Junior Activities

With its acclaimed children's programs and activities, Crystal® is the luxury operator best suited for the family market.

Both ships feature a fully supervised Junior Activities program for kids between the ages of 3 and 17 on Holiday voyages and nearly all summer sailings, each with dedicated play areas for both young kids and teens. Children are supervised during their activities with the Junior Activities Directors, and children with parents’ permission are free to come and go as they please. The Junior Activities program is not intended to be utilized as a babysitting service or daycare facility. Children under the age of the 3 must be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times.

Facilities

Fantasia welcomes children ages 3-12, with games, crafts, popular Sony PlayStation® and Xbox 360™ kiosks and large-screen televisions, board games and personal computers with entertainment and education. A video arcade at Waves keeps teens ages 13-17 entertained as well. The Library offers a selection of children's books and videos for in-room viewing; children can also see recently released films in The Hollywood Theatre.

Activities

On sailings with a Junior Activities Director, children receive their own daily newsletter – Surf Runner or Teen Scene, depending on their age – letting them know of the next day’s adventures. The hours of operation vary depending on the itinerary and number of children on board.

  • Scavenger Hunts
  • Hide and Seek
  • Story Times / Ice cream / Pajama Parties
  • Stretch-ercise / Dress-up Playtime
  • Bridge / Galley Tours
  • Cookie Baking / Pizza Making
  • E-mail Services
  • Shuffleboard / Volleyball
  • Pizza Parties / Computer University@Sea®
  • Twister / Popcorn / Parties
  • Trivial Pursuit / Teen Karaoke
  • Late Night Pool Parties / Teen Disco
  • Water Polo / Swimming
  • Pool Games / Paddle Tennis
  • Mini Olympics / Relay Races
  • Movies / Dancing
  • Fashion Shows / Coke-tails / Card Games
  • Karaoke / Special Artists' Performances

Dining

Kids of all ages will enjoy our special Junior Cruiser's menu, and Crystal's executive chefs and culinary staff are always pleased to prepare custom dishes. The Trident Grill serves complimentary hot dogs, hamburgers, pizza and more.

Babysitting Services

On all sailings and depending on demand, in-stateroom babysitting services for children 1 year and older are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Fees apply. Arrangements can be made through the Concierge located at the Reception Desk. We kindly ask that should you require babysitting services, one day’s notice would be greatly appreciated. Fees are $10 per hour for one child, $15 per hour for two children and $20 per hour for three children. For safety reasons, the maximum number of children/babies watched by one babysitter is three; babysitting services are not permitted for children under the age of 1 or overnight.

Family Savings

Children 11 and younger pay 50 percent of the minimum fare when accompanied by two full-fare paying adults. Throughout the year, the line occasionally sets special promotions in which children can sail free when sharing a room with two adults.

Accommodations

Crystal Symphony® offers ten connecting staterooms and 89 staterooms with a third berth available. On Crystal Serenity®, there are 50 connecting staterooms and 154 staterooms with a third berth available. Please note: Crystal Cruises® is unable to accommodate children less than six months of age and reserves the right to restrict the number of those less than 3 years of age aboard the ships.