Crystal Cruises - An Air of Elegance, Presence of Beauty, and Incredible Spirit of Adventure

On a Crystal cruise it is not difficult to find whatAfternoon tea presents a selection of savories
you seek. In fact, your search for a place beyondand sweets served in the sunlit charm of the
ordinary is over. "Splendidly Uncommon"! AblazePalm Court, for lovers of fresh scones, clotted
with intoxicating color and high style, Crystalcream and finger sandwiches. An English Colonial
Cruises' Harmony, Symphony and Serenity areTea offers a British tradition and for a special
ships of superlatives that capture the aura oftreat, join the Mozart Tea, a visit to 18th century
extravagant parties, big, snazzy cars and high teaVienna where you're greeted by staff in velvets
in the Palm Court while Porter, Gershwin, Mozartand brocades offering the finest cakes and most
and Bach float on the air.delicious pastries that Austria has ever created.
The Experience:Crystal Society:
Six-star elegance and style personified!Once guests complete their first Crystal cruise,
Accommodations include ocean-view stateroomsthey'll be automatically enrolled in the Crystal
and suites, which many are with privateSociety. Guests will be entitled to special savings,
verandahs (Crystal Harmony offers a smallevents and amenities every time they sail with
number of inside staterooms as well). FullCrystal Cruises. With every cruise guests take,
360-degree teak promenade deck, In-stateroomthe rewards become more impressive
Internet access, and Butler Service in categories(stateroom upgrades, credit toward air travel, on
(PH, PS and CP). Choice of classic, main, or lateboard spending credits and much more).
seating in the Crystal Dining Room. SeveralCrystal Visions® Enrichment Program:
alternatives to dining venues, 24-hour roomPopular Crystal Visions® Enrichment Program
service, and wine cellar with over 20,000 bottlesis offered on every cruise and, depending on the
(200 vintages and a special Reserve Wine List).sailing, features a range of noted destination,
Nights are full of life! Award-winning productioncultural, historical and artistic speakers. In addition,
shows and a host of other evening performancesall guests can expand horizons with the Crystal
await where the spotlight shines on Tony®Cruises Creative Learning Institute®, an
award-winners, Julliard grads, Broadway and Westinnovative series of interactive classes created to
End performers as well as the Crystal Ensembleenhance guests' quality of life in the areas of Arts
of singers and Dancers. Showrooms were& Entertainment, Business &
custom-designed to offer perfect views fromTechnology (including our popular Computer
each seat and offer superior sound and lightingUniversity@Sea), Lifestyle, Wellness and Wine
systems. Costumes are hand made and staging is& Food. ACBL experts offer instruction in
skillfully crafted to bring every vibrant moment tomost levels of Bridge, professional ballroom
life. Each cruise also has a variety of cabaret-styledancers share their tips on improving dance steps
entertainment including vocalists, comedians,and on most sailings a qualified PGA pro leads a
ventriloquists, instrumentalists and classical artistsseries of golf classes.
(you may find yourself serenaded with classicalComputer University@Sea Program:
melodies during afternoon tea or whisperingPopular Computer University@Sea® program
special requests to the trio which strolls throughis offered on all cruises. CU@Sea provides e-mail
the Crystal Dining Room in the evening).services, Internet access, group and individual
The Crystal Spa is the first at sea to use theinstruction on use of a PC and extensive
principles of Feng Shui. Your journey begins withcomplimentary enrichment course offerings. Each
cultural therapies from around the world allship has at least 25 state-of-the-art PC
enjoyed amid beautiful Asian artifacts in aworkstations. Complimentary lectures or classes
restoring, peaceful atmosphere.are offered on each cruise. Details of these are
Crystal Cruises excels with there quite remarkablelisted in the daily newsletter Reflections. There is a
Creative Learning Institute and Crystalnominal set-up fee when guests begin to use any
Visions® Enrichment Program. You can enjoyCU@Sea services involving off-ship
classes and workshops in the fields of Artscommunication.
& Entertainment, Business &Extended Land Programs:
Technology, Lifestyle, Wellness, Wine &Either at the beginning or at the end of each
Food, attend courses as diverse as successfulcruise, guests can take two to six-night trips to
grand-parenting and menu planning, experiencesome of the most remarkable cities and inland
lectures on the latest advances in medicine anddestinations. Local travel experts who deliver the
alternative medicine; take piano classes fromhighest level of service have created these
Yamaha or language lessons with Berlitz. There's aprograms.
Computer University at sea, fitness centre, golfHotel Programs:
driving ranges and putting greens (PGA golfMany of Crystal's selected hotels are recognized
instructors are on select sailing's), large lap pools,by noted publications such as Condé Nast
full size paddle tennis courts, and escorted andTraveler and Travel + Leisure as some of the
private Crystal Adventures (shore excursions).finest hotels in the world.
All Crystal Cruises ships feature the CaesarsCrystal "Classic" Hotel Program Includes:
Palace at Sea® Casino, which is run by theLuxurious Hotel Accommodation, Meet &
world famous Las Vegas operation (the expert onAssist arrangements at the airport, Group
board staff is employed by Caesars Palace). Thetransfer by motor coach between airport and
facility houses blackjack tables, as well ashotel, or hotel and airport, Specially designed
mini-baccarat, craps, roulette and more than 85sightseeing transfer by motor coach between
slot machines.hotel and ship or, vice versa, Hotel tax and
Accommodations:porterage, Hospitality Desk offering local advice
It is in your private quarters where Crystal hasand optional sightseeing opportunities.
lavished special attention. All the essentials and anCrystal "Classic-Plus" Hotel Program Include:
abundance of extravagances turn everyUpgraded Hotel Accommodation, Breakfast daily,
accommodation style into a decidedly personalPersonal Meet & Assist arrangements at, the
retreat. Soft lighting, Aveda bath products andairport, Private car transfer between airport and
100% Egyptian cotton bath towels in your marblehotel, or hotel and airport, Specially designed
bathroom. Scandinavian down duvets, 100%sightseeing transfer by motor coach between
Egyptian cotton sheets and feather and downhotel and ship or vice versa, Hotel tax and
king-size pillows on your bed. Ship to shore phonesporterage, Hospitality Desk offering local advice
and personal voice mail.and optional sightseeing opportunities.
In every stateroom a plush Frette bathrobeJunior Activities Program:
awaits a cool evening or barefoot breakfast onCrystal Cruises' commitment to excellence and
your private verandah. Penthouse accommodationquality of experience does not end with grown-up
delivers the highest level of comfort and cancruisers. Kids have a variety of great activities to
range from 360 to 1345 square feet dependentchoose from on every Crystal cruise! Offered are
upon the ship you select. Some are equipped withchildren's playroom and babysitting services on all
personal gyms, quite a number offer a separatecruises. During holiday cruises and selected sailing's,
living room, dining area and bedroom, master bathadditional children's activities are offered under the
with a jacuzzi, complimentary beverage bars,supervision of experienced Junior Activities
flat-screen TV's, CD players, and DVD players.Directors.
All, of course, have private verandahs with theJunior Activities Programme is Three-Tiered: 3-7
services of a butler. Planning to entertain a fewyear olds, 8-12 year olds, 13-17 year olds, Children
friends at a small party?He'll arrange it beautifully.under six months are not permitted on board
Prefer the appetizers, entrées, orwithout a signed waiver by parent(s).
desserts from a variety of select specialtyActivities: age and the number of children on
restaurants? He'll bring them to you, along withboard determine Activities. On those sailings with
the movie you want from the library.Junior Activities Directors, a detailed schedule of
Dining:events is created at the beginning of each cruise.
The restaurants on board Crystal Cruises' shipsOnce on board, you'll receive Surf Runner, or
are indeed worth mentioning. All the ships offer:Teen Scene, the teenagers guide to special
two seatings in the main restaurant (Crystal Diningactivities, our daily newsletter for kids with details
Room), where international and regionally inspiredfor the following day's schedule and other
dishes are prepared in the time-honored Europeanpertinent information.
tradition, and are unveiled (including "Lighter Fare"Facilities: Fantasia, children's playroom, offers
choices such as low carb, low sodium, lowtables and chairs for arts and crafts, popular Sony
cholesterol and vegetarian). All ships have anPlayStation® game titles, a large screen
excellent selection of alternative dining venues.television set and board games. Crystal
Prego, for example, which features traditionalSymphony and Crystal Serenity also feature a
Italian specialties plus the signature fare of Pieroteenager's video arcade, Waves. The Library
Selvaggio of Valentino Restaurant fame (Valentinooffers children's books and children's videos or
is considered by culinary critics to be the bestDVDs for enjoyment in staterooms.
Italian Restaurant outside of Italy) is on all ships.Crystal's Fleet: Crystal Harmony, Crystal
Crystal Harmony's Kyoto features inventiveSymphony, and Crystal Serenity.
Japanese cuisine, while on Crystal Symphony, theDuring some point you might catch a certain sight
Jade Garden is a culinary crossroads of Asia withor have a distinct feeling that causes you to
menus inspired by exotic traditions and ingredientssuddenly realize - I am someplace special. It might
of the Orient and specialty dishes from Wolfgangbe a sense of your own elegance as you enter
Puck's famed Chinois restaurant. On Crystalthe Crystal Dining Room, or perhaps the feeling of
Serenity, the eclectic cuisine of Master Chef Nobuserenity that envelopes you as you sink slowly
Matsuhisa (right, that Nobu) is highlighted in twointo the Cleopatra Tub in The Crystal Spa. Or
restaurants, Silk Road and The Sushi Bar. Inperchance it will be recognition that you are part
Crystal Symphony's and Crystal Serenity'sof an exclusive group who travels the world in
Vintage Room, custom meals are paired withstyle, searching for its very best experiences.
wine selections such as limited bottling ofThe adventure of grand theatres, quiet corners,
California's Harlan Estate and Screaming Eagle,sophisticated lounges, lavish shows, and delectable
dream vintages of great Bordeaux orcuisine has earned Crystal Cruises the "World's
masterpieces from the fleetwide Reserve WineBest Large-Ship Cruise Line" award. Awards come
List which reveals 20 rare wines.from Condé Nast Traveler magazine and
Consider a Crystal Wine & Food FestivalTravel + Leisure a record eight years in a row
sailing where guest chefs supervise thefrom 1996 - 2003 (the only cruise line to be so
preparation of a special five-course dinner to behonored). And no wonder! Gracious comforts and
matched with wine pairings selected by asmall pleasures come in large quantities, including
participating wine expert. Each chef presentsthe smiles accompanying the smallest gesture
cooking techniques, offers tips and shares theirfrom staff imbued with the finest traditions of
favorite recipes at special demonstrations.European service.