Crystal Cruises
Created in 1988 to provide luxurious, world-class cruises, Crystal Cruises are owned wholly by Nippon Yusen Kaisha. Their Head Office is in Tokyo, Japan with a Corporate Head Office in Los Angeles, USA.
They currently operate 2 luxury, award winning, cruise ships out of Miami, Florida. These are:
Crystal Symphony
Voyages include South East Asia, China, Alaska, Northern/Western Europe, Mediterranean, New England, Canada, Caribbean, South America and Antarctica
Over the past few years Crystal Symphony has enjoyed a $65 million dollar re-design, giving a sleek, cosmopolitan décor in keeping with high end New York style.
Penthouses are serviced by private butlers, whilst Staterooms are attended by private stewards to provide personal 24 hours service.
Crystal Serenity
Voyages include South America, Mediterranean, Western/Northern Europe, Baltic Sea and Russia.
The Crystal Serenity prides itself on offering world-class staterooms and suites decorated in a glamorous yet sophisticated style.
Penthouses are serviced by private butlers, whilst Staterooms are attended by private stewards to provide personal 24 hours service.
Once on-board
The ships Entertainment Director will have a world-class entertainment itinerary organised, with activities and entertainment for all tastes. From shows to guest speakers, arts and crafts workshops to top class spa and beauty treatments – the possibilities to relax and be entertained are limitless.
Dining
Dining aboard a Crystal Cruise with provide you with a wide variety of restaurants and dining styles.
From lavish, themed buffets to intimate speciality restaurants, Crystal Cruises have perfected dining at see to incorporate the flexibility and variety enjoyed by its passengers.
Of course in-suite dining is also a popular option.
Shore Excursions
Crystal Cruises pride themselves on providing both on-board and shore side enrichment programmes and excursions for passengers.
They offer over 2000 'Crystal Adventures' which are pre-bookable and available to view on their website.
Family-friendly
Unusually for luxury cruise ships, Crystal Cruises are designed to accommodate guests of all ages.
From connecting staterooms to children's menus, together with professionally designed and run children's activities and programmes on selected voyages, they really offer family-friendly cruises.
A daily newsletter gives times and details for activities available according to age.
Both ships offer in-room babysitting to give mums and dads some well deserved time on their own.
Employment
Information on employment opportunities with Crystal Cruises, including all current vacancies, can be found on Crystal Cruises' career site.