Crystal has debuted the Casino de Monte-Carlo at sea aboard the Symphony during the Chairman’s Cruise in Venice, as part of a collaboration with Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer, with plans to launch on the Crystal Serenity in December.
The new casino venue, modelled after the original Le Casino de Monte Carlo, occupies the former Bridge Lounge and features slot machines and table games such as Blackjack and American Roulette.
The Crystal Symphony offers 29 slot machines and three live tables in over 1,000 square feet, while the Serenity will have 32 slots and three tables, accompanied by premium beverage services.
Executives from both Crystal and Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer emphasized the importance of this partnership in delivering sophisticated gaming experiences while catering to discerning travellers, with future plans for expansion on new Crystal ships.
Stéphane Valeri, chairman and CEO of Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer shared “It is a huge pleasure to inaugurate the first Casino de Monte-Carlo ever outside the Principality of Monaco, on Crystal Symphony, and I am very grateful to Crystal for making this dream come true. I am truly convinced that the ultimate cruise experience designed by Crystal combined with the Monte-Carlo expertise in gaming will strengthen our brands while creating unique moments. A big thank you to our mutual teams for this exceptional and successful collaboration to be continued, on Crystal Serenity and on new Crystal ships to come.”
Cristina Levis, CEO of A&K Travel Group, shared: “After learning how much our guests missed having gaming options onboard, we knew we could maintain the essence of the previous Crystal casino experience while infusing fresh elements into our brand and finding a partner that would ultimately exceed expectations. We are so proud of what we have accomplished in collaboration with Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer. Like Crystal, the Casino de Monte-Carlo embodies sophistication and attention to detail, and we can’t wait to hear feedback from our guests who have been awaiting this next phase of our journey.”
