Crystal Serenity: World Cruise

I recently had the opportunity to take a tour of the luxury ship Crystal Serenity. On the day of my tour, guests were embarking on a 74 day World Voyage. To some people, 74 days on a typical cruise ship would NOT be on their list of dream trips! But this is not a typical cruise. Onboard, you'll find an all-inclusive experience: no extra fees for yoga or pilates classes; free enrichment activities like language learning, musical instruments, wine tastings, crafting, and more; all wine, beer, and spirits; specialty dining; even all of the gratuities are included.

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But where Crystal shines is their itineraries and ports of call. On this particular World Voyage around South America, guests will have the opportunity to:

• transit the Panama Canal
  
• visit the Galapagos Islands
  
• choose an extended 3 night land program in Peru to trek Machu Picchu
  
• cruise along Chilean fjords and glaciers
  
• sail around Cape Horn
  
• enjoy 3 days in Buenos Aires with an optional extension to Iguazu Falls
  
• soak up the rhythms of Brazil with 3 days in Rio de Janeiro
  
• travel up the Amazon River
  
• relax in the Caribbean

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In case you're too late to experience this year's journey, there are a few other future voyages that you might want to learn more about.  On January 18, 2014, the Crystal Serenity will set sail for an 89-day Full World Cruise, beginning in Los Angeles and ending in London.  Featuring 3 full days in Tokyo, Hong Kong, Ho Chi Minh City, Singapore, and Cape Town, and the opportunity for a 3 night Cambodian adventure to Angkor Wat, you can see how this is more than just a cruise, but a truly immersive experience.

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Looking ahead to 2015, there is a 108-day voyage planned that will circumnavigate the globe - truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Sailing roundtrip from Miami, guests will experience:

• full transit of the Panama Canal
  
• Peru, with the option of Machu Picchu
  
• islands of the South Pacific
  
• New Zealand and Australia
• Madagascar and South Africa
  
• Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro
  
• cruising the Amazon River
  

Click here for the full itinerary and more details.

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If you don't have the time or budget for a World Cruise, it's good to know that all of these longer voyages can also be booked in shorter segments of 12-24 days. And throughout the year, Crystal Cruises features several "shorter" weeklong cruises, allowing even the busiest of people to escape for a truly relaxing and luxurious vacation experience.

For more details on World Voyages, or Crystal Cruises, please contact Sunshine Travel today!