New Destinations, Innovations & Personal Value Highlighted in Crystal's 2011 Worldwide Atlas

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Crystal Cruises' 2011 Worldwide Atlas is now available to luxury travelers and travel professionals.  At 212 pages, the Atlas is Crystal's most extensive promotional publication to date, and features detailed sections dedicated to the line's most recent developments.  Boasting 59 global itineraries – including new locales in West Africa and the line's long anticipated return to summer Alaska cruising – plus programming, value and ship information, the brochure is a comprehensive resource for planning the luxury vacation experience heralded as the "World's Best" year after year.  

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Prominently highlighted in the 2011 Atlas are Crystal's new Perfect Choice Dining™ with flexible Open Dining by Reservation™; Two-for-One cruise fares and complimentary air transportation and transfers (on air/sea dates) on all sailings; step-by-step instructions for the new online Priority Check-in & Planning Center; enriching Ocean Views™ presentations and 'You Care, We Care' excursions; and a section dedicated to Crystal Symphony's multi-million dollar redesign.  

"Opening with the words 'Your wish, our command,' the 2011 Atlas focuses on Crystal's commitment to unparalleled service and personalized value as well as classic Crystal hallmarks – space, quality and choices," says Nitsa Lewis, vice president of marketing.  "The messaging is stylish and engaging, designed to draw travelers in to the Crystal Experience."

In 2011, the award-winning, 922-guest, 50,000-ton Crystal Symphony, and 1,070-guest, 68,870-ton Crystal Serenity will offer maiden visits to Argostoli, Kefalonia; Fethiye, Turkey; Komodo Island, Indonesia; Koper, Slovenia; and Marigot Bay, St. Martin, along with added North Cape sailings to the Polar Ice Cap and overnight stays in Ashdod, Cannes, Istanbul and others.  All but one Crystal Symphony voyage beginning and/or ending in a U.S. port – most of these round-trip – afford guests the luxury of convenient air travel.  

Also featured is a preview to Crystal's recently announced 2012 deployment.  

Recently celebrating a record 17th year being voted "Best Large-Ship Cruise Line" by the readers of Conde Nast Traveler, and 15th consecutive year as "World's Best" by the readers of Travel + Leisure, Crystal Cruises has been recognized as #1 more than another cruise line, hotel or resort in history. 

To request a 2011 Atlas or more information, contact a travel agent, call 888-799-4625, or visit www.crystalcruises.com.  

CONTACT:  Mimi Weisband or Julie Dibble (310) 203-4305, [email protected]

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