Crystal Scores Win as Conde Nast Traveler's "Best Cruise Line" of 2011

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- In a huge affirmation of cruise industry excellence, Conde Nast Traveler magazine (U.S.) readers have named Crystal Cruises the "Best Cruise Line" (Mid-Sized) for 2011 and rated the line higher than any cruise line, large or small. The ultra-luxe line's victorious score of 93, its highest in years, marks the 18th time the company has won its category--more than any other cruise line, hotel or resort in the magazine's history.

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Crystal President Gregg Michel shared his excitement about the feat: "Clearly, the readers of Conde Nast Traveler continue to appreciate and recognize Crystal's unwavering focus on delivering what sophisticated travelers want: new, life-changing itineraries and on-board experiences, plus a chic sense of design and space that also makes them feel at home."

Considered one of the highest honors in hospitality, the Conde Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards celebrate the best-of-the-best hotels, airlines, cruise lines, cities, rental car companies and islands. The more than 28,800 readers who voted this year evaluated cruise lines' Activities/Facilities, Staterooms, Crew/Service, Design/Layout, Food/Dining, Itineraries and Shore Excursions to determine the overall score.  All award-winners are listed in the magazine's November 2011 issue, and its website.

2011 has been a winning year thus far for Crystal, with numerous additional accolades from other travel trade publications, industry editors, and trusted travel agent consortiums.  Such international honors include "World's Best Large-Ship Cruise Line" by Travel + Leisure (U.S.) readers for the 16th consecutive year, #1 Foreign Cruise Line by Japan's Cruise magazine readers, and three Travel Weekly Magellan Awards for the $25 million redesign of Crystal Serenity.

Other innovations implemented by Crystal in 2011 include new, private tour options for shore excursions; a new "You Care, We Care" voluntourism program, with complimentary opportunities on every cruise; new dual-compatible, 27" Apple computers and classes at Computer University@Sea; new fitness and beauty offerings in the Feng Shui-designed spas; and new dining amenities, including "Perfect Choice Dining" with flexible, open seating by reservation, and, starting in spring 2012, "All Inclusive" enhancements, with complimentary fine wines and premium spirits throughout the ship, open bar service in all lounges, and pre-paid gratuities for housekeeping, bar and dining staff—even in Nobu Matsuhisa and Piero Selvaggio's onboard specialty restaurants.

Itineraries of 7-98 days on the line's Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony ships are available throughout the world, with "Book Now" savings of up to $4,000 per couple until October 31, 2011.  

For more information and Crystal reservations, contact a travel agent, call 888-799-4625, or visit www.crystalcruises.com.

CONTACT:  Mimi Weisband or Susan Wichmann 310-203-4305, [email protected]

VISIT:  Crystal's Media Center

SOURCE Crystal Cruises

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