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LOS ANGELES, May 23 / -- In an industry first, luxury cruise specialist Crystal Cruises is offering a new overland adventure to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro. From an equatorial jungle through a dense cloud forest to the perpetually ice- and snow-capped summit, thrill-seekers will revel at the rare chance to climb 19,340 feet to Uhuru Peak, the highest peak in Africa. The nine-night extended land program debuts in March 2007, and is available pre- or post-cruise in conjunction with two Crystal Serenity itineraries beginning or ending in Cape Town, South Africa. The fascinating trek to the top of the highest free-standing mountain on earth is offered through the line's partnership with Micato Safaris, a family-owned company renowned for its expertise in showcasing the beauty and wilds of Africa.
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Deemed the "World's Best Large-Ship Cruise Line" by Travel + Leisure for eight consecutive years, Crystal Cruises gives new meaning to the word luxury. Indulge in the Wine & Food Festival, get fit on a yoga-themed sailing, or enjoy a dynamic lecture from a celebrity personality. Unparalleled service and exotic ports set this line apart from the rest.
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November 7: Crystal Cruises have announced the name of their third luxury cruise ship, CRYSTAL SERENITY, currently under construction at Chantiers de l'Atlantique in St. Nazaire. Scheduled for delivery in the summer of 2003, the 68,000 gt, 1,080 passenger SERENITY will join CRYSTAL HARMONY and CRYSTAL SYMPHONY in their highly acclaimed luxury cruise service. Naval architect Robert Tillberg is heading up the team of renowned designers. Powered by environmentally-friendly diesel engines, the ship will feature an azimuthal pod propulsion system for greater maneuverability.
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Ultra-luxury cruise specialist Crystal Cruises is spending $23 million to enhance the award-winning Crystal Symphony in what will be the cruise line's largest-ever dry dock. In just two weeks, from October 31 through November 12, 2006, nearly 1,300 people will work around the clock on more than 150 separate projects to create what will essentially be a new ship, especially to those familiar with it.
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Luxury cruise ships tend to be smaller than mainstream cruise liners with an average capacity of between 148 and 388 passengers. The one exception is Crystal Cruises whose three ships each have a capacity of around 900 passengers. Every luxury cruise vessel displays expensive art, delicate china, rare woods, fine fabrics and leathers, expansive wine cellars, down pillows and comforters, deluxe public areas and relatively large accommodations. In essence, they provide the best of the best.
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 7 /PRNewswire/ — Luxury cruise specialist Crystal Cruises announces new savings promotions for 2007 and 2008. The new offers and insider tips — as well as abundant complimentary services and amenities — provide exceptional value for discriminating travelers seeking exotic and close-to-home vacations.
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