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2012 Europe Collection Cover

2012 Europe Collection

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2012 Cruise Guide

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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!

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.

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.
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.

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.

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.

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.

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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  2011 2012
Destination Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov
Asia                        
Aus/NZ                          
Canada                        
E.Carib                          
Europe          
Hawaii                          
Med            
Mexico                      
Pan Canal                  
S.Amer.                        
S.Pac                        
Trans                    
Transpacific                          
Pacific Coast                        
World cruise      

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.


Crystal Values in 2012

2-for-1 Fares Receive 50% savings per person in

every category on all sailings.

 

“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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