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Children Sail Free on Crystal's Alaska Cruises and 50% Off Adult Fares
Children under 12 can sail free on all ten of the 12-day cruises when sharing the same stateroom with two adults and, at the same time, can learn social skills through the line's Cotillion program. Accommodations on the elegant Crystal Harmony Alaska cruises are now available at 50% off published fares -- with rates starting at just $2,595 per person, double occupancy. Coveted verandah accommodations are also available at 40% off brochure rates.
Crystal Cruises' is catching travelers by surprise with unusual land adventures during its 2004 Alaska season. A snorkeling excursion in the clear waters off Ketchikan and an overnight expedition at base camp on Mendenhall Glacier are just two of the unique shore experiences Crystal is offering during its May - September Alaska voyages. In all, 30 percent new excursions ashore have been added to create a rich collection of 91 choices for adventure, including glacier trekking, ice climbing, river rafting, fly fishing, whale watching, dog sledding and more.
The majesty of the Last Frontier is explored with pampering comfort as Crystal Harmony journeys through Alaska on ten 12-day departures conveniently roundtrip from San Francisco: May 30; June 11, 23; July 5, 17, 29; August 10, 22; and September 3 and 15. Itineraries feature the Inside Passage, Glacier Bay or Hubbard Glacier and call at the ports of Juneau, Ketchikan, Sitka, Vancouver and Victoria, and, depending on the sailing, Skagway or Haines. Crystal Harmony is the only luxury ship cruising all season round-trip from San Francisco and the only luxury ship with Glacier Bay in its itineraries.
2004 marks Crystal's 10th consecutive season in Alaska, making the award-winning company the most experienced luxury cruise operator in the region. The line recognizes Alaska's appeal among the growing multi-generational family market, and has crafted shore programs catering to the interests and capabilities of all ages.
On every cruise, enrichment and discovery abounds ashore with exclusive Alaskan experiences. Adventure-seekers, wildlife fans, history-lovers, photo buffs and fitness enthusiasts can explore this educational playground through a diverse offering of shore excursions:
* A snorkeling adventure in the calm, clear waters of Ketchikan's Mountain Point promises a surreal experience with guests outfitted in state-of-the-art quarter-inch wetsuits.
* An overnight excursion at the Base Camp of Mendenhall Glacier delivers an event of a lifetime by combining helicopter and airplane flightseeing with trans-glacial hiking complete with the latest quality mountaineering wear, technical gear and spacious private sleeping tents.
* Hike by foot, travel by jet-powered river boat, float by raft, or explore by bike ... the Chilkat Valley and Rainforest is home to the largest concentration of bald eagles in the world and is one of Alaska's premier bird-watching sites.
* Alaska is a fisherman's dream come true with freshwater fishing in Chilkoot Lake (from Haines); sportfishing the waters of the Inside Passage (from Juneau) and the wilderness waterways off Ketchikan, the "Salmon Capital of the World," and fly fishing in Bear Creek in heart of the Tongass National Forest (from Juneau).
* Adventure abounds with glacier exploration on all levels, from the thrill-seeking: a helicopter glacier trek and climb; river rafting at Mendenhall Glacier and Lake; and a flightseeing, glacier landing, dog-sled ride; to the serene: the historical Taku Glacier Lodge by floatplane and the Mendenhall Glacier and Wildlife Quest.
* Crystal's Signature Collection of unique shore programs affords the most discerning guests with exclusive insights into the history and adventure of Alaska with events including Guided Alaskan Fishing & Private Wilderness Dining; the Neets Bay Bear Watch Expedition; and a Glacier Explorer by Helicopter featuring two glacier landings.
* Fitness enthusiasts enjoy soft adventure on excursions such as Klondike by Bike, Yukon Horseback Adventure, Alaska Sled Dog & Musher's Camp, Orca Whale Watching, and the Sea Otter Wildlife Quest.
* Refined adventure awaits with the British Columbia Food & Wine Experience; Biking Stanley Park and English Tea at Butchart Gardens (from Vancouver and Victoria).
Also as part of the Crystal Visions Enrichment Lecture Program, special-interest lecturers including noted geologists, historians and naturalists will be aboard all sailings to share their insight on the natural beauty, history and culture of Alaska.
At 50,000-tons and carrying only 940 guests, the award-winning Crystal Harmony is an elegant and spacious ship from which to view the unspoiled Alaskan landscape and breathtaking glaciers. Its unique size in the luxury market allows for smooth sailing and a wide range of innovative facilities, generous amenities and elegant accommodations. The Six-Star rated floating resort features grand lounges, a lavish spa outfitted in accordance with the principles of Feng Shui, extensive exercise facilities, complimentary golf, yoga and Pilates instruction, the only Caesars Palace at Sea Casino afloat, the innovative Creative Learning Institute, expansive decks, two pools, gourmet dining including Japanese and Italian specialty restaurants, and exquisitely appointed staterooms, more than half of which offer private verandahs.
Crystal Cruises is booked exclusively through travel agents. For a complimentary brochure on the 2004 Alaska season, or any of Crystal's worldwide sailings, call 800-820-6663. Visit the line's website at www.crystalcruises.com.
Expires: 09/15/2004
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