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CRYSTAL CRUISES
Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity... the award-winning Six-Star rated ships of Crystal Cruises, provide the ideal environment for seeing the world in contemporary comfort and style.
Crystal Cruises was created in 1988 and currently operates two luxury ships. Crystal Symphony (1995) carries 940 guests and Crystal Serenity (2003) carrier’s 1080-guests.
Being on a Crystal ship, according to guests, is like being at a retreat, an upscale resort, a country club and a spa rolled into one. The feeling is elegant but never stuffy.
Very similar in layout, these sister ships share a refined approach to cruise ship design. They offer a mix of quiet areas and entertainment venues, conveniently located so guests can readily find their preferred ambiance any time of day or night. And both offer extremely generous public areas, because one of the greatest luxuries at sea is sheer spaciousness.
Size is an important distinction in the cruise world and in the Crystal Experience. Their spaciousness allows for a wider range of innovative facilities, more generous amenities and larger accommodations than smaller deluxe vessels can provide.
Crystal Cruises also takes a 'roomy' and fresh approach to the structure of cruising. Recognizing that discerning travellers want free rein to indulge their individual tastes and interests, Crystal offer extensive choices. Guests choose their own level of activity, style of entertainment, degrees of involvement with other guests, sightseeing and cuisine. The choices are endless.
Exceptional service is another Crystal Cruises hallmark. The line's European-trained staff consistently wins praises for its courtesy, attentiveness and friendliness. Personalization is assured by one of the highest crew-to-guest ratios in cruising: 545 crew members to serve 940 guests (Crystal Symphony), and 655 crew members to serve 1080 guests (Crystal Serenity).
From the moment you step on board, you will experience Crystal Cruises' dedication to making your cruise with us a perfect one. Our Six-Star Commitment means each instant must be memorable, every detail sublime. From the grand designs of our ships to the right vintage wine, a turned-down bed, or even a simple smile, singular attention is paid to every detail of your cruise. For all of us at Crystal Cruises, Six-Star quality means more than awards and accolades; it means the constant pursuit of a single goal: to create the best, then make it better. We are not just aiming to provide a fabulous holiday, we are aiming to create an experience that will enrich your life and provide memories to cherish forever.
AWARDS
“WORLD’S BEST LARGE-SHIP CRUISE LINE” by the readers of Travel + Leisure magazine for a 13th consecutive year. The ultra-luxury Crystal Cruises is the only cruise line, resort or hotel to have won the prestigious award each year since the awards’ inception. Crystal’s 2008 World’s Best score of 90.67 marks the highest score of any cruise line – large and small.
“BEST CRUISE SHIPS IN THE WORLD”. 2008 - The ships of the Crystal Cruises fleet have once again been voted by the travel-savvy readers of Condé Nast Traveler as the best medium-sized ships in the world. Ultra-luxury Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony were ranked #1 and #2, respectively, in the magazine’s eighth annual “Best Cruise Ships in the World” issue.
“BEST LARGE-SHIP CRUISE LINE” Oct 2007 (Readers’ Choice Awards) - With one of its highest scores ever, Crystal Cruises has once again been voted the “Best Large-Ship Cruise Line” by the readers of the prestigious Condé Nast Traveler magazine (U.S.). Crystal’s overall score of 94.1, the highest for any cruise line, was more than five points ahead of its nearest competitor in both the large and small ship categories. The luxury line’s 14 “wins” is unprecedented by any cruise line or hotel in the world.
SIX STARS - Fielding's Guide to Worldwide Cruises
SIX+ STARS - Stern's Guide to the Cruise Vacation (1998-2007)
FIVE STARS - Berlitz Complete Guide to Cruising and Cruise Ships (1997-2007)
Further attesting to the consistency of its luxury travel experience, within the past year, Crystal has been voted the 2007 “Favourite Large-Ship Cruise Line” and “Most Environmentally Friendly” by the readers of Condé Nast Traveller (UK) and the 2007 “Best Cruise Line Spa” by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler (U.S.), as well as top honour from trusted travel agent consortiums.
WORLD WIDE DESTINATIONS!
South America .. Panama Canal .. Caribbean .. Alaska .. Mexican Riviera .. Canada/New England .. Mediterranean .. Western Europe .. Baltic Sea .. Africa .. Trans-Atlantic .. Australia/New Zealand .. World Cruise.
Crystal Cruises
Level 12, 179 Elizabeth Street
SYDNEY NSW 2000
PO Box A2008, Sydney South NSW 1235
www.wiltrans.com.au
T: 1800 251 174 F: (02) 9264 5470 E: travel@wiltrans.com.au
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