CRYSTAL CRUISES ARE THE WORLD'S BEST AGAIN

Crystal Cruises has yet again been voted as the 'World's Best Large-Ship Cruise Line' in the annual Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards. This is the 17th consecutive win for Crystal Cruises - a record in the reader-voted awards.

The cruise line is the only cruise line, hotel, or resort to win its category every year since the awards began - an amazing feat.

Crystal's winning score for 2012 reflects thousands of readers' ratings across six areas:-

• Service
• Itineraries and destinations
• Activities
• Accommodations
• Food
• Value

"While we have delighted travellers this year with newly designed spaces, new services, and new value-conscious pricing, we have offered a consistency of experience that is unmatched in our industry," says Crystal President Gregg Michel. "Travel + Leisure's discerning readership clearly recognizes the best when they see it, and I couldn't be prouder of our staff for their generous service, creativity and attention to detail."

Crystal Cruises has recently spent $40 million on redesigns of its two-ship fleet Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity.

The luxury cruise line enhanced its offering this year by introducing :-

• All-inclusive fine wines, premium spirits, and gratuities
• A number of maiden port calls and new itineraries
• Adding more overnight stays and shorter cruises
• Adding Bistro tapas and casual evening Chinese Comfort Food
• Facebook and iPad classes

Crystal's 922-guest Crystal Symphony and 1070-guest Crystal Serenity sail on itineraries of five to 98 days worldwide.