Exquisite Empires

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World Voyage VII: Exquisite Empires  8308
Mumbai to Rome
Crystal Serenity
Departs April 10, 2008 – 16 days

Itinerary

Date Day Port Arrival Departure
Apr 10 Thu Mumbai (Bombay), India   6 pm
Apr 11 – Apr 12 Cruising the Arabian Sea    
Apr 13 Sun Salalah, Oman 8 am 5 pm
Apr 14 Mon Cruising the Gulf of Aden    
Apr 15 – Apr 16 Cruising the Red Sea    
Apr 17 Thu Luxor & Karnak/Safaga, Egypt(overnight) 8 am  
Apr 18 Fri Luxor & Karnak/Safaga, Egypt   1 pm
Apr 19 Sat Transit the Suez Canal    
Apr 20 Sun Alexandria/Cairo, Egypt 8 am 11 pm
Apr 21 Mon Cruising the Mediterranean Sea    
Apr 22 Tue Aghios Nikolaos, Crete, Greece 7 am 5 pm
Apr 23 Wed Cruising the Mediterranean Sea    
Apr 24 Thu Sicily/Catania, Italy 7 am 6 pm
Apr 25 Fri Naples, Italy 7 am 6 pm
Apr 26 Sat Rome/Civitavecchia, Italy 5 am  

All itineraries and times are subject to change.
Bold type denotes ports of embarkation and/or disembarkation.

 Maiden call for Crystal Cruises

Fares

Category Stateroom Name Brochure Fare World Value Fare
Penthouses
CP Crystal Penthouse with Verandah $48,865 $46,420
Crystal Society Save $2,100 in CP
PS Penthouse Suite with Verandah $29,775 $25,310
PH Penthouse with Verandah $22,095 $17,675
Crystal Society Save $1,000 in PS-PH
Staterooms
AA Deluxe Stateroom with Verandah $16,295 $10,590
Crystal Society Save $425 in AA
A Deluxe Stateroom with Verandah $14,995 $9,745
B Deluxe Stateroom with Verandah $14,230 $9,250
Crystal Society Save $400 in A-B
C Deluxe Stateroom $13,505 $8,105
Crystal Society Save $325 in C
Fares do not include port, security and handling charges of $330.

Your cruise includes:
Luxury cruise accommodations, six-star cuisine, onboard entertainment and non-alcoholic beverages.

Your cruise does not include:
Port, security and handling charges, gratuities, shore excursions, spa/personal services and optional add-ons.

Fares are per person in U.S. dollars, double occupancy and do not include port, security and handling charges of $330. Air reservations requested within 30 days of departure will be subject to availability. Single Traveler Fares: 130% for category C; 140% for categories B and A; 150% for category AA; 175% for category PH; 200% for categories PS and CP. Single Fares are capacity-controlled, and may be withdrawn at any time. Crystal Society savings are per person based on double occupancy. Single Crystal Society savings are available. Certain restrictions may apply. All itineraries, fares, programs and policies are subject to change.

  • 11386
  • Ocean
  • 01 Jan 00
  • Africa, Asia, Europe
  • 07 Jun 16
  • Crystal Ocean Cruises
  • Multiple Cruiseships 6 stars
  • Cruise Only

Important Terms

  • * This product is priced in USD (USD), AUD rates can fluctuate depending on exchange rates, final rates in AUD will be confirmed by your consultant at time of booking.
  • Prices shown are fully inclusive of taxes unless otherwise stated.
  • Advertised price includes any bonus nights, special offers or discounts listed in the inclusions.
  • Surcharges may apply due to demand, Christmas & New Year's Eve, school or public holidays, trade shows, special events & other unforeseen circumstances.
  • Prices may be based on Dynamic Rates and as such, may fluctuate at anytime without notice, due to matters outside our control, such as adverse currency fluctuations, fuel surcharges, taxes and airfare increases, or at the property's discretion.
 


 

 

 

  • Size
    1,345 sq ft (with verandah)

    Layout

    • Spacious well-appointed living room
    • Separate den with full-size sleeper sofa
    • Separate dining area with ocean view
    • Large private verandah
    • Custom stone foyer floor
    • Guest bathroom with shower
    • Butler’s pantry with refrigerator and espresso-cappuccino machine
    • Large bedroom with queen-size bed or twin beds with sumptuous bedding
    • Master bath featuring a television, heated floor, bidet, Duravit spa flotation tub with ocean view, and state-of-the-art shower with customized shower direction and heated bench
    • Master walk-in custom closet with illuminated rods and custom shelving


 

 

Size
538 sq. ft. (with verandah)
Layout
  • Spacious living area
  • Dining area
  • Private verandah
  • Separate bedroom area with vanity and picture window
  • Queen-size bed or twin bed with sumptuous bedding, and third berth
  • Full Jacuzzi bathtub with separate shower and bidet
  • Spacious walk-in closet


 

Size
403 sq. ft. (with verandah)
Layout
  • Sizeable living area
  • Private verandah
  • Queen-size bed or twin beds with sumptuous bedding, and third berth
  • Vanity in dressing area
  • Full Jacuzzi bathtub with separate shower
  • Spacious walk-in closet

 



Deluxe PURE® Staterooms with Verandah are allergy-friendly staterooms featuring a patented air purification system that creates a hypoallergenic environment
Size
269 sq. ft. (with verandah)
Location
Deck 10, Deluxe PURE® Stateroom with Verandah
Layout
  • Seating area with soft leather sofa
  • Private verandah
  • Queen-size bed or twin beds with sumptuous bedding
  • Double sink bathroom with bathtub/shower combination
  • Spacious wall closet


Deluxe PURE® Staterooms with Verandah are allergy-friendly staterooms featuring a patented air purification system that creates a hypoallergenic environment.
Size
269 sq. ft. (with verandah)
Location
Deck 10, Deluxe PURE® Stateroom with Verandah Forward

 

Layout
  • Seating area with soft leather sofa
  • Private verandah
  • Queen-size bed or twin beds with sumptuous bedding
  • Double sink bathroom with bathtub/shower combination
  • Spacious wall closet


Size
269 sq. ft. (with verandah)
Location
Deck 9, Deluxe Stateroom with Verandah 

Layout

  • Seating area with soft leather sofa
  • Private verandah
  • Queen-size bed or twin beds with sumptuous bedding
  • Double sink bathroom with bathtub/shower combination
  • Spacious wall closet

 



  • 25 square metres (with verandah)
  • Private verandah
  • Seating area
  • Queen-size bed or twin beds
  • Complimentary soft drinks and bottled water in room
  • Remote color television & DVD player
  • Data port for laptop computer hook-up
  • Full bathtub/shower combination
  • Refrigerator
  • Security safe
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  • 25 square metres (with verandah)
  • Private verandah
  • Seating area
  • Queen-size bed or twin beds
  • Complimentary soft drinks and bottled water in room
  • Remote color television & DVD player
  • Data port for laptop computer hook-up
  • Full bathtub/shower combination
  • Refrigerator
  • Security safe


  • 25 square metres (with verandah)
  • Private verandah
  • Seating area
  • Queen-size bed or twin beds
  • Complimentary soft drinks and bottled water in room
  • Remote color television & DVD player
  • Data port for laptop computer hook-up
  • Full bathtub/shower combination
  • Refrigerator
  • Security safe
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  • 25 square metres (with verandah)
  • Private verandah
  • Seating area
  • Queen-size bed or twin beds
  • Complimentary soft drinks and bottled water in room
  • Remote color television & DVD player
  • Data port for laptop computer hook-up
  • Full bathtub/shower combination
  • Refrigerator
  • Security safe
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  • 21 square metres with Picture Window
  • Large picture window
  • Seating area
  • Queen-size bed or twin beds
  • Complimentary soft drinks and bottled water in room
  • Remote color television & DVD player
  • Data port for laptop computer hook-up
  • Full bathtub/shower combination
  • Refrigerator
  • Security safe


  • 21 square metres with Picture Window
  • Large picture window
  • Seating area
  • Queen-size bed or twin beds
  • Complimentary soft drinks and bottled water in room
  • Remote color television & DVD player
  • Data port for laptop computer hook-up
  • Full bathtub/shower combination
  • Refrigerator
  • Security safe
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  • 21 square metres with Picture Window
  • Large picture window
  • Seating area
  • Queen-size bed or twin beds
  • Complimentary soft drinks and bottled water in room
  • Remote color television & DVD player
  • Data port for laptop computer hook-up
  • Full bathtub/shower combination
  • Refrigerator
  • Security safe
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Crystal Serenity

At 68,000 tons and capable of serving 1,080 guests, Crystal Serenity is our largest ship. However, like her sister ship, she maintains one of the highest space-per-guest ratios at sea, so you’ll never feel crowded. Featuring many of the same popular public spaces and amenities as Crystal Symphony, Crystal Serenity serves up innovation in the form of new dining venues like Tastes, Silk Road and The Sushi Bar.
 

Dining

  • Lido Cafe
  • Tastes
  • Ice Cream Bar
  • Palm Court
  • Crystal Dining Room
  • The Silk Road
  • The Sushi Bar
  • Prego
  • In-Suite & In Stateroom Dining
  • The Vintage Room

Entertainment

  • The Galaxy Lounge
  • Crystal Casino
  • Dazzling Production Shows
  • Celebrity Entertainers
  • Crystal Cove
  • Avenue Salon
  • Starlite Club
  • Stardust Club
  • Club 2100
  • Hollywood Theatre

 


Onboard Activities

  • Indoor/Outdoor Swimming Pool
  • Crystal Salon
  • Crystal Spa & Fitness Centre
  • 2 Jacuzzis
  • Jogging Track
  • Paddle Tennis
  • Table Tennis
  • Golf Driving Range
  • Putting Greens
  • Shuffleboard


Smoking Policy

Effective from the first cruise in 2014, Crystal Cruises will eliminate smoking in all indoor areas, except for the Connoisseur Club smoking lounge. Outside smoking will be allowed in a limited number of designated places.

 

Ship facts

Ship Details
Gross Tonnage
 
  68,000 Tonnes
Star Rating
 
  5 Star
Size/Style of Ship   Mid/Luxury
Entered Service   Jul 2003
 
Registry   Bahamas
 
Former Name   None
 
Length   250 metres
 
Beam   31 metres
 
Draft   7.6 metres
Propulsion/Propellers   2 Pods/Diesel Power
 
Maximum Cruising Speed (knots)   20
Passenger Capacity (twin)
 
  1,100
Crew   655
Nationality of Officers   European
Nationality of Crew   International
Total Cabins   550
Total Inside cabins   0
Total Outside cabins   550
Cabin/Suites with Balcony   466
Wheelchair Accessible Cabins   8
Passenger Decks   9
Cabin Electricity
 
  110v/220v
 
Elevators   8
Self-Service Laundry
 
  Yes
 
Onboard Currency (subject to change)   US Dollar
Crystal Cruises

Exceptional at Sea

Join  Crystal for the voyage of a lifetime, where days are spent immersed in the world’s most breathtaking destinations, and evenings are elegant affairs filled with fine-dining, entertainment, and captivating company.

Step aboard and be warmly welcomed into a world of comfort and sophistication on the reimagined ships, where the crew know you by name and your every nuanced wish is taken care of.

Think of the farthest corners of the world connected by a smooth and shining sea. Imagine that a floating luxury resort, filled with everything you ever could desire, is waiting to carry you on the journey of your dreams.

Crystal Cruises gives you space to stretch out and explore. There are broad, sunny decks to stroll and inviting corners to settle into. There are cozy nooks where you can be alone. You can join a spellbound audience at an exciting Broadway-style show or get together with a few new friends over a frothy cappuccino. With skilled and practiced sleight-of-hand, chefs prepare the finest cuisine from around the world. Guests may begin a cruise alone, but within days they find themselves greeting new-found friends. There is a spirit of cheerfulness and good humour to be found wherever you are on the ship. Guests say that’s the real magic of a Crystal cruise. There’s no mystery to it; it’s simply a commitment to heartfelt service that creates an atmosphere of enchantment, every day.

Together with Abercrombie & Kent, you get closer to the unseen side of each destination and create memories guaranteed to last a lifetime.


 
 

Call a Luxury Cruise Specialist on 1300 308 081 and Quote #11386

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