Spas Rethought in Return of Crystal Cruises

Aurora spa lobby is inspired by dawn--Crystal Cruises

An inspiring design and a vast menu of treatments sets the scene for what Crystal Cruises is calling an Exceptional Wellness Experience at Sea.

Inspired by the Goddess of Dawn, Aurōra, a newly redesigned spa concept is a feature of both Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony making their inaugural sailings this summer.

A collaboration between Crystal and Tillberg Design of Sweden, Aurōra’s design is inspired by the magical time of day when the sun begins to rise. With the use of light-bright neutral colors, an illuminated fiber optic starlight ceiling, organic materials and a natural salt crystal and silk brushed slate stone, the ambiance of the new concept offers guests an oasis ideal for rediscovering their natural shine and radiance.

Aurōra will feature the latest technology and treatments through exclusive partnerships with British skincare brand ELEMIS and beauty experts Kérastase®. Some of the featured treatments will include the Aurōra LED and Cryo Facial Experience which plumps and tones the skin, and the Biotec 2.0 The Ultimate Facial, which promises to reveal 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 Light with LED light therapy for energized and refreshed skin.

Crystal Serenity will feature 12 treatment rooms and Crystal Symphony 10 treatment rooms, with male and female steam rooms, saunas and a relaxation room on both ships. At the Salon, beauty specialists will offer an ultra-personalized service with expertly trained onboard stylists who will help guests analyze the condition of their hair, allowing for targeted recommendations for treatments and at-home care options.

Crystal Cruises ships side by side

Aurōra has partnered with LightStim®, a leading innovator of LED light therapy technology, said Leonard Fluxman, executive chairman and CEO, OneSpaWorld. “Using their LightStim ProPanel, a first-at-sea, we have curated a unique selection of facials and massages exclusively for the Crystal guest. Our 75-minute Chariot of Light LED light therapy massage experience and 50-minute LED and Cryo Facial will allow guests to reset their circadian rhythm, reduce inflammation as well as increase collagen production,” Fluxman continued. “We are also introducing The Healing Center on Crystal which will include LED technology for pain management by LightStim.”

“We cannot wait for our guests to experience the all-new Aurōra and wellness offerings onboard Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity,” said senior vice-president of hotel operations Bernie Leypold. “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 self at sea.”

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