Crystal has unveiled new details of its future flagship Crystal Grace, presenting the first renderings of the ship’s dining venues ahead of its debut on June 11, 2028.
Following the preview of the ship’s elegant suite categories, Crystal has now revealed the first images of its onboard restaurants, with interiors designed by Tillberg Design of Sweden in collaboration with the cruise line’s renowned culinary partners.
On board Crystal Grace, each restaurant has been designed to deliver a distinctive dining experience. Umi Uma will feature a spectacular floor-to-ceiling glass wall overlooking the ocean, while Beefbar and Osteria d’Ovidio will offer spacious covered outdoor terraces that seamlessly extend the dining experience into the open air. A shared bar will connect the two venues, creating a welcoming social hub for guests.
The interiors reflect Crystal’s design philosophy, emphasizing meticulous attention to detail, balanced aesthetics, and premium finishes, all contributing to an onboard experience defined by elegance and comfort.
Located on Deck 5, Umi Uma will accommodate up to 84 guests in a setting designed to showcase one of Crystal’s most iconic culinary venues. Created in partnership with world-renowned chef Nobu Matsuhisa, the restaurant has long been a highlight of the Crystal dining experience, combining Japanese traditions with Peruvian influences in a refined contemporary menu.
Aboard Crystal Grace, Umi Uma will retain the identity that has made it famous while introducing new design elements to create an even more immersive experience. Developed in collaboration with Chef Nobu, the venue will reflect the understated elegance that characterizes his restaurants around the world, balancing sophisticated design, atmosphere, and attention to detail.
Guests will be able to choose between the sushi bar, offering a more casual experience without reservations, and the main dining room, available by reservation, where signature dishes such as Nobu’s famous Black Cod, Chilean sea bass, an extensive sushi selection, and other creations inspired by his culinary philosophy will be served.
Enhancing the experience will be the restaurant’s dramatic floor-to-ceiling glass wall, providing uninterrupted ocean views and transforming every dinner into a perfect blend of world-class cuisine and spectacular scenery.
Located on Deck 10, Osteria d’Ovidio will serve as Crystal Grace’s destination for contemporary Italian cuisine. The restaurant continues Crystal’s longstanding partnership with three-Michelin-starred chef Massimiliano Alajmo and restaurateur Raffaele Alajmo, combining creativity, culinary innovation, and a deep respect for Italian tradition.
Designed to accommodate 68 guests indoors and another 20 on its outdoor terrace, the restaurant will offer a sophisticated yet relaxed atmosphere where elegant design complements a modern interpretation of classic Italian flavors. One of its defining features will be the spacious covered outdoor dining terrace overlooking the sea, allowing guests to enjoy exceptional cuisine surrounded by ocean breezes and panoramic views.
The culinary journey will be organized into three themed sections—Italia, Le Calandre, and Venezia—each reflecting a different aspect of the Alajmo family's culinary vision. The menu will feature both timeless Italian classics and signature dishes inspired by the family’s three-Michelin-starred restaurant, including veal with tuna sauce, carbonara macaroni, saffron risotto with licorice powder, smoked tuna carpaccio, and pistachio gelato. Osteria d’Ovidio will combine culinary heritage with innovation, bringing an elegant and contemporary vision of Italian cuisine to Crystal Grace.
Located next to Osteria d’Ovidio on Deck 10, Beefbar will become another highlight of Crystal Grace’s dining collection, bringing aboard the internationally acclaimed concept created by restaurateur Riccardo Giraudi. Present in iconic destinations such as Monaco, Paris, and Mykonos, Beefbar has earned global recognition for reinventing the traditional steakhouse with an elegant international approach.
Developed in close collaboration with Giraudi to preserve the brand’s distinctive identity and atmosphere, the restaurant will feature seating for 56 guests indoors, complemented by a spacious covered outdoor terrace accommodating an additional 58 diners. The seamless connection between indoor and outdoor spaces, together with the shared bar linking Beefbar and Osteria d’Ovidio, will create a vibrant social setting where exceptional cuisine meets panoramic ocean views.
The menu will focus on premium cuts of meat sourced from around the world, prepared using contemporary techniques and paired with high-quality ingredients. Guests will also enjoy the signature "Beef Reef Leaf" concept, which expands the menu with seafood, vegetables, and fresh produce, ensuring a balanced dining experience that caters to a variety of tastes.
With its refined yet relaxed atmosphere, Beefbar will further enhance Crystal Grace’s culinary offering, reinforcing the cruise line’s commitment to bringing some of the world’s most celebrated dining concepts to sea.
Gunter Lorenz, Crystal’s Vice President of Food & Beverage Operations, explained that the vision behind Crystal Grace has always been to elevate the cruise line’s prestigious culinary partnerships by giving each restaurant a refreshed identity through redesigned spaces and a more immersive aesthetic. According to Lorenz, close collaboration with Chef Nobu Matsuhisa, Chef Massimiliano Alajmo, and restaurateur Riccardo Giraudi has allowed each venue to evolve with new design features and greater flexibility for future culinary innovation. He added that the new outdoor dining areas will become one of Crystal Grace’s defining features, allowing guests to enjoy exceptional cuisine in open-air settings with breathtaking ocean views.
Beyond its dining venues, Crystal also revealed new details about the ship’s leisure and outdoor spaces, reinforcing its ambition to make Crystal Grace a destination for guests of all ages.
A new family area on Deck 11 will provide a safe and engaging outdoor environment where younger guests can enjoy a shallow pool, recreational games, and relaxation spaces designed for families to share together. The same deck will also feature the new Waves Teen Center, the largest dedicated teen venue in the Crystal fleet, exclusively for guests aged 13 to 17. The center will include a multimedia lounge with a giant screen for gaming and movies, board game areas, and dedicated music and dance spaces, with organized activities during major holiday periods.
The Fantasia Children's Playroom, designed for children aged 3 to 12, will also be completely redesigned with creative activity areas and supervised programs while continuing Crystal’s signature in-suite babysitting service for families.
Completing the outdoor experience will be the Seahorse Pool, set to become the largest swimming pool in the Crystal fleet. Located at the center of Deck 10, it will be surrounded by 140 sun loungers spread across Decks 10 and 11 and complemented by a giant LED screen for sporting events, movies under the stars, and evening entertainment. For the first time, Crystal will also introduce 60 private poolside cabanas, offering guests enhanced privacy and relaxation, alongside a new Pool Bar designed as an elegant gathering place for cocktails and social moments overlooking the ocean.
Bernie Leypold, Crystal’s Senior Vice President of Hotel Operations, said that Crystal Grace represents the future of the company’s luxury travel experience while preserving the features guests value most. According to Leypold, the expanded family facilities and enhanced outdoor spaces respond to the growing trend of multigenerational travel, creating new opportunities for connection, recreation, and relaxation for guests of every age.
With Crystal Grace, Crystal introduces a new vision of luxury cruising, where exceptional cuisine, contemporary design, wellness spaces, and amenities for every generation come together to create an onboard experience that seamlessly combines elegance, comfort, and innovation.
Giorgia Lombardo