Crystal Cruises
Voted the worlds best large cruise line for 11 consecutive years by readers of Conde Nast Traveller magazine, the 'Crystal Difference' is clearly evident to all who effortlessly embark the two 6 star luxury cruise ships, the Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony.
A 'home away from home' best describes the accommodation onboard these magnificent ships. Staterooms are both spacious and sumptuously appointed featuring a separate sitting area and large picture window or veranda (over 85% on Crystal Serenity) with spectacular views of the ocean. Queen-size or twin beds dressed with 100% Egyptian cotton sheets, down pillows, Frette bathrobes, plush slippers, umbrellas, and English mohair lap blankets are just a few of the luxuries that are standard with every stateroom.
The exquisite Penthouse staterooms and suites are appointed with full sofas, walk-in closets, separate showers and Jacuzzi tubs, sophisticated sound-systems, DVD/CD players, flat screen televisions and personal butler service. However, the ultimate is to stay in a Crystal Penthouse which feature separate living rooms, dining areas, ocean view master bathrooms with full-sized Jacuzzis. Larger verandas are completely private and are furnished with teak deck furniture.
Aboard both ships there is a superb range of dining experiences whether this be in the main Crystal Dining Room, at one of the specialty restaurants, poolside grill, themed deck lunches or simply within in your stateroom. For an extra special experience you can dine in the Vintage Room, an intimate dinner for just 12 people, where the Executive Chef pairs unique culinary creations to enhance the qualities of the fine wines chosen from an exclusive Reserve Wine List. After dinner be entertained at one of the lavish Broadway style shows, classical music concert concerts or latest film releases at the Hollywood Theatre.
No matter how long your stay there is plenty to satisfy even the most active of guests. For those who like to keep fit there is a fully equipped fitness centre featuring Yoga, Thai Chi & Pilates Instruction, Lap Pool, Paddle Tennis and the extremely popular 'Walk on Water' program with weighted walk vests around the quarter mile 360 degree promenade deck. Whilst for a healthy mind guests can engage in the one of the numerous classes provided within the Crystal Enrichment program, such as the excellent Berlitz foreign language classes, the Computer University at Sea, Taylormade® Golf Program with PGA pros or one of the superb lectures delivered by prominent guest speakers.
The perfect compliment to a long day ashore or onboard is to indulge and pamper yourself in the state of the art Feng Shui designed Crystal Spa, which few would dispute is the worlds best at sea. Sample the diverse range of soothing and invigorating treatments in the surrounds of beautiful asian artifacts and panoramic sea views.
With such exciting and varied destinations to choose from, warm and impeccable service, superb accommodation, fine dining, and with a wide array of ways to enjoy your time at sea it is easy to understand why Crystal guests return again and again.
The 2008 program will span 167 different ports, on 61 worldwide itineraries ranging in length from seven days to a 108-day World Cruise.
