Crystal
Crystal Symphony
- Cruises
- 122
- From
- $3,200
Ship comparison
Crystal Symphony vs Nautica
Oceania Cruises
Nautica
- Cruises
- 37
- From
- $1,999
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Crystal Symphony is a small Crystal ship carrying 606 passengers, in service since 1995. Nautica is a small Oceania Cruises ship carrying 684 passengers, in service since 1999.
Choose Crystal Symphony if you want more of a party, more space per passenger or a more family-friendly ship: it outscores Nautica for party (6.0 vs 0.0) and family friendly (4.0 vs 2.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 84.2 gross tons per passenger (vs 44.3).
Choose Nautica if you want more adventure and nature, a lower starting fare or a more active cruise: it outscores Crystal Symphony for adventure & nature (6.0 vs 4.0) and active (7.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $1,999 (vs $3,200).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Crystal Symphony | Nautica | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Crystal | Oceania Cruises |
| Ship size | Small | Small |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 1995 | 1999 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2023 (better) | 2021 |
| Gross tonnage | 51,044 | 30,277 |
| Passengers | 606 | 684 |
| Crew | 530 | 400 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.1 (better) | 1.7 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 84.2 (better) | 44.3 |
| Decks | 12 | 11 |
| Length | 781 ft | 594 ft |
| Beam | 99 ft | 84 ft |
| Speed | — | 21 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 10 / 10 | 10 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 122 | 37 |
| Upcoming sailings | 122 | 37 |
| Cruise lengths | 5 to 150 nights | 7 to 53 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $3,200 | $1,999 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Crystal Symphony leads on 3 of the ten, Nautica on 3, with 4 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Crystal
Crystal Symphony
Embrace your passion for discovery on Crystal Symphony, which is one of the most spacious and luxurious cruise ships at sea. Once on board it's easy to see why Travel + Leisure readers have voted Crystal the "World's Best" Large-Ship Cruise Line year after year.
Highlights
- Crystal’s hotel and dining staff are schooled in the fine art of European service.
- Cuisine by renowned chefs Nobu Matsuhisa and Piero Selvaggio, included at no extra charge.
- Recenly emerged from a two-week, $20 million-plus dry dock redesign
- All-inclusive cruissing that includes specialty restaurants, all beverages and pre-paid gratuities
Sailing now
122 cruises on sale, from $3,200.
Oceania Cruises
Nautica
Nautica, Oceania Cruises's sister ship to Regatta and Insignia, radiates its own unique warmth and character. From the ship's neo-classical lobby to its furnishings inside its Toscana restaurant, Nautica's elegant touches stand out.
Highlights
- Sail around Europe, Asia and Africa on Nautica's "Best of the Old World cruise."
- Indulge in as many relaxing treatments as you like inside Nautica's SpaClub, by the American-based Canyon Ranch resort.
- Monte-Carlo style casino
- 32-ounce King's Cut prime-rib steak offered in the Polo Grill
Sailing now
37 cruises on sale, from $1,999.
Questions
Crystal Symphony or Nautica?
Which is bigger, Crystal Symphony or Nautica?
Crystal Symphony is bigger at 51,044 gross tons, against 30,277 gross tons for Nautica. Crystal Symphony carries 606 passengers and Nautica carries 684.
Which ship is newer, Crystal Symphony or Nautica?
Nautica is newer, with a maiden voyage in 1999 against 1995 for Crystal Symphony.
Which has more space per passenger?
Crystal Symphony, with 84.2 gross tons per passenger against 44.3 on Nautica. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Crystal Symphony, with one crew member for every 1.1 passengers against one for every 1.7 on Nautica.
Which is better for families?
Crystal Symphony scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 4.0 out of 10, against 2.0 for Nautica.
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