In virtually every industry poll, Crystal Cruises ranks number one for our exceptional entertainment. With the most diverse activity and entertainment programs afloat, even the most discerning theatre-goers, concert-lovers and dance aficionados will appreciate the musical styles that range from nostalgic and classical to popular and contemporary.

Crystal’s signature cocktail and piano bar is known for its intimate "clubby" atmosphere on both Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony.

With an impressive selection ranging from Monte Cristo to Davidoff, this refined club-like cigar lounge is ideal for after-dinner drinks and conversation.

From its polished aluminum Philippe Starck bar stools to the glass Bisazza mosaics, Crystal Symphony’s modern nightclub is a sophisticated spot for drinks, dancing and conversation. Adjacent to the Crystal Casino, a dazzling lighting system flashes electric colors off shimmery finishes and stunning shades of black, silver and white.

Centrally located in the middle of Crystal Symphony’s main activity deck, a dramatic round bar takes center stage in this stylishly open environment offering panoramic sea views.  With window walls sparkling with Swarovski crystals, the new Starlight Club is the place to see and be seen, featuring lectures by day and dancing by night.

Located just off the two-story Crystal Plaza in the very heart of both ships, the Crystal Cove piano bar is a perfect spot to enjoy an aperitif or specialty drink any time of day.

Crystal Cove Connoisseur Menu

With panoramic sea vistas enjoyed through vast floor-to-ceiling window walls, this delightfully airy forward lounge hosts Afternoon Tea daily, evening dancing and entertainment, classical music concerts and special parties.

The main showroom for Crystal’s award-winning Broadway-style production shows and headline entertainers features exceptionally comfortable seating and a hydraulic-rising stage for optimum viewing from anywhere in the room. In addition to the sophisticated staging, the acclaimed shows each feature elaborate costumes and sets created by renowned designers with decades of theatrical experience.

Enjoy a selection of popular recent-release and classic films in the ultra-comfy confines of our shipboard theatres featuring Dolby sound and multi-lingual translation systems. Devices for the hearing impaired are also provided.

Glittering and stylish with fabulous chandeliers and an air of energized excitement, 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.

A casino shipboard advance of up to $300 per person, per day (up to a maximum of $3,000 per cruise), may be charged to your shipboard account. A line of credit may also be established prior to your cruise by completing an online application at the Priority Check-in & Planning Center. Click here for PCPC. To download a .pdf version of the application, click here . Please allow 2-3 weeks processing time prior to the start of the cruise. Please contact our Casino Coordinator at 310-203-4372 if any further assistance or information is required.

Crystal Casino General Guidelines:

• Guests must be at least 18 years of age to enter the gaming areas, or to play any monetary-based games of chance (including Bingo) on board. 

• Effective on voyage 3303 sailing on February 2, 2013  from Callao to Buenos Aires on Crystal Serenity, as we sail the coast of Chile from February 5-17, 2013, Crystal Cruises will be the first ever cruise line authorized by the Chilean government to operate its casino onboard while sailing in Chilean national waters. The license granted by the Superintendent of Casino Gaming, in accordance with the new law passed in 2011, restricts gambling operations only while the ship is in port or within three nautical miles from port facilities. Prior to this, all cruise lines were required to close casinos while sailing in Chilean national waters. This latest approval afforded to Crystal Cruises by the Chilean government eliminates the necessity to cease our casino operations as we sail along the coast of Chile, ensuring a more enjoyable onboard experience for our guests.

Each ship features dedicated play areas for both young kids and teens. Fantasia welcomes children ages 3-7 and 8-12, with tables and chairs for arts and crafts, popular Sony PlayStation^® game titles, a large screen television set and board games. A video arcade at Waves keeps teens ages 13-17 entertained as well.

Our well-stocked Library contains over 2,000 books on subjects ranging from classics to popular biographies, history to contemporary mysteries. There is also an entertaining selection of over 1,000 movie titles on DVD and board games which may be borrowed without charge for your enjoyment during the cruise.

Dancing to live music is a nightly highlight aboard both Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony. Whether traveling alone or with others, we invite you to hone your skills at dance classes taught by award-winning international dancers.

On every sailing, Crystal is pleased to offer a host program that includes carefully screened gentlemen with interests and backgrounds similar to those of our guests. Each distinguished Ambassador Host is cultured, well traveled and an accomplished ballroom dancer.

The stars shine brightest at sea. Crystal Cruises is proud to feature exciting celebrity entertainers on board such as Carol Channing, Tommy Tune, Joel Grey, Maureen McGovern, Lorna Luft and John Davidson -- among many others -- all part of the diverse spectrum of entertainment options available to our guests.

We also offer a galaxy of celebrity speakers to further enrich many sailings. See the Entertainment & Programs section listing in each itinerary for cruise-specific entertainers and enrichment personnel.

Celebrity Participants

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