Crystal is currently advertising a sizable savings on their very unique 18-day Antarctic sailing, departing December 21, 2013. Through August 30, 2013, passengers who book the itinerary, which sails to Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Falkland Islands, Drake Passage, Cape Horn, and the Chilean Fjords ( multiple excursions to the Antarctic continent) will save $600 per person. … Read more
Crystal Cruises’ is known for their unfailing luxury, and this year, they’ve added a private option for exploring Europe: guests can hire their own car and driver, with a local, English-speaking guide. (Drivers with other language options are also available.) This new option allows singles, couples and small groups (up to 8 people) to customize … Read more
Crystal Cruises is renowned for its shore excursions; in fact, it’s relatively safe to say they set the standard within the industry. This week, they announced their 2014 World Cruise Adventures offerings (the earliest this information has ever been released, by the way), so if you’re thinking ahead to next year’s world cruise (as I … Read more
Crystal Cruises is one of my favorite lines; they have beautiful ships, countless amenities, and some of the best shore excursions to be had. I think they’re absolutely wonderful. I also think, however, that the charms of this particular line have been somewhat lost on the younger generation. Crystal, historically, has mostly tailored it’s offerings … Read more
Looking for long wonderful days at sea to relax and rejuvenate, paired with deep discounts on cruise pricing? Consider a repositioning cruise. Repositioning cruises (one of the best kept secrets in the cruise industry,) consist of one-way itineraries scheduled when ships relocate to new destinations based on the season. Ships that winter in the Caribbean … Read more
Good news for those who travel solo- luxury line Crystal Cruises is offering a solo travelers’ sale on its fall Mediterranean itineraries. The cruise line is offering solo travelers the option of a private stateroom on Crystal Serenity’s eight 11-day and 12-day sailings to the Black Sea, Middle East, Canary Islands, and the Mediterranean. Sale … Read more
Crystal Cruises, whom I love for their sophistication and attention to service and detail, is also well-known for their comprehensive and unique shore excursion program. And those who adore their shore excursions have reason to celebrate; Crystal has added 100 new “Crystal Adventures” to their lineup. These bold new excursions (whose locations from western France, … Read more
One of my favorite indulgences while cruising is fine dining- and the cruise line have some of the best cuisine to be found- both at sea and on land. This is due in great part to the effort they put into recruiting the best chefs, as demonstrated by the fact that Master Chef Nobu Matsuhisa … Read more
Crystal Cruises (a favorite luxury cruise line of mine) has a history of upgrading their award-winning luxury vacation experience every year with increased complimentary amenities, services and dining options. So it’s no surprise that in keeping with an industry movement towards a more all-inclusive cruise experience, Crystal Cruises is adding gratis gratuities and wine and … Read more
Travelers of all ages and fitness levels can now join the Wii revolution aboard Norwegian and Princess cruise ships. Nintendo of America has teamed with both cruise lines to bring the popular Wii Fit experience to passengers. A variety of active video game contests and tournaments aboard the ships showcase one’s athletic skill in four … Read more