Around The World with Crystal Cruises

World Cruise 2010 n depth Exploration of the Arabian Gulf is Among the Highlights 

Voted World's Best more than any other cruise line by the readers of Travel + Leisure and Condי Nast Traveler, luxury cruise specialist Crystal Cruises has set an exotic new course with a unique Middle Eastern twist for its 15th annual World Cruise set for 2010. The detailed 108-day itinerary, featuring maiden visits to Iran, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and a host of other fascinating destinations, is now available at crystalcruises.com. Although the departure is more than a year and half away, the luxury World Cruise specialist has more than 100 guests on waitlist. Reservations open in October.

On January 10, 2010, the award-winning Crystal Serenity will depart Miami on an unprecedented voyage exploring South America, Africa and India, with a greatly expanded focus on the Arabian Gulf, the Red Sea, the Black Sea, and several European ports in the Mediterranean Sea en route to London. The epic journey will visit 41 ports in 37 countries.

"Based on extensive research, site inspections and discussions with contemporary world affairs experts, we feel we have created an unparalleled voyage for the most discriminating travelers," says Gregg Michel, president of Crystal Cruises. "On one itinerary, our 2010 World Cruise guests can visit an incredible combination of destinations renowned for being profoundly rich in antiquities and cultural history."

Significant for 2010:

Seven maiden calls: Port Elizabeth, South Africa; Bandar Abbas, Iran; Kuwait City, Kuwait; Manama, Bahrain; Khasab, Oman; Alfujairah, United Arab Emirates (UAE); and Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. First time Crystal has included the Black Sea ports in a World Cruise.

Overnight stays in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Buenos Aires, Argentina; Abu Dhabi, UAE; Safaga, Egypt (for Luxor/Karnak); Athens, Greece; Odessa, Ukraine; Istanbul, Turkey; and Barcelona, Spain. Two-night shipboard stays in Cape Town, South Africa and Dubai, UAE.

Late night calls in, among others, Ashdod, Israel; Cochin and Mumbai, India; Bandar Abbas, Iran; Manama, Bahrain; Aqaba, Jordan; Alexandria, Egypt; Kusadasi, Turkey; Livorno, Italy. Complimentary shore-side events, Crystal Adventures shore excursions, onboard parties, gifts, enhanced onboard entertainment, and expanded Creative Learning Institute and Crystal Visions lecture program.

Available in seven individual segments ranging from 13 to 21 days, or back-to-back segment combinations.

World Cruise fares will be available in October, when the luxury line will begin accepting reservations. Full World Cruisers booked for 2009 will have the opportunity to book 2010 before it is open to the public.

"Seasoned cruisers appreciate the attention to detail and extraordinary value of a Crystal World Cruise," adds Michel. "New-to-Crystal cruisers, of which there are surprisingly, many, find that the World Cruise is the ultimate travel experience that one never forgets."

2010 Full World Cruise New to Crystal Discount - Up to $10,000 Per Couple

All new to Crystal guests who book Crystal Serenity's 2010 full World Cruise will receive up to a $10,000 per couple discount. Sailing 108 days from Miami to London, Crystal Serenity will call at 41 ports in 37 countries, cruising to places such as: the Caribbean, South America, Africa, India, Dubai, the Mediterranean and Black Sea, Italy, Spain and France. With seven maiden calls, sailing through the Suez Canal and the English Channel and cruising more than a dozen different waterways while crossing the equator twice, this journey will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience your clients will never forget. Please call for more details.

Applicable Categories:

• Categories PH, PS, CP - $10,000 per couple discount
• Categories C-AA - $4,000 per couple discount
• Offer is for new to Crystal guests sailing on the full 2010 World Cruise only. Offer applies to first two full fare guests in stateroom or suite. Offer is capacity controlled and may be withdrawn at any time.

Ship Facts

• Guest Capacity 1,080
• Per guest space ratio 63
• Ship's registry The Bahamas
• Officers Norwegian Captain
• International Officers
• International crew Countries Represented: 40
• European trained Hotel and Dining Staff
• American/European Cruise Staff
• Total Crew: 655
• Gross registered tons 68,000
• Length 820 ft. (249.9 m)
• Width 106 ft. (32.3 m)
• Draft 25 ft. (7.6 m)
• Cruising speed 21 knots
• Maximum speed 22 knots

At 68,000 tons and capable of serving 1,080 guests, Crystal Serenity is our largest ship. However, like her sister ship, she maintains one of the highest space-per-guest ratios at sea, so you'll never feel crowded. Featuring many of the same popular public spaces and amenities as Crystal Symphony, Crystal Serenity serves up innovation in the form of new dining venues like Tastes, Silk Road and The Sushi Bar.

Crystal Serenity Features

• Complimentary bottled water, soft drinks and specialty coffees
• 85% verandah staterooms and 100 penthouse suites with verandahs
• Sushi restaurant with the cuisine of acclaimed chef Nobu Matsuhisa

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