Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires
Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires
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About Rio de Janeiro
Welcome to the Cidade Maravilhosa, or the Marvelous City, as Rio is known in Brazil. Synonymous with the girl from Ipanema, the dramatic views from Christ the Redeemer atop Corcovado mountain, and fabulously flamboyant Carnival celebrations, Rio is a city of stunning architecture, abundant museums, and marvelous food. Rio is also home to 23 beaches, an almost continuous 73-km (45-mile) ribbon of sand.As you leave the airport and head to Rio's beautiful Zona Sul (the touristic South Zone), you'll drive for about 40 minutes on a highway from where you'll begin to get a sense of the dramatic contrast between beautiful landscape and devastating poverty. In this teeming metropolis of 12 million people (6.2 million of whom live in Rio proper), the very rich and the very poor live in uneasy proximity. You'll drive past seemingly endless cinder-block favela, but by the time you reach Copacabana's breezy, sunny Avenida Atlântica—flanked on one side by white beach and azure sea and on the other by condominiums and hotels—your heart will leap with expectation as you begin to recognize the postcard-famous sights. Now you're truly in Rio, where cariocas (Rio residents) and tourists live life to its fullest.Enthusiasm is contagious in Rio. Prepare to have your senses engaged and your inhibitions untied. Rio seduces with a host of images: the joyous bustle of vendors at Sunday's Feira Hippie (Hippie Fair); the tipsy babble at sidewalk cafés as patrons sip their last glass of icy beer under the stars; the blanket of lights beneath the Pão de Açúcar (Sugarloaf Mountain); the bikers, joggers, strollers, and power walkers who parade along the beach each morning. Borrow the carioca spirit for your stay; you may find yourself reluctant to give it back.
About Ilhabela
About Balneário de Camboriú
About Montevideo
Uruguay’s capital city hugs the eastern bank of the Río de la Plata. A massive coastal promenade (malecón) that passes fine beaches, restaurants, and numerous parks recalls the sunny sophistications of the Mediterranean and is always dotted with Montevideans strolling, exercising, and lounging along the water. Montevideo has its share of glitzy shopping avenues and modern office buildings, balanced with its historic old city and sumptuous colonial architecture, as well as numerous leafy plazas and parks. It is hard not to draw comparisons to its sister city Buenos Aires across the river, and indeed Montevideo strikes many as a calmer, more manageable incarnation of Argentina's capital.When the weather's good, La Rambla, a 22-km (14-mile) waterfront avenue that links the Old City with the eastern suburbs and changes names about a dozen times, gets packed with fishermen, ice-cream vendors, and joggers. Around sunset, volleyball and soccer games wind down as couples begin to appear for evening strolls. Polls consistently rate Montevideo as having the highest quality of life of any city in Latin America. After one visit here, especially on a lovely summer evening, you probably will agree.
About Montevideo
Uruguay’s capital city hugs the eastern bank of the Río de la Plata. A massive coastal promenade (malecón) that passes fine beaches, restaurants, and numerous parks recalls the sunny sophistications of the Mediterranean and is always dotted with Montevideans strolling, exercising, and lounging along the water. Montevideo has its share of glitzy shopping avenues and modern office buildings, balanced with its historic old city and sumptuous colonial architecture, as well as numerous leafy plazas and parks. It is hard not to draw comparisons to its sister city Buenos Aires across the river, and indeed Montevideo strikes many as a calmer, more manageable incarnation of Argentina's capital.When the weather's good, La Rambla, a 22-km (14-mile) waterfront avenue that links the Old City with the eastern suburbs and changes names about a dozen times, gets packed with fishermen, ice-cream vendors, and joggers. Around sunset, volleyball and soccer games wind down as couples begin to appear for evening strolls. Polls consistently rate Montevideo as having the highest quality of life of any city in Latin America. After one visit here, especially on a lovely summer evening, you probably will agree.
About Buenos Aires
Glamorous and gritty, Buenos Aires is two cities in one. What makes Argentina's capital so fascinating is its dual heritage—part European, part Latin American. Plaza de Mayo resembles a grand square in Madrid, and the ornate Teatro Colón would not be out of place in Vienna. But you’ll know you’re in South America by the leather shoes for sale on cobbled streets and impromptu parades of triumphant soccer fans. Limited-production wines, juicy steaks, and ice cream in countless flavors are among the old-world imports the city has perfected.
About Buenos Aires
Glamorous and gritty, Buenos Aires is two cities in one. What makes Argentina's capital so fascinating is its dual heritage—part European, part Latin American. Plaza de Mayo resembles a grand square in Madrid, and the ornate Teatro Colón would not be out of place in Vienna. But you’ll know you’re in South America by the leather shoes for sale on cobbled streets and impromptu parades of triumphant soccer fans. Limited-production wines, juicy steaks, and ice cream in countless flavors are among the old-world imports the city has perfected.
DETAILS
- Large private veranda with teak furniture
- Spacious living room with TV, custom wool carpets, walnut floors, cabinetry and Swarovski® chandelier
- Dining area with panoramic ocean views
- Separate study
- Custom built-in bar
- Large bedroom with queen-size bed or twins, plus his and hers walk-in closets and TV
- Master bath with jacuzzi, ocean view, crystal sconces and Calacatta marble floors, separate shower and bidet
- Guest bathroom
SERVICES
- 24 hour in-suite dining
- Unlimited room service from Osteria D'Ovidio and Umi Uma
- Unlimited dining in Osteria D'Ovidio and Umi Uma
- Turndown service with handmade truffles
- Shoeshine service
- Assistance with packing and unpacking
- Free unlimited laundry and dry cleaning, 2nd day service
- In-suite cocktail parties
- Private transfer to and from ship up to 50 miles
AMENITIES
- Welcome champagne
- Complimentary wine and spirits from set menu
- Complimentary soft drinks
- Flowers
- Fresh fruits, daily change, on request only
- Pillow menu (selection from a variety of pillow types)
- Afternoon canapés
- Coffee maker
- Binoculars
- Complimentary unlimited standard WiFi
- In-suite safe
- Interactive tablet for news, updates, and reservations
- Hair dryer
- Hair iron (available upon request)
Redesigned in 2023, this luxurious suite features a walk-in wardrobe, separate living room and dining area, Jacuzzi bathtub, separate shower, bidet, and guest bathroom. Guests staying in this stylish home away from home enjoy unlimited dining at specialty restaurants, unlimited laundry services, afternoon canapés, flowers, binoculars, and a coffee maker.
DETAILS
- Large private veranda
- Spacious living room
- Dining area
- Two TV's
- Sophisticated one-touch lighting and surround-sound system
- Separate bedroom area
- Vanity in bedroom
- Queen-size bed or twin beds with sumptuous bedding, and third berth
- Walk-in closet
- Refrigerator
SERVICES
- 24 hour in-suite dining
- Unlimited room service from Osteria D'Ovidio and Umi Uma
- Unlimited dining in Osteria D'Ovidio and Umi Uma
- Turndown service with handmade truffles
- Shoeshine service
- Assistance with packing and unpacking
- Free unlimited laundry and dry cleaning, 2nd day service
- In-suite cocktail parties
- Private transfer to and from ship up to 50 miles
AMENITIES
- Welcome champagne
- Complimentary wine and spirits from set menu
- Complimentary soft drinks
- Flowers
- Fresh fruits, daily change, on request only
- Pillow menu (selection from a variety of pillow types)
- Afternoon canapés
- Coffee maker
- Binoculars
- Complimentary unlimited standard WiFi
- In-suite safe
- Interactive tablet for news, updates, and reservations
- Hair dryer
- Hair iron (available upon request)
DETAILS
- Private veranda
- Spacious living room
- Queen-size bed or twin beds with sumptuous bedding, and third berth
- Walk-in closet
- Two TV's
SERVICES
- 24 hour in-suite dining
- Shoeshine service
- Assistance with packing and unpacking
- Dry cleaning for five pieces plus one bag of free laundry every 10 cruise days, 2nd day service
- Free pressing (5pcs/day), 2nd day service
AMENITIES
- Welcome champagne
- Complimentary wine and spirits from set menu
- Complimentary soft drinks
- Flowers
- Fresh fruits, daily change, on request only
- Pillow menu (selection from a variety of pillow types)
- Afternoon canapés
- Coffee maker
- Binoculars
- Complimentary unlimited standard WiFi
- In-suite safe
- Interactive tablet for news, updates, and reservations
- Hair dryer
- Hair iron (available upon request)
DETAILS
- Private veranda
- Sizeable living area
- Queen-size bed or twin beds with sumptuous bedding
- Vanity in dressing area
- Walk-in closet
- TV
- Sophisticated one-touch lighting and surround-sound system
SERVICES
- 24 hour in-suite dining
- Turndown service
- Shoeshine service
- Assistance with packing and unpacking
AMENITIES
- Welcome champagne
- Complimentary wine and spirits from set menu
- Complimentary soft drinks
- Fresh fruits, daily change, on request only
- Pillow menu (selection from a variety of pillow types)
- Afternoon canapés
- Coffee maker
- Binoculars
- Complimentary unlimited standard WiFi
- In-suite safe
- Interactive tablet for news, updates, and reservations
- Hair dryer
- Hair iron (available upon request)
- Free pressing (5pcs/day), 2nd day service
DETAILS
- Private veranda
- Spacious living area with sofa
- Queen-size bed or twin beds with sumptuous bedding
- Walk-in shower
- TV
SERVICES
- 24 hour in-suite dining
- Turndown service
- Shoeshine service
- Assistance with packing and unpacking
AMENITIES
- Welcome champagne
- Complimentary wine and spirits from set menu
- Complimentary soft drinks
- Fresh fruits, daily change, on request only
- Pillow menu (selection from a variety of pillow types)
- Complimentary unlimited standard WiFi
- In-suite safe
- Interactive tablet for news, updates, and reservations
- Hair dryer
- Hair iron (available upon request)
DETAILS
- Large picture window
- Sizeable living area with sofa
- Queen-size bed or twin beds with sumptuous bedding
- Walk-in shower
- TV
SERVICES
- 24 hour in-suite dining
- Turndown service
- Shoeshine service
- Assistance with packing and unpacking
AMENITIES
- Welcome champagne
- Complimentary wine and spirits from set menu
- Complimentary soft drinks
- Fresh fruits, daily change, on request only
- Pillow menu (selection from a variety of pillow types)
- Complimentary unlimited standard WiFi
- In-suite safe
- Interactive tablet for news, updates, and reservations
- Hair dryer
- Hair iron (available upon request)
DETAILS
- Large picture window
- Sizeable living area with sofa
- Queen-size bed or twin beds with sumptuous bedding
- Walk-in shower
- TV
SERVICES
- 24 hour in-suite dining
- Turndown service
- Shoeshine service
- Assistance with packing and unpacking
AMENITIES
- Welcome champagne
- Complimentary wine and spirits from set menu
- Complimentary soft drinks
- Fresh fruits, daily change, on request only
- Pillow menu (selection from a variety of pillow types)
- Complimentary unlimited standard WiFi
- In-suite safe
- Interactive tablet for news, updates, and reservations
- Hair dryer
- Hair iron (available upon request)
Crystal Serenity
With an industry-leading space to guest ratio across an array of social areas, Crystal Serenity offers the utmost comfort, quality, personalization and choice.
Ship Facts
| Launch Year | 2003 | ||||||||
| Refit Year | 2023 | ||||||||
| Language | en-US | ||||||||
| Gross Tonnage | 68870 | ||||||||
| Length | 250 | ||||||||
| Width | 32 | ||||||||
| Currency | USD | ||||||||
| Speed | 22 | ||||||||
| Capacity | 740 | ||||||||
| Crew Count | 600 | ||||||||
| Deck Count | 9 | ||||||||
| Cabin Count | 545 | ||||||||
| Large Cabin Count | 0 | ||||||||
| Wheelchair Cabin Count | 8 | ||||||||
| Electrical Plugs |
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Deck 13
- Sauna + Steam Room
- Aurora
- Fitness Center
- Glass Roof Over Beefbar
- Wimbledon Court Paddle Tennis And Pickleball
- Forward Observation Deck
- Elevator
Deck 12
- Marketplace Restaurant
- Washroom
- Beefbar
- Trident Grill
- Scoops Gelato Bar
- Seahorse Pool & Whirlpool
- Fantasia Children's Playroom
- Waves Teen Center
- Tea Room
- The Palm Court
- Sunset Bar
- Elevator
Deck 11
- Crystal Penthouse Suite
- Sapphire Veranda Suite
- Aquamarine Veranda Suite
Launderette
- Elevator
Suites & Guest Rooms Beyond The Forward Elevators Are Subject To Alternative Pricing
Deck 10
- Sapphire Veranda Suite
- Double Guest Room with Veranda
- Aquamarine Veranda Suite
Launderette
- Elevator
Suites & Guest Rooms Beyond The Forward Elevators Are Subject To Alternative Pricing
Deck 9
- Junior Crystal Penthouse Suite
- Sapphire Veranda Suite
- Double Guest Room with Veranda
- Aquamarine Veranda Suite
- Launderette
- Elevator
Suites & Guest Rooms Beyond The Forward Elevators Are Subject To Alternative Pricing
Deck 8
- Junior Crystal Penthouse Suite
- Double Guest Room with Veranda
- Sapphire Veranda Suite
- Launderette
- Elevator
Suites & Guest Rooms Beyond The Forward Elevators Are Subject To Alternative Pricing
Deck 7
- Aquamarine Ocean View Suite (Accessible Suites)
- Double Guest Room With Veranda
- Single Guest Room, Ocean View
- Century Suite
- Cashier
- Uma Uma & Sushi Bar by Nobu Matsuhisa
- Bridge Lounge
- Vintage Room
- Library
- Osteria D'Ovidio
- Computer University@Sea
- The Studio
- Elevators
Suites & Guest Rooms Beyond The Forward Elevators Are Subject To Alternative Pricing
Deck 6
- Main Stage
- Apropos
- Facets
- Avenue Of The Stars Boutiques
- Atrium
- Avenue Saloon
- Connoisseur Club
- Crystal Images
- Golf Driving Nets
- Pulse Night Club
- Elevators
- Stardust Club
- Stage
- Table Tennis
- Putting Green
- Hollywood Theatre
- Galaxy Lounge
- The Lounge
- Crystal Collection
- The Bistro
Deck 5
- Medical Center
- Bar
- Concierge Desk
- Crystal Cove
- Elevators
- Future Cruises & Loyalty Manager
- Reception
- Shore Excursion Desk
- Crystal Plaza
- Waterside Restaurant
Our award-winning cuisine is created and influenced by pioneers in the global food scene, with nine distinct complimentary venues to choose from. Open seating with extensive dining options are tailored around the personal preferences of our guests, allowing them to choose exactly what they want at a time that works for them. Whether that be a late breakfast, six-course wine pairing lunch, or dinner in our exclusive Osteria d’Ovidio or Umi Uma.
All inclusive – however its one complimentary reservation in each specialty restaurant (Umi Uma and Osteria) is included on sailings of 11 days or less, two reservations on sailings between 12 and 22 days, three reservations on sailings 23 days or more, and unlimited reservations for all full World Cruise guests”. However guests can pay to dine outside of their allowance at £50 pp which is great value for these 2 specialist restaurants
Waterside Restaurant
Waterside is where the art of fine dining is elevated to breathtaking heights. Classic dishes are updated with a contemporary twist.
The main dining room features open seating and tables for two, four, and eight guests. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. No reservations are required.
Umi Uma
UMI UMA is one of Crystal's award-winning specialty dining offerings. Set in an elegantly modern setting and created by legendary Master Chef Nobuyuki (Nobu) Matsuhisa, dishes are inspired by the exotic array and traditions of the Orient.
Guests will again be able to dine on signature entrées such as Nobu-Style Black Cod, Grilled Chilean Sea Bass, Wagyu Beef Filet Steak, and some of the freshest sushi available at sea.
Beefbar
The most exciting flavors from the global street-food scene – Beef, Reef and Leaf – are fashioned from the freshest ingredients by creative chefs and served for sharing in stylish surroundings.
Beefbar’s curated menu features prime cuts from renowned regions, including Wagyu from Australia, Black Angus from the United States and and the flavorful Kobe beef from Japan. Each cut is meticulously chosen for its quality and flavor profile, ensuring a unique dining experience for every meat lover. Join us at sea to savor the finest beef, prepared with expert craftsmanship and served the Beefbar way, onboard Crystal’s ships.
- Beefbar is open for lunch and dinner
- Reservations are required for dinner
Osteria D'Ovidio
It’s the moment we’ve been waiting for – our new menu for Osteria d’Ovidio has arrived on Crystal Symphony and on Crystal Serenity. This exclusive collaboration with the Alajmo brothers signals a prestigious new era for our signature Italian restaurant. Massimiliano, the youngest chef ever to be awarded three Michelin stars, and Raffaele, CEO of the celebrated Alajmo restaurants in Italy, which include Le Calandre in Rubano, and Gran Caffè Quadri and Ristorante Quadri in St. Mark’s Square, Venice, have brought their unparalleled expertise to specialty dining on both ships. We can’t wait for you to try their dishes – exclusively on Crystal.
An unparalleled fine-dining experience courtesy of the Michelin-rated Alajmo brothers takes center stage at Osteria d'Ovidio. Named for our owner, Manfredi Lefebvre d'Ovidio, this restaurant specializes in show-stopping Italian cuisine. Reservations are required and are limited per sailing.
Every dish embodies passion, precision, and prestige, blending traditional Italian flavors with Chef Alajmo's culinary approach, which emphasizes lightness and depth of flavor. You can choose from authentic regional dishes, signature creations from Le Calandre, and dishes inspired by Venetian cuisine. From a refined carbonara to lamb chops with a herb crust, there's something to delight every palate.
Trident Grill
Enjoy a burger with a view. Our pool restaurant and grill offer a comfortable terrace highlighted by an elegant design, making it the perfect spot for outdoor dining.
The Trident serves lunch and snacks throughout the day - burgers, melts and strip steak cooked to order, crispy fries and salads.
The Bistro
A nod to the mythic bars and bistros of Paris. Celebrate the classics in this spacious and airy café that serves light bites from dawn to dusk.
The Bistro is a delightful daytime relaxing cafe that offers delicious light meals, with panoramic views of the sparkling sea.
The Vintage Room
The Vintage Room offers guided pairings and dinners highlighting the vast selection of wines in the ship’s onboard cellar. This intimate, innovative concept offers guests an education in fine wine and cuisine, allowing them to gain privileged insights into the art of enology. In addition to daytime tastings and discussions, guests may enjoy a variety of private wine-themed lunches and dinners by special arrangement with the Head Sommelier.
Scoops Gelato Bar
Enjoy authentic Italian gelato with a sea view, hand-crafted by the celebrated artisans at Badiani, using expertise perfected over generations since its founding in Florence, Italy, in 1932. Choose from more than 20 signature flavors, slow-churned with natural ingredients, including Buontalenti, Cioccolatissimo, and Stracciatella, as well as refreshing fruit sorbets.
Marketplace
This sophisticated buffet-style restaurant features a dizzying array of hot and cold choices for those who like a little of everything.
24 Hours In-Suite Dining
Enjoy a meal from the comfort of your suite while relaxing in Crystal comfort. Select from our inspired menu to delight you while you stay in, watch a movie or read a favorite book.
Tea Time
Tastes Kitchen & Bar
A new definition of traveling with taste. Sumptuous, regionally inspired tapas-style cuisine is the perfect combination of sophisticated style and casual dining.
Each evening Crystal brings together a cast of world-class performers, entertainers and hosts. Whether you’re looking for theatrical entertainment or the latest Hollywood release, our lounges, ballrooms, night clubs and screening rooms can cater to your every mood.
Our two elegant vessels host an equally exceptional offering including world-renowned restaurants, restorative spas and endless opportunity for inspiration and enrichment, tied together by unparalleled personal service.
Casino De Monte-Carlo
Le Casino de Monte-Carlo is offering a new and unique experience onboard. Place your bets on table games with the unique savoir-faire of Monaco’s world-famous casino or get excited to a dynamic range of slots to hit the jackpot. An ultimate way to embrace the thrill of the game in an elegant atmosphere adorned in the hues of the historical building.
Crystal Cove
An ideal refreshment stop any time of the day, and the perfect place to meet friends for a pre-dinner cocktail. Enjoy a variety of musical styles as the day turns into night.
Library
A well-stocked library containing over 2,000 books on a range of subjects from classics to popular biographies, history to contemporary mysteries. Plus enjoy an ample selection of magazines and board games perfect for poolside reading
Palm Court
Featuring large sky lights, floor-to-ceiling windows and a fabulous 270-degree forward view, this venue is perfect for afternoon tea, social gatherings and dancing.
Seahorse Pool
Our Seahorse Pool, with plenty of surrounding deck space to sunbathe, relax and read while enjoying a cool drink in the afternoon.
Apropos & Facets Onboard Shopping
Heighten the experience on board with a selection of fine jewelry, watches and cruise wear available in our arcade, alongside designer apparel. Make the most of being at sea with a selection of duty free items available.
Stardust Club and Supper Club
On selected evenings before and after dinner, this entertainment lounge features dancing, production spot shows, cabaret performances and other themed events. Additionally, on select nights, Stardust will open the doors for Supper Club for up to 116 guests to enjoy an evening show where they can dine and dance at the same time. Supper Club is by reservation only.
Pulse Night Club
An intimate lounge for a late-night drink, dancing or a place to let loose with karaoke.
Galaxy Lounge
Performances are the focal point here, with appearances by fantastic Broadway-style performers and headline entertainers. Drink service provided before each show.
Hollywood Theatre
The ship's sleek cinema for recent-released movies, live sport events, guest lectures and religious services.
Connoisseur Club
An elegant space to indulge in the finest cigars and cognacs.
Computer University@Sea
Our innovative Computer lab onboard led by a team of tech experts.
Crystal Plaza
Crystal Plaza can be found on Deck 5.
Avenue Saloon
Signature piano bar with an intimate ambience. The perfect setting for a cocktail before and after dinner.
Bridge Lounge
The Bridge Lounge can be found on Deck 7.
Reception & Atrium
The Reception can be found on Deck 5.
Observation Deck
More information coming soon.