Crystal Symphony cruise ship to undergo upgrade this November

Crystal Cruises’ Crystal Symphony ship will undergo a three-week drydock in November 2025 to enhance its aesthetic, functional and technical offerings and improve the guest experience.

Suites, public spaces and technical systems on the liner will be upgraded.

Under the direction of Gerolamo Scorza, a leading outfitter in marine interiors, the ship’s central gathering space – the Atrium and Crystal Cove – will be transformed, providing a more modern and fluid layout with additional seating.

Key updates include the removal of the water feature, the relocation of the piano, a two-storey mosaic produced by DeCastelli and a new chandelier. The reception area will have an elevated space with a new desk, marble top and backlit panel. The surrounding walls and columns will be refinished with new wallpaper. The ceiling slats and lighting will be replaced at Deck 5, while the Crystal Cove bar will receive a new front counter, backbar niche and bottle shelving. New high-end furniture will elegantly redefine the area.

Also led by Gerolamo Scorza, stair lobbies on Decks 5 and 6 will be refined with updated ceiling structures, enhanced lighting, architectural wall details and new brass finishes around the elevator entrances, bringing a more cohesive and elegant feel to the ship’s public corridors.

Trident Maritime Systems will provide a subtle redesign of the dance floor and add new ceiling centrepiece at the Starlite Club.

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Deck 5 guest restrooms will be aesthetically refreshed by Gerolamo Scorza with new flooring, wall finishes and countertops.