Crystal Cruises Unveils its Most Extensive World Cruise for 2007

A return to Israel, the Carnival in Rio, three days cruising Antarctica, three days in Dubai and Cape Town, and multiple African safari options are among the rare travel opportunities distinguishing Crystal Cruises´ 12th annual 2007 World Cruise.

Departing on January 12, 2007, from Miami, Florida to Southampton, England on a 109-day journey of discovery, the ultra-luxurious Crystal Serenity will explore 44 ports of call in 27 countries on five continents –the most extensive global crossing ever offered by the luxury line.

Penciled in as the grandest of voyages, Crystal´s World Cruise features transits of such coveted world attractions as the Chilean fjords, the Suez Canal, the Panama Canal, Cape Horn and the Bosporus, as well as opportunities to visit the Galapagos, Manchu Picchu, Patagonia, Tierra del Fuego, Luxor, Petra, the Pyramids of Giza, Jerusalem, Ephesus, the Acropolis, Marrakech and safaris to Kenya, Botswana and other exotic locations.

“Each year our goal is to create the luxury cruise experience of a lifetime,” says Gregg L. Michel, president, Crystal Cruises. “For 2007, we crafted an itinerary that blends the wonders of the world, sophisticated cities, romantic and unexpected ports, breathtaking scenery and a fascinating mix of cultures, both modern and ancient.”

The complete itinerary has already been posted on Crystal Cruises´ website since October 31. Fares will be released on November 10, when Crystal will open its reservations first to full World Cruisers in 2006.