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Crystal Cruises launches custom celebration services around the world-Ultra-Luxury, international party planning assistance is industry first for ship and shore

September 25, 2013 by Editor

An elegant wedding in the hills of Tuscany. A birthday blowout on a beach in Bali. A retirement roast at one of Cape Town’s top wineries. A renewal of vows “on top of the world” at sea. With Crystal Cruises’ new Crystal Celebrations soiree service, almost anything is possible just about anywhere Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity sail. Already known for an uber-personalized approach to unforgettable travel experiences, Crystal has teamed with premier global event company Imagine …

Crystal makes some changes for 2013

January 14, 2013 by Heidi Allison

Crystal Cruises is one of my favorite lines; they have beautiful ships, countless amenities, and some of the best shore excursions to be had. I think they’re absolutely wonderful. I also think, however, that the charms of this particular line have been somewhat lost on the younger generation. Crystal, historically, has mostly tailored it’s offerings to the affluent, mature, and “cultured” cruiser. However, it seems their way of doing things may be undergoing a bit of …

The Olympics, MSC-Style

July 3, 2012 by Renee Goyeneche

For those of you who are fans of competitive sports, there’s not much that’s more exciting than the Olympic Games. As most of you probably know, they’re scheduled to be held this year in London from July 27th through August 12th. If you’re not attending in person, the next best thing might be to watch the games live from a luxury cruise ship. MSC Cruises is offering this summer’s passengers the chance to experience the games from …

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David Molyneaux has cruised on more than 50 ships and visited six continents. He is vice president of the SATW Foundation.

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