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Crystal Symphony
Crystal Symphony is a Crystal cruise ship, in service since 1995. She measures 51,044 gross tons and carries 606 guests with a crew of 495. She sails Caribbean, Mediterranean, Canada and New England, Transatlantic, South America itineraries.
About Crystal Symphony
Crystal Symphony is the older of Crystal's ships, built in 1995 by Kværner Masa-Yards in Turku, Finland. Major refits in 2006 at Norfolk, Virginia, and 2009 in Boston preceded the line's collapse in January 2022, when she changed course to Bimini to avoid arrest in U.S. waters over unpaid fuel bills; A&K Travel Group bought her that June. After a refurbishment in Trieste she returned to service on September 1, 2023, with capacity cut to 606 guests in 330 ocean-view suites and rooms, each looked after by a butler. Her 2026-2027 season runs from Canada and New England to the Caribbean, largely from Fort Lauderdale, then crosses to the Mediterranean for spring and summer 2027.
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Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews.
Deck plans
Where she sails
- CaribbeanEastern, Western and Southern Caribbean islands, sailing year-round from Florida, Texas and Puerto Rico
- MediterraneanWestern Med, Greek Isles and Adriatic, mostly April to November
- Canada and New EnglandBoston to Quebec City, at its best in autumn
- Transatlanticcrossings between Europe and the Americas, mostly in spring and autumn
- South AmericaCape Horn, Patagonia and the Amazon, in the southern summer
Home port: Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Flying in for your cruise?
Crystal Symphony sails from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The airport is Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL), with 3 lounges to wait in before you board.
All 3 lounges at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International on Lounge FrogEvery ship sailing from Fort Lauderdale, FloridaQuick answers
Which cruise line operates Crystal Symphony?
Crystal Symphony is operated by Crystal.
How big is Crystal Symphony?
Crystal Symphony measures 51,044 gross tons and 238 metres in length, with 12 decks.
How crowded does Crystal Symphony feel?
Crystal Symphony has a passenger space ratio of 84.2: 51,044 gross tons for 606 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so Crystal Symphony feels spacious for her size.
How many passengers does Crystal Symphony carry?
Crystal Symphony carries 606 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 495 (about 1.2 guests per crew member).
When did Crystal Symphony enter service?
Crystal Symphony entered service in 1995 and was last refurbished in 2023.
Where does Crystal Symphony sail?
Crystal Symphony sails Caribbean, Mediterranean, Canada and New England, Transatlantic and South America itineraries. Her home port is Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Which airport should I fly into for Crystal Symphony?
Crystal Symphony sails from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Fly into Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL), which has 3 airport lounges listed on Lounge Frog.
Where can I find the deck plans for Crystal Symphony?
Crystal publishes the deck plans for Crystal Symphony; this page links to Deck plans.
