All Crystal Cruises Include:
- Complimentary Berlitz Language lessons
- Complimentary Computer University@Sea Classes (Internet Access fees Not Included)
- Complimentary Wine Tastings with the Society of Wine Educators
Crystal Cruises Dining Experience
Some of the brightest names in wine and food join various Crystal cruises for our Wine & Food Festival. These celebrities include Heinz Beck, executive chef at three star Michelin rated La Pergola in Rome, Lee Heftner, executive chef of Spago in Los Angeles, culinary icons André Soltner and Jacques Pépin, wine experts such as Doug Frost, one of only three people in the world to achieve both Master Sommelier and Master of Wine, along with many others.
Casual Dining Options
As an alternative to the lavish offerings in the Crystal Dining Room, there are also more informal dining options available. Try a meal at the Trident Bar & Grill or perhaps in-stateroom service.
Wine & Food Festival Fantastic
Among the numerous elements that set a Crystal cruise apart from the competition is the attention given to food and wine. Transcending the lineup are the Wine & Food Festival cruises.
Afternoon Tea
What could be more proper than afternoon tea? Crystal Cruises offers several tea options to transport you to a different time and place. Delight in the exquisite Viennese flavors and elegant ambiance of "Mozart Tea," where waitpersons in period costumes of velvet, brocade and lace cater to your pleasure. You may also choose the white-tie-and-tails tradition of the "English Colonial Tea" or the charming southern ambiance of popular "American Tea."
Daytime/Casual Dining
Savor dining in a breezy environment with breathtaking ocean views. The buffet-style indoor/outdoor café offers both early and late riser breakfast, as well as late-morning bouillon service and luncheon buffets.
Daytime Snacks
A lunchtime hamburger/hot dog hot off the grill, sandwiches, specialty burgers and a full bar are available at the Trident Bar & Grill. During your cruise, you will be treated to several special buffets that might include Asia Café or Cuisine of the Sun. Tempt your sweet tooth with ice cream, frozen yogurt, sherbets and freshly baked cookies are available during the day at the Trident Ice Cream Bar.
For lunch enjoy the extraordinary cuisine for which Crystal Cruises is justifiably famous. The elegant Crystal Dining Room, located in the heart of the ship is just off the Crystal Plaza. The Crystal Dining Room is beautifully appointed, with sweeping ocean views by day and a magnificent milieu at night. Crystal's gracious European-trained wait staff and internationally acclaimed chefs provide regionally inspired dishes and classic continental cuisine. The Crystal Dining Room offers the flexibility of two seatings to facilitate your dining preferences, and gives you the convenience of open seating at breakfast and lunch.
Silk Road
Both Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony feature contemporary Asian cuisine in the specialty restaurant, Silk Road, which also features a Sushi Bar offering signature dishes created by internationally renowned Japanese chef and restaurateur, Nobu Matsuhisa.
Prego
World famous wine expert and restaurateur Piero Selvaggio brings his own flair for culinary delights to the table in Prego. Extraordinary pairings of cuisine and the perfect wine accompaniment will be realized at every table.