The Six-Star rated liners feature grand lounges, a lavish spa outfitted in accordance with the principles of Feng Shui, extensive exercise facilities, complimentary golf, yoga and Pilates instruction, the only Caesars Palace at Sea Casino afloat, and the innovative Computer University@Sea, offering 24-hour e-mail and Internet access, as well as hands-on instruction. There are also expansive decks, two pools, award-winning cuisine and entertainment, and exquisitely appointed staterooms, more than half of which offer private verandah.

A third ship, the 68,000-ton, 1,080-guest Crystal Serenity, scheduled to enter service in July 2003, will feature an even greater space-per-guest ratio than her sister ships as she will be 36 percent larger. Plans include expanded areas for spa services and other athletic, cultural and intellectual pursuits. Within a range of luxury accommodations, the line will increase its number of penthouses and enlarge its deluxe staterooms with verandahs. Approximately 85 percent of its all outside staterooms and suites will offer private verandahs, and, through a unique sheltered lifeboat design, all boast unobstructed views.

The Crystal Difference

The Crystal Difference arises from the company's simple but all-encompassing goal: To give its guests the best large, luxury cruise ship experience in the world. This commitment is evident in every aspect of the Crystal experience, where attention to detail and availability of choices is unsurpassed in the world of travel. Through its uncompromising focus on service and choice, Crystal Cruises has redefined luxury.

Friendly Elegance

Crystal Cruises creates an atmosphere of friendly elegance in which guests quickly unwind and settle into relaxing days at sea. Here, too, Crystal has set new standards; it has reshaped the cruise experience to meet the new tastes and outlooks of people with the freedom to travel and the disposable income to do it in style. Such guests, in turn, bring their own interests to the mix. An important part of the Crystal Difference is the opportunity to cruise with other sophisticated and well-traveled people from all over the world.

Choice

Choice is at the heart of Crystal's contemporary approach to cruising. The wealth of activities and public lounges one can experience aboard Crystal's large size ships provide a distinctive difference in the luxury market. Shipboard dining is another excellent example. With a variety of cuisine and specialty restaurants, guests can dine in the style they desire, according to their daytime activities and evening preferences. The elegant Crystal Dining Room never repeats a menu, even on three-month World Cruises (although guests always have the option of ordering past favorites).

Similarly, the award-winning entertainment scene aboard Crystal Harmony and Crystal Symphony is ever-changing and always exciting. A typical cruise may offer side-splitting comedy, a riveting recital by a Juilliard concert pianist and Crystal's grandest production to date. The entire ship becomes the stage as the "Evening in Camelot" unfolds, complete with a vivid pageantry of shipboard crew in costumes (almost 300 were created), a "Royal Feast" and a theater presentation, "Tales of Time."

Crystal Visions Enrichment Program

Crystal Visions Enrichment Program features celebrated authors, journalists, culinary stars and historians, the innovative Computer University@Sea workshops and e-mail facilities, multiple pools, a paddle tennis court and golf driving ranges featuring Callaway equipment are among the stimulating and active choices.

"Luxury" is an overused and much-misunderstood term, especially in cruising. At Crystal Cruises, luxury is clearly defined. It is reflected in a feeling of spaciousness and the highest quality furnishings, including Riedel leaded crystal wine glasses, Wedgwood bone china tea service, Frette table linens and Brown Jordan Mission Teak deck furniture. Most importantly, it is reflected with the utmost care, attention and warm hospitality.

Ambassador Hosts

Crystal Cruises offers a host program that includes carefully screened gentlemen on every sailing with interests and backgrounds similar to those of it's guests. Each distinguished Ambassador Host is cultured, well traveled and an accomplished ballroom dancer.

Wine & Food Festival Cruises

The world's finest chefs and wine experts converge on Crystal Cruises for our popular Wine & Food Festival cruises. Be on hand as celebrated chefs like Wolfgang Puck and Jacques Pépin prepare signature dishes for our dinner menus, demonstrate cooking techniques and share the secrets of their culinary artistry. Distinguished wine authorities provide insight and education in the endlessly fascinating world of wine offering unique opportunities to experience side-by-side tastings of select vintages from Crystal Cruises' extensive wine list. Held in a lively and convivial atmosphere, these events offer a heady blend of entertainment and learning

The company's modern standard of luxury is often compared to the world's finest land-based hotels such as Four Seasons. First and foremost, however, luxury Crystal-style, is neither stuffy nor intimidating, Crystal represents the very best personal experience a cruise can deliver, from experienced captains, officers, staff, crew and shoreside personnel who look forward to welcoming guests into the Crystal Family.

Destinations

More than half of the 70 global itineraries scheduled by Crystal Cruises in 2003 will originate or end in North American ports. The 44 itineraries feature 17 round-trip voyages from Los Angeles, San Francisco, New Orleans and Fort Lauderdale while 10 voyages will originate in the United States and conclude in U.S. or Canadian ports. An additional 17 sailings are scheduled to begin or end in the U.S.

Crystal Symphony is scheduled to sail on three 2003 itineraries between New York and Montreal in September -- for the first time since 1997 -- marking Crystal's first return to New York in six years. Maiden calls on St. John's, Newfoundland and Norfolk, Virginia are also scheduled. Additionally, Crystal Harmony will embark on 10 Alaska sailings, the first a 10-day Vancouver to San Francisco voyage.

Crystal is also offering traditional, far-reaching itineraries in 2003, with departures to and from North America. Included are voyages from Los Angeles/Yokohama; Yokohama/Vancouver; Fort Lauderdale/Buenos Aires (twice); Buenos Aires/Fort Lauderdale; Fort Lauderdale/Costa Rica (twice); Costa Rica/Fort Lauderdale; New Orleans/Costa Rica; Costa Rica/New Orleans; Sydney/Los Angeles; Fort Lauderdale/London; London/New York and Lisbon/Fort Lauderdale.