| LOS ANGELES, July 16, 2007 - For a record 12th consecutive year, Crystal Cruises has been voted the "World's Best Large-Ship Cruise Line" by the readers of Travel + Leisure magazine. While there are several new winners in the various travel categories, Crystal Cruises is the only cruise line, resort or hotel to have won the prestigious award each year since the awards' inception.
Based on a first quarter 2007 survey to thousands of world travelers, the World's Best Awards are featured in the magazine's August 2007 issue. Subscribers, who were allowed only one vote each, were asked to rate cruise lines on cabins, food, service, itineraries/destinations, activities and value. Crystal's 2007 World's Best score topped its winning rating for 2006.
"We are honored and gratified that Crystal's attention to detail and extraordinary staff is consistently recognized by the discerning, experienced Travel + Leisure readers," says Crystal Cruises' President Gregg Michel. "This is a tremendous validation of the investment we've made in our ships, the meaningful personalized programs we've introduced and Crystal's winning formula of superior service, choices, space and quality."
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Crystal Cruises Named No. 1 Cruise Line Spa
By The Readers Of Cond้ Nast Traveler
Inspired treatments and personalized service propel Crystal to top of the list
LOS ANGELES, April 25, 2007 - The readers of Cond้ Nast Traveler have named Crystal Cruises the Number One Cruise Line Spa in the magazine's prestigious 2007 reader's poll. The Crystal Spa, the only Feng Shui-designed spa at sea, was awarded its highest score yet to date with an overall rating of 90 points, more than six points ahead of its nearest competition. Superior service, state-of-the-art facilities and amenities, such as treatment rooms, saunas and a private sun deck or relaxation area with expansive ocean views, propelled the luxury line's Crystal Spa into first place among the magazine's savvy travelers who placed it alongside, and even above, some of the foremost spas in the world. The Spa Awards are featured in the magazine's April 2007 issue.
In landing the top spot, Crystal swept the categories for Treatments, Staff/Service and Workout Facilities among cruise lines, scoring 11 points higher than the second place cruise line for its superior Workout Facilities. The luxury line also had the highest Overall score and highest Staff/Service score (93.8) of any of the destination spas, including the venerable spas of Canyon Ranch, Miraval and Golden Door. Of the 55 spas that received the highest number of votes, Crystal placed in the top 10 for service.
2007 Cruises | Jump to Year: 2008
Temples of Gods & Pharaohs Voyage #7324
Region: Africa, Mediterranean
Theme: Crystal Wine & Food Festival
Istanbul to Athens on Crystal Serenity
Oct 6 to Oct 17 (11 days)
Fares from $4,345
East Coast Classics Voyage #7227
Region: New England & Canada
Theme: Crystal Wine & Food Festival
Montreal to Miami on Crystal Symphony
Oct 24 to Nov 4 (11 days)
Fares from $3,395
Coral & Sunsets Voyage #7228
Region: Caribbean, Panama Canal, 7- to 10-Day Voyages
Theme: Cleveland Clinic, Crystal Wine & Food Festival
Miami to Caldera on Crystal Symphony
Nov 4 to Nov 14 (10 days)
Fares from $2,195
2008 Cruises | Jump to Year: 2007
Silk & Spices Voyage #8210
Region: Asia
Theme: Crystal Wine & Food Festival
Singapore to Dubai on Crystal Symphony
Apr 25 to May 11 (16 days)
Fares from $5,335
Epicurean Adventures Voyage #8310
Region: Mediterranean, Northern Europe
Theme: Crystal Wine & Food Festival
London to Rome on Crystal Serenity
May 7 to May 19 (12 days)
Fares from $4,595
Special Offer! 2008 Value Collection Sailings
Epicurean Odyssey Voyage #8212
Region: Mediterranean, Northern Europe
Theme: Crystal Wine & Food Festival
Athens to London on Crystal Symphony
May 25 to Jun 7 (13 days)
Fares from $3,995 (Promotional Fares)
Special Offer! 2008 Value Collection Sailings
Special Offer! 2008 Western Europe
Baccarat and Bellinis Voyage #8318
Region: Mediterranean
Theme: Crystal Wine & Food Festival
Monte Carlo to Venice on Crystal Serenity
Jul 31 to Aug 12 (12 days)
Fares from $5,740
Mediterranean Majesty Voyage #8325
Region: Mediterranean
Theme: Crystal Wine & Food Festival
Rome to Barcelona on Crystal Serenity
Oct 18 to Oct 30 (12 days)
Fares from $4,445
Special Offer! 2008 Value Collection Sailings
New World Explorer Voyage #8225
Region: New England & Canada, 7- to 10-Day Voyages
Theme: Crystal Wine & Food Festival
Montreal to New York on Crystal Symphony
Oct 19 to Oct 29 (10 days)
Fares from $3,435
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Crystal Wine & Food Festival
The world's greatest chefs and wine experts join Crystal Cruises on our popular Wine & Food Festival sailings, designated by the WF icon on appropriate voyages. Watch as celebrated chefs prepare signature dishes for our dinner menus, demonstrate cooking techniques and share the secrets of their culinary artistry.
In addition, distinguished wine experts provide insight and education to the endlessly fascinating world of wine, offering unique opportunities to experience side-by-side tastings of select vintages from Crystal Cruises' extensive wine list, including our exclusive "C" vintages. Held in a lively and convivial atmosphere, these events offer a heady blend of entertainment and learning.