The Crystal Cruise Ship Company
One of the top luxury cruise companies, and among the best lines for afults, the Crystal cruise company offers sailings on 2 luxury passenger liners with all inclusive package deals. Both top rated cruise ships in numerous categories, they offer intimate cruising experience, superior service, 5-star amenities, elegance and perfection in every detail. The Crystal Line was founded in 1988 (headquartered in Century City, Los Angeles), and is a subsidiary of the Japanese NYK Line(Nippon Yusen Kaisha) - one of the largest shipping companies in the world. Here's the link to the Crystal Lines website.
One of the most emblematic luxury Scandinavian cruises to Norway Fjords, the Baltic capitals with Russia's St. Petersburg are operated by the Crystal Line. The Crystal cruise ships also offer Arctic cruise trips to Spitzbergen and the North Cape. And probably the most special feature is the Crystal World Cruise each year to the most exotic sea vacation destinations in the world, including Hawaii, the South Pacific Islands, Australia New Zealand, Asia, and even Alaska. The Crystal ships call on over 180 ports in 60 countries.
The Crystal themed sailings are some of the best adult cruise vacations for a clientele of mostly older couples (50+ years old), who prefer an on-board environment of sophistication, style, and impeccable, highly personalized service. The Crystal on-board experience features:
- Spacious, exquisitely appointed accommodations (most of them with verandas), with in-room Internet access, complimentary in-room dining (24 hours a day); penthouses with personal butler service.
- Abundance of dining options; excellent alternate dining venues, with specialty restaurants like "Prego" (signature of "Valentino Restaurants), "Silk Road" and the "Sushi Bar" (overseen by Nobu Matsuhisa). Wine cellar with a selection of over 200 vintages, and more than 20,000 bottles.
- The lavish Feng Shui-inspired "Crystal Spa" center. State-of-the-art fitness facilities with panoramic sea views; Yoga- and Pilates classes; the "Walk on Water" fitness program by Debbie Rocker.
- Crystal special lounges: "Caesars Palace" at Sea Casino, "Galaxy Lounge" (with its state-of-the-
art sound- and lighting systems), "Crystal Dining Room" and "Vintage Room", "Avenue of the Stars" (with its shops and boutiques), "Trident Grill and Ice Cream Bar", "Palm Court" (daily served afternoon tea), "Connoisseur Club" (also offering a selection of fine cigars), "Avenue Saloon" (jazz lounge) - Broadway-style productions; variety shows, indoor- and outdoor pool, paddle tennis courts, a casino (with complimentary cocktails), movie theater, nightclub, bingo.
- "Creative Learning Institute" program (series of interactive classes) include: "Computer University@Sea", Keyboard lessons (Yamaha), Language classes (Berlitz), Wellness lectures (the Cleveland Clinic), Tai chi instructions (the Tai Chi Cultural Center), Professional ACBL Bridge instructors, Dance lessons (including ballroom dances) with professional instructors, Golf lessons (Callaway golf equipment & PGA golf professionals), the "Crystal Visions Enrichment Program" (in which attend lectures renowned authors, culinary stars, journalists, historians, etc.)
- "Ambassador Host Program" (for single travelers)
- Themed cruises; many onshore activity options. Include a travel agent finder.
Crystal cruise accommodation categories: Crystal Penthouse - veranda (300 m2), Penthouse Suite - veranda (150 m2), Penthouse - veranda (110 m2), Deluxe Stateroom - veranda (75 m2), Deluxe Stateroom (60 m2). Additional accommodations for guests with disabilities, connecting staterooms and family staterooms (with 3rd berth available), 24-hour complimentary room service, penthouses are butler-served.
For its premium service and an overall superb cruising, the Crystal company consistently receives "World's Best" awards from the readers of such prominent and influential magazines, like "Travel & Leisure Magazine", and "Conde Nast Traveler".