Crystal Cruises' 2009 Cruise Guide Highlights 61 Itineraries To 185 Destinations

LOS ANGELES, March 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Luxury cruise specialist Crystal
Cruises has published its 2009 Cruise Guide, the line's first publication of
next year's entire fleet-wide schedule, featuring new itineraries, new ports
of call and the World Cruise. A preview to the 150+-page Crystal Cruises
Worldwide Atlas available in May, the 21-page, full color brochure lists the
61 worldwide cruises, ports and fares for Crystal Symphony and Crystal
Serenity.
In addition to itineraries, the guide opens with a list of Crystal
"exclusives," the unique details that define Crystal's award-winning service,
abundant space, exceptional quality and numerous choices. Also significant
are two new restaurants aboard Crystal Symphony, inspired by and featuring the
cuisine of master chef Nobu Matsuhisa.
"With the practical itinerary information and deck plans, the Cruise Guide
is an ideal tool for advance travel planning," says Nitsa Lewis, vice
president, marketing. "At the same time, there is appealing lifestyle
information to convey Crystal's casually elegant style."
Color-coded by destination, the Cruise Guide provides a first-look at
Crystal's comprehensive 2009 roster of journeys, ranging from seven-day
voyages on both ships to the celebrated 106-day World Cruise aboard the 1,080-
guest Crystal Serenity.
New for 2009 will be a fall cruise to Israel and Egypt, Asia itineraries
on both Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity and a return to the Amazon for
the first time in three years. Most of the cruises feature at least one
overnight stay in port, including two voyages with overnight stays in Dubai,
and several itineraries offering double overnights in St. Petersburg. In
addition to attractions like Shanghai, Bordeaux, Copenhagen and Montreal, the
line has increased its maiden calls with uncovered, exotic gems like Kotor,
Montenegro; Lipari, Italy; Patmos, Greece; Sinop, Turkey; Alesund, Norway and
Kiel, Germany.
The Crystal Difference
Aboard the ultra-luxurious Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity, refined
elegance meets casual simplicity. With an emphasis on innovative product
differentiation, the renowned Crystal experience is distinguished by classic
service, abundant space, extensive choices and superior quality, providing
worldwide vacations of seven to 100+ days that bridge the best of land and
sea. Grounded in more than a decade of accolades, Crystal has been voted
"World's Best" by the readers of Travel + Leisure and Conde Nast Traveler more
than any other cruise line, hotel or resort in history.
For more information, Crystal reservations, and to request a complimentary
copy of the 2009 Cruise Guide, please contact a travel agent or call
888-799-4625. Visit the luxury line's website at crystalcruises.com.
CONTACT: Mimi Weisband 310-203-4302
publicrelations@crystalcruises.com

SOURCE Crystal Cruises

Mimi Weisband, Crystal Cruises, +1-310-203-4302,
publicrelations@crystalcruises.com