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Luxury, as they say, is in the details. It is so often the little details that make all the difference. And on a Crystal cruise, the differences are many. Here are some of the things that set Crystal apart and have resulted in them receiving "World's Best Large-Ship Cruise Line" honors year after year.

Exclusive to the Crystal Experience

  • Full 360° open air teak Promenade Deck with exclusive WOW® - "Walk on Water" - fitness program
  • The Bistro, the popular European-style coffee and wine bar, which offers complimentary specialty coffee and tea drinks, along with light snacks served throughout the day
  • Up to seven evening dining options including a choice of classic main or late seating in the Crystal Dining Room, or open seating in specialty restaurants, so guests can always choose where, when and with whom they would like to dine
  • European-trained wait staff in the Crystal Dining Room and in specialty restaurants featuring the cuisine of Nobu Matsuhisa, Wolfgang Puck and Piero Selvaggio
  • Wine cellar with more than 200 vintages including Crystal's exclusive "C" label
  • Crystal Casino: offering mini-Baccarat, dice tables, roulette, blackjack and over 100 slot machines, all governed by the State of Nevada Gaming Regulations
  • The innovative Creative Learning Institute®, offering complimentary Yamaha piano lessons and Berlitz language classes on every cruise; and on select sailings, special certification enrichment with Cleveland Clinic Wellness Seminars, Pepperdine University Business Seminars, the Smithsonian Associates, Society of Wine Educators and Sotheby's
  • Computer University@Sea® facility with 24-hour e-mail and Internet access plus instruction in the latest software
  • The only Feng Shui-inspired spa at sea featuring exotic massages, facial therapies and energy boosting treatments
  • One of the highest space per guest ratios at sea, offering Crystal Cruises' unparalleled service in luxurious comfortable surroundings
  • Pre-reservations available for all optional Crystal Adventures shore excursions
  • Crystal Society Rewards and Recognition Program for returning guests

Always included in the Crystal Experience

  • Frette bathrobes and Aveda bath products in every stateroom
  • Egyptian cotton linens and menu of pillow options for every bed
  • All meals served on elegant Villeroy & Boch china and all wine served in fine Riedel crystal in the Crystal Dining Room
  • Most staterooms feature spacious private verandahs with table and chairs for casual dining or relaxing
  • Stateroom Internet access, television and DVD player to keep in touch with the world if you so choose
  • Penthouse butler service with personal bar
  • Complimentary bottled water, soft drinks and specialty coffee drinks throughout the ship
  • Abundant space, exceptional quality, numerous choices and award-winning service

Take your next voyage with Crystal and discover for yourself why the difference is Crystal clear.

 
 

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Welcome to
the World’s Best

The difference
is Crystal clear.

World’s Best. Two words that mean infinite pleasures, such as sleeping in late and enjoying breakfast on your verandah. Discovering exotic destinations & charting new territories in the realms of enrichment. Being part of a family that understands your needs and anticipates your wishes.

The World’s Best really comes down to you: what you want to do, where you long to go. And it comes down to one cruise line:

Crystal Cruises.


  • When you reserve with Betty Maclean Travel, Inc. enjoy Virtuoso amenities on every Crystal departure!

  • Voted World’s Best Cruise Line by Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure in 2007 – ranked higher than all large and small cruise lines.  

 

SPECIAL OFFERS

Complimentary Verandah Upgrade on
Mediterranean Cruises

Crystal Cruises is offering a free upgrade to a verandah stateroom on select Mediterranean cruises. You can receive great savings to Europe this summer while avoiding high Euro exchange rates! Admire the stately beaches of St-Tropez and Monte Carlo or explore the colossal landmarks of Athens and Rome.  Book now as staterooms are selling fast!

Applicable voyages:
July 19 – Athens to Monte Carlo – $4,995* (free upgrade for categories C-A)
Aug 24 – Athens to Rome – $4,995* (free upgrade for categories C-A)
Sept 24 – Monte Carlo to Athens – $4,835 (free upgrade for categories C-A)
Oct 6 – Athens to Rome – $4,835 (free upgrade for categories C-A)
Oct 18 – Rome to Barcelona – $4,445 (free upgrade for categories C-A)

Free upgrade offer applies to categories A, B and C on voyages listed above. Fares apply to category C on Crystal Serenity. *Up to an additional 13% savings applies on voyages 8317 and 8320. All offers are available for a limited time only, subject to availability. 


2008 Mediterranean Summer Sale
Limited Time Offer -
Enjoy Mediterranean fares from just $2,995!

Take advantage of this exclusive offer and you can enjoy it all, including the value of exciting Crystal Adventures shore excursions and the luxurious Crystal experience!

Applicable voyages:
May 19 – Rome to Venice – fares from $4,595 now $4,135
May 30 – Venice to Athens – fares from $3,440 now $2,995
June 6 – Athens to Venice – fares from $3,440 now $2,995
June 13 – Venice to Barcelona – fares from $5,095 now $4,585
June 25 – Barcelona to Venice – fares from $5,195 now $4,675
Sept 5 – Rome to Venice – fares from $3,440 now $2,995
New Lower Fares:
July 7 – Venice to Athens – fares from $5,740 now $4,995
July 19 – Athens to Monte Carlo – fares from $5,740 now $4,995*
July 31 – Monte Carlo to Venice – fares from $5,740 now $4,995
Aug 24 – Athens to Rome – fares from $5,740 now $4,995*

Fares apply to Category C on Crystal Serenity and include up to an additional 13% savings. *Free upgrade offer applies for categories A, B and C on v8317 and v8320. All offers are available for a limited time only, subject to availability.


Cruise to Europe in 2008 at less than 2007 fares!

•     Convenient 6-day Western European Voyages!
Enjoy Voyage 8310 as either a 6-day London to Lisbon cruise or a 6-day Lisbon to Rome sailing.  Either option affords the chance to experience the enriching Crystal Wine & Food Festival.

Applicable voyages:
May 7 – London to Lisbon – fares from $2,530
May 13 – Lisbon to Rome – fares from $2,530

•   20% savings on a Grand European Cruise Combo!
Relish a truly incredible European vacation, from the verdant shores of France and Spain to the romantic ports of Italy.

Applicable voyage:
May 7 to May 30 – London to Venice – 23 days

 
Standard Special
Savings Fare
 20% Combo
Savings Fare
You Save
Category C:
$8,730 
$7,350 
$1,380
Category B:
$11,040
$9,295
$1,745
Category A:  
$12,045 
$10,145
$1,900
Category AA
$13,115
$11,045  
$2,070

Fares listed for 6-day voyages apply to Category C on Crystal Serenity. Crystal Society Milestone credits not available on 6-day segments. Promotional fares for voyage combination (8310+8311) include additional 20% savings off Special Savings Fare and apply to Categories C-AA only on Crystal Serenity.


Exclusive Air Programs

•   Business Class Air Upgrade
Business Class air add-ons starting at just $699, one way, for all Baltic voyages! Upgrade their air travel to Northern Europe this summer.  Requests must be received by April 30.

Applicable voyages: Crystal Symphony – V8213-8214 and V8216-8220

Applicable
Gateway Cities 
One-way
add-ons 
Round-trip
add-ons
ATL, EWR, JFK  
$699  
$1,398
DFW, IAD, BWI, IAH, MIA, ORD, PHL 
$799   
$1,598
BOS, MCO       
$899  
$1,798
DEN, DTT, LAX, SFO, SEA   
$999    
$1,998

Airfare offers are per person, from select cities and based on availability, in addition to standard air/sea add-ons and air requests received between March 5 to April 30 for voyages 8213-8214 and 8216-8220, on flights to London, Copenhagen and Stockholm, depending on the US gateway serviced by British Airways, Lufthansa or Scandinavian Airlines. Full payment must be received at least 50 days prior to flight departure. Flights are subject to cancellation if the payment is not received by 50 days of flight departure. A $500 per person penalty applies for cancellations or changes within 50 days of flight departure. Other restrictions may apply, for more details, please contact Betty Maclean Travel, Inc.

•   Premium Economy Air Upgrade Offered on Northern European Cruises
Crystal Cruises is now offering you the opportunity to upgrade air travel to Northern Europe in 2008 with a new class of service that provides more space than traditional coach without the price tag of business class. Crystal’s Premium Economy ranges from $700 to $1,200 (voyages 8213 – 8221), in addition to the standard Air/Sea cost, on round-trip flights to London, Copenhagen and Stockholm, depending on the US gateway serviced by either British Airways or Scandinavian Airlines.

•   World Class Air Service at Business Class fares to Europe
Crystal is pleased to provide a new AirSea partnership for 2008 with Eos Airlines. You can now take advantage of this opportunity to fly on Eos Airlines from New York/JFK to London/Stansted Airport* (voyages 8213, 8213, 8215, 8216, 8217, 8220, 8221, 8309, and 8310) in premium business class. Eos Airlines provides guests with the ultimate in comfort and service with just 48 reclining seats on a B757 – an airplane that normally accommodates up to 220 passengers.  


2008 Baltic Voyages

Experience the picturesque capitals and natural beauty of the British Isles and so much more of Northern Europe. An overnight stay in majestic St. Petersburg allows plenty of opportunities to visit the Hermitage Museum, St. Isaac's Cathedral and the Russian Versailles and Fontainbleau. Plus, popular Classical Music Theme Cruise on the June 7 London to Stockholm departure features special guest performers who share their experiences and performances.

Applicable voyages:
June 7 – London to Stockholm – fares from $4,685
June 18 – Stockholm to London – fares from $4685   
July 24 – London to Stockholm – fares from $5,010
August 4 – Stockholm to Copenhagen – fares from $3,395
August 11 – Copenhagen to Stockholm – fares from $5,010
August 22 – Stockholm to London – fares from $5,010 

Fares apply to category E on Crystal Symphony.

General Crystal Cruises terms and conditions:
A fuel surcharge of $7.00 per person, per day will be applied to all 2008 cruise fares.

All fares listed on this Promotion Summary are per person based on double occupancy in U.S. dollars cruise only for category E on Crystal Symphony and category C on Crystal Serenity and do not include port charges which vary by departure. Note: port, security and handling charges are NOT included in 2008 and 2009 fares.  Air is not included and no air credit is available. Crystal Society and Onboard Bookings savings vary by departure. Certain restrictions regarding combinability of Crystal Society and Marketing Partner savings and promotions may apply. All itineraries, fares, programs and policies are subject to change. Every attempt was made to assure that all information contained in this document is accurate. Crystal Cruises reserves the right to make corrections after transmission.  Ships’ registry: The Bahamas.

 

 
       
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