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First Look: New Family and Outdoor Spaces Aboard Crystal Grace

Image: A rendering of the Fantasia Playroom, for kids ages 3 to 12 (Source: Crystal)
Image: A rendering of the Fantasia Playroom, for kids ages 3 to 12 (Source: Crystal)
Claudette Covey
by Claudette Covey
Last updated: 2:30 PM ET, Wed July 15, 2026

Crystal Grace, set to debut in 2028, is elevating the guest experience with a generous number of family-friendly spaces on Deck 11, including kids’ zones, a shallow pool, recreational games and more.

Enhanced Kids Programming

Kids zones will include the Waves Teen Center for guests ages 13 to 17, with “a larger entertainment lounge complete with an oversized screen for gaming, movies and group activities, card and board game areas and a music and dance space featuring a sound system and dance floor,” Crystal said, adding that the teen program and activities will available during peak family travel periods, including summer months and the holiday season.

First Look: New Family and Outdoor Spaces Aboard Crystal Grace

A rendering of the Waves Teen Center (Source: Crystal)

The Fantasia Playroom, for kids ages 3 to 12, is being enhanced with an array of “activities and supervised experiences,” enabling children to “learn, create and make new friends while parents enjoy the ship’s many amenities,” Crystal said.

“Offering creative activities and supervised experiences, Crystal’s family-friendly approach includes drop-off programming for younger children, supervised activities for older children and the continuation of the brand's in-room babysitting services,” the ultra-luxury cruise line said.

The Seahorse Pool

First Look: New Family and Outdoor Spaces Aboard Crystal Grace

A rendering of the Seahorse Pool (Source: Crystal)

The Seahorse Pool – the largest in the Crystal fleet – will serve as the centerpiece of Crystal Grace’s outdoor spaces.

Located on Deck 10, the expansive area will offer 140 loungers across two decks, providing ample room for guests of all ages to relax. A large outdoor LED screen will feature live sports events, destination programming, and movie nights under the stars.

Crystal Grace is also debuting 60 private cabanas on Deck 11, which will overlook the Seahorse Pool, with each cabana accommodating two guests.

First Look: New Family and Outdoor Spaces Aboard Crystal Grace

A rendering of two-person cabanas (Source: Crystal)

Additionally, Crystal Grace will be equipped with a new poolside bar on Deck 10 midship, located behind the main pool area.

A Vision for Multigenerational Travel

“Crystal Grace represents the future of exceptional luxury travel while honoring the elements our guests cherish most,” said Bernie Leypold, Crystal’s senior vice president of hotel operations.

“As more families and multiple generations choose to travel together, we have thoughtfully expanded our offerings for younger guests while enhancing the outdoor spaces that make life at sea so memorable,” he added. “These new venues create opportunities for connection, adventure and relaxation for guests of every age.”


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