“It is an extraordinary honour to be recognised as the No. 1 Midsize Cruise Ship Line by the well-travelled and discerning readers of Condé Nast Traveler for a record 21 years,” said Crystal president and COO, Edie Rodriguez. “Winning this award demonstrates how highly our guests value our commitment to creating the ultimate luxury cruise experience.”
Crystal recently revealed a new US$20 million look to Crystal Symphony, following a two-week dry dock. The extreme makeover brought contemporary and elegant new design features to the ship's Crystal Plaza and Crystal Cove Bar; a new outdoor Fitness Garden featuring a “curated self-guided Movement Journey”; redesigned spa and casino spaces, and fitness equipment upgrades in the indoor fitness centre; additional PURE allergy-friendly staterooms and technological upgrades. Crystal has invested more than US$140 million in extreme ship makeovers in recent years, including a US$17 million dry dock renovation of Crystal Serenity in November 2013.
In addition to the extreme makeover of its vessels, Crystal has launched new guest experiences to its growing portfolio of industry firsts. Crystal introduced a collection of shore-side excursions scheduled especially for travellers who don't want to miss the adventures ashore – or their beauty sleep. The “Late Risers” excursions offer the same enriching experiences in the world's most stunning and significant destinations, beginning at 11:00a.m. or noon, rather than the usual early-morning start time, depending on the itinerary. Additionally, guests can now see the sights – and maintain fitness with Crystal Site Running Adventures, a new program that meets the needs of the growing number of active travellers.
In celebration of its 25th anniversary of sailing, Crystal will be kicking off 2015 with the 20th annual Silver Celebration World Cruise in Miami on 14 January 2015. This 108-day complete circumnavigation of the globe (Crystal's first-ever!), via six segment cruises sailing through Central and South America, the South Pacific, New Zealand, Australia, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, South Africa and the Caribbean.
The Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards are among the most preeminent in travel, honouring the best hotels, airlines, cruise lines, cities, and islands from around the world. Nearly 77,000 Condé Nast Traveler readers ranked their personal experiences with cruise lines' Itineraries, Excursions, Service, Food, Activities/Facilities, Staterooms, and Design.
The newest “Best” award is but the latest in a string of readers' choice awards. Crystal has won its size category this last year, including Condé Nast Traveler's #1 and #2 cruise ships, and Travel + Leisure magazine's World's Best Cruise Line for a 20th consecutive year.
Until 31 October, all inclusive, value-priced “Book Now” fares start at just US$2,325* per person double occupancy including port taxes
* Crystal Symphony, V5231, 12 December 2015, Miami – San Juan, Category E2.
About Crystal Cruises
Crystal Cruises is the world's leading luxury cruise provider, having earned more “World's Best” awards than any other cruise line, hotel, or resort in history. Aboard the all-inclusive, ultra-luxurious Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity, refined elegance meets casual simplicity. With an emphasis on innovative product differentiation, the renowned Crystal experience is distinguished by classic service, abundant space, superior quality and extensive choices. Crystal sails to all seven continents, providing worldwide holidays of five to 100+ days that bridge the best of land and sea.
Crystal's passion for taking care of guests in an inviting environment of extraordinary space, quality and choices has earned the company more “World's Best” awards than any other cruise line, resort, or hotel in history.
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