Crystal Expands Destination Programming for Children

Crystal Cruises is expanding the hours and programming of its Junior Activities Programs. New programming includes designing “Sistine Chapels” while cruising Italy and photo sessions in traditional Russian costumes en route to St. Petersburg.

Crystal’s purpose-built Fantasia and Waves children’s and teens’ facilities have long featured organized events and video games and toys. Up to 10 Junior Activities Directors on each sailing supervise the programming during summer months and holidays.

With Crystal’s port-intensive itineraries, the Junior Activities program now features more organized games and events on port days, in addition to sea days and evenings packed with fun and educational choices.

As with the Crystal Visions Enrichment Program lectures and Creative Learning Institute, children’s activities include options relevant to the voyage. On a cruise visiting Monaco, kids can learn key French phrases from the Berlitz language instructor. On a Baltic cruise, scavenger hunts promote facts about Stockholm. Kids also create memory books with maps and photos of the countries they visit as a souvenir.

For teens, there are destination-themed dance parties hosted by a DJ. Kids’ menus, complimentary ice cream bars and babysitting services are available. With Crystal’s Celebration Savings Fares, summer European cruises start at $3,240 per person, double occupancy, plus “All Inclusive-As You Wish” spending credits of $500 to $1,000 per person. Crystal’s Family Memories offers groups one free berth for every 10 full-fare guests, plus other perks.