Cage Diving, Cooking & Conservation: 2010 Crystal World Cruise Offers
Wide-Ranging Shore-Side Adventure
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Cage diving with great white sharks off
the coast of South Africa, Sicilian-style cooking classes in Italy and
paragliding over the Spanish countryside are among the 400 Crystal Adventures
in store for guests on Crystal Cruises' 2010 World Cruise. The excursions,
nearly 100 of which are brand new, allow guests to experience destinations in
one-of-a-kind ways. Whether atop an elephant in Africa, via race car on a
Circuit track in the Middle East, or by private plane over Spain's stunning
Basque country, intrepid World Cruise guests will find pursuits for virtually
any interest. The 108-day itinerary departs Miami for London January 10
aboard Crystal Serenity.
"Crystal World Cruise guests continually seek out-of-the-ordinary experiences
that satisfy a quest for true adventure," said John Stoll, director, land
program. "These excursions are designed to provide them with memories unique
to their travels."
In addition to new African safaris and dozens of Crystal Overland Adventures,
shore-side highlights include:
High Adventure
-- *NEW* Race a Caterham in Bahrain;
-- *NEW* Explore Iran's ancient Persepolis;
-- *NEW* See the highlights of Oman by 4 x 4;
-- *NEW* Hike Sochi's Mount Akhun, and
-- Cage dive with great whites.
Aerial Adventures
-- *NEW* Take in Abu Dhabi's sites by Cessna;
-- *NEW* Helicopter above Durban's mountainous landscape;
-- Soak in the Seychelles' scenery via helicopter;
-- Paraglide above Barcelona's landscapes.
Regional Culinary Insights
-- Prepare a meal at Lisbon's Albatroz Palace hotel;
-- Visit a villa in Catania for a Sicilian cooking lesson;
-- Create Catalan cuisine at a Barcelona cooking school, and
-- Learn culinary secrets at a Michelin-starred Sorrento restaurant.
Conservation
-- Explore an African elephant sanctuary, and
-- Visit an Abu Dhabi Falcon care and rehabilitation hospital.
Besides maiden calls to Iran, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, the World Cruise also
visits South America, Africa, India and Europe, visiting 41 ports in 37
countries. It is also offered in 12- to 21-day segments. Travelers will
enjoy Crystal's new pricing, with two-for-one cruise fares, free airfare for
two or more segments, price guarantee and shipboard spending credits. For
more information and Crystal reservations, contact a travel agent, call
888-799-4625, or visit 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
