With its return to cruising Alaska for the first time since 2005, luxury specialist Crystal Cruises announces Experiences of Discovery options designed to entertain and inspire. In addition to wellness programming for the mind and body, and creative culinary offerings, seven 12-day itineraries sailing round-trip from San Francisco will feature a performing arts focus, with an expanded series of Emerging Artists cruises.
Emerging Artists Through Crystals exclusive partnership with The Music Center, Los Angeles, the brightest upcoming stars and finalists in the centers annual Spotlight Awards will perform in various musical realms including classical voice, piano, dance and others. (21st May 2011; 2nd, 14th and 26th June 2011; 8th and 20th July 2011; and 1st August 2011)
Mind, Body & Spirit Guest fitness experts explore wellness through presentation on general health and complimentary classes in Tai Chi, Pilates, yoga and other specialties. (9th May 2011)
Wine & Food Crystals popular culinary-themed voyage features cooking demos and hands-on instruction from guest chefs, wine tasting with sommeliers and guest experts, plus specially prepared menus. (13th August 2011)
The 12-day Alaska voyages visit Vancouver and Victoria, British Columbia; Sitka, Juneau, Skagway and Ketchikan, Alaska, with eight itineraries cruising Glacier Bay (the June 2 voyage visits Hubbard Glacier). For bookings by September 30, Two-for-One cruise fares begin at $4,650 per person, double occupancy, with $500 per person All Inclusive As You Wish shipboard credits, and complimentary air transportation from more than 20 North American gateways.
Sailing on worldwide itineraries of seven- to 100+ days, Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity are consistently distinguished as the highest rated ships in the world.
