Published on 05/19/09

Immerse yourself in the culture, history, and beauty of the cities you’ll visit on a Crystal Cruises vacation. With value-rich Shore Excursions and in-depth, luxury sightseeing experiences before and after select cruises, Crystal Cruises provides guests with various opportunities to explore some of the world’s most exotic destinations. Now, America’s Vacation Center customers can receive up to $2,000 Shipboard Credit per couple on select sailings, and use the credit toward a Crystal Cruises Shore Excursion!

Crystal Cruises seeks to acquaint guests with the historical, artistic, and cultural heritage of each port-of-call. Shore Excursion staff and their network of local tour operators offer unique, innovative sightseeing programs and itineraries that will exceed America’s Vacation Center customers’ wildest expectations.

Crystal Adventures Shore Excursions

Crystal Cruises’ active and engaging Shore Excursions, from soaring high above the Greenland Icecap in a ‘DASH-7’ turboprop-powered plane to an exclusive snorkel in the protected waters of Italy’s Bay of Ieranto, offer America’s Vacation Center travelers an adventure-of-a-lifetime. This summer, Crystal Cruises debuts more than 100 new Shore Excursions:

New Shore Excursion highlights include:

• An overnight journey to Berlin aboard the InterCityExpress train
• A visit to the new Porsche Factory Leipzig for a Cayenne test drive
• A MiG fighter jet over Moscow extended to a two-night overland adventure
• A speedboat adventure in the Baltic Sea
• Bicycling excursions in Amsterdam, Funchal, Hamburg, and the South of France
• Wine tasting and dinner at the 18th century Chateau Kirwan
• Exclusive cooking lessons in Sorrento

   

Crystal Private Adventures

For America’s Vacation Center travelers wishing for a more intimate experience, Crystal Cruises provides customized, private Shore Excursions. You are able to easily customize an excursion, from a simple tour to an elaborate outing with catered meals and exclusive evening entertainment. Work with your America’s Vacation Center Personal Vacation Planner to personalize your onshore experience!

Extended Land Programs

Why not book a pre- or post-cruise stay? Crystal Cruises offers comprehensive, luxury sightseeing experiences before and after select sailings for America’s Vacation Center guests who are ready to gain a deeper appreciation of the port city and its surrounding countryside. To ensure that the beginning or ending to a Crystal cruise is memorable, Crystal Cruises Hotel Programs provides guests with luxurious five-star hotel accommodations in some of the world’s most beautiful cities. The two program options – ‘Crystal Classic’ and ‘Crystal Classic-Plus’, offer the ultimate in luxury, service, and attention to detail.

From personal butler service to 100% Egyptian cotton linens, and more, Crystal Cruises pays attention to every detail of your cruise experience. With sailings to Africa, Asia, Australia, Canada, the Caribbean, Europe, the Mediterranean, Mexico, South America, and the United States, Crystal Cruises’ Shore Excursions will take you into the heart some of the most stunning cities around the globe. Guests are now able to use Shipboard Credit to pay for Crystal Cruises’ exclusive Shore Excursions, so call America’s Vacation Center today to learn how you can receive up to $2,000 Shipboard Credit per couple on select Crystal Cruises sailings!

For more information, call 1-888-447-8459 and mention Discount Code 9094# to speak with an AVC Personal Vacation Planner today!