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Crystal Serenity

Crystal Serenity

activeBuilt 2002
Crystal CruisesActive🇧🇸 Bahamas
4.4CC
1542/2k Berlitz
Crystal Cruises
GRT
68 870
Guests
740
Crew
655
Crew:Guest
1:1.1
Length
250m
Space Ratio
93.1
Current position
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History
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Crystal Serenity was christened by Dame Julie Andrews and entered service with Crystal Cruises in 2003. The ship gained notable distinction as the largest cruise ship ever to navigate the Northwest Passage, completing a 28-day voyage from Vancouver to New York City. The vessel also hosted Lee Wachtstetter, who became the longest permanent luxury cruise ship resident, living aboard full-time for over a decade.

Vessel Timeline
13 Jun 2002
Keel Laid
Chantiers de l’Atlantique
10 Aug 2002
Launched
Chantiers de l’Atlantique
31 Dec 2002
Crystal Serenity
Crystal Cruises
At a Glance
👩
Godmother
Julie Andrews
🍾
Christened
Southampton, July 3, 2003
Maiden Voyage
July 7, 2003
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Built By
Chantiers de l’Atlantique
🏗️
Build Country
STX France
🛡️
Class Society
DNV
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Identity
IMO Number9243667
MMSI311536000
Call SignC6SY3
Flag State🇧🇸 Bahamas
Port of RegistryNassau
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Construction
ShipyardChantiers de l’Atlantique
Build CountrySTX France
Keel LaidJune 13, 2002
Float OutAugust 10, 2002
DeliveredDecember 31, 2002
ClassificationDNV
GodmotherJulie Andrews
ChristeningJuly 3, 2003
Christening PortSouthampton
Maiden VoyageJuly 7, 2003
Est. price (CIN)$350M
Price per berth$472 973
Price per GT$5082
In 2026 dollars$634M
Per berth (2026$)$856 757
Per GT (2026$)$9206
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Dimensions
250m
Length
32m
Beam
7.6m
Draft
Gross Tonnage (GRT)68 870
Net Tonnage (NT)34 913
Length BP250 m
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Capacity
740
Guests
655
Crew
347
Cabins
Space Ratio93.1
Crew:Guest Ratio1:1.1
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Propulsion
22kts
Max Speed
27 000kW
Power
Engine TypeWartsila
Propulsion TypeDiesel-Electric
Fuel TypeDiesel-electric
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Onboard
13
Decks
10
Restaurants
1
Pools
Bars6
Hot Tubs2
Theaters2
Reviews & Ratings
CruiseCritic
4.4/ 5.0
42 reviews
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Berlitz / Insight Guides
5 Stars
1542/ 2,000 pts
Source: Berlitz Cruising & Cruise Ships
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