Tuesday, August 25, 2009

$25m upgrade for Crystal Symphony in Boston

Boston’s Atlantic Marine Shipyard will undertake the US $25m refit of Crystal Cruises’ 1995-built Crystal Symphony this autumn. The work package will take place between 17 September and 1 October and will result in the vessel emerging from the Massachusetts shipyard with upgraded penthouses, pool areas, the Prego Italian Restaurant and Lido Café.

The vessel’s two 982 sq ft Crystal Penthouses will be stripped and transformed with luxurious fabrics, details and finishes. The living areas and bedroom will be enlarged and both the Master and Guest bathrooms will be fitted with rare marbles and designer fittings. The master baths will add a sunken Philippe Stark Duravit Jacuzzi tub with 90 degree sea views, glass mosaics and recessed TVs.

The vessel’s 61 butler-serviced Penthouses and Penthouse Suites will be redesigned, with the bathrooms getting a major make-over.

The Lido Café will be transformed into an upmarket dining location, while the pool areas will be redefined with new spaces, water features and furniture providing more indoor and al fresco dining. The Neptune Pool on the Lido Deck will be removed and replaced with teak decking and al fresco dining and lounging options around the Trident Bar.

During the September refit work will also be undertaken to upgrade the ship’s elevators, fit a new crew restaurant, install a new lighting system and upgrade the onboard medical centre. Sphere: Related Content

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