CRUISE LINES

Crystal Cruises returns to Asia in 2007 for first time in two years. Luxury line celebrates 10th season in Asia with new Singapore to Dubai itinerary
16/06/2006
Crystal Cruises returns to Asia in 2007 for the first time in two years with a collection of four destination rich itineraries, including its first-ever cruise from Singapore to Dubai.
Savvy travelers eager to explore the allure of the East in greater depth will appreciate the luxury line's increased offering of overnight stays in renowned destinations. An expanded collection of extended land programs also includes a new six-night adventure to Tibet.
From March through May, 2007, the award-winning Crystal Symphony offers two 14-day journeys exploring China, an 11-day cruise spotlighting Vietnam, and the new 16-day Singapore to Dubai itinerary that features three days in Myanmar.
During the line's 10th season in Asia, Crystal Symphony will visit 17 cities in nine different countries, including a maiden call at Chan May, Vietnam.
Overnight stays in some of the world's most intriguing cities - Hong Kong and Shanghai, China; Osaka, Japan; Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; Bangkok, Thailand; Singapore; Yangon, Myanmar; and Dubai, UAE - afford travelers the luxury of time to immerse themselves in the cultural nuances of each destination.
"Crystal's 2007 Asia season offers travelers the enviable combination of a distinctively rich onboard experience aboard Crystal Symphony, fascinating itineraries with time to explore the exotic destinations, and the seamless luxury of visiting as many as five different countries and only having to unpack once," says Bill Smith, Crystal's senior vice president, marketing and sales.
With an emphasis on destination enrichment, Crystal incorporates a complimentary three-night land program to Beijing as a pre- or post-cruise component of the season's first two cruises.
Showcasing the Forbidden City, Tian An Men Square, the Great Wall, the Summer Palace, Sacred Alley, and concluding with a private dinner at the Great Hall of the People, the all-inclusive "Adventures in Beijing" features accommodations, sightseeing and transportation, porterage, gratuities, and tour escort.