Crystal's 2008 'How To' World Cruise

Experts Offer Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunities for Learning and Exploration

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- From money management and memoir
writing to photography and the science of sleep, Crystal Cruises' 108-day 2008
World Cruise features an expanded curriculum of "how to" lectures and
instruction. Best-selling biographer and former chief foreign affairs
correspondent for Time magazine, Chris Ogden; economist Jane Bryant Quinn,
named one of 25 of the World Almanac's most influential women in America;
nine-time Tony Award-winner Tommy Tune and his Manhattan Rhythm Kings; and
Academy Award-winning actress and History of the World, Part I star Cloris
Leachman headline the entertainment and educational lineup of dozens of
lecturers for more than 200 classes on board Crystal Cruises' 14th annual
World Cruise from Los Angeles to London departing January 19, 2008.
Renowned for its Creative Learning Institute, Crystal is ramping up its
lineup for a Comprehensive Creative Learning Institute in keeping with the
epic voyage. Led by nationally noted experts and instructors, the
complimentary classes offer guests the opportunity to learn how to:
-- Manage their money -- Featuring America's most trusted voices: Jane
Bryant Quinn, Newsweek columnist and co-developer of the Quicken
Financial Planner; and Dr. Bob Froehlich, chairman of investor
strategy for Deutsche Bank.

-- Know more about everything -- Aptly led by the author of A Short
History of Nearly Everything, Bill Bryson.

-- Better Understand Politics -- Guided by political consultant,
columnist, author and Fox News commentator, Dick Morris.

-- Make a Hollywood film -- A behind-the-scenes look at the making of
Hollywood hits with industry insiders Richard Kahn, former president
of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts; George Englund, writer,
producer and director; Rick McKay, award-winning filmmaker.

-- Improve their memories -- With author and memory training guru Scott
Bornstein, renowned for his exclusive MemoryPower & Mind-Mapping
systems.

-- Capture Southeast Asia on camera -- Led by photojournalist Mason
Florence, author/co-author of several Lonely Planet guidebooks on
Southeast Asia.

-- Get a better night's sleep -- Featuring Cornell University professor
Dr. James B. Maas, author of the New York Times best-seller, Power
Sleep.

-- Navigate the night skies -- With astronomer Norman Caisse.

-- Practice yoga -- Taught by acclaimed instructor Patsy McFrederick.

-- Leave a video legacy or write a memoir -- Led by noted author and
former Men's Health writer Joe Kita.

-- Ballroom dance and tango -- Taught by Curtis Collins and Beverly
Durand.

-- Play the keyboard -- With hands-on instruction by certified Yamaha
instructor Elizabeth Woodard for beginning, intermediate and advanced
players.

-- Speak Spanish -- Featuring classes through Berlitz for beginning,
intermediate and advanced levels.

-- Master the art of the golf swing -- Led by PGA golf pro John Clark and
featuring state-of-the-art Taylormade equipment.

-- Digitally edit video -- Via Crystal's renowned Computer University@Sea
teachers.

In conjunction with Del Mar College of Corpus Christi, Texas, Crystal's
Computer University@Sea is even offering an expanded computer learning
curriculum for college credit.
On a lighter note, guests can enjoy behind-the-scenes insights on
television and the Olympics from industry insiders, including former
television host Monty Hall of the popular game show Let's Make a Deal and
Olympic swimmer John Naber, the most decorated Olympian at the 1976 Montreal
games.
"Our guests are lifetime learners who love travel and trying new things
and with this voyage we offer them the world as the ultimate classroom," says
Bret Bullock, Crystal's vice president, entertainment. "We will even have an
astronomer onboard throughout the entire voyage to teach guests 'how to' view
the stars. As the itinerary takes the ship across the Equator and back again
guests will have the rare chance to learn and stargaze in both the Northern
and Southern Hemispheres."
About Crystal Cruises' World Cruise 2008
Crystal Serenity's 2008 108-day World Cruise spans the globe, visiting 45
ports of call in 22 countries throughout the South Pacific, Asia, Africa and
Europe. Eight distinctive segments range from 11 to 17 days. Fares for the
full World Cruise voyage range from $49,800 to $261,210, per person, double
occupancy, while segment fares start at $4,890, per person, double occupancy.
Crystal Cruises enjoys a reputation for excellence, grounded in over a decade
of prestigious accolades. The luxury line has been voted "World's Best" by
the readers of Conde Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure more than any other
cruise line, resort or hotel in history.
For additional information, 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 of Crystal Cruises, +1-310-203-4302,
publicrelations@crystalcruises.com