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The Crystal difference

With its highest score in five years, Crystal Cruises has been voted the "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. This score ranks Crystal with the survey's most highly noted hotel in the world. Luxury, as they say, is in the details. It is so often the little details that make all the difference. And on a Crystal cruise, the differences are many. Here are some of the things that set us apart and have resulted in us receiving "World's Best Large-Ship Cruise Line" honors year after year.

Exclusive to the Crystal Experience

Full 360 open air teak Promenade Deck with exclusive WOW - "Walk on Water" - fitness program
The Bistro, our popular European-style coffee and wine bar, which offers complimentary specialty coffee and tea drinks, along with light snacks served throughout the day
Up to seven evening dining options including a choice of classic main or late seating in our Crystal Dining Room, or open seating in our specialty restaurants, so guests can always choose where, when and with whom they would like to dine
European-trained wait staff in the Crystal Dining Room and in our specialty restaurants featuring the cuisine of Nobu Matsuhisa, and Piero Selvaggio
Wine cellar with more than 200 vintages including Crystal's exclusive "C" label
Crystal Casino: Crystal Cruises offers exciting games of chance in the new Crystal Casino featuring Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, 3 Card Poker, Ultimate Texas Holdem and Mini-Baccarat (on request), as well as Slot and Video Poker machines.
Our innovative Creative Learning Institute, offering complimentary Yamaha piano lessons and Berlitz language classes on every cruise; and on select sailings, special certification enrichment with Cleveland Clinic Wellness Seminars, Pepperdine University Business Seminars, the Smithsonian Associates, Society of Wine Educators and Sotheby's
Computer University@Sea facility with 24-hour e-mail and Internet access plus instruction in the latest software
The only Feng Shui-inspired spa at sea featuring exotic massages, facial therapies and energy boosting treatments
One of the highest space per guest ratios at sea, offering Crystal Cruises' unparalleled service in luxurious comfortable surroundings
Pre-reservations available for all optional Crystal Adventures shore excursions
Crystal Society Rewards and Recognition Program for returning guests

Always included in the Crystal Experience

Frette bathrobes and Aveda bath products in every stateroom
Egyptian cotton linens and menu of pillow options for every bed
All meals served on elegant Villeroy & Boch china and all wine served in fine Riedel crystal in the Crystal Dining Room
Most staterooms feature spacious private verandahs with table and chairs for casual dining or relaxing
Stateroom Internet access, television and DVD player to keep in touch with the world if you so choose
Penthouse butler service with personal bar
Complimentary bottled water, soft drinks and specialty coffee drinks throughout the ship
Abundant space, exceptional quality, numerous choices and award-winning service

Take your next voyage with Crystal and discover for yourself why the difference is Crystal clear.

Additional Information About Crystal Cruises

Dining

	Daytime Dining A variety of daytime dining choices is available on every Crystal cruise, from burgers to multi-course gourmet meals. For dining throughout the day, Crystal offers a variety of delectable choices. Lido Café features a casual ambiance with breathtaking ocean views, and the buffet-style indoor/outdoor café offers both Early-and Late-Riser Breakfast, as well as late-morning bouillon service and luncheon buffets. Daytime snacks, a lunchtime hamburger/hot dog grill, sandwiches, specialty burgers and a full bar are available at the Trident Bar & Grill. During your cruise, you will be treated to several special buffets that might include Asia Café, Cuisine of the Sun, Latino Nuevo and American Classic. For your sweet tooth, ice cream, frozen yogurt, sherbets and freshly baked cookies are available during the day at the Ice Cream Bar.

	Evening Dining From gracious formal to casual poolside dining, from regional Italian to fusion Asian, Crystal Cruises pleases every palate. Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity each feature an exceptional variety of dining options including our main Crystal Dining Room, two specialty restaurants and Room Service available 24 hours. The extraordinary cuisine for which Crystal Cruises is justifiably famous is offered in our elegant Crystal Dining Room, located in the heart of the ship just off the Crystal Plaza. The Crystal Dining Room is beautifully appointed, with sweeping ocean views by day and a magnificent ambiance at night. Our gracious European-trained waiters and internationally acclaimed chefs provide regionally inspired dishes and classic continental cuisine. *Specialty Restaurants* Our alternative specialty dinner restaurants offer exciting variety at no additional cost. On Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity, we feature contemporary Asian cuisine in the specialty restaurant Silk Road and The Sushi Bar, offering signature dishes created by internationally renowned Japanese master chef, Nobu Matsuhisa. Also on both ships, our Italian restaurant Prego offers elegant dining with a spectacular view and unique Italian cuisine. No matter where in the world you are cruising, you'll have the option to enjoy Old World charm and authentic regional Italian cuisine, with signature creations by Piero Selvaggio, owner of the renowned Valentino restaurants in Los Angeles and Las Vegas.

	Afternoon Tea Every afternoon, the Palm Court welcomes you for tea and treats in a cozy, sunlit environment with our afternoon tea service. What could be more civilized than afternoon tea? Crystal Cruises offers several tea options to transport you to a different time and place. Revel in the luscious Viennese flavors and elegant ambiance of our Mozart Tea, where our staff in period costumes of velvet, brocade and lace cater to your pleasure. You may also choose the white-tie-and-tails tradition of our English Colonial Tea or the charming southern ambiance of our popular American Tea.

Entertainment

	Dazzling Production Shows Conceived and produced by our own creative in-house production staff, Crystal Cruises' Broadway-style shows are a highlight of every cruise. After dinner, stroll to the Galaxy Lounge to witness the talented Crystal Ensemble of Singers and Dancers in such spectacular original productions as Fascinatin' Rhythm, Million Dollar Musicals, COLE!, Curtain Call and many more!

	Variety Entertainment Crystal Cruises features at least four variety performers from around the world on every cruise. These may include a classical musician, a Broadway vocalist, a pop singer, comedian, juggler, ventriloquist, instrumentalist or other respected performing artist. Celebrity Entertainers and Speakers The stars shine brightest at sea. Crystal Cruises is proud to feature exciting celebrity entertainers on board such as Carol Channing, Tommy Tune, Marvin Hamlisch, Joel Grey, Maureen McGovern, Lorna Luft and John Davidson -- among many others -- all part of the diverse spectrum of entertainment options available to our guests.

	In the Bars & Lounges One stroll about the public areas on any Crystal cruise and you will discover entertainment at practically every turn. There's a headline show every evening in the Galaxy Lounge. There is frequently music in the Crystal Cove and a pianist performs nightly in the Avenue Saloon. A string ensemble entertains in the Palm Court during Afternoon Tea. Entertainment may also be found at various times in other venues including the Crystal Dining Room, the Starlite Club, the Stardust Club, the Club 2100, on the Lido Deck, and more.

	Piano Bars Soft piano melodies fill the Crystal Cove in the afternoons and each evening at cocktail hour. The popular Avenue Saloon features a pianist performing jazz and favorite tunes. Music & Dancing Before and after dinner hours, musical entertainment and dancing are offered in a number of venues around the ship. Each lounge features a diverse array of performances from classical artists to ballroom dance bands. Our musical trio serenades you with classical melodies during Afternoon Tea and plays requests as they stroll through the Crystal Dining Room each evening.

Fitness and Recreation

	Spa and Salon Services Experience the sublime and the sensuous in the Crystal Spa: the first floating spa to use the principles of Feng Shui. In 2007, the readers of Condé Nast Traveler named Crystal Cruises the Number One Cruise Line Spa in the magazine's prestigious 2007 reader's poll. The full-service Crystal Salon offers a relaxing experience with sweeping ocean views. Our trained professionals provide a range of treatments, including: Haircuts, hairstyling, coloring Facials, skin analysis Manicures, pedicures Barber services for men

	Fitness Facilities Relax the mind, body and soul and indulge in a Pathway to Yoga or mat Pilates class, or challenge yourself in our new Tour de Spin indoor cycling classes. Learn how to increase strength, balance and flexibility on revolutionary Kinesis™ equipment which comprises double weight stacks, cables and pulleys to allow for more than 250 exercises and 360° movement. Sessions using the Kinesis equipment may be scheduled with one of our qualified personal trainers on board. Other onboard fitness facilities include: a lap pool; an indoor/outdoor pool; two Jacuzzis®; 360º Promenade Deck for walking and jogging; paddle tennis courts; table tennis; golf driving ranges and putting greens; and shuffleboard courts.

	Outdoor Activities On most cruises, a qualified PGA pro is on board to offer golf classes and clinics. You'll find driving range nets and a putting green, with a supply of practice clubs and balls. Crystal Cruises now proudly and exclusively features TaylorMade, the best performance golf company in the world. If golf isn't your game, how about paddle tennis or shuffleboard? You'll enjoy a full-size, enclosed paddle tennis court on the ship-top Sun Deck. For jogging, walking, stretching and fresh air, there's the Promenade Deck, nearly a quarter-mile around for walking or jogging. Our two pools, the indoor/outdoor Neptune Pool and the full-length Seahorse Pool and adjoining Jacuzzi^®, are located on the Lido Deck. Sunbathe, snooze and read while enjoying a refreshing drink poolside in the afternoon.

	Junior Activities Program Crystal Cruises' commitment to excellence and quality of experience does not end with our grown-up cruisers. Kids have a variety of great activities to choose from on select Crystal sailings! During Holiday cruises and most summer sailings, junior activities feature games, arts and crafts, and other programs under the supervision of experienced Junior Activities Directors. Plus, we offer a children's playroom and babysitting services on all cruises. Our Junior Activities Program is three-tiered: 3-7 year olds 8-12 year olds 13-17 year olds

Non-Smoking Policy

In keeping with the increasing national and international restrictions on smoking in public spaces, Crystal Cruises is designating more areas of our ships as smoke-free. Effective with our first cruises in 2013, v3201 and v3301, smoking will be prohibited in the Avenue Saloon and the Crystal Casino.

Today, most areas of the ships are non-smoking, including The Bistro, inside the Lido Café, Palm Court, Stardust (Crystal Serenity), Starlight (Crystal Symphony), the Crystal Dining Room, Prego, Silk Road and The Sushi Bar restaurants, and the Galaxy Lounge. There are designated smoking and non-smoking tables in some bars and lounges. While smoking is allowed inside staterooms and suites, smoking is not allowed on verandahs of all staterooms and suites aboard both Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity. Pipes and cigars are permitted only in the Connoisseur Club, and on the "open decks," except all areas of Lido Deck (deck 11 on Crystal Symphony, and deck 12 on Crystal Serenity). Pipes and cigars may not be smoked in guest Penthouses, staterooms, on verandahs or in corridors.

Dress Code Policy

Beginning with voyage 3201, January 5 on Crystal Symphony and voyage 3306, March 31 on Crystal Serenity, new dress codes for evening dining and other activities will be instituted. Based on valuable feedback from our guests and travel partners, we have updated the recommended dress codes to reflect the continually evolving, more relaxed dress codes reflected throughout the world today.

Recommended Attire

During the day, casual wear is appropriate in any onboard lounge and dining venue. This includes resort-style attire, shorts and jeans. After 6:00 p.m., shorts and baseball caps are not permitted for men or women. For all venues on board, the recommended evening attire is one of the following:

Resort Casual: Slacks and a sweater or shirt for men; casual dress, skirt or slacks with a sweater or blouse for women. Ties and jackets are not required.

Elegant Casual (Informal): Suit or slacks with a jacket over a sweater or shirt for men. Ties are optional. Cocktail dress, skirt or slacks with a sweater or blouse for women. Jeans are not appropriate.

Black Tie (Formal) Optional: While Elegant Casual is always appropriate in the evening, a Black Tie Optional evening offers a celebratory opportunity to dress more formally on a special evening(s). For men, this includes a dark suit with tie or tuxedo; for women, this includes a formal cocktail dress, evening gown or dressy evening separates. On Black Tie Optional evenings, we request that jeans not be worn in any dining venues or lounges, including the Casino.

With this new policy, your guests can expect the following:

7- to 10-day cruises: 1 Black Tie Optional evening
11- to 13-day cruises: 2 Black Tie Optional evenings

World Cruises, Holiday voyages and crossings may be scheduled differently.
For your convenience, the recommended dress code for each evening of your cruise is listed in the daily itinerary section of the Priority Check-in & Planning Center (PCPC).

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Enrichment and Education

	Our popular Crystal Visions Enrichment Program and Creative Learning Institute are offered on every cruise and include a noted destination expert who lectures on the regions visited during the cruise, plus at least one other respected enrichment speaker who shares insights into his or her particular world. Many CLI programs are available for a pre-reservation request online. Computer University@Sea^® Our popular Computer University@Sea program is offered on all cruises. CU@Sea provides e-mail services, Internet access, group and individual instruction on use of a PC, extensive enrichment course offerings and digital camera support. Each ship has at least 25 state-of-the-art workstations. Complimentary classes are offered each cruise. Details of these are listed in the onboard daily newsletter Reflections. There is a nominal setup fee when you begin to use any CU@Sea services involving off-ship communication. Fees apply for e-mail sent and received on board, as well as Internet access. Creative Learning Institute^® Engaging, Enriching, Enhancing Did you ever dream of playing the piano? Could your palate improve with coaching from the Society of Wine Educators? Is there a great designer hiding inside you? The Crystal Cruises Creative Learning Institute brings out the best in you by bringing you the best instruction available at sea. The Institute expands upon Crystal's commitment to enrich mind, body and spirit by extending new opportunities for personal growth. We offer expert instruction from our partners who include: Yamaha, Berlitz, Tai Chi Cultural Center, The Cleveland Clinic and The Society of Wine Educators. The Institute offers expert instruction and lectures in the following areas: Arts & Entertainment Business & Technology Lifestyle Wellness Wine & Food

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