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Unveiled in 1995, the Crystal Symphony is the older of Crystal Cruises' two ships. Here, it's shown during a stopover in Cape Town, South Africa.
The overhaul of the Crystal Symphony -shown here during a visit to Istanbul -brought revamped penthouses, pool areas, Italian restaurant, Lido café and more.
A revamped Lido Café now features additional seating and new food islands.
During the day passengers eating on the new Lido Deck have open views to the sea.
The Trident Bar & Grill is another open and airy outlet for breakfast and lunch that features a modern motif inspired by the Hamptons seashore.
Symphony refurbishment 2009.
The Crystal Symphony is home to Silk Road and The Sushi Bar, an outpost of celebrity chef Nobuyuki "Nobu" Matsuhisa.
Another view of the Silk Road eatery.
A sushi dish at The Sushi Bar on the Crystal Symphony.
Another top eatery on the Crystal Symphony is Prego, which serves up Italian cuisine. Here, the entry to the restaurant, which was remodeled during the recent makeover of the ship.
A view of the new interior of Prego. The eatery's signature dishes include Scaloppine Di Vitello Servite Con Capelli D'angelo and Linguine Con Aragosta E Zucchini.
Known for its cuisine, Crystal also has created its own proprietary wine label called C Wines, featuring six appellations including three reserve and three premium selections of Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Merlot.
The main Crystal Symphony Dining Room offers an eclectic mix of cuisines that often are tied to the destination where the ship is sailing, from authentic Thai dishes on journeys through Asia to fresh paella while cruising the coast of Spain.
The Crystal Symphony's Palm Court is an airy forward lounge that offers panoramic sea vistas. It's home to Afternoon Tea daily as well as evening dancing and entertainment, classical music concerts and special parties.
Crisp white deck furniture and inviting sunbeds accented with citrus-hued cushions and throw pillows are to be found on the Crystal Symphony's pool deck.
Surrounded by teak decking, the extra-large Jacuzzi hot tub at the ship's Seahorse Pool was expanded and redesigned during dry dock to include a special water feature.
The most elaborate accommodations on the Crystal Symphony are the two, 982 square foot "Crystal Penthouse with Verandah" suites, which now feature expanded living space including a dining area, state-of-the-art audio-visual system, floor-to-ceiling windows, and an all-crystal pedestal sink in the powder room.
The living room of a Crystal Penthouse with Verandah suite.
Another view of a Crystal Penthouse with Verandah suite living room, showing the view out of the floor-to-ceiling windows.
The bathroom in a Crystal Penthouse with Verandah suite.
A close-up of a water fixture in a Crystal Penthouse with Verandah suite bathroom.
Another top cabin option on the Symphony is the "Penthouse Suites with Verandah," of which there are 19. They measure 491 square feet in size.
The bathroom of a Penthouse Suite with Verandah.
The most common cabin on the ship, of which there are 214, is the "Deluxe Stateroom with Verandah," shown here. They measure 246 square feet.
From its polished aluminum Philippe Starck bar stools to the glass Bisazza mosaics, Crystal Symphony's modern Luxe nightclub is the ship's hotspot for late-night entertainment.
Centrally located in the middle of Crystal Symphony's main activity deck, the new Starlight Club is laid out around a round bar and offers panoramic sea views. It features lectures by day and dancing by night.
The Crystal Casino, which offers everything from Blackjack, Craps and Roulette to Ultimate Texas Hold'em and Mini-Baccarat (on request), as well as slot and video poker machines.
The Symphony's Library contains over 2,000 books on a wide range of subjects as well as over 1,000 DVD movie titles and board games that may be borrowed without charge.
The Fitness Center on the Crystal Symphony features indoor cycling classes, Kinesis equipment, cardio machines such as LifeFitness treadmills and more.
The ultimate experience for wine enthusiasts on the ship is a dinner in the Vintage Room, where wine makers showcase their most treasured vintages.
The Crystal Spa is billed as the world's first Feng Shui-inspired spa at sea, a soothing retreat with Zen rock gardens, water fountains, and furnishings strategically placed according to ancient Chinese principles.
The main plaza on the Crystal Symphony.
Like its sister, the Crystal Serenity, the Symphony features dedicated play areas for both young kids and teens. Here, a playstation game area.
On the docket for children on the Symphony are baking classes.
Apropos, an upscale boutique on the ship, carries high-end and formal fashions for both men and women.
Another shop on the ship, Facets, offers custom jewelry and luxury watches, as well as the line's Crystal Home Collection of tableware and other home items.
Crystal also is known for a wide range of food-and-wine themed programs for passengers including the on-board Crystal Wine & Food Festival, now in its ninth year, and regular "Wine-Maker Dinners." There also are wine tasting classes on every voyage.
Like its sister, the Crystal Symphony has a globetrotting itinerary that takes it annually from Europe to Asia to the USA. Here, a shot of the ship in Alaska's Glacier Bay.