CRYSTAL EMBARKS ON SILVER
ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION,
OFFERS INCENTIVES FOR LUXURY TRAVELERS TO ‘BOOK NOW’
OFFERS INCENTIVES FOR LUXURY TRAVELERS TO ‘BOOK NOW’
Crystal Cruises is kicking off its 25th
Anniversary year reporting significant booking revenue –nearly 80% of its
budgeted outlook – and is passing along savings’ benefits for a limited time.
The leader in luxury
cruises announced valued proposition and good availability remains for
luxury travelers on select voyages when booked by the March 2 “Book Now”
deadline.
Options
abound for travelers as the cruise industry enters “Wave Season,” the most
common time for cruise bookings due to the diverse selection of value added
offers. For select 2015 voyages in Asia, South America, Mediterranean,
Baltic/North Cape, Caribbean and New England/Canada, luxury travelers can enjoy
savings in all categories of accommodations and as much as USD$3,000 per
person.
Looking
ahead to 2016, for which the line is reporting 40% of maximum bookings, guests
can save up to USD$5,950 per person on Crystal Serenity’s 102-day world cruise
that follows a route round trip from San Francisco featuring segments to/from
Sydney, Bali, Shanghai and Tokyo. And on the heels of unveiling its complete
roster of 2017 global itineraries – a full two years in advance – fares
begin at just USD$2,255 per person.
“While
travelers’ enthusiasm and bookings for 2015 has been tremendous, the good news
for travel agents and discerning travelers who have not yet planned a dream
vacation for this year is the remaining availability on our luxury cruises
throughout the world,” says Edie Rodriguez, Crystal’s president and COO.
“But these enticing offers and availability for our celebrated, ultra-luxury
voyages won’t last long.”
In
addition to the “Book Now” incentive fares, Crystal offers a host of
opportunities for travelers to realize exceptional value on select voyages
around the world including air credits up to USD$800 per person for select Asia
cruises; complimentary third berths and perks for large groups and those
traveling with kids; low fares for abbreviated Crystal Getaways; additional
savings on Explorer Combination Cruises; and even a 2.5% incentive for those
who pay in full six months in advance.
Crystal’s
global itineraries range from six to 100+ days in length aboard the line’s
award-winning ships, Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity. As Crystal
celebrate 25 years of luxury cruising in 2015, guests will be treated to
commemorative parties and receptions, where they’ll rub elbows with Rodriguez,
as well as Crystal Chairman Nobuyoshi “Nōb” Kuzuya and veteran ship captains
who will host select sailings.
Until
March 2, when fares are set to increase, all-inclusive luxury cruise fares
start at just USD$1,730 per person.
A SECOND ROUND OF
MICROBREWS HIGHLIGHTS
CRYSTAL’S 2016 & 2017 THEME CRUISES
CRYSTAL’S 2016 & 2017 THEME CRUISES
Responding
to feedback from its well-heeled, well-traveled guests, luxury leader Crystal
Cruises has set a roster of Experiences of Discovery theme cruises for
2016 that includes a host of travelers’ favorites. Following the
tremendous response to the cruise line’s first-ever microbrew and craft beer
focus in 2014, the theme will return in November 2016 on a 14-day, roundtrip
New Orleans voyage aboard Crystal Serenity, with special presentations from
brewing experts and cicerones, plus ample tasting and pairing
sessions. In addition to the beer-centric enrichment, 2016 welcomes back
the popular wellness-themed “Mind, Body & Spirit” programming, featuring
health and wellness experts and classes.
Other
“classic” Crystal themes offering enhanced and focused enrichment led by some
of the fields’ top experts include:
Crystal Wine & Food Festival –
Accomplished and acclaimed chefs, wine sommeliers, mixologists and other
culinary masters share expertise with special dinners, hands-on instruction and
demos and tastings in the Mediterranean, Gulf Coast, South Pacific, Asia and
South America. (Offered on February 14, February 29, May 1, November 22
and December 9, 2016, plus January 5 and 22, 2017 cruises). *The Microbrew
theme will augment the November 22, 2016 voyage programming.
Golf – Golfers can challenge their
handicap on spectacular and renowned courses in the Mediterranean, New
England/Canada and the Gulf Coast, with Crystal taking care of the details,
including club transport, storage and cleaning, plus special onboard
instruction from pros and friendly competitions among players. (Offered
on May 13, October 9 and December 6, 2016 cruises).
Big Band & Ballroom Dance –
Live daily and nightly performances throughout the ship, plus additional
Ambassador Hosts for ladies without dance partners, allow guests to swing,
tango, waltz and rhumba their way across the Atlantic. (Offered on March
25 and October 18, 2016 cruises).
Emerging Artists – The upcoming stars of
tomorrow’s stages will grace Crystal Symphony’s stages, with captivating
musical and theatrical performances presented through an exclusive alliance
with The Music Center of Los Angeles’ Spotlight Awards. (Offered on the
May 22, 2016 cruise).
Film & Theatre – Fans of stage and
cinema will be treated to performances and showings of classics, plus
entertaining presentations and Q&A with some of show biz’s great minds on a
South Pacific voyage. (Offered on the November 26, 2016 cruise).
Mind, Body & Spirit – Health and
wellness experts from Tai Chi masters and yoga gurus to nutritionists and
Cleveland Clinic medical minds will share tips for living one’s best life on a
Gulf Coast itinerary. (Offered on the December 6, 2016 cruise).
Crystal Society – Returning guests will
be treated to special receptions, excursions and other perks on celebratory
sailings in the Mediterranean (President’s Cruise, hosted by COO Edie
Rodriguez) and North America’s East Coast. (Offered on April 24 and
October 25, 2016 cruises).
Along with the artistic and physical pursuits highlighted on many Experiences
of Discovery voyages, Crystal’s popular Ocean Views programming will return
to both, 2016 and 2017 World Cruise segments. The roundtable discussion
panels will feature some of today’s global experts who will debate current
events and policies, as well as engage the Crystal audience with lively Q&A
sessions. Guests can also give immediate feedback via electronic devices
from the audience throughout the discussion, providing a wholly interactive
experience.
“Our guests have come to expect a high level of enrichment, both on board
and ashore, that will challenge and enhance their minds and/or bodies, and
leave them with a sense of fulfillment,” says Crystal president and COO, Edie
Rodriguez. “The themes set for 2016 and 2017 thus far focus on areas of
interest that many of our guests have universally most enjoyed – music and
performance, health and wellness, food and wine, and craft beer.”
Crystal’s
passion for taking care of guests in an inviting environment of extraordinary
space, quality and choices has earned the company more “World’s Best” awards
than any other cruise line, resort, or hotel in history.
For additional information or booking, please contact Miramar Express at
+852 3960 0388 or email mecruises@miramarexpress.hk;
also visit the luxury line's website at www.crystalcruises.com.
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