Crystal Cruises News
New sights and sounds for Crystal Holiday Voyages
This holiday season, globe-trotters and their families have two ultra-luxe, warm weather opportunities to celebrate Christmas and New Year’s with stylish Crystal Cruises. With expanded options for the holidays, the award-winning line will offer a brand new exotic holiday option through Australia and New Zealand aboard the newly redesigned Crystal Symphony, complete with a complimentary over-the-top New Year’s Eve fireworks celebration in Sydney’s famed harbour.
Luxury cruise industry first: Crystal previews 2015 World cruise
Crystal Cruises is looking far into the future, sans crystal ball, revealing early details of its 2015 World Cruise. In honor of its 20th World Cruise, and 25th anniversary of the company, the ultra-luxe line will be offering a brand new route: a full circumnavigation of the globe conveniently round-trip from Miami starting January 15, 2015.
New “Local Insights” adds niche expertise to Crystal Cruises’ port visits
New in 2012, carefully-selected curators, officials, and doyens are bringing an ultra-insider’s perspective to Crystal Cruises’ European port calls. The exclusive program, called “Local Insights,” brings aboard native experts to share their unique, niche knowledge about the destination’s art, politics, archaeology or history.
Digital filmmaking course on Crystal
In an industry first, Crystal Cruises has teamed up with the esteemed University of Southern California’s School of Cinematic Arts – alma mater of Ron Howard, Robert Zemeckis, and George Lucas, among many other film and media-makers – to present “Digital Filmmaking: The iPad iMovie Video Course” through the line’s exclusive Creative Learning Institute.
New low solo fares for Crystal fall European voyages
Crystal Cruises already charges one of the lowest rates in the luxury cruise industry for sole occupancy of a double occupancy room, but with a new solo travelers’ sale on fall Mediterranean voyages, guests traveling alone can enjoy even lower fares to vacation in ease through one of the most beautiful cruising areas in the world. A significantly-reduced solo supplement of just 10% can save individuals up to almost $900 off a private, deluxe outside stateroom (Category C) of their own.
New Crystal itinerary delves into the wonders of South America
First-time visits to the Chilean Fjords and Puerto Chacabuco, plus nearly 100 Crystal Adventures ashore highlight Crystal Serenity’s brand new itinerary around the tip of South America next winter. Sailing from Lima to Buenos Aires for the first time February 2, 2013, the Crystal World Cruise segment takes guests on an immersive, 24-day journey to some of the most awe-inspiring and culturally exciting sites in the Southern Hemisphere
Crystal says ahoy! to seven new European ports this Summer
Louis XIV’s marital stomping grounds, puffins’ Icelandic party pad, a former Prussian capital, Napoleon’s birthplace, and the gateway to Norway’s most scenic vistas are among seven European ports-of-call Crystal Cruises will be visiting for the first time this year.
Crystal is first luxury line to reveal full 2013/early 2014 calendar
Crystal Cruises has released its latest Worldwide Cruise Atlas for all of 2013 and winter/spring 2014, becoming the first luxury cruise line to offer a published guide for those years. The ultra-stylish, 170-page book showcases the line’s innovative new brand campaign, “Begin a New Story,” which shares personal travel stories, images, and mementos in journal-like form.
Crystal Cruises expands Jewish heritage tours in Europe 2012
Crystal Cruises is offering almost 30% more Crystal Adventures exploring Europe’s extensive Jewish heritage in 2012. A predecessor to the ultra-luxe line’s new Christian heritage tours, the popular program gives Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony travelers the opportunity to intimately experience Jewish culture and history.
Crystal adds “Experiences Of Discovery” theme cruises for 2013
Adrenalin junkies; shutterbugs; film, theater and jazz buffs; foodies; political opinionators; whole body lifestylists; amateur gardeners; lifelong learners; golfers; ballroom dancers; and other zealous hobbyists need only look to Crystal Cruises for luxury vacations that indulge their passions next year.
Crystal expands ancient lands with Haifa and Bodrum this fall
Due to political unrest and uncertainty in Egypt, Crystal Cruises has revised its October 12 “Ancient Land and Cultures” voyage to replace its call in Alexandria with a visit to Haifa, Israel and Bodrum, Turkey. Crystal Serenity’s amended itinerary extends guests’ experience in Israel to three days – two previously scheduled days in Ashdod and one additional day in Haifa.
Crystal moves over to all-inclusive cruise holiday ideas
After a year of planning, Crystal Cruises has now officially begun its transition to an all-inclusive brand. Launched with the start of Crystal Symphony’s Miami to Lisbon Trans-Atlantic cruise this month, passengers can now enjoy a generous and impressive selection of complimentary fine wines and premium spirits throughout the ship, as well as open bar service in all lounges, and pre-paid gratuities for all housekeeping, butler, bar and dining staff.