However, not all cruise lines are dedicated to providing you with an extraordinary trip rich with culture as well as luxury. When choosing a luxury cruise line, there are several important things to consider to ensure you will have the most memorable time possible!

Destination:

With Oceania Cruises you’re not limited to the typical cruise destinations, but have a wide range of options from Africa to Asia, the Mediterranean to the Amazon, from Alaska to New Zealand. Got the travel bug? Take advantage of Oceania Cruises’ 180-day all around the world cruise where you can fulfill your grandest dreams.

Luxurious Ships:

The ship plays a crucial role in how enjoyable your cruise will be. Oceania Cruises has six luxury ships that provide you with an intimate upscale environment.

The Regatta, Insignia, Nautica, Sirena, Marina and Riviera dock at some of the world’s most stunning ports. Due to the size of the ships, they’re able to dock at smaller boutique ports that most large cruise ships cannot access. You’ll see it all from historic cities to modern meccas to charming seaside villages nestled along sparkling coastlines. There’s no better way to travel in luxury all the while experiencing the history, culture, art and cuisine of marvelous destinations along the way.

Service/Onboard Experience:

So what is life like on board these luxury ships you might be wondering?

Well, the service provided by Oceania Cruises is unmatched. Not only will you get to experience leading world destinations, but you will be treated as a cherished friend while on board. The staff and crew are incredibly hospitable and generous and make a constant effort to remember individual preferences and exceed your expectations.

On board the six ships there is a sense of family and community as each ship caters to either 684 or 1,250 guests. You’ll never feel like you are just a number in a mass of people when you cruise Oceania. Since the ships provide a more intimate feel there is never a crowd and no lines to wait in. What a relief! Who wants to go on a vacation and have to deal with that? This makes it so much easier to plan the trip to be exactly what you want rather than having to account for other people.

A smaller ship and mellow, intimate environment make the biggest difference. You’re able to spend more time ashore exploring because getting back onto the ship takes only minutes rather than hours and there are more evening calls and overnight stays at the ports than most cruise lines.

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Emerging from their longest-ever makeovers, each will feature spacious new suites and penthouses, more innovative dining options including market-style social spaces, open-seating and expanded specialty venues, more state-of-the-art technologies, and enhanced service and space ratios among the loftiest in luxury travel. For Crystal devotees, it’s more of what you
loved before, only better! For anyone new to Crystal, it’s what you would expect of the cruise line that has earned more World’s Best awards than any other cruise line, hotel or resort in history.

Defined by Crystal’s signature hallmarks of service, space, quality and choices, our all-inclusive voyages to destinations around the globe find new inspiration with this luxurious evolution. As with everything Crystal pursues, a single goal remains paramount: ensuring every guest always feels at home upon the sea.

SUITE ELEVATION:

Expansive and gorgeous, brand new butler-serviced suites and penthouses will be constructed aboard both ships. Replacing existing staterooms, the newly added accommodations will effectively reduce guest capacity, thereby increasing the ships’ service and space ratios to rank with the highest in the industry.

With beautiful new penthouses and staterooms on Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity, there will be several luxurious accommodation choices to make your vacation memorable.

CULINARY INSPIRATION:

From its award-winning fare of Michelin-level envy to hosting Nobu Matsuhisa’s only sea-going restaurants, the Evolution of Crystal Luxury promises more dining experiences to tempt the most discriminating palates, with the added luxury of menu enhancements at Prego; family style, Chinese-inspired al fresco dining at Silk; and open seating, too. New venues aboard both ships will include Marketplace, a gorgeous social space for dining and conversation by day, turned Brazilian steakhouse — Churrascaria — by night. You’ll also discover a contemporary new specialty Asian restaurant called Silk; and a rebranded main dining room named Waterside, perfectly set to usher in “dine as you desire” open seating. Now, more than ever, you’ll savor even more choices with Crystal!

NEW & NOTEWORTHY:

The Palm Court will be a new favorite spot aboard both ships! This top-deck, forward lounge on Crystal Serenity is being redesigned with Crystal’s trademark elegance to feature more intimate seating. Another reimagined part located mid-ship is the Starlite Club, a popular gathering place with panoramic sea views.

DIGITAL EVOLUTION:

From free unlimited Wi-Fi to a dedicated guest Internet portal, and an industry-first showing of premiere and Oscar-nominated movies, Crystal is evolving the personal travel experience to even greater realms with a number of exciting high-tech features.

State-of-the-art new technology includes SpeedNet accelerators aboard both ships that will double satellite speed, allowing
for free, unlimited Wi-Fi available across all devices — laptops, tablets and smartphones! The elevated digital experience also debuts Crystal ConnectTM, an exclusive Internet portal and digital app featuring the ships’ daily newsletter and Newspapers Direct (international news services), and access to bookings for spa appointments, Crystal Adventures shore excursions, and more.

New interactive televisions in every stateroom and suite will offer current movies and popular TV series (new streaming video allows for viewing on personal mobile devices throughout the ship, too). The new TVs allow guests to order room service, watch a pre-recorded destination lecture, or enjoy a selection of videos representing Crystal’s various travel experiences.

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I hope you’re as excited as I am for Crystal’s incredible new evolution. They are still the luxury brand we know and love… only better! For more information on this and other Crystal Cruise offers, please call Ken Heit at Luxury Cruise and Tour 1-800-283-6997.

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