Crystal Yacht Cruises, the world’s most awarded luxury cruise line, is offering its passengers a new culinary experience aboard its newest ship. Crystal has unveiled the culinary concept for the 62-passenger Crystal Esprit, which focuses heavily on high-quality local ingredients from the Seychelles and the Mediterranean coast, and features many of the favorite dishes served on the line’s acclaimed yachts, Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity. The new yacht will set sail in December 2015, offering an elegant, globally inspired menu featuring Michelin-starred cuisine for its most discerning guests, from extraordinary seafood on the open-air sundeck to delectable pastries, snacks, coffee, and wine in the quaint corner bar.
“The exceptional food and wine experience has always been a highlight of the Cristal experience and will continue to be an integral part of the onboard experience aboard Crystal Yacht Cruises,” says Edie Rodriguez, president and CEO of Crystal. “With public spaces and dining areas being more limited, our superior culinary team will maintain—and even exceed—the world-class level of creative cuisine that travelers expect on Crystal.”.
The Crystal Esprit will offer guests a wide variety of culinary options at any time of day or night, from light bites and midnight snacks to casual al fresco dining and elegant multi-course dinners. "Local" versions of Cristal favorites will also be served, using the freshest ingredients available at each destination and reflecting local flavors. Onboard restaurants include:
The Yacht Club and its outdoor extension, Patio Cafeteria restaurants, will serve a selection of modern and classic crystal specialties, with made-to-order tortillas, waffles, and crepes, and a health bar with fresh fruit and vegetable juices for breakfast; lunch options include made-to-order pastas and risottos, fish, seafood, and meat antipasti, and a raw bar and salad bar, plus an à la carte menu featuring local dishes; dinner menus include a modern tasting menu and a classic menu featuring locally inspired dishes using the freshest ingredients found in local markets, all served in a bright and immaculate setting with large windows and the sea breeze.
