Welcome to Ultra Luxury Cruising. This time we're aboard Crystal Cruises, and the Crystal Symphony, one of the most luxurious cruise ships at sea. In this full 8-night Crystal Cruises review, Ritzy Travel Guide takes you behind the scenes of what it’s really like to sail with the new Crystal Cruises — reborn, reimagined, and once again setting the gold standard for luxury travel.
This is Part Two of our Series on Crystal Cruises, what we call the 'Cruise Diary'
Join us this episode as we step inside this legendary ship and explore everything that makes Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity, a true five-star floating hotel. From elegant suites and staterooms, to world-class fine dining, Michelin-inspired cuisine, personalised butler service, and impeccable onboard hospitality, Crystal delivers a cruise experience unlike any other.
In this detailed vlog and review, we’ll cover:
Ship tour and first impressions World-class fine dining, Michelin-inspired cuisine, experiences in Waterside, Umi Uma by Nobu, Osteria d’Ovidio, Beef Bar, and Marketplace. Crystal’s all-inclusive drinks, wine, and cocktail program Onboard entertainment and enrichment Pool deck, lounges, and outdoor spaces Cabins, suites, and service, including our Sapphire Suite Ports of call and excursions: starting at Barcelona, and calling in at Ibiza, malaga, Cartagena, Gibraltar, Casablanca, and Lisbon.
Overall luxury cruise experience and how Crystal compares to Seabourn, Regent Seven Seas, and Silversea
Whether you’re planning your first luxury cruise, researching Crystal Cruises reviews 2025, or simply dreaming of your next ultra-luxury holiday at sea, this video shows exactly what to expect on board Crystal Symphony.
Filmed on: Crystal Symphony, 8-night voyageCruise Line: Crystal Cruises
🎥 Filmed & edited by: Ritzy Travel Guide
In both episodes we show you:
Waterside Restaurant Main Dining Room Specialty Dining The White Night Umi Uma by Nobu Beef Bar Osteria d'Ovidio Palm Court Observation Bar Marketplace Buffet Room Service Cabins Sapphire Suite Connoisseur Club Crystal Cove Avenue Saloon Galaxy Lounge Jade Nightclub Starlite Club Le Casino De Monte-Carlo
*** Disclosure: Our cruise on Crystal Symphony was hosted by Crystal Cruises. While we were invited on this trip, Crystal Cruises had no prior viewing, approval, editorial control, or input in this video. All opinions, and commentary are entirely our own. At Ritzy Travel Guide we remain committed to proving fair and balanced reviews.
We thank Six Star Cruises for arranging the sailing.
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00:00 - Crystal Cruises with Ritzy Travel Guide 03:38 - Embarkation on Crystal Symphony 05:17 - Beef Bar - Crystal Cruises 06:17 - Sapphire Suite Cabin - Crystal Cruises 10:06 - Lounges on Crystal Cruises - Connoisseur Club 11:14 - A Typical Evening on Crystal Cruises 11:44 - Crystal Cruises is All Inclusive 12:30 - Waterside Main Dining Room Crystal Cruises 14:37 - Shows on Crystal Cruises 15:28 - Jade Nightclub Crystal Cruises 16:13 - Port of Call 1 20:38 - Gelato! Crystal Cruises 21:38 - Gym on Crystal Cruises 23:37 - Starlite Club on Crystal Cruises 24:21 - Osteria d'Ovidio Italian Specialty on Crystal Cruises 29:32 - Port of Call 2 32:34 - Alcoholic Ice Cream! Crystal Cruises 35:21 - Ritzy Travel Guide on Social media 35:46 - Sea Day on Crystal Cruises 40:04 - The White Night Party on Crystal Cruises 42:28 - Umi Uma by Nobu Japanese - Crystal Cruises 45:11 - Room Service on Crystal Cruises 46:14 - Casablanca, Morocco on Crystal Cruises 48:05 - Rick's Cafe Casablanca 50:14 - Marrakech Morocco 53:53 - Tours with Shore Excursions 55:25 - Afternoon Tea on Crystal Cruises 57:03 - Verdict & Conclusion on Crystal Cruises 58:42 - Coming Next on Ritzy Travel Guide -------------------------------------------------
