Crystal Marks 25th Anniversary

In commemoration of its 25th anniversary celebrationl leader Crystal Cruises is enticing travelers with a wealth of savings, as well as actual wealth – in the form of shipboard spending credits – for more than 20 of its 2015 voyages.

The «25th Anniversary Celebration Sale» offers additional shipboard credits of up to $700 per person, which guests can use as they wish towards a bevy of luxurious indulgences, including the newly-introduced benefit of converting shipboard credits in the form of non-cashable slot vouchers or special table game chips in Crystal’s lavish casinos. The credits are rewarded to all new bookings in Verandah and Penthouse categories, and are available on select voyages throughout Northern and Western Europe, the Mediterranean, Caribbean, South America, North America’s East Coast and New England/Canada.

«As You Wish» spending credits can also be applied to spa treatments, extravagant wine pairing dinners, immersive adventures ashore, and shopping in the boutique stores. The cruises, embarking from May through December, including both holiday voyages, must be booked between now through April 10, 2015.

«A Crystal cruise is always a tremendous value for luxury travelers, with so much of the acclaimed ‘Crystal Experience’ included», says Crystal’s president, Edie Rodriguez. «As we celebrate our 25th anniversary, it’s only fitting that we sweeten the experience for our guests» . All-inclusive cruise fares for the «25th Anniversary Celebration Sale» voyages start at $2,790 per person, and must be booked by April 10.

Travelers seeking to fulfill shopping wish lists can indulge their designer dreams aboard Crystal Cruises’ award-winning ships. The leading cruise luxury line recently debuted some of the runway’s hottest resort collections in its onboard Apropos Boutiques, which boast an array of apparel, accessories, fine jewelry and beauty essentials. Designer collections to suit virtually any traveler’s personal style include classic designs from legendary designer Diane Von Furstenberg, as well as elegant casual resort pieces from Calypso St. Barth and Amita Nathaini will offer women relaxed, yet chic options for their Crystal vacation. Evening wear from red carpet mainstays Tadashi Shoji and Aidan Maddox offers elegant looks for formal evenings aboard or a night out in port.

Gentlemen can find attire perfect for a round of golf or a day exploring an ancient city from Hugo Boss’ Green Label, while Armani Collezioni offers more refined looks for cocktail parties, performances and evenings spent mingling in the ship’s Connoisseur Club.

Designer eyewear from celebrity favorites Cartier and Sama Eyewear offer styles for men and women. Ladies can further accessorize their designer duds with sleek Furla handbags or clutches from Mary Frances, who fashions her styles to reflect her own travel adventures. Alexis Bittar fashion jewelry will also be available to finish any look, along with Diptyque fragrances for men and women. Facets jewelry store on both Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity features spectacular collections of fine jewelry, including diamond rings and gemstone baubles to fine Swiss timepieces from Hublot, Jaeger Lecoultre, IWC and Zenith.