The spaciousness, the convenience of no waiting on lines and not having to save lounge chairs or theatre seats is a relaxing luxury. The theatre has a very intimate atmosphere, unlike the larger ships. And how often are you able to disembark a cruise ship, go through customs, pick up your luggage from the baggage area and depart the terminal in 10-15 minutes?!
Crystal Cruises has added a “first time ever” overnight visit to Ashdod, Israel. This is in addition to an overnight stay in Egypt. This 12 night “Ruins & Relics” Mediterranean cruise on Crystal Serenity departs Athens for Rome Oct. 19, also visiting Naples and Sicily, Italy, and Valetta, Malta.
Western Wall, Israel Caesarea, Israel
This itinerary allows visits to Caesarea, Temple Mount, to Israel’s Western Wall (formerly Wailing). Also the Great Pyramid and the treasures of King Tutankhamen in Egypt; Herculaneum and the excavations at Pompeii in Italy and Athens’ Acropolis.
On board, experts in world affairs, including former White House Press Secretary Marlin Fitzwater, will host presentations and workshops.
Crystal Cruises reported record bookings for its week ending Jan. 11, 2010, primarily due to Baltic, Mediterranean and World Cruise segment bookings. For same year bookings, this has been the highest January sales in more than five years.
Crystal Cruises (luxury ship) - Sail on your birthday in 2010 and receive a gift of 50% savings on a future cruise before your next birthday! Birthday cruise must be booked by December 31, 2009.
