Luxury Cruise Guide

Crystal Cruises Section


Welcome to Luxury Cruise Guide

Crystal Cruises Article

More than Sailing

Have you ever heard people complaining about a vacation that went wrong? You probably have, and would like to prevent that from happening to your cruise. To ensure that you'll have a 100% good time, you need to make a small effort and review the details of different cruise options, as well as the type of passengers they are likely to attract. It'll take you some time to decide, but in the end you'll be embarking on a cruise that best matches your interests and you'll have higher chances to find friends among the other passengers.

Thinking of life without cruise seem to be impossible to imagine. This is because cruise can be applied in all situations of life.

The first question you should ask yourself is what kind of experience you're looking for. It might be that you're looking for a few quiet days away from the tumult of the city, or that you want an adrenalizing exploration of extreme landscapes; you might want a romantic cruise, or one that your children will enjoy, or a chance to learn about remote cultures and the history of exotic places; maybe you like to dress up for dinner and go dancing to the rhythm of waltz and tango, or, on the contrary, you could be looking for nonstop fun and seeking new friends of your own age.

Once you're decided that, you can choose not only the cruise line, but also what kind of cabin you want. For instance, an outside cabin with windows or even a veranda is likely to help you relax and enjoy the view without having anyone else around.

If you are traveling with your kids, you should look for a cruise line that has activities for them as well as for your. You can find some cruise lines with very attractive rates for families, or even some that charge nothing for the children. Check to see if the price includes any meals, child care programme, and activities that your children are likely to enjoy. Not only will it be a lot of fun for them, but you'll also be able to relax doing other things, knowing that your kids are safe under qualified supervision. One thing you should take into account is that, if you want to cruise during school holidays, you should book at least one year in advance, to avoid the risk of not finding any cabins available.

For those who like to party, a cruise line with an attractive offer for young crowds will be the best choice. You might want to get enough sleep before the cruise, because you won't get much chance to do that while you're on the ship. The destinations will typically be sunny, waters and ports.

Perhaps you are interested in culture and history. You should then look for a cruise that offer you lectures about the ports you're about to set foot in. Or maybe you would like to explore then Nile or the Amazon, or to discover ruins of ancient cities. Whatever your preference, there will always be a cruise catering to your needs.

You might be a karaoke fan, or looking for some great fishing - try a themed cruise. If you're a smoker, make sure you find a ship where smoking is allowed - or, if you want to quit, find one on which it's not. If you don't want to fall out of shape by spending too much time away from the gym, you have nothing to worry about, because many cruise ships will offer a lot of chances to exercise - from gyms to rock-climbing walls.

It shouldn't be very hard to decide which type of cruise fits you best - and if it is, then you'll probably adapt well to anything. In the end, it's all about having a good time, and making everyone jealous with your vacation stories.

Crystal Cruises News

Football Legends to Quarterback NFL-Themed Crystal Cruise - Missouri Sports Magazine


Travel Agent

Football Legends to Quarterback NFL-Themed Crystal Cruise
Missouri Sports Magazine
(Daniel Johnson, Missouri Sports Magazine) – For those for whom football fever lingers well after the Big Game, ultra-luxe Crystal Cruises is offering a showdown of gridiron greats during a spring “NFL Legends”-themed voyage.
Crystal Fields "NFL Legends Cruise" on May 8Travel Agent

all 7 news articles »

Read more...


Crystal Cruises: It was my legendary cruise experience! - TCPalm


Crystal Cruises: It was my legendary cruise experience!
TCPalm
He told me he was enjoying a complimentary cruise, as he celebrated over 150 days aboard a Crystal Cruises ship. He had cruised at least twice a year solely with Crystal Cruises for 10 years. In that moment, I knew that cruise was going to be something ...

and more »

Read more...


Crystal Cruises' Ships Voted Top in the World by Conde Nast Traveler Readers - Sacramento Bee


Crystal Cruises' Ships Voted Top in the World by Conde Nast Traveler Readers
Sacramento Bee
By Crystal Cruises LOS ANGELES, Feb. 3, 2012 -- /PRNewswire/ -- The sophisticated readers of Conde Nast Traveler magazine have chosen Crystal Cruises' fleet as 2012's top mid-sized cruise ships. The February issue's list of "Top 100 Cruise Ships in the ...

and more »

Read more...


"Crystal Love Stories" Facebook Essay Contest To Launch Valentine's Day - Sacramento Bee


Sun-Sentinel (blog)

"Crystal Love Stories" Facebook Essay Contest To Launch Valentine's Day
Sacramento Bee
By Crystal Cruises LOS ANGELES, Feb. 1, 2012 -- /PRNewswire/ -- Amour. Sayang. Ast. Die Liebe. Ahave. Amore. No matter how you say it in any of the 75+ countries Crystal Cruises visits, love is in the air in February. So, starting Valentine's Day, ...
Crystal Cruises to launch evening bistro on ships starting AprilSun-Sentinel (blog)

all 3 news articles »

Read more...


New Year Means Ocean of New Developments for Crystal Cruises - Sacramento Bee


New Year Means Ocean of New Developments for Crystal Cruises
Sacramento Bee
By Crystal Cruises LOS ANGELES, Jan. 30, 2012 -- /PRNewswire/ -- Never one to rest on its laurels, Crystal Cruises is introducing "A Year of New Developments" for 2012. Each month, the ultra-luxury line is introducing new destinations, ...

and more »

Read more...


Crystal Cruises to Launch Evening Bistro - MarketWatch (press release)


Crystal Cruises to Launch Evening Bistro
MarketWatch (press release)
26, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- With almost a dozen dining choices on each ship, Crystal Cruises' most popular daytime gathering spot, The Bistro, is expanding to evening hours. Reflecting the space's European-style sidewalk cafe ambiance, ...

and more »

Read more...