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Master Chef Nobu Matsuhisa to Host Dinners, Classes and Sake Tastings Onboard
One of the world’s greatest culinary artists, Master Chef Nobu Matsuhisa, is visiting Crystal Cruises to teach, mingle, dine, and cook for Crystal guests. The famed sushi maestro, and mastermind behind the line’s exclusive Silk Road and The Sushi Bar restaurants, will join Crystal Symphony’s 12-day Rome-Istanbul Black Sea voyage beginning 13 July 2013.
Accompanied by Fumio Hazu, the Sake Master behind Nobu’s exclusive, 140+-year-old sake brand, the two will showcase their expertise during several ultra-intimate gourmet experiences, including:
- Two Omakase, or Chef’s Choice, dinners in Silk Road, limited to only 70 guests and featuring some of Nobu’s finest dishes and connoisseur items, such as white sturgeon caviar and Hokusetsu “Musical Sake.”
- Sake tasting sessions, including insight into Hazu’s unique “live” sake brewing processes such as playing Japanese music to bottles for three years to create a smoother taste from vibrations.
- Live cooking demonstrations, with Nobu sharing cooking secrets behind his renowned fare.
- Silk Road and The Sushi Bar appearances, during regular dinner hours, to welcome guests and enhance their meal enjoyment.
- Cookbook signings and photo opportunities
Crystal’s Nobu-cuisine restaurants, the only ones of their kind at sea, feature his personally-trained chefs, signature dishes, Nobu sake and his own line of dinnerware. Complimentary and open almost every evening of every cruise, the restaurants offer coveted fare that is also available via room service on Crystal’s butler-serviced Penthouse deck accommodations.
- 11964
- Ocean
- 01 Jan 00
- Europe
- 01 Jan 70
- 13Jan70
- 12 nights
- Crystal Ocean Cruises
- Multiple Cruiseships 6 stars
- Cruise Only
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Important Terms
- * Rates quoted are in Australian dollars.
- Prices shown are fully inclusive of taxes unless otherwise stated.
- Advertised price includes any bonus nights, special offers or discounts listed in the inclusions.
- Surcharges may apply due to demand, Christmas & New Year's Eve, school or public holidays, trade shows, special events & other unforeseen circumstances.
- Prices may be based on Dynamic Rates and as such, may fluctuate at anytime without notice, due to matters outside our control, such as adverse currency fluctuations, fuel surcharges, taxes and airfare increases, or at the property's discretion.
Cabins
Crystal Penthouse with Verandah (CP)
Stylish and elegant, refined and spacious, the finest of all Crystal Symphony’s suites boasts a deluxe master bedroom, the attentive service of your own personal butler, and sweeping views from the stunning teak verandah.
Category CP
Location Deck 10
Size 1019 sq ft
Verandah Yes
Butler Yes
Live & Dine
Enjoy in-suite dining, socializing or simply relaxing in the comfort of your luxurious living room and separate dining area. A built-in bar, Swarovski chandelier, and custom entertainment center with flat-screen HD TV make you feel right at home.
Sleep
Relax in a luxurious master bedroom that includes a dreamy queen-size bed or twin beds and features you’ll love including his & her walk-in closets, fine Frette linens, television, and private access to the expansive verandah.
Refresh
Soak in the stunning ocean views from the Jacuzzi of your lavish master bath, which also boasts flat-screen HD TV, heated floor and bench, separate shower and bidet, and decadent marble features. A separate guest bath includes shower and discreet entry.
Relax
Extraordinary 24-hour butler service enhances your stay in this remarkable suite. Services include packing and unpacking, free pressing and laundry, in-suite dining, reservations for shore excursions, spa and specialty restaurants and more.
Penthouse Suite with Verandah (PS)
Unwind and entertain in the splendid luxury of your Penthouse Suite, featuring elegant living and bath areas, in-suite cocktails and dining, 24-hour dedicated butler service, and dramatic ocean views from your private verandah.
Category PS
Location Deck 10
Size 527 sq ft
Verandah Yes
Butler Yes
Live & Dine
After a day of discovery and enrichment, relax in the sublime comfort of your spacious living and dining area with separate study, or enjoy an amazing ocean sunset and glass of champagne from your own private verandah.
Sleep
Your luxurious suite features a state-of-the art TV, comfortable queen-sized bed or twin beds with fine bedding and third berth, and generous walk-in closet.
Refresh
Indulge in the spa-like atmosphere of your elegant master bath, which features a full Jacuzzi tub, heated bench and floor, and luxury bath amenities including ETRO bathrobes, kimonos and slippers.
Relax
Relish the comforts of your beautifully appointed suite with 24-hour personal butler service including packing and unpacking, in-suite dining, reservations for shore excursions, spa, specialty restaurants,and more.
Seabreeze Penthouse Suite with Verandah (SP)
Feel relaxed and pampered in the understated elegance of your Seabreeze Penthouse Suite featuring a luxurious private bedroom, sumptuous bath with large luxury shower and revitalizing body jets.
Category SP
Location Deck 9
Size 510 sq ft
Verandah Yes
Butler Yes
Live & Dine
Invite friends for cocktails and canapés or afternoon tea served by your butler in this stylish suite, where a soothing palette of classic ocean hues and private teak verandah offer an environment of peaceful tranquility.
Sleep
Sheer relaxation epitomizes the comfort of your luxurious private bedroom that includes king-size bed or twin beds, walk-in closet, and direct access to your spacious private verandah.
Refresh
Unique touches of your indulgent, luxury bath include a large deluxe shower with body jets, exclusive ETRO bath and body amenities, bathrobe and slippers, and convenient double vanity.
Relax
An attentive butler anticipates your every need, catering to both you and your suite with expert care. Services include packing and unpacking, in-suite dining, reservations for shore excursions, spa and specialty restaurants, and more.
Note: Suites 9086, 9087, 9090, 9091 offer limited view
Penthouse with Verandah (PH)
Warm tones, welcome champagne, private verandah and indulgent amenities highlight the luxurious elegance of this spacious suite.
Category PH
Location Deck 10
Size 388 sq ft
Verandah Yes
Butler Yes
Live & Sleep
Perfectly designed for ultimate comfort, your Penthouse features an inviting queen-size bed or twin beds with superior bedding, vanity and dressing area, flat-panel TV and direct access to private verandah.
Refresh
The master bath features a Jacuzzi, television, separate shower and bidet, Calcutta marble floors, and ocean view. The guest bath includes a shower, discreet entry and exclusive bath amenities including ETRO bathrobes, kimonos and slippers.
Relax
Personalized 24-hour butler service means our staff attends to your every need, including unpacking and unpacking upon request, in-suite dining, reservations for spa, dining and shore excursions and more.
Seabreeze Penthouse with Verandah (SH)
Families will love the exclusive shared entryway connecting two luxurious, butler-serviced Seabreeze Penthouses. 24-hour room service, in-suite dining, and private teak verandah highlight these fabulous, contemporary suites.
Category SH
Location Deck 9
Size 368 sq ft
Verandah Yes
Butler Yes
Live & Sleep
The beautiful living area of the Seabreeze Penthouse includes queen-size bed or twin beds with soft bedding, vanity and walk-in closet, flat-panel TV, and in-suite tea or cocktails, canapés and dining from Umi Uma and Prego menus.
Refresh
The luxurious double-vanity master bath features a large luxury shower with body jets, and exclusive ETRO bath and body amenities, bathrobe and slippers.
Relax
Personal butler service pampers you with packing and unpacking upon request, in-suite dining, reservations for spa, specialty dining and shore excursions, garment pressing, shoeshine, and more.
Note: Suites 9094, 9095, 9098, 9099 offer limited view
Deluxe Stateroom with Verandah (A1, A2, A3, B1, B2)
All-inclusive luxury is yours in this elegant, deluxe stateroom with contemporary furnishings, 24-hour room service, glorious bedding and delightful, private verandah.
Category A1, A2, A3, B1, B2
Location Decks 8, 9
Size 254 sq ft
Verandah Yes
Live & Sleep
This beautifully appointed stateroom includes a comfortable sitting area, queen-size bed or twin beds, sizable wall closet, and private verandah for morning coffee, stunning views and fresh ocean breezes.
Refresh
Your well-appointed bathroom features a full bathtub/shower, ETRO bathrobes, kimonos and slippers, and exclusive bath amenities from the renowned Italian fashion house.
Relax
The gracious services of your stateroom attendant ensure your accommodations are always meticulously attended to with twice daily housekeeping and evening turndown service. And of course, 24-hour room service.
Note: Category A2 staterooms offer slightly limited view
Deluxe Stateroom with Large Picture Window (C1, C2, D, E1, E2)
All-inclusive luxury is yours in this elegant, deluxe stateroom with contemporary furnishings, 24-hour room service, glorious bedding and delightful, private verandah.
Category C1, C2, D, E1, E2
Location Decks 5, 7, 8
Size 207 sq ft
Picture Window Yes
Live & Sleep
Be welcomed into the comfortable luxury of this well-appointed stateroom featuring a comfortable sitting area with soft leather sofa, queen-size bed or twin beds, and spacious wall closet. A large picture window offers gorgeous vistas.
Refresh
Your elegant, double-vanity bathroom features a full bathtub/shower, ETRO bathrobes, kimonos and slippers, and exclusive bath amenities from the renowned Italian fashion house.
Relax
Relish 24-hour room service, twice-daily housekeeping and evening turndown service, all delivered by your friendly and eminently experienced stateroom attendant.
Note: Category E1 staterooms – slightly limited view; Category E2 staterooms – fully obstructed view
Itinerary
| Date | Day | Port | Arrive | Depart |
| 13Jul13 | Sat | Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy | – | 08:00 PM |
| 14Jul13 | Sun | Sorrento, Italy | 08:00 AM | 06:00 PM |
| 15Jul13 | Mon | Sicily (Taormina), Italy | 08:00 AM | 05:00 PM |
| 16Jul13 | Tue | Cruising the Ionian Sea | – | – |
| 17Jul13 | Wed | Cruising the Dardanelles and the Bosporus | – | – |
| 18Jul13 | Thu | Constanta, Romania | 08:00 AM | 06:00 PM |
| 19Jul13 | Fri | Odessa, Ukraine (Overnight) | 08:00 AM | – |
| 20Jul13 | Sat | Odessa, Ukraine | – | 06:00 PM |
| 21Jul13 | Sun | Yalta, Ukraine | 08:00 AM | 05:00 PM |
| 22Jul13 | Mon | Sochi, Russia | 09:00 AM | 06:00 PM |
| 23Jul13 | Tue | Cruising the Black Sea | – | – |
| 24Jul13 | Wed | Istanbul, Turkey (Overnight) | 09:00 AM | – |
| 25Jul13 | Thu | Istanbul, Turkey | – | – |
Ship Info
Crystal Symphony
A sanctuary of refined style, Crystal Symphony is the standard bearer of The World’s Most Awarded Luxury Cruise Line. Enjoy renowned cuisine, exceptional enrichment, sun-soaked verandahs, and the most gracious hospitality at sea.
Guests
848
Staff to Guest Ratio
1 to 1.7
Per Guest Space Ratio
60.2
Six-Star Service
The essence of Crystal lies within its people, professionals chosen for their expertise and winning personalities. With one of cruising’s highest staff-to-guest ratios, your wishes are attended to with gracious hospitality.
Savour the Globe
Indulge in cuisine of Michelin-level envy, crafted by Crystal’s own award-winning chefs showcasing Vintage Room wine dinners, fine Italian fare, and ever-evolving dishes from around the world.
Luxurious Retreats
Butler-serviced suites and penthouses are veritable sanctuaries at sea, as are beautifully appointed staterooms, most with private verandah. With supremely comfortable beds and lush amenities, all are the perfect place to call home on global adventures.
Entertainment
Enjoy access to premier entertainment and world-class performances from around the world. Catch A-list movies in the theatre or find your seat in the Galaxy Lounge to enjoy lavish Broadway-inspired shows.
Enrichment
Further your knowledge through enrichment workshops featuring thought leaders, world-class experts, and lecturers. Learn a new skill or simply listen to a book reading from your favorite author.
Wellness
Fuel your spirit at a state-of-the-art fitness center, invigorate your mind with complimentary yoga, mat Pilates and more, try personal training or find your bliss at our Feng Shui-inspired Crystal Life Spa.
Dining
- Waterside
- Marketplace & Churrascaria
- Umi Uma & Sushi Bar
- Prego
- Silk Kitchen & Bar
- Palm Court
- The Vintage Room
- The Bistro
- Trident Grill
- Scoops Ice Cream Bar
- 24-Hour In-Suite Dining
Entertainment
- Crystal Cove
- Palm Court
- Avenue Saloon
- Starlite Club
- Galaxy Lounge
- Resorts World at Sea Casino
- Connoisseur Club
- Hollywood Theatre
- Fantasia & Waves
Onboard Activities
- Indoor/Outdoor Swimming Pool
- Crystal Salon
- Crystal Spa & Fitness Centre
- 2 Jacuzzis
- Jogging Track
- Paddle Tennis
- Table Tennis
- Golf Driving Range
- Putting Greens
- Shuffleboard
Cruise Line
Crystal Cruises
Exceptional at Sea
Join Crystal for the voyage of a lifetime, where days are spent immersed in the world’s most breathtaking destinations, and evenings are elegant affairs filled with fine-dining, entertainment, and captivating company.
Step aboard and be warmly welcomed into a world of comfort and sophistication on the reimagined ships, where the crew know you by name and your every nuanced wish is taken care of.
Think of the farthest corners of the world connected by a smooth and shining sea. Imagine that a floating luxury resort, filled with everything you ever could desire, is waiting to carry you on the journey of your dreams.
Crystal Cruises gives you space to stretch out and explore. There are broad, sunny decks to stroll and inviting corners to settle into. There are cozy nooks where you can be alone. You can join a spellbound audience at an exciting Broadway-style show or get together with a few new friends over a frothy cappuccino. With skilled and practiced sleight-of-hand, chefs prepare the finest cuisine from around the world. Guests may begin a cruise alone, but within days they find themselves greeting new-found friends. There is a spirit of cheerfulness and good humour to be found wherever you are on the ship. Guests say that’s the real magic of a Crystal cruise. There’s no mystery to it; it’s simply a commitment to heartfelt service that creates an atmosphere of enchantment, every day.
Together with Abercrombie & Kent, you get closer to the unseen side of each destination and create memories guaranteed to last a lifetime.
