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For Crystal Cruise Discounts Click Here: 
Crystal Cruises is the recipient of many of the travel industry’s highest awards, including "World's Best Cruise Line" (1996-2006, consecutively) and "Best Large Ship Line" (1996-2005 consecutively) in Travel and Leisure and Conde Nast Traveler surveys, respectively. Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity feature elegantly appointed staterooms (most with private verandahs), an unprecedented array of dining options (Italian and Asian alternative restaurants as well as casual dining in the Trident Bar on designated nights), award-winning entertainment, a lavish Crystal Spa and Salon adhering to Feng Shui principles, and extensive exercise and sports facilities and instruction.
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Crystal Cruise Payments and Refunds Info
To reserve your cabin and lock in the final price, you will be required to place a deposit on your cruise. After you have placed a deposit to secure your reservation, you will be asked to pay the remaining balance of your fare at the final payment due date.
Deposit and Final Payment
| Cruise Length |
Deposit Amount |
Final Payment Due Date |
Crystal Cruise
(Non-World Cruise) |
20% per guest (penthouse
deck accommodations)
10% per guest (all other
stateroom accommodations) |
75 days prior to sailing |
World Cruise
(43+ days) |
20% per guest (all accommodations) |
100 days prior to sailing |
World Cruise
(42 days or less) |
20% per guest (all accommodations) |
90 days prior to sailing |
Cancellation and Refunds
Cancellation and refund policies vary by cruise line, with penalties generally increasing as the sailing date approaches. If a cancellation occurs, the following charges will be assessed:
| Cruise |
Days Prior To Sailing Date |
Cancellation Charge |
Crystal Cruise
(Non-World Cruise) |
Up to 76 days
75 to 45 days
44 to 15 days
14 or less days |
None
10% of fare per guest
50% of fare per guest
No Refund |
World Cruise
(42+ days) |
Up to 121 days
120 to 76 days
75 to 45 days
44 days or less |
None
20% of fare per guest
50% of fare per guest
No Refund |
World Cruise
(41 days or less) |
Up to 91 days
90 to 61 days
60 to 31 days
30 or less days |
None
10% of fare per guest
50% of fare per guest
No Refund |
Cruise lines do not refund in the event of "no shows," or interruption or cancellation by the guest after the start of the cruise. Please notify your MyGreatTrip.com cruise counselor immediately of any cancellations or changes. The above charges do not include cancellation or change fees which may be applied by air carriers, hotels and/or other independent service suppliers. The purchase of trip cancellation insurance is strongly recommended. For more information on insurance, click here.
Timetables and rates are subject to change, and exceptions may apply for holiday sailings. Deposit, payment and cancellation terms differ for group bookings; please confirm payment and cancellation policies with your MyGreatTrip.com cruise counselor.
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Crystal Cruises Dining Policy
Both Crystal ships feature a variety of dining options on board including a main dining room, an indoor/outdoor cafe and two alternative dinner restaurants at no additional charge.
The Crystal Dining Room has open seating for breakfast and lunch and offers two seatings for dinner. Main or late seating and table assignments are made on board by the Maitre d' on the day of sailing. Every effort will be made to honor advance requests for a specific seating. These requests should be submitted to Crystal Cruises at time of booking. Approximate seating times for dinner in the Crystal Dining Room are 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
Both ships feature two alternative dinner restaurants at no additional charge. On board Crystal Harmony, Kyoto features Japanese specialties. On both ships, Prego features Italian cuisine. And on board Crystal Symphony, jade Garden features Asian cuisine. Reservations are required and are on a first come, first served basis. Approximate dining hours for each restaurant are 6 p.m.-10 p.m.
An early and a late riser's breakfast, bouillon and lunch is served in the Lido Cafe (Crystal Harmony) or the Lido Cafe and Gardens (Crystal Symphony). A room service menu is available 24-hours a day.
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Reduced Family Rate
Youth Counselors
