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Crystal Cruises
With a winning formula for success, Crystal Cruises consistently ranks among the top luxury properties in the world. The line, in just 20 years, has won an unprecedented number of top awards. Grounded in more than a decade of accolades, Crystal has been voted World's Best by the readers of Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler more than any other cruise line, hotel or resort in history.Crystal Cruises is the recipient of many of the travel industry’s highest awards, including "World's Best Large-Ship Cruise Line" (1996-2009, consecutively) and "Best Large-Ship Cruise Line" (15 years total) in Travel and Leisure and Conde Nast Traveler surveys, respectively. Crystal Cruises has also made the Conde Nast Traveler “Gold List” for 12 consecutive years (1997-2009). Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity feature elegantly appointed staterooms (most with private verandahs), an unprecedented array of dining options (Italian and Asian alternative restaurants as well as casual dining in the Trident Bar on designated nights), award-winning entertainment, a lavish Crystal Spa and Salon adhering to Feng Shui principles, and extensive exercise and sports facilities and instruction.
Key
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1. Crystal ships have consistently earned top awards.
2. Crystal Cruises’ affluent, multi-generational guests
appreciate the renowned Crystal experience distinguished by
classic service, abundant space, extensive choices, fine quality
and attention to detail.
3. Approximately 75 percent are from the United States and
Canada and 25 percent are international, sophisticated
travelers.
4. More than half the ship's accommodations feature private
verandas (85% on Crystal Serenity).
5. Crystal’s European hotel and dining staff are schooled in the
fine art of genteel service.
6. Crystal offers excellent value, competitive rates and group
booking discounts.
7. Creative Learning Institute offers enrichment classes with
well-known partners.
8. Cuisine by Nobu Matsuhisa and Piero Selvaggio's Valentino
restaurant.
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Ships in Fleet
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Crystal
Serenity
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Crystal
Symphony
Destinations
African (Southern)
Amazon River
Australia/New Zealand
Baltics/Russia
Black Sea
British Isles
Canada/New England
Canary Islands/Northern Africa
Caribbean
Central America
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Mediterranean/Aegean
Europe (Western)
Far
East/Orient
Hawaii
India
Ireland
Mexico (Pacific Coast)
Middle East
Panama Canal
Red
Sea/Suez Canal
Scandinavia/North Cape
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Mediterranean
South America
South Pacific/Tahiti
Southeast Asia
Transatlantic
Transpacific
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TV/Radio
CD Player
In-Stateroom
Movies
In-Stateroom
Internet Access
Direct Dial
Telephone
Private Safe
Minibar/Refrigerator
Hair Dryer
Dining
Traditional
Assigned Seating
Formal Nights
Specialty/a la
carte Venues
Coffeehouse/Patisserie
24 Food Service
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