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Crystal Serenity will be even more luxurious after she undergoes a $25 million renovation in May

February 12, 2011 by Cynthia Boal Janssens

– From Cruise Industry News This spring, Crystal Cruises will be spending $25+ million dollars to keep its largest ship, Crystal Serenity, on the cutting edge of luxury style. More than 400 expert technicians flown from around the world, working round the clock for just 14 days, are scheduled for the massive redesign of her 531 Deluxe Staterooms, Penthouses and Penthouses Suites; retail centers; expansive outdoor pool deck and other design projects during a May 8-22 dry …

Crystal Cruises fall voyages are now on sale with reduced fares

January 27, 2011 by Cynthia Boal Janssens

Crystal Cruises’ fall voyages are now on sale with newly reduced fares from as low as $2,400 per person and new Penthouse and Verandah savings up to $8,000 per couple. Beginning with its August 26 Mediterranean cruise on Crystal Serenity and its first 2011 Canada/New England cruise on Crystal Symphony, Crystal is offering new savings on every one of its 22 fall cruises, including both Christmas/New Year departures. Guests will still receive up to $2,000 per couple …

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