Crystal Cruises: Crystal Symphony

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Best Added Value: If you feel the need to pack light and do laundry during your cruise or return home with clean clothing in your suitcases, passenger launderettes are complimentary.

Best Way to Take in a Film: The large theater seats almost as many movie buffs as an average multiplex ashore and serves free popcorn. Screenings alternate between recent releases and classic favorites.

Our Favorite Spot for a Nightcap: Happily, Crystal doesn't mess with a good thing. Just as on Crystal Serenity, the Avenue Saloon and its Connoisseur Club annex are winners for a quiet drink before bed.

Best Place to Relax: With no aft-facing passenger accommodations, Crystal Symphony's stern retains the traditional styling of open decks with plenty of lounge chairs, so you can relax and watch the ship's wake. For a bit more privacy, a canopy-covered sun deck is behind the spa.

Most Difficult Choice: Which one of the proprietary wines will you order with dinner?