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’
Part One is available here:
For Shore Excursions, here is the link:
https://www.shoreexcursionsgroup.com/?id=1812860
Link to our Virgin Voyages Cruise Review:
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.
Master: Captain Nenad Willheim
Cruise Director: Shane Morley
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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
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31 Comments
Very good, fascinating ports. Thanks, Bill!!💕🥂
Hi Bill and Mrs…Bill..cracking us up…too funny… another brilliant vlog…will never be able to afford thon cruise…but you's are so down to earth and we follow all your content…never change guys…ps would luv a live Q&A…luv from Ireland 🇮🇪 x
Wow, Bill, you have really outdone yourself with this video. Loved the pace and wonderful commentary and the ship is stunning. We had booked the Crystal Symphony just prior to the pandemic and then, of course, the bankruptcy. So glad they are back and better than ever. Thanks so much for your excellent presentations of the various lines, very helpful as we book our cruises.
Great timing Bill 😊 booked Crystal Symphony today for 2027 thank you for a great video and your views love the banter 😂 and the ice cream
Thanks for another great video. Went to Casablanca last year. It’s a dump, unfortunately 😞
Great job as usual. We had planned to wait for the new ships but you've made us re-think. And…can we talk about Mrs. Ritzy's abs!? All those hours at the gym while you're sneaking gelato like it was contraband have really paid off for her. What an inspiration. And as for calories…Bill, it appears you "trimmed up" a bit before this cruise giving yourself sufficient room for expansion, so don't worry. 😄
I'm happy to watch your videos because the both of you are so authenic and unique without trying to sell or market anything to your audience other than a true cruise experience, keep up the great work I truly appreciate it.
Is it adults only Bill?
An exciting video indeed! I commend you for the interesting content and amazing review of the ship as well as your shore visits. Loved everything you shared. Your videos are of such a high standard and an absolute delight to watch. I was literally drooling at the delicious food 🙂 Makes me pray harder for the day I can take a cruise. You are such a lovely couple.
I love Bills voice. It's so enthusiastic and a joy to listen to🎉
This vid was more like an ad than a real vid.
Another great video and extremely informative as usual. Unfortunately for Crystal it convinced me I have little interest in a cruise with them. The Casablanca section of the video was perfect and convinced me I'll enjoy Casablanca when I'm there on an NCL cruise in December. Many thanks.
Bill – your gym tour had me cracking up! Definitely one of your most humorous commentaries yet! Thanks for taking us along.
Did it really finally happen? Bill got away with an ice cream without Mrs Ritzy knowing about it? I think she knows exactly what Bill and the viewers are up to while she does a gym workout, but I'm chalking it up as a win for Bill anyway 🍦Hilarious interplay between you two and the crew as always!
This video is a pleasure to watch Bill. Even if it would have been a boring ship, your whitty jokes make every video worth watching. 😂
Magnificent video of a spectacular cruise. Wow! That is my idea of a perfect ship. Thanks for sharing the experience.
as entertaining as always. Looks a fantastic experience
Hi Bill you have done it again just a beautiful Tour of a Lovely Ship. Kimberly Gilmore Rochester NY
Thank you both. Balanced and awesome 😊
Mrs Ritzy is beautiful and I love her outfits
A clear and effective explanation.
Fantastic video! Crystal Symphony looks absolutely stunning, true five-star elegance at sea. Loved seeing the dining and suite details, and your comparisons with other luxury lines were really helpful.
Thanks for a great video. Crystal has stolen our heart from the moment we boarded Symphony last year! We are so excited to be heading back aboard again soon.
The editing on this video seems to have been raised to a new level. Well done.
what’s a wonderful review. great jobs !
Considering how often I now cruise, I can still spend all day watching your vids. Best part on this was asking Mrs if she was cycling to Gibraltar 😂 classic! OK, so Crystal and Explora Journeys are on my cruise lists. Oceania disappointed foodwise, so I'm still looking for that foodie cruise liner.
Mrs Ritzy is agile n graceful danseur, Mr Bill is a captivating n dulcet speaker !
I simply can't get enough of you two. You're absolutely adorable and hysterically funny. Your videos cheer me up to no end; as well as being informative and well-edited, they are pure entertainment. I'm not sure if I'll ever take a Crystal cruise, but I watched the whole video happily. Cheers for all you do.
You indulging your sweet tooth and avoiding exercise is consistently my favorite part of your videos! Especially as you avoid Mrs. Ritzy stopping you.
Although that one video where you hung like a turkey or something in the gym was amazing.
Thanks!
Love your videos. 17 sailings on the “old Crystal “. I can no longer fly but my son and DIL are, at this minute, on the Serenity. They are serious foodies. I always had the miso black cod on Umi Uma. Ahhhhh! I wish you had mentioned the lectures: I often felt that should get college credit for them: they are that good.