Luxury cruise line Crystal partners with Casino de Monte-Carlo to introduce casinos on its ships

Luxury cruise line Crystal has secured a collaboration with Monte-Carlo Societe des Bains de Mer (SBM) to host the first Casino de Monte-Carlo at sea. The collaboration aims to bring high-end gaming experiences to Crystal's oceangoing vessels, starting with Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity. 

The new casino will debut onboard Crystal Symphony during the Chairman's Cruise departing from Venice on November 14, and on by Crystal Serenity in December. The casino will also be featured on the two future oceangoing vessels and in all the new vessels of Crystal, with the exclusion of Expedition vessels.

The Casino de Monte-Carlo will occupy over 1,000 square feet on both Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony, replacing the current Bridge Lounges. The Bridge Lounge will be relocated to the Library on Crystal Serenity and The Lounge (previously the casino) on Crystal Symphony. The new casinos will offer a variety of gaming activities, including slot machines, blackjack, and roulette.

Crystal Symphony cruise ship

Manfredi Lefebvre, Executive Chairman of A&K Travel Group, said: "We are delighted to welcome Casino de Monte-Carlo into the Crystal family as our newest collaborator."

"This affiliation symbolizes our commitment to offering our guests the finest entertainment and gaming experiences available at sea. Together, we aim to create unforgettable moments and continue to set new standards of excellence in the cruise industry," he added.

Stephane Valeri, Chairman of the Board and CEO of Monte-Carlo SBM, shared: "We are excited to join forces with Crystal to deliver the unique Casino de Monte-Carlo experience at sea. With our combined expertise, we are confident that we will provide a gaming moment unlike any other in the cruise industry."

For her part, Cristina Levis, CEO of A&K Travel Group, commented: "We have listened attentively to the feedback from our loyal guests regarding their desire to have casinos back onboard, and we are proud to announce that we will deliver on our promise."

"At Crystal, like at Monte-Carlo SBM, guest satisfaction and enjoyment are paramount, and this alliance with Casino de Monte-Carlo underscores our dedication to fulfilling their wishes and exceeding their expectations. We are confident the reintroduction of casinos will further enhance the overall cruise experience, providing our guests with the entertainment options they crave while sailing with us," she concluded.