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First-Time Cruises To And From Tampa
Top Crystal's Fall 2006 Value Collection
Two-for-One Sailings Available on Panama Canal Voyages
LOS ANGELES,
For the first time Crystal Cruises is adding Tampa to its lineup of
Panama Canal 2006 Value Collection Sailings, including a 12-day voyage
from Costa Rica to Tampa and a 15-day voyage from Tampa to Los
Angeles. As an added bonus, Crystal is offering 2-for-1 savings on
these fall 2006 sailings aboard the award-winning Crystal Symphony.
While Crystal Cruises features cruises from south Florida several
times a year, 2006 marks the first year the luxury line has scheduled
itineraries beginning or ending in central Florida.
The 12-day, November 24 through December 6 itinerary from Costa Rica
to Tampa features a daytime cruising through the Panama Canal, as well
as visits to charming beachside towns of the Netherlands Antilles and
the British West Indies, and Mexico's beautiful beaches and Mayan
ruins. With fares starting at $2,380 per person, double occupancy, the
itinerary offers travelers the opportunity to explore the Caribbean's
tranquil and tropical locales, one of the world's most renowned
engineering marvels, and archaeological mysteries, as well as
experience a diverse collection of shipboard programs and activities
aboard this Smithsonian Associates-themed itinerary.
"We are very pleased to add Tampa to our port selection and to offer
travelers in central Florida this exceptionally convenient opportunity
to experience Crystal's unrivaled reputation for classic service,
abundant space, extensive choices and quality," says Bill Smith,
Crystal's senior vice president, sales and marketing. "Savvy travelers
will appreciate these value rich, 2-for-1 voyages featuring a wide
array of stimulating onboard enrichment, complemented by visits to
welcoming destinations."
In addition, a 15-day Wine & Food Festival-themed voyage departs from
Tampa on December 6 to Los Angeles and boasts visits to the colorful
British and Dutch West Indies, the Panama Canal transit, and calls in
Costa Rica and Mexico. Fares start at $2,930 per person, double
occupancy.
Crystal Cruises' Fall 2006 Panama Canal Value Collection to/from
Tampa, includes:
Tropical Impression: November 24 - December 6; 12 days; Caldera, Costa
Rica to Tampa, Florida. Visiting the Panama Canal; Bonaire/Kralendijk
and Curaçao/Willemstad, Netherlands Antilles; Grand Cayman/George
Town, British West Indies; Cozumel and Progreso, Mexico.
Golden Passage: December 6 - 21; 15 days; Tampa, Florida to Los
Angeles, California. Visiting Grand Cayman/George Town, British West
Indies; Aruba/Oranjestad, Dutch West Indies; the Panama Canal;
Puntarenas, Costa Rica; Huatulco, Acapulco and Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.
The Award-Winning Crystal Difference
Aboard the 940-guest, 50,000-ton Crystal Symphony refined elegance
meets casual simplicity. With an emphasis on innovative product
differentiation, the renowned Crystal experience is distinguished by
impeccable service, space, choices, and quality, providing worldwide
vacations that bridge the best of land and sea.
Together with the 1,080-guest, 68,000-ton Crystal Serenity, the ships
of Crystal enjoy an unrivaled reputation for excellence, having
received "World's Best" awards from the readers of both Condé Nast
Traveler and Travel + Leisure magazines for 10 consecutive years.
For reservations and additional information on Crystal Cruises, please
contact a travel agent.
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