MORE THAN 120 CRYSTAL ADVENTURES TAKE TRAVELERS TO EXOTIC SITES AND

LOS ANGELES, October 30, 2007 - From ancient temples and villages
untouched by time to tours of verdant spice plantations and the life
along the Mekong Delta, luxury travel specialist Crystal Cruises is
offering guests more of Asia than ever before with 120 unique shoreside
adventures exploring the region's famed wonders and hidden treasures off
the beaten path.  Culinary enthusiasts can savor a spice plantation in
India, while adventure seekers can opt for a three-night overland
adventure into Laos.

In 2008, Crystal is increasing its presence in Asia with two ships
sailing the region.  The award-winning Crystal Serenity and Crystal
Symphony will sail Asia from March through May 2008 aboard six
destination-rich itineraries, all of which feature noted UNESCO World
Heritage Sites.  Among the extensive Crystal Adventures during the
cruise are 12 new programs and nine different overnight tours offering
in-depth travels in Vietnam, Thailand, China, Laos, Cambodia and India,
and all are available online at crystalcruises.com for review and
pre-booking.

Crystal's Asia Adventures include:

* Himeji Castle & Mount Shosha-zan (Kobe, Japan) - Explore Himeji
Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Japan's most beautiful
surviving medieval castle, and the magnificent Engyoji Temple perched
atop Mount Shosha-zan.

* *NEW* Shanghai's Jewish Heritage (Shanghai, China) - Discover
the rich history of Shanghai's Jewish community exploring impressive
synagogues and walking the Jewish ghetto where streets look more
European than Chinese.

* Train to Wuxi (Shanghai, China) - Journey to the ancient garden
city of Wuxi and visit a Chinese silk-reeling factory to witness the
entire process from the silkworms to the deft workers as they wind the
cocoons into spools.

* Da Nang & Hoi An (Da Nang, Vietnam) - Walk a living UNESCO World
Heritage Site in the scenic river town of Hoi An where the colorful
streets, temples and waterside markets remain largely untouched by time.


 
* Laos Overland Adventure (Bangkok, Thailand) - Embark upon a
three-night overland adventure into Laos and explore caves lit with
candles and filled with hundreds of Buddhas.  Admire magnificent
temples, view spectacular waterfalls, and wake at dawn to participate in
a traditional Buddhist alms-giving ceremony.

* Cuisine of Kerala (Cochin, India) - Savor the cuisine of
Southern India with lunch and a cooking demonstration as top chefs
prepare a special meal infused with regional flavors and local spices.
* Wine & Food Festival voyage

* *NEW* The Temples & Spices of Goa (Marmagao, India) - Admire the
beautiful Hindu architecture of the impressive Shri Mahalasa temple and
learn about the flavors of India during lunch at a spice plantation.
*Wine & Food Festival Voyage

* Mystical Muscat (Muscat, Oman) - Explore the former residence of
one of Oman's wealthiest and most well known families and view private
collections of Omani weaponry, jewelry, clothing, photographs, books,
paintings and maps.

Other highlights of Crystal's Asia cruises:

* An unprecedented number of in-port overnights, 17 in all, allow
guests extended time to experience Hong Kong, Shanghai, Osaka, Kobe,
Singapore, Ho Chi Minh City, and Bangkok with two- and three-day calls.

* Two Crystal Symphony itineraries also include a complimentary
three-night overland adventure in Beijing with tours of the Summer
Palace, the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, and the Great Wall of
China. 
 

"With nearly every Asia itinerary featuring in-port overnights in two or
three cities throughout the voyage, we have arranged more than 120
unique adventures, including many new offerings to lesser known, yet
magnificent sites,'' says John Stoll, Crystal's director of land
programs.  "Whether this is a traveler's first trip to Asia or their
second or more, we can assure something new and exciting for every
interest."

From March through May 2008 Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony will
embark upon six destination-rich voyages to Asia ranging from 11 to 17
days and featuring calls in the exotic port cities of Hong Kong,
Shanghai, Beijing, and Dalian, China; Da Nang, and Ho Chi Minh City,
Vietnam; Bangkok, Ko Samui and Phuket, Thailand; Singapore; Kobe,
Hiroshima, and Osaka, Japan; Kuala Lampur/Port Kelang, Malaysia; Mumbai,
Cochin, and Marmagao, India; Muscat, Oman; Doha, Qatar; and Dubai,
United Arab Emirates.  Fares start at just $4,495 per person double,
occupancy depending upon itinerary and suite selected.

The Crystal Difference

Aboard the ultra-luxurious ships of Crystal Cruises, refined elegance
meets casual simplicity.  With an emphasis on innovative product
differentiation, the renowned Crystal experience is distinguished by
classic service, abundant space, extensive choices and quality,
providing worldwide vacations that bridge the best of land and sea.

For additional information, please contact a travel agent or call
888-799-4625.  Visit the luxury line's website at crystalcruises.com.

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