and wireless Internet services
¨ 24-hour medical center
¨ Complete valet services, laundry, and eco-friendly dry-cleaning
¨ Beauty services for men and women
¨ A StarSound Infrared Hearing System available in the Hollywood Theatre
¨ Fax and secretarial services available upon request
¨ Complete digital photographic services, including printing and image-burning to disk
¨ Satellite telephone services
¨ Cellular phone service
¨ European-trained concierges
¨ Ship-to-shore tenders, where available
¨ Complimentary safety deposit boxes
¨ Complimentary self-service launderettes
¨ Onboard sales consultant for future cruise sales
¨ Interdenominational religious services
ENTERED SERVICE: July 7, 2003
COST: $350 million
MAJOR REDESIGNS: 2013, 2011, 2008
GUEST CAPACITY: 1,070
SPACE RATIO: 64.4 (one of the highest of any luxury line)
GUEST TO CREW RATIO: 1.65:1
DECKS: 13
STATEROOMS: 535
% OF VERANDAH STATEROOMS: 85%
SHIP'S REGISTRY: Bahamian
CREW SIZE: 655
CREW NATIONALITY: Norwegian Captain; International crew and officers including European trained hotel and dining staff
General Specifications:
¨ 68,870 gross registered tons (approx.)
¨ 820 ft. length (250 m)
¨ 105.6 ft. width (32.2 m)
¨ 24.9 ft. draft (8.0 m)
¨ 21.0 knots cruising speed
¨ 22.0 knots maximum speed
¨ Fin type roll stabilizers
¨ Two transverse controllable pitch bow thrusters
¨ Powered by environmentally-friendly diesel engines and a podded propulsion system to enable greater maneuverability.
Designers:
¨ Robert Tillberg AB (lead)--Viken, Sweden
¨ Nix Firestone Associates--Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, California
¨ Garroni Designers Company--Genoa, Italy
¨ Okada & Associates--Tokyo, Japan
¨ Stephen John Design—London, UK
¨ II BY IV DESIGN--Toronto, Ontario, Canada
¨ Adfecto—London, UK
¨ DPA Lighting Consultants--London, UK
¨ Brennan Beer Gorman Monk / Interiors (BBGM)--New York, NY and Washington, DC
Decks and Staterooms:
Nine guest decks with 535 staterooms on five decks including:
¨ Four Crystal Penthouses with verandah – Category CP (1,345 sq. ft.)
¨ 33 Penthouse Suites with verandah – Category PS (538 sq. ft.)
¨ 72 Penthouses with verandah – Category PH (403 sq. ft.)¨ 70 PURE® hypoallergenic staterooms – P Categories (269 sq. ft.)
¨ 286 Outside Deluxe Staterooms with verandah – A & B Categories (269 sq. ft.)
¨ 70 Outside Deluxe Staterooms – C Categories (226 sq. ft.)
¨ Eight staterooms with specially designed, wheelchair-accessible accommodations include two Penthouses, two staterooms with verandahs and four staterooms with large picture windows
¨ 46 connecting staterooms, and 178 staterooms with a third berth, for families
Stateroom Amenities:
¨ Large, private verandahs in more than 85 percent of staterooms; all other staterooms have large picture windows
¨ 24-hour complimentary in-stateroom dining
¨ Refrigerators with complimentary bottled water and soft drinks
¨ 100% Egyptian cotton sheets, down pillows, plush duvets, and featherbeds (upon request)
¨ Spacious sitting area
¨ Remote control, flat-screen television with audio/MP3 player input and Blu-ray player. Television features 24-hour news and sports information via CNN, CNBC, MSNBC, FOX News, BBC World News, Sky News, Sky Sports, MTN, ESPN, and TNT (reception permitting)
¨ Wi-Fi access
¨ Lavish bathroom amenities including two hairdryers, slippers, Aveda bath products, and both plush Frette terry bathrobe and lightweight cotton kimono for each person
¨ Shower, bathtub, double sink, makeup/shaving mirror and a telephone in bathroom
¨ Queen or twin-sized beds, depending on preference
¨ Direct-dial, ship-to-shore phones with private voice mail and automated wake-up call
¨ Large closets with shoe rack, umbrella, personal security safe, and beach tote
¨ English Mohair lap blanket
¨ Alarm clocks
¨ Pure Staterooms only: Hypoallergenic bedding and linens in a 99.9% purified chemical and odor-free environment
Additional Penthouse Amenities:
Penthouse categories PH, PS and CP offer the same amenities as the staterooms, plus:
¨ Personal butler service, including packing and unpacking services
¨ Complimentary beer and wine, in addition to soft drinks and bottled water
¨ Welcome champagne and fully-stocked complimentary in-room bar upon embarkation
¨ Larger verandah
¨ Walk-in closet
¨ Riedel glassware
¨ Full Jacuzzi® bathtub
¨ Separate shower
¨ Vanity in dressing area
¨ Personalized stationery
¨ Free, unlimited Crystal email
¨ Free shoeshine service
¨ Complimentary pressing service
¨ Afternoon canapés and tea service
¨ Nightly hors d’oeuvre service
¨ Evening room service from Crystal’s Specialty Restaurants
¨ Binoculars
¨ PS Only: Free internet (2 hours) and free in-suite ship-to-shore telephone (1 hour)
¨ CP Only: Free Cristal champagne, dry cleaning, laundry, daily newspaper, unlimited internet, in-suite ship-to-shore telephone (2 hours), and ship transfers; a private Captain’s invitation bridge tour (where operationally possible); immediate suite access upon embarkation; guest bathroom with shower; master bathroom with heated floors and marble shower bench, ocean-view Duravit spa floatation tub, water proof television; Bose Videowave III flat-screen televisions; iPod docking stations; surround sound audio system; Swarovski crystal sconces; butler’s pantry with cappuccino maker, ice machine, microwave, cabinetry and countertops, and more.
Public Areas:
¨ Two-story Crystal Plaza and Crystal Cove, lobby area with atrium, comfortable seating and piano bar
¨ "Avenue of the Stars" shopping arcade with four boutiques (Facets, Apropos, Captain’s Choice, and Crystal Collection) offering upscale clothing, jewelry, and specialty items
¨ The Crystal Casino offers thrilling games of chance featuring Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, 3 Card Poker™, Ultimate Texas Hold‘em™ and Mini-Baccarat (on request), as well as slot and video poker machines
¨ Galaxy Lounge, the ship’s main performance venue
¨ Hollywood Theatre for recently released movies, with state-of-the-art audio visual equipment that may be used for meetings and/or conferences; theatre also features audio enhancement for the hearing-impaired
¨ Computer University@Sea® center with a lab for classroom instruction and separate room offering 24-hour Internet and e-mail access
¨ The Studio, a learning center for a variety of creative and educational hands-on classes
¨ Variety of lounges including the Stardust Club for dancing and cabaret; Avenue Saloon cocktail and piano bar; Connoisseur Club, an intimate, cigar, smoking, and connoisseur liquor lounge; Palm Court/Sunset Bar observation lounge; and Pulse nightclub
¨ Fantasia children’s center and Waves teen center
¨ Library featuring over 3,000 books and audiobooks, board games, videos, and DVDs
¨ Bridge Lounge
Dining Areas (All Inclusive):
¨ 24-hour complimentary room service
¨ Crystal Dining Room offering modern and traditional international cuisine and world-renowned wine list
¨ Silk Road and The Sushi Bar, exclusively featuring menu selections created by famed Master Chef Nobu Matsuhisa
¨ Prego restaurant serving Italian cuisine in an intimate, Tuscan atmosphere
¨ The Vintage Room, a classic boardroom and wine cellar for exclusive wine-pairing dinners (additional charge)
¨ The Bistro, a social coffee wine, and small bites throughout the day and evening
¨ Trident Bar & Grill for casual poolside meals throughout the afternoon and evening
¨ Indoor Outdoor Lido Café, an open kitchen café for breakfast and lunch
¨ Tastes, an open kitchen aft of Trident Bar & Grill featuring a global-inspired tapas menu
¨ Scoops Ice Cream Bar, for Ben & Jerry’s ice cream, frozen yogurt and fresh baked cookies
¨ Afternoon tea served in the Palm Court Lounge
¨ Themed luncheon buffets aft of the ship’s second pool
¨ Indoor/outdoor poolside area for casual daytime dining
Fitness Facilities:
¨ Feng Shui-designed Crystal Spa, Salon & Fitness Center
- Fitness Center with cardiovascular exercise equipment and personal fitness instructors
- Weight room with free weights, weight machines and state-of-the-art Kinesis™ resistance training equipment
- Exercise studio for high and low impact classes, Zumba, yoga, Pilates, Spinning® classes, as well as personal training
- Relaxation area
- Treatment rooms
- Salon for hair styling, manicures and pedicures
- Dry sauna and steam room
- Pilates Reformer machines and classes (selected cruises)
¨ Full exterior 360-degree Promenade Deck for walking and jogging, featuring Nordic walking poles and weighted Walkvests®
¨ Sports deck with a golf driving range and putting green featuring TaylorMade, PGA golf instructors and clinics on most sailings,
plus a shuffleboard court, and table tennis
¨ Two full-size paddle tennis courts
¨ Seahorse Pool, an outdoor lap pool, flanked by two outdoor Jacuzzis®
Entertainment:
¨ Lavish Broadway-style production shows
¨ The Creative Learning Institute, an extensive lecture and seminar program
¨ Featured artists such as Tony® Award-winners and classical Julliard graduates
¨ Broadway and West End performers
¨ Nightclub for nightly dancing and Karaoke
¨ Recent-release films in the surround-sound Hollywood Theatre
¨ Cocktail hour at the Crystal Cove with soft piano music
¨ Avenue Saloon with pianist-singers performing jazz and favorite tunes
¨ Full orchestra in the Galaxy Lounge, a six-piece dance band, and rotating musical ensembles such as a strolling instrumental trio, string quartet, or rolling a cappella group
¨ Complimentary dance classes
¨ A harpist and/or cocktail pianist
¨ Ballroom and nightclub dance lounges
¨ Talented Crystal Ensemble of singers and dancers
¨ An Ambassador Host/Hostess Program for dancing partners (Hosts: every cruise; Hostesses: select cruises)
¨ Cabaret/variety acts
¨ Bridge instructors
¨ Magic Castle at Sea
Ship Services:
¨ 24-hour Front Desk service
¨ 24-hour e-mail and wireless Internet services
¨ 24-hour medical center
¨ Complete valet services, laundry, and eco-friendly dry-cleaning
¨ Beauty services for men and women
¨ A StarSound Infrared Hearing System available in the Hollywood Theatre
¨ Fax and secretarial services available upon request
¨ Complete digital photographic services, including printing and image-burning to disk
¨ Satellite telephone services
¨ Cellular phone service
¨ European-trained concierges
¨ Ship-to-shore tenders, where available
¨ Complimentary safety deposit boxes
¨ Complimentary self-service launderettes
¨ Onboard sales consultant for future cruise sales
¨ Interdenominational religious services