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Crystal vs The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Crystal rates higher than The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 4.5 to 4.3 out of 5 across their rated ships. Crystal leads on entertainment, with the rest level. Pick Crystal for solo travelers and history and culture.
Comparison updated
| Fact | Crystal | The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Luxury | Luxury |
| Best for | Food lovers, Couples, Solo travelers, History and culture | Couples, Food lovers |
| Fleet rating | 4.5 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Cabins | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Dining | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Entertainment | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| Service | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Pools & decks | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Value | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Ships in service | 2 | 3 |
| Ships on the way | 1 | — |
| Largest ship | Crystal Serenity (68,870 GT) | Ilma (46,750 GT) |
| Newest ship | Crystal Serenity (2003) | Luminara (2025) |
| Guests per ship, average | 673 | 399 |
| Usually sails | Caribbean, Mediterranean, Canada and New England, Transatlantic | Caribbean, Mediterranean, Alaska, Northern Europe |
| Solo cabins | Some ships | — |
| Single supplement | The Single Ocean View rooms are sold only for single occupancy at the fare shown. Elsewhere a solo guest pays a supplement over the… | — |
| Loyalty program | Crystal Society | Marriott Bonvoy |
| Owner | A&K Travel Group | Oaktree Capital Management |
| Headquarters | Hallandale Beach, Florida, United States | Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States |
| Founded | 1988 | 2017 |
Ratings are Cruise Frog's editorial scores of each line's ships in service, 1 to 5, averaged; the higher figure is highlighted. How we rate.
Quick answers
Which is better, Crystal or The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection?
Crystal rates higher than The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 4.5 to 4.3 out of 5 across their rated ships. Crystal leads on entertainment, with the rest level.
Is Crystal or The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection better value?
They score the same for value, 3.0 out of 5.
Is Crystal or The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection better for dining?
They score the same for dining, 5.0 out of 5.
Is Crystal or The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection better for entertainment?
Crystal scores higher for entertainment, 4.0 to 3.0 out of 5 (shows, music, and things to do at sea).
Is Crystal or The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection better for cabins?
They score the same for cabins, 5.0 out of 5.
Which has bigger ships, Crystal or The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection?
Crystal's largest ship, Crystal Serenity, measures 68,870 gross tons, against 46,750 for Ilma, The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection's largest. An average Crystal ship carries 673 guests, a The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection ship 399.
How many ships do Crystal and The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection have?
Crystal has 2 ships in service and 1 on the way; The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has 3 ships in service.
Are Crystal and The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection owned by the same company?
No. Crystal is part of A&K Travel Group; The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection is part of Oaktree Capital Management.