Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026
across 5 categories
Size
Based on gross tonnage and length
Capacity
Based on passengers and crew
Modernity
Based on year built
Service
Based on passenger-to-crew ratio (lower is better)
Spaciousness
Based on gross tonnage per passenger (higher is better)
Crystal Serenity
Crystal Symphony
Gross Tonnage
Crystal Serenity
68,870 GT
Crystal Symphony
51,044 GT
Length
Crystal Serenity
250 m
Crystal Symphony
238 m
Beam
Crystal Serenity
32 m
Crystal Symphony
31 m
Passengers
Crystal Serenity
980
Crystal Symphony
848
Crew
Crystal Serenity
655
Crystal Symphony
566
Decks
Crystal Serenity
—
Crystal Symphony
—
Year Built
Crystal Serenity
2,003
Crystal Symphony
1,995
Space Ratio
Crystal Serenity
70.3 GT/pax
Crystal Symphony
60.2 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Crystal Serenity
1.50 :1
Crystal Symphony
1.50 :1
| Specification | Crystal Serenity | Crystal Symphony |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Crystal Cruises | Crystal Cruises |
| Class | Crystal | Crystal |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,003Winner | 1,995 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 68,870 GTWinner | 51,044 GT |
| Length | 250 mWinner | 238 m |
| Beam | 32 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 980Winner | 848 |
| Crew | 655Winner | 566 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 70.3 GT/paxWinner | 60.2 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 1.50:1 | 1.50:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Chantiers de l'Atlantique | Masa-Yards |
| Flag | Bahamas | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9243667 | 9066667 |
Crystal Serenity is the significantly larger vessel at 68,870 GT — 35% more than Crystal Symphony's 51,044 GT. Crystal Serenity offers more personal space with a space ratio of 70.3 GT per passenger versus 60.2. Built in 2003, Crystal Serenity is 8 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Crystal Serenity |
| Capacity | Crystal Serenity |
| Modernity | Crystal Serenity |
| Service | Tie |
| Spaciousness | Crystal Serenity |
Bottom line: Crystal Serenity wins more categories (4 vs 0), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
Crystal Serenity
70 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.5:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good range of onboard options
Crystal Symphony
60 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.5:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good range of onboard options
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| Draft | 9.5 m | — |
| Decks | — | — |
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