Are you planning a luxury cruise? Here are some reasons to consider Crystal for your next cruise.Crystal offers the amenities and activities of large ship cruise lines with the intimacy of a small ship cruise line. You will enjoy personal service and fine dining, along with a variety of entertainment, enrichment, and fitness activities, without having to fight big crowds.
Your cruise fare includes on board gratuities, fine wines and premium spirits throughout the ships. Also included are bottled water, juices, sodas, specialty coffees, at least one complimentary reservation in each of the specialty restaurants, enrichment programs and classes, self-service laundry facilities on each deck, and fitness classes. So when you book a Crystal Cruise, you won't have to worry about a big on board spending bill at the end of the cruise.
Many people not familiar with Crystal assume they can't afford it. But Crystal offers voyages starting at less than $2,000 per guest. There are many 7-10 day voyage options that are perfect for younger cruises who need to plan their vacation around their work schedules. For example, this October, you can enjoy a 6-night cruise in the Mediterranean from Monte Carlo to Valletta starting at $1,750 per person in an ocean view stateroom. If you are looking for a longer cruise, Crystal offers world cruise itineraries of up to 129 days.
If you are like me, one of the reasons you travel is to enjoy unforgettable culinary experiences. Crystal's ships offer a variety of dining options. You can choose the Crystal Dining Room for traditional or modern fare, and Silk Road the Sushi Bar for Nobu's Japanese fusion cuisine. If you want a quiet night in, you can order room service at no charge 24 hours per day.
If you like nightlife, Crystal offers Broadway style production shows, cabaret shows, two piano bars, music for dancing, a movie theater, and more. During the day, speakers present talks on destinations, current events and special interests. The ships offer classes in wine tasting, art, piano, languages, as well as a variety of fitness classes. And the best thing is that all of these classes are complimentary.
It's not too early to start planning! You can book your in advance and your deposit is in most cases fully refundable up to 90 days before the cruise date with no risk. Crystal has two ships, the Symphony and Serenity, but will be adding a third in 2018.
Sometimes potential clients balk at booking a luxury cruise line like Crystal because they don't want to pack tuxedos and evening gowns on vacation. Crystal has black tie optional evenings where you can opt to dress up, but no ties or formal wear is required. A jacket and collared shirt is fine! Every other evening on the ship is Crystal Casual, the only restriction is no shorts or baseball caps after 6pm.
While many other luxury cruise lines charge double for solo travelers, Crystal charges an affordable 25% single supplement for ocean view staterooms. One some voyages, the single supplement is only 10%! Crystal takes care of its solo travelers on board by offering Ambassador Hosts on every voyage. Ambassador Hosts are there for dancing, hosting tables of single travelers in the dining room, and escorting shore excursions.
Crystal offers a great kids program with lots of great activities for children, making it one of the best choices for families who want to take a luxury cruise. Activities include Captain's Coke-tail parties, scavenger hunts, and even a video arcade for teens.
The value of an all-inclusive vacation is fantastic, no more budgeting for the cruise tickets plus the beverages, activities and gratuities at the end. And if you pay in full for your voyage 6 months ahead of sailing, you can save 2.5% off the cruise fare. Past guests receive a Crystal Society discount on every future cruise, and guest sailing on back to back voyages save 5%.
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