On the inaugural voyages of Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony this summer, passengers will be the first to experience Aurōra, Crystal’s new spa concept. Both Crystal ships have been renovated by A&K Travel Group. Inspired by the Goddess of Dawn, Aurōra will feature a stunning new design and sunrise-inspired signature treatments led by expert therapists.
An oasis for guests to rejuvenate the body, mind, and soul, Aurōra is a collaboration between Crystal and Tillberg Design of Sweden, creating a serene wellness destination at sea, with the design inspired by sunrise. “Crystal’s spas have been completely reimagined,” says Iina Forsblom, Tillburg Design of Sweden partner and cruise design director. “They offer a fresh, and welcoming design with new finishes, exquisite materials, and a sophisticated color palette to support the new offerings onboard.” The new design incorporates the use of light-bright neutral colors, an illuminated fiber-optic starlight ceiling, and organic materials such as Selenite, a natural salt crystal and silk-brushed slate stone.
“We cannot wait for our guests to experience the all-new Aurōra and wellness offerings onboardCrystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity,” says Bernie Leypold, senior vice president of hotel operations. “Our partners at Tillberg Design of Sweden have created gorgeous spaces reflective of energy, light, and balance to help our guests truly embrace their most extraordinary selves at sea.”
Aurōra will feature the latest technology and treatments through exclusive partnerships, such as with British skincare brand Elemis and Kérastase. Facial treatments have been designed with the goal of renewal, and estheticians will be able to develop customized high-performance, next-generation facials utilizing Elemis’s advanced BIOTEC technology.
Some of the featured treatments will include the AurōraLED and Cryo Facial Experience, which plumps and tones the skin,and the Biotec 2.0 The Ultimate Facial, which reveals a more youthful appearance after just one treatment. Signature massage treatments include the Aurōra Stone Signature Massage incorporating hot stones for relaxed muscles and The Chariot of Lightwith LED light therapy for energized and refreshed skin.
Crystal Serenity will feature 12 treatment rooms and Crystal Symphony will feature 10 treatment rooms, with male and female steam rooms, saunas, and a relaxation room on both ships. At the salon, passengers can enjoy ultra-personalized service with expertly trained onboard stylists who will analyze the condition of their hair, allowing for targeted recommendations for treatments and at-home care options. Additionally, nail and makeup treatments for both men and women will be available. Aurōra’sholistic approach to wellness also features fitness offerings that nourish both the mind and body.
OneSpaWorld, a leading innovator of wellness at sea, will return as the operator of Aurōra to ensure the highest quality standards and service delivery recognized at Crystal. “We are delighted to rejoin Crystal as their partner in its all-new wellness and beauty journey,” says Leonard Fluxman, executive chairman and CEO of OneSpaWorld. “For more than 20 years, we have been providing onboard guests with innovative spa, fitness, and wellness services and believe Aurōra will elevate the spa experience by enhancing the wellbeing of their guests. Inspired by Aurōra, we have partnered with LightStim, the leading innovator of LED light therapy technology.”
According to Fluxman, the spa will incorporate the LightStim ProPanel, a first-at-sea. The company has curated a unique selection of facials and massages exclusively for the Crystal guest, including the 75-minute Chariot of Light LED light therapy massage experience and 50-minute LED and Cryo Facial. They will allow guests to reset their circadian rhythms, reduce inflammation, and increase collagen production. “We are also introducing The Healing Center on Crystal, which will include LED technology for pain management by LightStim,” says Fluxman.
