December 2012

PAUL GAUGUIN CRUISES REVEALS EXCITING 2013 LINE UP OF SPECIAL GUESTS

Published Friday, December 7th 2012

 

Paul Gauguin Cruises, operator of the highest-rated and longest continually sailing luxury cruise ship in the South Pacific, the m/s Paul Gauguin, and the 90-guest m/v Tere Moana, proudly presents an array of 2013 itineraries with special guests appealing to a variety of interests—from the culinary arts to astronomy and marine biology.


Kicking off the new year, Herbert Nitsch, Champion Freediver, will be on board The Gauguin’s January 12, 2013, Cook Islands & Society Islands voyage; the January 23, 2013, Society Islands & Tuamotus sailing; and the February 2, 2013, cruise to the Marquesas, Tuamotus & Society Islands.  Hailed as the “Deepest Man on Earth,” Herbert Nitsch has set 32 world records in freediving and is the recognized master of the sport. During each voyage, Nitsch will provide lectures and demonstrations.


World-famous oceanographer and environmentalist Jean-Michel Cousteau joins several sailings aboard The Gauguin in 2013: February 2 to the Marquesas, Tuamotus & Society Islands; June 26 to the Society Islands & Tuamotus; September 21 to the Australs & Society Islands; and November 2 to the Cook Islands & Society Islands. In addition to presenting lectures and videos of his work, he will accompany several dives from the ship.


Extreme artist Jean Francois Detaille will be aboard The Gauguin’s February 2, 2013, sailing to the Marquesas, Tuamotus & Society Islands. Detaille is a classically trained fine artist with a flair for performance art combining stand-up comedy, speed painting, and audience participation. He will deliver original, one-of-a-kind, one-man shows during the voyage.


Diane Moore, President of Paul Gauguin Cruises, will host a special cocktail party and “town hall” meeting for guests on The Gauguin’s February 23, 2013, Tahiti & the Society Islands sailing. Richard Bailey, Chairman of Paul Gauguin Cruises, will host the May 11, 2013, Rome to Venice voyage aboard The Moana. Moore and Bailey will be available for informal conversations with guests throughout each cruise.


From the vineyards of California’s Sonoma County and Central Coast to the great estates of Bordeaux, France, Daniel Baron has learned the importance of the pursuit of excellence in winemaking. Today, he serves as winemaker for Napa Valley’s prestigious Silver Oak Cellars.  Baron will be aboard The Gauguin’s March 9, 2013, Tahiti & the Society Islands sailing for a lecture and wine tasting, cocktail party, and more.


Dr. Chris Roelfsema has traveled the world studying coral reefs and imparting his knowledge to students at The University of Queensland in Australia. Joining Dr. Roelfsema is Diana Kleine, a project manager for CoralWatch, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the conservation and education about these vital yet delicate ecosystems. They will deliver on-site lectures at the islands’ beautiful coral reefs and will also accompany dives from the ship on The Gauguin’s March 16, 2013, sailing to the Cook Islands & Society Islands.


Guy Buffet is famous for his whimsical portraits of chefs, waiters, and restaurant scenes. Several itineraries on The Gauguin will feature this renowned artist in 2013: May 18 and November 23 to the Marquesas, Tuamotus & Society Islands; June 1 and 8 to Tahiti & the Society Islands; November 2 to the Cook Islands & Society Islands; and November 13 to the Society Islands & Tuamotus. Buffet will conduct lectures and art demonstrations, and offer the opportunity to purchase his signed artwork while onboard.



The sky above us, the seas that surround us, and the volcanoes that created the islands of French Polynesia: all are featured on a special thematic voyage to Tahiti & the Society Islands aboard The Gauguin. A series of special presentations of the complexities of our universe will be presented by astronaut Jean-François Clervoy, marine ecologist Cécile Gaspar, and marine geologist Yves Lancelot on the May 4, 2013, “Sky, Ocean & Volcanoes” voyage.


Chef Propriétaire of one of the finest restaurants in Paris, the two Michelin-starred Restaurant Apicius, Jean-Pierre Vigato has inspired signature menus for Paul Gauguin Cruises for several years.  This celebrated chef will be aboard The Moana’s June 1, 2013, Roundtrip Istanbul voyage, and will provide culinary demonstrations featuring his gastronomic techniques.


James Beard award winner and critically acclaimed chef Alan Wong has made a highly successful career out of marrying elements of different ethnic cooking styles using the finest Island-grown ingredients. As his Asian roots combine with his French culinary background, east and west cuisines do not merely meet—they meld.  This master of Hawaii regional cuisine will be aboard The Gauguin’s July 27, 2013, Tahiti & the Society Islands sailing, for a lecture, question-and-answer session, and cooking demonstration.


From July to October, humpback whales teem in the waters off the Australs island of Rurutu, delighting divers with their graceful antics and haunting songs. This special sanctuary will be visited on The Gauguin’s September 21, 2013, sailing to the Australs & Society Islands. Paul Gauguin Cruises Chairman Richard Bailey and renowned whale and dolphin expert Michael Poole host this special voyage.


For rates or more information on Paul Gauguin Cruises, please contact a Travel Professional.

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Crystal Reinvents Repositioning Cruises in 2013, With New Routes and Incredible Value

Published Thursday, December 13th 2012

Crystal Cruise

Ultra-luxe Crystal Cruises is offering a bevy of innovative repositioning cruises in 2013, with new itineraries on 60% of the voyages.  As year-round, worldwide cruise ships, the award-winning Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity usually move to different regions (i.e., “reposition”) seasonally.  While repositioning cruises historically offer exceptional value, Crystal ups the ante in 2013, touting handsomely priced, reinvented journeys with unusual twists across the Atlantic, Pacific and American coastlines, from Northern to Southern Europe, North America to South America, and more. 


New and interesting routes include:

  • Kobe to Vancouver (April 12)—A “Trans-Pacific/Alaska”crossing, on Crystal Symphony, featuring:
    • Kobe, Japan overnight.
    • Rare visit to Petropavlosk, showcasing Russian Far East culture and natural bounties such as 68 active volcanoes.
    • Crystal’s only Alaskan cruise in 2013, with four calls including lesser-visited Dutch Harbor and Kodiak, plus Seward and Ketchikan.
    • “Ocean Views” theme featuring lively debate among world affairs experts about current issues.

  • NY to Reyjkavik (May 23)—A rare spring “New England/Canada “Trans-Atlantic” voyage on Crystal Symphony featuring seven ports and:
  • Manhattan overnight.
    • Traditional New England ports, including Newport, RI; Boston, MA; Bar Harbor, ME; Halifax, Nova Scotia; and St. John’s, Newfoundland.
    • New overnight in Reykjavik.
    • “Wine and Food” theme with guest culinary experts and complimentary classes.

  • Barcelona-London (May 30)/London-Barcelona (Sept. 2) —These nine-day cruises reposition Crystal Serenity between Baltic/N. Europe and Mediterranean/S. Europe seasons, offering:
    • Extended time in the world’s preeminent wine country via Bordeaux overnights.
    • Beautiful colonial-architecture-filled Lisbon.
    • Intimate southern Spain, with Barcelona overnight and Cadiz/Seville call from London, and Barcelona, Málaga, and rarely-visited Cartagena calls when sailing to London.
    • Unique UK islands: Gibraltar (Barcelona-London) and the Channel Islands (London-Barcelona).
    • Convenient Miami departure.
    • Rio de Janeiro overnight.
    • Caribbean stops in Barbados and Devil’s Island, French Guiana.
    • Intimate, off-the-beaten-path Brazil, including a maiden call in Natal, plus Belém, Fortaleza, Maceió, and Salvador stops.
    • “Wine and Food” theme and extra-special culinary indulgences during U.S. Thanksgiving.
  • Miami-Rio (Nov. 23)—Crystal Symphony moves from North to South America, offering:
  • Convenient Miami departure.
  • Rio de Janeiro overnight.
  • Caribbean stops in Barbados and Devil’s Island, French Guiana.
  • Intimate, off-the-beaten-path Brazil, including a maiden call in Natal, plus Belém, Fortaleza, Maceió, and Salvador stops.
  • “Wine and Food” theme and extra-special culinary indulgences during U.S. Thanksgiving.

 

Additional 2013 “repos” that sail outside of the box include:

  • LA-NY Panama Canal (May 6) with rare call to Charleston and a “Garden and Floral Design” theme offering shore excursions to local gardens across the eastern seaboard .
  • “Trans-Atlantic” from London (Sept. 2), ending in Boston for Crystal’s first time ever, with two calls in Scotland en route.
  • NY-Miami (Nov. 2) offering extended time in the U.S. Southeast (Charleston, Savannah, and maiden call to St. Augustine), plus Baltimore, Turks & Caicos, Curacao, Aruba and a “Film and Theatre” theme.


Classic crossings, each with a “Big Band and Ballroom Dance” theme, include:

  • Miami-Lisbon (March 31)—A dozen Ambassador Hosts to dance and dine with guests, 10 days across the pond, and a visit to Portugal’s Madeira Island.
  • Barcelona-Miami (Dec. 9)—Nine luxurious sea days plus calls in the Canary Is. and St. Maarten.


“Next year, the variety and value of our repositioning cruises is exceptional: from classic trans-ocean experiences to more port-focused journeys,” explains Crystal’s Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing Jack Anderson. “With more days at sea on most repositioning voyages, guests have even more time to savor one of the World’s Best destinations:  Crystal’s all-inclusive shipboard resort, filled with abundant enrichment, entertainment and pampering.”


With all-inclusive fares for the collection starting at just $2,210/person, couples can save up to $4,000 with current “Book Now” pricing, if booked by December 28.


The renowned Crystal Experience has been rated “World’s Best” more than any other cruise line, hotel, or resort in history.


For more information and Crystal reservations, contact a travel agent.

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State issues permit for SC terminal

Published Tuesday, December 18th 2012

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. South Carolina environmental regulators on Tuesday issued a needed permit for a $35 million cruise passenger terminal in Charleston saying allowing the terminal doesn't change what is happening on the waterfront of a city that has had a port for centuries.


The Department of Health and Environmental Control's Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management issued the permit allowing the South Carolina State Ports Authority to drive pilings beneath an old riverfront warehouse for the new terminal.


There has been debate over the city's growing cruise industry for several years and two public hearings on the permit earlier this year drew hundreds of people. The controversy has sparked lawsuits in both state and federal court.


"We all have our personal beliefs and perceptions about what we wish were the case," DHEC director Catherine Templeton told The Associated Press. "But at the end of the day, our commitment is to look at what the law requires. And at the end of the day, five pilings do not allow more ships or bigger ships."


The port area has been an industrial and commercial area for centuries and "putting in the five pilings doesn't permit more" ships, she added.


The permit does incorporate a voluntary agreement between the Ports Authority and Charleston limiting the number of cruise stops to 104 a year. The authority would notify the city and neighborhood groups and hold public hearings if that number were to change.


"We are highly disappointed that the permit was issued with no caveats and based on a legally nonbinding agreement by which the SPA will merely provide the city with notification of any changes. At that point it is a done deal and the horse will be out of the barn," said Carrie Agnew, the executive director of a nonprofit called Charleston Communities for Cruise Control.


But Templeton said by including the agreement as a condition of the permit state regulators could technically, if the agreement is not upheld, require the Ports Authority to rip out the foundation for the terminal after it is built. The authority wants the pilings to support elevators in the new terminal.


"This is another positive step toward advancing Charleston's new passenger terminal, which will provide numerous benefits to the community while more efficiently supporting our port's cruise business," said Jim Newsome, the president and CEO of the Ports Authority.


He said while legal challenges remain "the concept plan and the terminal's design are the result of more than 100 meetings with the community and stakeholder groups as well as the approval of the city's Board of Architectural Review."


The permit requires that contractors use environmentally sound procedures in building such as using low-emission vehicles, turning off equipment when it is not being used and requiring those vehicles to use ultra-low sulfur fuel.


Katie Zimmerman of the South Carolina Coastal Conservation League said the group is disappointed that regulators did not include a requirement that idling cruise ships get power from electricity from shore instead of sitting in dock burning fuel.


But she noted the permit does incorporate the agreement between the city and the Ports Authority.


"This means that DHEC has assumed joint responsibility for enforcing these standards. This is encouraging," she said.


The dispute over the cruises has been raging several years. Back in 2010, Carnival Cruise Lines permanently based its 2,056-passenger liner Fantasy in Charleston, giving the city a year-round cruise industry. Before that the city only had a handful of seasonal cruises.


Opponents say the added tourists, traffic congestion and smoke from the cruise liners are destroying the historic fabric of the city.


Read more here: http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2012/12/18/3733794/ap-newsbreak-state-issues-permit.html#storylink=cpy

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Princess Cruises Reveals Royal Princess Youth and Teen Centers

Published Saturday, December 22nd 2012

Princess Cruises
Even the youngest passengers will enjoy the many special features aboard Princess Cruises’ new Royal Princess when the ship debuts in June. Princess  revealed the amenities just for kids and teens that will wow younger cruisers aboard the new ship.


Royal Princess will offer expanded space for youth centers that adds a new level to the onboard experience for young passengers. All age groups will find more space with dedicated outdoor areas, including a new teen lounge. Toddlers can also join the fun with a special fun area just for kids under 3.


“It's always important to us that passengers of all ages have a great time onboard,” said Jan Swartz, Princess Cruises executive vice president. “Naturally we’ve included features on Royal Princess to make every moment of the cruise memorable for our youngest passengers – we love hearing them tell their parents that they can’t wait to come back.”


The new areas for kids and teens are detailed in the company’s latest video previewing Royal Princess, available at princess.com/royalprincess.


Some of the fun that young passengers will find on Royal Princess includes:


Princess Pelicans (ages 3-7): The youngest age group will enjoy a great space for group activities like movie nights, a new mini air hockey table, a special area for arts and crafts programs, and a new indoor play structure. In addition, they’ll have a new outdoor play area, which includes toys, games, tricycles, and a new playground. These features add to the lineup of popular activities that kids love on Princess ships, including the Jr. Chef@Sea program, educational workshops, pajama and ice cream parties, and a Kid's Fun Fair.


Shockwaves (ages 8-12): Junior passengers in the middle group will now have their own dedicated outside area complete with lounge chairs and a variety of fun games. Shockwaves kids will really get into activities geared for their age – like air hockey, skeeball, and exciting game stations. They’ll also find their own lounge with a giant TV, a DJ Booth, and arts and crafts tables with activities led by Princess’ youth counselors. Plus they can hang out and enjoy their own pizza and ice cream parties or kids-only dinners.


Remix (ages 13-17): The Remix area for teens will feature a Princess DJ booth loaded with cutting-edge tracks where music lovers can create their own playlist, kick back, relax, or dance to the latest club mix. In addition, there’s a new lounge area, perfect for meeting new friends, with games like foosball, skeeball and the latest video games. A brand new outdoor lounge fulfills a request from teens, and offers cool club lighting, contemporary seating, a great new wading pool, and of course music perfect for parties under the stars. Teens will also enjoy activities specially designed for their age group, including sports competitions, late-night movies, hip hop dance classes, teens-only “mocktail” parties, formal dinners, and the always-popular video game tournaments.


The 3,600-passenger Royal Princess is a new-generation ship currently under construction for Princess Cruises. Among the special features found on board will be a greatly expanded atrium, the social hub of the ship; a dramatic over-water SeaWalk, a top-deck glass-bottomed walkway extending more than 28 feet beyond the edge of the vessel; plush private poolside cabanas that appear to be floating on the water; the new Princess Live! television studio; a pastry shop; a special Chef’s Table Lumiere, a private dining experience that surrounds diners in a curtain of light; and balconies on all outside staterooms. The ship’s 2013 maiden season will include cruises on the line’s signature Grand Mediterranean itinerary throughout the summer, followed by Eastern Caribbean cruises beginning in the fall.


Additional information about Princess Cruises is available through a professional travel agent

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Kids to Sail Free in Baltic and Mediterranean on Crystal in Summer 2013

Published Saturday, December 22nd 2012


Crystal Cruises is expanding its opportunities for family-friendly summer travel with new "Kids Sail Free" offers in Northern Europe and the Mediterranean. On four June and July voyages, junior cruisers age 17 and under can travel for free when sharing a third berth stateroom with two adults.


This is the first time ever the popular program has been offered in the Baltic, with three Crystal Serenity sailings of 10 days each on June 25, July 20 and 30, through Stockholm (overnight), Sweden; Tallinn, Estonia; St. Petersburg, Russia (two overnights); Helsinki, Finland; Berlin/Warnemünde, Germany; and Copenhagen, Denmark.


A seven-day sailing through the Mediterranean departs July 6 on Crystal Symphony, visiting Istanbul and KuÅŸadasi, Turkey; Mykonos, Greece; and Sicily/Taormina, Sorrento, and Rome/Civitavecchia, Italy.


“With attractive savings for bringing the kids along, combined with incredible opportunities to see and learn about Europe’s history firsthand, these cruises offer not only great value, but also invaluable experiences in terms of family bonding, world education, and memories” explains Jack Anderson, Crystal’s senior vice-president of sales and marketing.


Crystal Cruises’ dedicated on-board kids and teens spaces is a rarity among luxury cruise lines. During summers and holidays, junior activities directors host complimentary supervised activities on board, ranging from behind-the scenes tours to cooking classes and scavenger hunts. The Crystal Visions Enrichment Program also offers entertaining education, including Magic Castle at Sea shows and classes, iPad Digital Filmmaking classes in association with USC’s School of Cinematic Arts, and presentations from expert speakers. Every cruise also has babysitting services, “finicky eater” foods, movies, library books, family-friendly excursions, and more available.


All-inclusive “Book Now” fares for the four luxury European cruises start at $2,495/person if booked by December 28. The Crystal Family Memories program also offers additional free berths and perks for groups of six or more.


With sophisticated tours worldwide, enriching learning opportunities, international gourmet cuisine, complimentary voluntourism excursions, and a host of other activities for all ages, the Crystal experience gives families exceptional, once-in-a-lifetime access to creating intimate bonds, gleaning a global education, and building lifelong memories while sailing in elegance, making Crystal Cruises the leader in family-friendly luxury cruising.


For more information and Crystal reservations, contact a travel agent

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Compagnie du Ponant's Gastronomic Cruise

Published Tuesday, December 25th 2012

Compagnie du Ponant's Gastronomic Cruise

 
Compagnie du Ponant's Gastronomic Cruise

Compagnie du Ponant has introduced its second partnership with French magazine Cuisine et Vins de France. In 2013 the new Gastronomic Odyssey onboard L’Austral sails around Andalusia, the Balearic Islands and Costa Brava in the company of experts from the leading gastronomic magazine.


The program includes gala dinners by the most talented Michelin-starred chefs of their generation: Emmanuel Renaut, the only chef to have received three Michelin stars in 2012, and Christopher Hache, chef at Les Ambassadeurs restaurant at Hôtel de Crilion in Paris, who has already received one Michelin star.


The gourmet journey will include three conference and tasting sessions of great champagne houses anbd excellent wines from the Bordeaux region, and introducing Spanish wines. These sessions will be hosted by Karine Valentin, Cuisine et Vins de France wine journalist and renowned wine expert and famous wine consultant Olivier Dauga.


The eight night experience from Malaga (Spain) to Marseilles (France) from 13 to 20 April 2013 with prices starting from AUD $3,268.

For further information on Compagnie du Ponant or Travel the World, please contact:


Bill Snyder
www.Snyder-Travel.com

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Royal Caribbean Orders Third Oasis-Class Vessel

Published Sunday, December 30th 2012

 

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE, OSE: RCL) announced today that it has executed a contract with STX France to construct a third Oasis-class vessel for delivery in mid-2016.  This order is consistent with the plan announced by the company in October to build a sister-ship to the very successful Oasis of the Seas and Allure of the Seas.


"The Oasis of the Seas and Allure of the Seas have fundamentally transformed the cruise experience for our guests," said Richard D. Fain, chairman and chief executive officer of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.  "These ships have consistently generated outstanding guest satisfaction ratings and continue to produce superior financial results.  We are thrilled to be adding a sister to this extraordinary class of vessels at a compelling price.  Being back building in France just adds to the pleasure."


"STX France is proud to partner with Royal Caribbean again and continue our decades-long relationship by building the third Oasis-class ship," said Laurent Castaing, chief executive officer of STX France. "Royal Caribbean has always been an important part of our shipyard's success, and we are delighted to add this highly innovative and spectacular ship to the list of vessels we have built together."


The newbuild contract includes the transfer of Pullmantur's Atlantic Star as part of the consideration.  Additionally, the contract is subject to satisfaction of financing and other conditions.  STX France has also provided the company with a one-year option for the mid-year 2018 delivery of a fourth Oasis-class vessel at similar pricing.     


Including today's contract and existing ship orders, projected capital expenditures for 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 are $1.3 billion, $700 million, $1.2 billion, $1.2 billion and $1.3 billion, respectively.  The company's annualized capacity growth rate from 2012 to 2016 remains at a historically low rate of 3.5%.


Oasis of the Seas and Allure of the Seas are the largest and most revolutionary cruise ships in the world.  Architectural marvels at sea, they span 16 decks, encompass 225,282 gross registered tons, carrying 5,400 guests at double occupancy, and feature 2,700 staterooms.  The ships sail weekly from their home port of Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.


Oasis of the Seas and Allure of the Seas debuted in November 2009 and November 2010 respectively, introducing a range of unique industry "firsts" and engineering marvels including a neighborhood concept – seven themed areas providing guests with the opportunity to seek out relevant experiences based on their personal style, preference or mood.  Within these seven neighborhoods – Central Park, Boardwalk, the Royal Promenade, Pool and Sports Zone, Vitality at Sea Spa and Fitness Center, Entertainment Place and Youth Zone – are extraordinary elements such as the first park at sea, a thrilling zip line that races diagonally nine-decks above an open-air atrium, an original handcrafted carousel, 28 multilevel urban-style loft suites boasting floor-to-ceiling windows, an aquatic amphitheater – called the AquaTheater that serves as a pool by day and a dazzling ocean front theater by night; and an array of epicurean innovations that allow for new culinary experiences each day of a guest's cruise vacation.


"As the cruise line that revolutionized the industry with the FlowRider surf simulator, ice-skating rinks, cantilevered whirlpools and rock climbing walls, we are eager to add this third award winning Oasis-class ship to our brand portfolio.  This addition will allow us to showcase our legacy of innovation and imagination to even more guests around the world," said Adam Goldstein, president and chief executive officer of Royal Caribbean International.


With the success of the Oasis-class ships, Royal Caribbean International is currently undergoing a fleetwide revitalization program to bring the latest innovations and the highest guest-rated programs from Oasis of the Seas and Allure of the Seas to the cruise line's ships across the fleet.

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Culinary Masters Warm up Arctic Cruise on Crystal in 2013

Published Sunday, December 30th 2012


A Norwegian Culinary Olympics Team member, Cordon Bleu Master Chef, and Domaine Laroche Brand Ambassador will bring spice to the ice during Crystal Cruises’ luxury voyage through the Arctic Circle in 2013.  The special guests will be aboard as part of a “Wine and Food” theme enhancing the ultra-luxe line’s annual North Cape cruise next July.  The Crystal Serenity voyage begins July 5, sailing from Copenhagen to Stockholm, visiting 10 ports over 15 days filled with sipping Europe’s finest local beverages, learning about local dishes from gourmands, and seeing the breathtaking scenery of Lapland.

The culinary experts currently scheduled are:

  • Sven Erik Renaa: Proprietor of Norway’s renowned Renaa Restaurants, winner of numerous Chef of the Year awards, and manager of the champion Norwegian National Culinary Team.
  • Gwénaël Laroche: Brand Ambasadress for (and family member of ) Burgundy’s Domaine Laroche winery, a name that is virtually synonymous with Chablis and has won “The Best White Wine in the World” from Wine Spectator.
  • Mark Cummings: A certified Cordon Bleu Master Chef, restaurateur, and star of TV’s The Very Best of Everything.

They will offer hands-on instruction in preparing chef specialties, live cooking demonstrations, wine tastings, and specially-designed menus for select Crystal Dining Room dinners.


Foodie fun also segues to shore, with Crystal Adventures that take travelers on a “Quest for King Crab” in the waters of Sarnesfjorden (followed by eating the day’s catch); to Tromsø’s oldest pub and Mack’s Brewery to learn (and taste!) the art of crafting arctic beer; and to three different ice bars (in Leknes, Stockholm, Honningsvåg) for perfectly-chilled vodka sipping.


The voyage includes overnights in Copenhagen and Stockholm at the cruise’s beginning and end; calls in Geiranger, Honningsvåg, Tromsø, Lofoten, Ålesund, Loen, and Bergen, Norway; Crystal’s first return to Murmansk, Russia in 18 years; and cruising the Norwegian Fjords, North Cape/Arctic Circle, and North, Barents, and Baltic Seas.  All-inclusive “Book Now” fares offer special savings.


Extraordinary culinary experiences are a hallmark of every Crystal vacation.  Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity’s extensive, innovative choices for gourmandizing include the ultra-luxury line’s coveted cheese and wine cellars, overseen by on-board, certified cheese and wine sommeliers (Court of Master Sommeliers-certified); and gourmet dining options at every meal, whether in the Crystal Dining Room, at afternoon tea, or in Nobu Matsuhisa and Piero Selvaggio’s specialty restaurants.


For more information and Crystal reservations, contact a travel agent.

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HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Published Monday, December 31st 2012

Post-Holiday Getaway Sale!

Treat yourself to a Post-Holiday Getaway! Make traveling to one of our great destinations your New Year's resolution for 2013! With our low fares, you can "Change Your Latitude" by escapeing the winter and embrace the warmth of the Caribbean.



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