Crystal Cruises Releases 25th Anniversary
Worldwide Cruise Atlas for 2015/2016
Compelling Itineraries and a World of ‘Firsts’ Mark
Luxury Line’s Milestone
Ever-innovative luxury specialist Crystal Cruises
has released its comprehensive Worldwide Cruise Atlas for all of 2015 and early
2016, detailing the line’s 72 luxury cruises
visiting all seven continents aboard the award-winning Crystal Symphony and
Crystal Serenity. The 175-page brochure, artfully designed to commemorate
Crystal’s 25th Anniversary, is also filled with additional cruise
planning tools, from info about onboard programming to exquisitely-appointed
accommodations. The “Destination Insider’s Guide” conveniently lists
ports of call by country and is newly enhanced to include more local tips for
destinations, boldly highlighting UNESCO sites in applicable locales.
Throughout 2015 and into the first quarter
of 2016, Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity visit 235 ports in 75 countries,
with 22 maiden calls in 2015 alone. 2015 highlights include:
·
Nine immersive voyages in Asia,
each with at least two overnights to explore Myanmar, China, Japan,
Vietnam, Brunei, South Korea, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand and
Cambodia. Optional pre- and post-cruise Extended Land Programs take
guests further into the destinations.
·
Trans-Atlantic and Asia “Captain’s Cruises” May
4 (Crystal Serenity); April 11 and June 12 (Crystal Symphony) 2015, featuring veteran Crystal captains Glenn
Edvardsen, Reidulf Maalen and Helge Brudvik, respectively, for special cocktail
receptions, Q&A sessions and Crystal Adventures ashore in celebration of
Crystal’s Silver Anniversary.
·
July European “Silver Anniversary” Chairman’s and
President’s Cruises, respectively hosted by Crystal’s chairman Nobuyoshi
Kuzuya and president Edie Rodriguez, with specially planned celebrations and
receptions.
·
New routes in Western and Northern European and the
Mediterranean, including Holy Land and North Cape/White Sea
itineraries; both ships sailing the British Isles and more 7-day cruises than
ever.
·
A dozen round-trip sailings from favorite destinations
like New York, London’s port of Dover, Monte Carlo, Singapore, Los Angeles,
Montreal, and, for the first time, Copenhagen (for a new Baltic route).
·
Crystal Symphony’s first-ever Brazil-focused
holiday cruise from San Juan, with a New Year’s Eve overnight in Rio de
Janeiro.
·
A 77-day Grand Cruise, starting
with Crystal Symphony’s December 19 “Brazilian Holiday” voyage, sailing from
San Juan to Miami, cruising Antarctica, exploring Chilean fjords and the
bustling cities throughout South America; offered in five segments.
·
The “Silver Celebration World Cruise,”
the line’s 20th World Cruise and first-ever full global
circumnavigation, sailing round-trip from Miami on a 108-day journey.
·
A new Trans-Atlantic route from Miami
to Lisbon, overnight in Bermuda.
The
Atlas also boasts itinerary details for the first quarter of 2016, including:
·
The 102-day “Grand Pacific Panorama World Cruise,”
sailing round-trip from San Francisco for the first time ever, calling in the
South Pacific, Asia, Australia, Indonesia, China, Japan and Alaska.
·
Two January/February cruises through Antarctica and
South America, including a new route round-trip from Buenos Aires.
·
New Panamanian journeys, including
two routes transiting the Panama Canal from Chile to Miami and Miami to San
Francisco, plus two Caribbean itineraries that begin and/or end in Colon,
Panama.
“The
Worldwide Atlas is the most comprehensive tool for planning one’s next Crystal
vacation,” says Nitsa Lewis, vice president of marketing. “It provides
extensive details of each itinerary, plus all aspects of the shipboard
experience – from world class dining to highly personalized six-star service –
and shore-side tips and adventures, at travelers’ fingertips in a simple,
beautifully designed and colorful book. We’ve inviting all luxury
travelers to begin a new story with Crystal Cruises.”
Details
of enriching Experiences of Discovery® theme cruises,
including hugely popular Crystal Wine & Food Festival and Jazz and Ballroom
at Sea musically focused cruises, are also included in the comprehensive cruise
guide. The line’s exclusive “Boutique Adventures” and other shore-side
highlights are also featured.
Fare & Itinerary Guides are conveniently located in the Atlas’ back
pocket, and shall be re-issued every 60 days as prices are subject to increase,
encouraging travelers to Book Now for the best available fares and
stateroom choices. Atlases have been shipped to agents, Crystal Society
members, and Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity. Others interested in
receiving their own Atlas can request one from their Crystal travel agent;
view, download, or order one from Crystal’s website; or call Crystal’s toll
free brochure line, 1-866-446-6625.
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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The Crystal Difference
Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony are the two
highest-rated mid-sized cruise ships in the world, ranked #1 and 2,
respectively. Aboard the ultra-luxurious vessels, refined elegance meets casual
simplicity. With an emphasis on innovative product differentiation, the
renowned Crystal experience is distinguished by warm, gracious service,
abundant space, extensive choices and superior quality. Recently celebrating a
record 20th year being voted “Best Large-Ship Cruise Line” by the
readers of Condé Nast Traveler, and 18th consecutive year as
“World’s Best” by the readers of Travel + Leisure, Crystal has been recognized
as #1 more than any other cruise line, hotel or resort in history.
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