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Top 10 Caribbean Adventures, According to Crystal Cruises Guests
Water Excursions Dominate Results of Luxury Guest Survey
LOS ANGELES, May 8
Crystal Cruises has released the survey results of its Top 10 rated
Crystal Adventures shore excursions in the Caribbean. Based on surveys
of guests on the luxury line's 2006 and early 2007 Caribbean and
Panama Canal cruises, more than half of the excursions on the list
were rated a perfect 10.
Water excursions dominated, with shark feeding a unanimous favorite.
Parasailing, scuba diving, kayaking, fishing, snorkeling and racing
adventures placed in the Top 10. Thrill-seekers who like their kicks
on land also highly rated Crystal's ATV Adventure in St. Barts for the
chance to motor to secluded villages and beaches and to climb into the
hills for stunning panoramic views. Other notable mentions include a
kayaking adventure in St. Kitts and a 100- foot submarine plunge under
the sea to explore coral reefs in Grand Cayman.
Travelers can experience these Caribbean adventures first hand as
Crystal returns this fall to cruise the Caribbean and Panama Canal.
Throughout November and December, the award-winning Crystal Serenity
and Crystal Symphony will feature eight voyages ranging from 7 to 14
days.
On board, guests are surrounded by views of the aquamarine Caribbean
waters -- whether it's from one's private verandah, the 360-degree
outdoor Promenade deck, the panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows in Palm
Court, a spa treatment room or any of the outdoor decks and most
public rooms on Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity.
"After the vistas at sea, it's only natural that even non-beach goers
would want to experience that gorgeous, tropical water in the ports,"
says John Stoll, Crystal's director, land programs. "Typically
designed for as few as 10 to 20 guests, Crystal's water adventures
make for very intimate groups and a more personalized experience.
Plus, there is a terrific camaraderie that develops between travelers
who explore a reef, encounter wildlife or learn to scuba dive
together."
Crystal's Top 10 Caribbean Adventures offer travelers the chance
to:
1) Witness a shark feeding from 30 feet beneath the surface in
St. Maarten
2) Parasail in Key West
3) Learn to scuba dive in Grand Turk
4) Kayak, snorkel and swim with dolphins in Key West
5) Captain a 12-foot aqua boat for snorkeling and swimming in
Grand Turk
6) Light tackle fish in the waters of Key West
7) Race an authentic America's Cup yacht in St. Maarten
8) Interact with dolphins from a submerged platform in Tortola
9) Swim with stingrays and snorkel a private reef in Grand Turk
10) Walk the ocean floor during a helmet dive in Aruba
Seven-day round-trip departures from Miami also offer families the
chance to sample the luxury line with shorter, closer-to-home options,
including during Thanksgiving. Additionally, Crystal's 10- and 11-day
Caribbean/Panama Canal voyages between Miami and Caldera, Costa Rica,
allow guests the chance to extend their travels with a three-day
eco-adventure through Costa Rica's North Pacific Riviera.
Ports of call for Crystal's fall season in the Caribbean include the
islands of Tortola, St. Bart's, Curacao, St. Maarten, Turks & Caicos,
Aruba, St. Lucia, Barbados, Antigua; and Key West, Florida. Additional
calls include Cozumel and Puerto Costa Maya, Mexico; Belize City,
Belize; and transits of the Panama Canal. Fares begin at $1,645 per
person, double occupancy depending on voyage and stateroom selected.
The Crystal Difference
With an emphasis on innovative product differentiation, the renowned
Crystal Cruises experience is distinguished by classic service,
abundant space, extensive choices and quality, providing worldwide
vacations that bridge the best of land and sea.
Crystal Cruises enjoys an unparalleled reputation for excellence,
anchored in 11 consecutive years of "World's Best Large-Ship Cruise
Line" awards by the readers of Travel + Leisure and Conde Nast
Traveler magazines -- the only cruise line, resort or hotel to have
achieved such distinction.
For additional information, please contact a travel agent.