Entries Tagged "crystal cruise line"

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

 Due to strong demand, luxury specialist Crystal Cruises has expanded its 2010 European cruise collection to include two Black Sea voyages this summer.  The two new itineraries feature a maiden visit to Sevastopol, Ukraine, as well as calls in Greece, Italy, Bulgaria and Turkey.  Steeped in artistic, military and architectural history, the 12-day cruises sail from Venice to Istanbul on July 19 and August 24 aboard the award-winning Crystal Serenity.

Beginning with overnight stays in Venice, the itineraries visit Katakolon (birthplace of the Olympics) and Navplion, Greece; Nesebur, Bulgaria; Yalta, Sevastopol and Odessa, Ukraine; and conclude with an overnight stay in Istanbul, Turkey.  Other highlights include the sail from Venice, the cruise through the Dardanelles and the Bosporus Straits.

Distinguished speakers on world affairs, architecture, science and culture add rich dimension to the voyages,  including Newsweek's Chief Political Correspondent, Senior Editor and Deputy Washington Bureau Chief, Howard Fineman;  Dr. David Davenport, Research Fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University and former president of Pepperdine University; and Dr. Bulent Atalay, a compelling expert on art, archaeology and the sciences.

Two-for-one cruise fares start at $6,470 per person, and include $1,000 per person 'All Inclusive – As You Wish' shipboard credits.  Free air transportation from more than 20 North American gateways – Business Class air for Penthouse guests – is also included.

Crystal Cruises is the winner of the hospitality industry's most coveted awards, including being voted World's Best Large Cruise Line by the readers of Travel + Leisure (for 14 consecutive years), Best Large-Ship Cruise Line by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler magazine (for 16 years), and Crystal Serenity is the highest rated large ship in the latter magazine's February 2010 issue.

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Press Release:

LOS ANGELES, July 27 /PRNewswire/ -- From up to $3,000 off per couple and up to $2,000 per couple in shipboard credits to group and family incentives, Crystal Cruises is providing exceptional value and variety, as well as luxury, for discriminating travelers.

"A Crystal vacation, along with consistently being voted 'World's Best' by savvy travelers, is an inherently great value. Every detail of the Crystal experience is attended to with special care," says Bill Smith, Crystal's senior vice president. "When travelers realize the amount and scope of these offers, they will find the savings are extraordinary."

Celebration Savings

To celebrate of an unprecedented 15 years as "Best Large-Ship Cruise Line," up to $1,500 per person savings off most fall Mediterranean, South America, Amazon, New England/Canada, Caribbean and Transatlantic voyages.

All Inclusive - As You Wish

Up to $1,000 per person spending credit on most cruises to customize one's vacation with experiences that are personally meaningful - from fine wines to Crystal Adventures ashore.

Crystal Family Memories Program - Two Savings Options

For six full-fare berths: $500 credit toward a Crystal Private Adventure, kids under 17 sail free, plus other perks

For 10 full-fare berths: One complimentary berth, plus all of the above perks.

Round-trip Miami Panama Canal Combo

Save more than $1,000 and enjoy a $1,000 per person 'All Inclusive - As You Wish" shipboard credit for the 22-day combination of two Panama Canal transit sailings.

Big Savings on Thanksgiving Voyages

Save 50% or more off Crystal Symphony's wine and food focuses, Amazon journey, or Crystal Serenity's jazz cruise through the Caribbean, both departing November 22.

Value Collection Sailings

Save up to 50% on seven sailings through the Panama Canal, South America, New England and Canada, Caribbean and the Amazon, and a transatlantic crossing.

Crystal Assurance Plan

Crystal's price guarantee protects guests if the fare for their stateroom is later reduced, plus offers reduced cruise fare deposits, deadlines and cancellation periods.

Combo Cruise Savings

Guests booking two or more fall cruises back-to-back can save up to 5% on the fare for each voyage.

Onboard Booking Savings

Guests booking a future cruise on board receive up to 4.5% off their next cruise.

For terms and conditions and Crystal reservations, contact 800-942-3301