Whether you’ve grown accustomed to the finer things in life or you’re just looking for a reason to splurge, Cruises International’s 2018-2019 Crystal Experience takes comfort to a whole new level. We’re talking about ‘round-the-clock personal butler service for Penthouse guests, Michelin-star cuisine and golf lessons from a PGA pro – to name a few of the onboard offerings. And that barely scratches the surface when it comes to incredible destinations on the sailing itinerary.
Don’t believe us? Here are 6 more reasons you’ll want to add a Crystal Cruise experience to your bucket list:
Whether you’re craving Italian or some of the world’s best sushi from master chef, Nobuyuki “Nobu” Matsuhisa, Crystal Cruises delivers Michelin-star restaurants – and the ambiance to match. Dining room tables are dressed in Garnier-Thiebaut linens, and set with Riedel crystal and Villeroy & Boch china.
The cruise line’s two mega ships, the Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony, are the epitome of chic, contemporary elegance. Both have recently been renovated and feature industry firsts, like “living walls” with fresh herbs, lavender and olive trees.
Where else in a single day could you take a digital filmmaking class presented by the University of Southern California's School of Cinematic Arts, visit a Feng Shui-inspired spa, take in Broadway-styled productions with Hollywood celebrity guests and comedians, line up a tee-off time and watch a movie on the big screen with Dolby-surround sound?
Spacious staterooms have WiFi, televisions and DVD players, as well as cool drinks, bottled water, and decadent coffees delivered to your door any time of day.
Crystal Cruises Penthouse Suites are something else. They’ve got separate living and dining areas, a private workout studio, three flat-screen televisions (including one built into your bathroom’s vanity mirror) and a heavenly master bath with unbeatable ocean views and in-floor heating.
We’re betting at this point, the destinations can seem like an after-thought to the onboard amenities, but Crystal Cruises has taken just as much care to curate its stops along the way. There are itineraries for relaxation and sunshine, culture and history, or jaw-dropping natural splendour.
Here’s a look at some of the 2018 show-stoppers for Europe, Asia and the Americas:
Irish Sea Soliloquy | 14 nights (departing 15 July 2018)
Highlights: Dover, England; St. Peter Port, Guernsey; Dublin, Ireland; Belfast, Northern Ireland; Greenock (for Glasgow), Scotland; Dundee, Scotland; Edinburgh, Scotland; Amsterdam, the Netherlands; Zeebrugge (for Bruges), Belgium.
Coastal Classics and Balearic Isles | 7 nights (departing 12 August 2018)
Highlights: Monte Carlo, Monaco; Marseille, France; Port-Vendres, France; Ciutadella de Menorca, Spain; Ibiza, Spain; Alicante, Spain; Tarragona, Spain; Barcelona, Spain.
Yucatan and Dixieland Delights | 7 nights (departing 15 December 2018)
Highlights: New Orleans, USA; Costa Maya, Mexico; Belize City, Belize; Roatán Island, Honduras; Cozumel, Mexico.
Sizzling Samba and Tango | 10 nights (departing 24 January 2019)
Highlights: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Buzios, Brazil; Ilhabela, Brazil; Punta del Este, Uruguay; Montevideo, Uruguay; Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Accents on the Orient | 17 nights (departing 9 May 2019)
Highlights: Hong Kong SAR, China; Hualien, Taiwan; Taipei / Keelung, Taiwan; Ishigaki, Japan; Okinawa / Naha, Japan; Shanghai, China; Pusan, South Korea; Nagasaki, Japan; Kagoshima, Japan; Osaka, Japan; Tokyo, Japan.
Alaskan Discovery | 7 nights (departing 25 June 2019)
Highlights: Vancouver, Canada; Juneau, Alaska, USA; Skagway, Alaska; Tracy Arm / Endicott Arm; Ketchikan, Alaska.
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