When Crystal Grace launches in 2028, she’ll have more dedicated family spaces and programming than ever. That sets Crystal apart from most other cruise lines in the luxury space, which either permit but provide few age-specific amenities – or simply ban a younger passenger set.
Not so Crystal Grace. Existing ships Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity have a playroom for kids 3-12, a lounge and video arcade for teens and outdoors, and children share the main Seahorse Pool deck with adults.
The first new ocean ship for Crystal in a quarter of a century takes a leap forward, accommodating the growing trend towards multi-generational travel, including in the luxury cruise space.
All clustered together on Deck 11, while the adults’ main Seahorse pool is a deck below on Deck 10, new, enhanced family-focused spaces create a family ‘hub.’ That keeps kid energy in one location and ensures everyone, including the youngest members of the family, feels they have a cruise holiday designed just for them.
A New Outdoor Destination for Families
The biggest difference between existing Crystal ships and the new ship is the all-new, dedicated kids’ pool area on Deck 11.
With a shallow pool, outdoor recreational games and comfortable areas for families to spend time together in a safe and welcoming environment, the new space lets kids be kids and maintains the sophisticated, Crystal aesthetic and atmosphere fans have grown to love. It’s a whole deck away from the main Seahorse pool for adults on Deck 10.
Fantasia Playroom – Ages 3-12
Also on Deck 11, a reimagined, modern children’s playroom offers structured, drop-off programming, supervised activities primarily during peak family travel windows (such as summer months and holiday seasons).
Young children can learn, create, play, and make new friends while parents get to enjoy grown-up experiences elsewhere on the ship.
Plus, the highly rated private in-room and fee-based babysitting services will continue on Crystal Grace.
Waves Teen Center – Ages 13-17
Across the way from Fantasia, the all-new Waves Teen Center is the largest teen space in Crystal's fleet.
The new venue features a larger entertainment lounge complete with an oversized screen for gaming, movies and group activities, card and board game areas, and a music and dance space featuring a sound system and dance floor.
The teen program will operate daily with dedicated programming and activities during peak family travel periods, including summer months and the holiday season.
New Outdoor Spaces for Grown-ups: Seahorse Pool, Private Cabanas and Pool Bar
At the heart of Crystal Grace's outdoor spaces is the Seahorse Pool, the largest pool in the Crystal fleet. Spanning the center of Deck 10, the expansive pool area will feature 140 loungers between Deck 10 and 11 for the 650 guests on board.
The new pool area features a large outdoor LED screen as a focal point throughout the day and evening, hosting everything from live sporting events and destination programming to movie nights under the stars.
For the first time, Crystal Grace will introduce a collection of 60 private, first-come, first-served cabanas on Deck 11 overlooking the Seahorse Pool.
Crystal Grace will also feature a new poolside bar, a stylish setting to enjoy cocktails, conversation and panoramic ocean views. (Crystal Serenity is being outfitted with a similar poolside bar during her upcoming drydock.)
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