Golfing in Iceland?

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Tue Jun 16, 2009 2:33pm EDT

New Courses Highlight Crystal Symphony's Transatlantic Cruise

LOS ANGELES, June 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Crystal Cruises is introducing three new
courses to its top-tier golf program aboard Crystal Symphony's 14-day
transatlantic cruise this fall.  Departing September 3 from London to Boston,
the Experiences of Discovery golf cruise allows guests to tee off in Scotland,
Iceland and Nova Scotia.  As part of the comprehensive Nordic golf program,
former Yankee and Dodger baseball star and legendary celebrity golfer Rick
Rhoden and former Canadian P.G.A. director Bruce Murray, will accompany
golfers to courses and offer tips and insight into improving one's game during
clinics on board.

The new courses featured on the Nordic Exploration cruise are:
    --  Nairn Championship Golf Club, Scotland - Among the top 25 courses in
        Britain and Ireland, with opening stretch of holes along the Scottish
        coastline;
    --  Keilir Golf Club, Iceland - A short course with terrain and ocean
        breezes that test golfers' skill; and


    --  Glen Arbour Golf Course, Nova Scotia - Natural hazards, elevation
        changes and tricky greens challenge even the best golfers.




"Crystal continues to raise the stakes for our golf program by featuring new
courses in perhaps unexpected destinations, that offer guests both a
challenging game and entertaining experience," said John Stoll, Crystal
Cruises' director, land programs.  "The itinerary is ideal for non-golfers as
well, with numerous options in each port."

Crystal's golf program includes a VIP Golfers welcome cocktail reception;
Taylormade equipment; welcome kits, including scheduled golf events, course
info and gifts; friendly competition, including a "A Hole in One" contest
awarding the winner a complimentary cruise; transport to/from each course
accompanied by a Crystal escort or pro; 45-minute warm-up and pre-round
refreshments and post-round cocktails; complimentary storage and cleaning of
clubs and shoes.

The cruise visits Reykjavic, Iceland; Halifax, Nova Scotia; Invergordon and
Lerwick, Scotland; Nuuk, Greenland and Boston, Massachusetts.  Fares start at
$4,745 per person, double occupancy, with an All Inclusive - As You Wish of up
$1,000 per person.  Golf excursions start at $339 per person.  The voyage can
be taken back-to-back with Crystal Symphony's August 23, round-trip London
Golf cruise, which offers play in six British Isles ports, for the ultimate
golfer's vacation.

For more information or Crystal reservations, contact a travel agent or call
888-799-4625.  Visit the line's website, crystalcruises.com.


    CONTACT:  Mimi Weisband or Julie Dibble (310) 203-4305
              mediarelations@crystalcruises.com




SOURCE  Crystal Cruises

Mimi Weisband or Julie Dibble, both of Crystal Cruises, +1-310-203-4305,
mediarelations@crystalcruises.com
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