A Dozen Dance Partners Added To Crystal's Big Band Spring 2013 Trans-Atlantic

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Ultra-luxury specialist Crystal Cruises has tripled the number of its Ambassador Host dance partners, from the normal four aboard every sailing, to 12 for its March 31 "Big Band and Ballroom Dance" voyage.  The Experience of Discovery cruise will also have double the usual amount of dance instructors on board, along with the legendary Glenn Miller Orchestra to keep toes tapping.  The Miami-Lisbon voyage aboard the award-winning Crystal Serenity provides an easy U.S. departure for Americans and easy return home for Europeans, with an average all-inclusive – yet value-priced -- rate starting at just $221/person per day.

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Crystal's gentlemen Ambassador Hosts serve as engaging dancing, dining, and conversation partners for solo women during their cruise.  Hosts are also available to accompany women on the dance floor whose companions might not be dancers.  The social hosting services are complimentary, as are all musical theme activities, including daily intro and advanced dance classes teaching everything from classical ballroom to Latin favorites and swing. 

The 17+-piece Glenn Miller Orchestra and vocalists will also play into the wee hours nightly, providing a lively soundtrack of timeless hits.  Numerous grand and intimate spaces on board, including Palm Court, Stardust Lounge, Pulse nightclub, and the central atrium near the Cove Bar, serve as on board music and dancing venues during the cruise.

"Big Band and Ballroom Dance is hotter than ever now, and our music cruises are always among our most popular voyages, packed with fun," says Bret Bullock, vice president of entertainment.  "Solo travelers feel comfortable sailing Crystal because we offer so many ways to socialize with others, from dining to dancing.  On this particular cruise, we will have plenty of dance partners to go around."

Also featured during the 10-day sailing are new Magic Castle at Sea shows and Crystal's newly-released Elton John tribute production, Rocket Man.

The classic Trans-Atlantic luxury cruise provides ample days at sea to fully enjoy the indulgent Crystal resort experience, with a call in sub-tropical Madeira/Funchal, Portugal en route.  Fares booked by October 31 start at $2,210/person, double occupancy, with $1000/person in "Book Now" savings.  Known for one of the lowest solo supplements in the industry, Crystal's sole occupancy rates for this cruise start at $3,015/person.

Crystal Cruises' award-winning entertainment offerings include a range of venues and performances, from cabaret nightclub to piano bar saloon; acclaimed productions to headline entertainers; and sophisticated enrichment activities to in-room Blu-ray-viewing, for all world travelers.

For more information and Crystal reservations, contact a travel agent, call 888-799-4625, or visit www.crystalcruises.com.

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