Olympic & Music Legends Join Top Global Experts for Crystal's 2011 World Cruise

LOS ANGELES, May 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Olympians Dara Torres and Dorothy Hamill, "Mr. Las Vegas" Wayne Newton, award-winning actresses Rita Moreno and Doris Roberts, Rock and Roll pioneer Roger McGuinn, and numerous authors, historians, and experts in world affairs, military policy, health and fitness, forensic and environmental science, and global cultures will enrich and entertain guests on Crystal Cruises' "Grand Exotic Expedition" World Cruise beginning January 17, 2011.

The announcement comes on the heels of the ultra-luxury line's successful 2010 World Cruise, which received some of the highest ever guest ratings for its enrichment and entertainment, according to guest ratings tallied this month.

Crystal Serenity's 110-day, 2011 World Cruise from Los Angeles to London can be enjoyed in segments of 12 to 21 days.  In keeping with the line's grandest annual voyage, each segment is enhanced with dozens of stimulating classes, noteworthy speakers and celebrity guests to share their talents and expertise in a vast array of interests.

"Whether a noted broadcast journalist, a veteran global policy expert or a legendary singing sensation, our programming is designed to engage, entertain and stimulate our guests' passion for enriching experiences," says Bret Bullock, Crystal's vice president, entertainment.  "Given this standard for excellence, for 2011, we're setting a lineup of groundbreaking entertainers and distinguished speakers who have reached new heights in their respective fields."  

World Cruise Segments

• January 17 – Los Angeles to Papeete
• January 30 – Papeete to Auckland
• February 12 – Auckland to Sydney
• February 28 – Sydney to Singapore
• March 15 – Singapore to Mumbai
• March 29 – Mumbai to Cape Town
• April 17 – Cape Town to London

Save Now, Save Later

Guests booking any World Cruise segment by September 30 can enjoy two-for-one fares plus 20% savings on virtually any 2011 or 2012 cruise.

With the Two-for-One promotion, per person, double occupancy segment fares range from $6,500 to $70,900, with up to $1,000 per person 'All Inclusive – As You Wish' shipboard credits ($10,000 per couple for the full World Cruise) and complimentary air transportation from many North American gateways, or generous air credits.

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

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

VISIT:  Crystal's Media Center

SOURCE Crystal Cruises