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2012
Crystal Cruises

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In The News:
Crystal redefines value: It’s not just the dollars you save, but
also the time you spend.

Sail with the World’s Best and enjoy every moment
knowing you have made the perfect choice.
Now All-Inclusive!
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Experience the chance to save with special
offers
such as 2-for-1 Fares and Free Air. With your generous “As
You Wish” spending credits, you might indulge in that dream
excursion in Hong Kong, treat yourself to a sparkling new
watch or designer sunglasses at our luxury boutiques, or
select a special wine for dinner in the Vintage Room. All
these savings and indulgences are yours to enjoy as you sail
the seas with Crystal, savoring days that unfold as you
please.
The Perfect Choice
Includes Value
Innovation aboard Crystal Cruises is inspired by you.
While you are looking for
new destinations and experiences, check out the new ways to
make your voyage truly extraordinary. |
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| Panama Canal: A
tropical paradise that spans two oceans and a world of
cultures, offering Dutch architecture and French cuisine,
and California casual along with timeless Caribbean.
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| South America:
Where the vibe is both relaxed and electric, with drinks
sipped in neighborhood cafés and the passion of the tango
expressed not only in dance but also in life.
World Cruise: The name, “Epic
Islands & Empires,” could not be more suited for this
extraordinary voyage that explores tropical seas and
centuries of history.
European Destinations: From
the Canary Islands to the North Cape, a seven-day
Mediterranean escape to a 16-day Atlantic crossing, Crystal
takes you there in timeless style. Balancing relaxing days
at sea with extended time in port, 35 voyages showcase the
enchanting wonder of Europe with exceptional clarity and
luxurious style. |
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Trans-Atlantic. Indulge in
the tranquil serenity of an ocean crossing aboard the
World’s Best cruise line and design your days to do as
much—or as little—as you wish.
Mediterranean & Western Europe: A classic region that
is forever engaging, earning top-of-list status for history
buffs, art aficionados, foodies and wine enthusiasts. |
Northern Europe: Discover stunning fjords and splendid castles;
admire glorious gardens and picturesque ruins; create new
friendships and precious memories.
Caribbean, Panama Canal: Warm and exotic. Shimmering and
sophisticated. Charming and historic. This winter, discover some of
the most exciting corners of the world with the World’s Best. to the
fullest. Use your “As You Wish” shipboard credits (up to $2,000 per
couple) on fabulous Crystal Adventures® shore excursions that
highlight what makes each city or village, beach or bay, mountain or
meadowland unique
The
Perfect Choice. When you take the wonders of Europe and
add the luxury of Crystal Cruises, you have a travel
experience you will remember forever. And in 2012, the
World’s Best is all inclusive. |
Why Crystal?
"Because innovation and tradition go hand in
hand. Because valued guests soon become treasured family. Because
savvy travelers expect the World’s Best. Out there is a horizon,
wide open with possibilities and
bright with the glow of anticipation. On every voyage, we seek to
create new standards for luxury travel with innovative and enriching
experiences— always offered with our compliments. Dine on the
cuisines of Nobu Matsuhisa and Piero Selvaggio in our specialty
restaurants. Exercise body and mind with the latest in Pilates
classes and computer workshops. Participate in our new complimentary
“voluntourism” “You care. We care.” shore excursions to help the
people and places we visit. Relish your time aboard ships designed
for comfort. We have invested more than $50 million to keep Crystal
Symphony and Crystal Serenity on the cutting edge of innovative
style, staying true to the service, space, quality and choices that
make Crystal the perfect choice. ( source: Crystal Cruises )
The award-winning Crystal Experience. Pack your dreams and
wishes, because during your Crystal cruise, you will have the
choices and flexibility to make them come true. Days and evenings
spent aboard your Crystal ship may just rival your experiences
ashore, and it’s no wonder: Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity
are
perfectly equipped to journey into your passions and interests. Do
you have a long-held childhood dream to learn to play the piano?
Would you like to improve your golf swing under the tutelage of a
PGA pro? Do you want to gain insights into current events, get tips
on financial success or discover the secrets of well-being?
Opportunities for enrichment are abundant with Crystal, as are
chances to unwind and indulge. Enjoy a massage at the Crystal Spa,
sip rare wines at a Vintage Room dinner or be dazzled by
Broadway-style shows. The choices are endless and—as always—they are
yours.
Service: Experience the legendary
service, gracious hospitality, and genuine warmth and welcome that
have earned Crystal unprecedented acclaim as the very best in the
world. What is it that
has made Crystal Cruises the undisputed leader in luxury travel for
a record 17 years? The answer is found on the faces of each and
every Crystal employee, from your stewardess and waiter to the
concierge or deckhand. Their smiles happily convey “Your wish is our
command.” It’s their exceptional service and quiet skill in
remembering your preferences. It’s the friendships fostered on board
that immediately make you feel at home… because you are. From the
moment you travel with us, you become an important member of the
Crystal Family.
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Complimentary Stateroom Services
& Amenities
• Prepaid gratuities for housekeeping
• Twice-daily housekeeping with nightly turndown
service
• 100% Egyptian cotton linens
• Frette bathrobes, kimonos and slippers
• Early embarkation luncheon
• Welcome champagne
• A menu of pillow options for a perfect night’s sleep
• In-stateroom satellite TV and movies on your
flat-panel television
• 24-hour room service
• Self-service launderettes |
• Concierge services for personal arrangements ashore
Additional Penthouse Services & Amenities
• Personal butler service with prepaid gratuities
• Unpacking and packing upon request
• Pressing and shoe shine
• Afternoon tea service and nightly hors d’oeuvres
• Stocked bar and afternoon canapés
• Order “in” from specialty restaurants
• Private car transfers for Crystal Penthouse guests |
Space: Enjoy the many lavish
amenities of ships designed for luxurious comfort—intimate places to
relax, open spaces to stretch out and play, and exceptional
staterooms to call home. Welcome to your luxurious home at sea. Here
you are invited to indulge your time exactly as your mood moves you
aboard perfectly sized ships designed for energized or casual play.
Enjoy invigorating spinning classes at our state-of-the-art fitness
center and PGA-hosted golf clinics. Jog along the 360º Promenade
Deck or pamper yourself at the Feng Shui-inspired Crystal Spa.
Expand your horizons at our Creative Learning Institute,® play a few
hands of Texas Hold ‘Em® or steal away to the quiet calm of your
private verandah stateroom. Discover the beauty of a Crystal cruise
and do as much as you can or as little as you wish.
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Complimentary Fine Dining
• Fine wines and premium spirits in all restaurants and
open bar service throughout the ship
• Prepaid gratuities for all dining & bar staff
including
sommeliers
• Up to five dining venues for breakfast and lunch
• Up to seven evening dining options with open
seating including specialty restaurants Prego by
Piero Selvaggio, and Silk Road and The Sushi Bar
by Nobu Matsuhisa
• Choice of Classic Main or Late seatings, or our new
Open Dining by Reservation
• All nonalcoholic beverages
including bottled water, soft drinks and fresh juices |
• Afternoon Tea served daily in Palm Court
• Specialty coffees, pastries and charcuterie at the
European-designed Bistro Café
• Acclaimed Crystal Wine & Food Festival® cruises
featuring famous chefs and wine authorities on
select voyages
• Lighter Fare menu lower in calories, fat, cholesterol
and sodium
• Four-course vegetarian menus available every
evening
• Ice cream and frozen yogurt bar |
Quality: Awaken your senses with
luxurious refinements and surprisingly thoughtful touches of
elegance discovered at every turn during your voyage.
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Complimentary Fitness & Wellness
• The only Feng Shui-inspired spa at sea with separate
men’s and women’s relaxation areas, dry saunas,
steam rooms and whirlpools
• State-of-the-art gym featuring classes including
Pilates Reformer, “Tour de Spin” cycling, cutting
edge Kinesis™ systems and Tai Chi courses
• Golf lessons with PGA pros
• Exclusive 360° wraparound teak Promenade Deck
for outdoor fitness programs such as “Walk on
Water”(WOW®) with weighted vests and a Nordic
Walking Program
• Full-size paddle tennis courts for friendly games and
lively tournaments
Complimentary Enrichment & Entertainment
• Daily enrichment with Yamaha Passport to Music®
keyboard lessons and Berlitz foreign language studies
• Dozens of classes and instruction in the latest software
in our dedicated Computer University@Sea
• Technology Concierge “how to” tips on the latest
high-tech gadgets and apps
• Bridge classes with ACBL instructors for all levels
of players
• Supervised junior activities for all
ages including
games for younger children, plus social events and
video game tournaments for teens
• Experiences of Discovery® theme
cruises with
focused programming on music, fashion, wellness,
golf and much more |
• Crystal Visions® Enrichment Program
lecture series featuring renowned speakers, authors,
celebrities and destination experts
More Onboard Features
• Award-winning Broadway-style entertainment,
cabarets, piano bars and dance clubs with karaoke
• Recent-release films in the surround-sound
Hollywood Theatre
• Dance lessons and Ambassador Hosts
• Art classes with Odyssey Art at Sea
• Heartwarming “You care. We care.” shore excursions
• Hands-on cooking classes with celebrity guest chefs
on all Crystal Wine & Food Festival sailings
• Priority Check-in & Planning Center (PCPC) for
booked guests to plan their voyages in advance at
crystalcruises.com
• More than 3,000 book and DVD titles to check out from the
Library
• Ocean ViewsTM panels featuring world affairs experts such
as Gen. Richard Myers, Amb. Marc Ginsberg and Garrick Utley
for interactive discussions on a variety of topics including
politics, global events and more |
Destination: Adventures. After a day
ashore, you will share exciting tales of discovery, thanks to
Crystal’s exceptional selection of destination-specific excursions.
In Italy, it’s all about food, art and architecture—
and exotic cars such as Ferrari and Lamborghini. In Russia, the
czars have left a legacy of dramatic power struggles and
awe-inspiring palaces. Each Crystal Adventure showcases what is
unique about each destination, so that no two excursions are alike.
And because no two Crystal guests are alike, you have a wondrous
choice of options, from festive cooking demonstrations to thrilling
drives through Tuscany behind the wheel of an Italian sports car.
For something even more personal, let us create a Crystal Private
Adventure just for you. Enjoy the convenience of overnight stays in
port at the beginning or end of your cruise. Unpack and pack just
once, then step ashore to fully explore fascinating cities such as
Venice, Istanbul and Stockholm.
Choices: Indulge your dreams on a journey
designed to your exact wishes and interests… with Crystal, the
options are endless and the choices are always yours. At Crystal,
personal choice is at the heart of all we do, allowing you to design
your own journey of discovery. Ashore, choose from dozens of Crystal
Adventures® in each port of call, and experience the destination on
your own terms—maybe by bike, perhaps by boat, even with a private
car and guide. Customize your travels with a Crystal Private
Adventure,® or embark on a multi-day overland excursion to further
explore places you’ve longed to see. On board, take dance lessons,
attend a destination lecture, listen to a celebrity guest speaker,
exercise or simply watch the world go by from the comfort of your
private verandah.
Destinations: You know you’ve made
the Perfect Choice when you sail aboard the cruise line that visits
66 countries with 183 ports in the most interesting places around
the world.
Itineraries: 2012 offers 19 fascinating maiden calls in
places like Heimaey Island in Iceland, an expanded Europe season,
and late-fall cruises to Australia and New Zealand.
Worldwide adventures. From the northernmost reaches of the Baltic
Sea to the stunning islands of the South Pacific, you’ll be
awestruck by the scope of Crystal’s 2012 destinations
Crystal Cruises: The Perfect Choice.
Journey with us in 2012 and enjoy extraordinary service and choices,
and now, the all-inclusive convenience of the World’s Best cruise
line. A traveler’s dream. Embark on a voyage of discovery to the far
corners of the world, to idyllic maiden ports of call such as
Bonifacio,Corsica, and other undiscovered gems of wonder. Days and
nights at sea. Fall in love with the freedom, choice and flexibility
of an ocean cruise and spend your time doing exactly as you wish…or
maybe as you’ve always dreamed.
Consider each day at sea as a gift… to yourself.
Aboard incredibly spacious ships designed to appeal to a wide
variety of interests, each new day presents
infinite possibilities for personal enjoyment. Pamper yourself with
a Balinese-inspired massage at the
award-winning Crystal Spa. Perfect your swing at the driving range
as a PGA pro offers advice. Attend
engaging lectures on world affairs, financial success, personal
well-being or celebrity life. Live out a
childhood dream and learn to play the piano, or learn a new language
and talk with locals when you venture
ashore. As night falls, the curtain rises on lavish shows, intimate
cabarets and exceptional dining. Indulge in
rare wines at a Vintage Room Dinner. Sneak away to watch a
recent-release movie in the spacious surround sound theater. Or
simply stroll the open decks under a nighttime blanket of endless
stars.
2012 Cruise Calendar Crystal Cruises

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An inspiring
journey of ever-changing scenery. Elegant staterooms. Fine cuisine.
Dazzling entertainment and exceptional options for personal
discovery. Land-based resorts simply cannot compete with the
richness and value of the Crystal experience.
Dining & Entertainment
All of our ships offer an endless array of fine dining,
drinking and entertainment options. For dinner, private
dining rooms can seat groups up to 80, while more
intimate gatherings can be accommodated in our Crystal
Dining Room and specialty restaurants. And you won't
find any land-based alternative that offers
Broadway-style productions, Creative Learning Institute
(CLI) courses, the Crystal Casino or any of a range of
other entertainment choices available on a Crystal
cruise. |
Spa & Fitness
Business is never as successful without ample time for
play. Our Feng Shui-inspired Spa offers massage, sauna
and steam, facials and more. Each ship has a
well-equipped fitness center; several pools and
Jacuzzis, paddle tennis courts, golf driving ranges and
putting greens. Our 360o teak Promenade Deck
always offers the best views for walking or jogging in
the open sea air. |
Staterooms
Appointed with comforts like Frette robes and
Scandinavian down duvets as well as business amenities
like Internet access and voicemail, our staterooms
provide opportunity for both peace and productivity. |
Only on a Crystal cruise will
you enjoy all this:
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Crystal
Values in 2012
• 2-for-1
Fares Receive 50% savings per person in
every
category on all sailings.
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“All-Inclusive. As You Wish.”
Spending Credits
Receive up
to $2,000 per couple, $1,000 per person, in shipboard spending
credits to spend
any way
you wish.
• FREE
Air Fly free in Business or Economy Class on all 2012
voyages with complimentary transfers
or receive a
cruise-only credit.
• Crystal
Society Savings Return guests enjoy exclusive savings on all
2012 sailings.
• Share
the Experience Crystal Society members are rewarded with our
generous 2012 referral program.
• Crystal
Family Memories Make your friends and family part of our Crystal
Family. Sail with six family
and friends
on any winter 2012 voyage and enjoy pre-paid gratuities, shipboard
credits and kids sail free! Plus, add a free berth when you sail
with 10 or more.
• Early Full
Payment Savings Save an additional
2.5% off all
cruise fares when you pay for your cruise in full, six months in
advance.
• Trip
Insurance For peace of mind, consider Cruise Protection Program
that provides coverage to
protect your
cruise investment or assistance should you need it. Visit
Travel
Guard for details.

Experience
the chance to save with special offers such as 2-for-1 Fares and
Free Air. With your generous “As You Wish” spending credits,
you might indulge
in that
dream excursion in Hong Kong, treat yourself to a sparkling new
watch or designer sunglasses at our luxury boutiques, or select a
special wine for dinner in the Vintage Room. All these savings and
indulgences are yours to enjoy as you sail the seaswith Crystal,
savoring days that unfold as you please.
Ways to Save
A Crystal
voyage is one of incredible value—both of
the cruise
experience itself and of special savings and promotions. To discover
the Crystal difference, plus the many ways to save on your next
Crystal Cruises voyage,
contact your
professional travel agent. The cruise of your dreams is just over
the horizon. Below is a sample of exclusive Crystal Cruises values:
2-for-1
Fares Enjoy 50% savings on
all 2012 sailings in all categories. 2-for-1 Fares listed are per
person and reflect 50% savings off the published brochure fares.
“All-Inclusive. As You Wish.” Spending Credits
Receive up to
$2,000 per
couple (up to $1,000 per person) shipboard spending
credits on
all 2012 Winter Collection sailings to use any way you wish.
Spa treatments, fine wines, something special from the
boutiques—it’s your choice.
FREE Air
with Transfers Fly free in Business or Economy Class on
ALL 2012
sailings and enjoy complimentary transfers.
Early Full
Payment Savings
All
guests paying in full 180 days
prior to
departure receive an additional 2.5% Early Full Payment
Savings.
Crystal
Society Savings We are pleased to offer exclusive Crystal
Society
member-only savings on all cruises in 2012, which you’ll
find listed
with the cruise fares in this Winter Collection. The cutoff
date for
these savings is the sailing date of each particular cruise.
The Crystal
Society Savings can be combined with Onboard Booking
and Early
Full Payment Savings unless otherwise noted. Plus, our
Share the
Experience referral program is available on all voyages. Visit
crystalcruises.com for details.
Crystal
Family Memories Program Invite your friends and family
to be a part
of our Crystal Family. Sail with six full-fare, full-payment
family and
friends in winter 2012, and receive pre-paid gratuities,
$100 per
person shipboard credit (maximum two per stateroom),
third berths
sail free (17 and under with waiver), and many other
generous
gifts. Sign up and sail with ten full-fare, full-payment
guests and
enjoy all of the previous plus one free berth.
And…Save
Time! Enjoy faster check-in on embarkation day as
well as make
reservations for all shore excursions, spa and salon
appointments, specialty restaurants, dinners in The Vintage Room,
and most enrichment classes—before you sail. Ask your travel agent
for details
A European-trained staff. Inviting and
elegant spaces. An outstanding selection of
wines. The World’s Best sets sail on every voyage to exceed your
expectations.
Crystal’s casual elegance, extraordinary service and
unwavering attention to every detail—now legendary—greet you at
every turn.
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