Crystal Symphony

Crystal Symphony is a luxury cruise ship operated by Crystal Cruises (Abercrombie & Kent Travel Group). The vessel has a gross tonnage of 51,044 GT, measures 238 m (781 ft) in length, and accommodates 606 passengers across 12 decks. Construction began at Kværner Masa-Yards, Finland, with the ship ordered in December 1992, keel laid on June 10, 1993, launched on January 5, 1995, and delivered on April 18, 1995. The maiden voyage departed on May 4, 1995, sailing from New York to San Francisco via the Panama Canal. The ship is registered in Nassau, Bahamas, under IMO 9066667 and MMSI 309168000. Crystal Symphony underwent refurbishments in 2006, 2009, 2012, and 2023, featuring upgraded suites, new dining venues, and maintains a crew of 530, providing a near 1-to-1 crew-to-guest ratio.