Test Drive a Luxury Ship Cruise

Not sure if a top-notch luxury cruise is right for you, and a little skittish about committing to a week or two or three aboard a floating palace? Or just curious about trying a different approach to luxury cruising than your usual choice? Crystal Cruises and the Virtuoso luxury travel network have a creative solution for you – a three-night roundtrip cruise from Fort Lauderdale in March 2005 on the newly refurbished 50,000-ton, 940-guest Crystal Symphony, one of the most spacious and luxurious cruise ships at sea. This sampler voyage features no distracting ports of call, just three nights and two days of sailing the blue Caribbean and exploring the intricacies of living life in the lap of luxury. Better yet, prices start at $650 per person (double occupancy).

On this test drive, departing March 10, 2005, don’t expect the captain to turn over the wheel to you, but you will have plenty of time to check out the $12 million upgrade the Crystal Symphony has just completed. Pamper yourself in the completely new Feng Shui-designed spa and fitness center. Expand your tech knowledge base in the newly enlarged Computer University@Sea. Tempt your palate in the beautifully refurbished Crystal Dining Room. More than 750 shipyard workers, contractors and designers from around the world just recently completed the ship’s meticulous upgrade, and you can be among the first to give it the white-glove treatment.

Crystal Symphony’s renowned status continues to shine with its 2004 Condé Nast Traveler “World’s Best Mid-Sized Ship” award. For the ship’s refurbishment, only the finest fabrics and stylish accouterments from prestigious design houses were utilized, including furniture from Andrew Martin, Cabas and Battaglia; fabrics from Pierre Frey and Rubelli; lighting from Porto Romana; and carpets from Brintons.

No chance of getting bored on this mini-voyage. Consider complimentary golf, yoga or Pilates instruction. Try your luck at the only Caesars Palace at sea. Check out the innovative Creative Learning Institute, offering progressive curriculums in the arts, finance, wellness, lifestyle, and food and wine. Or simply lounge on the ship’s expansive decks, with two pools.

This rare cruise ship test drive may only be reserved with a Virtuoso travel specialist, one of 6,000 luxury travel consultants in the $3 billion Virtuoso network, Crystal Cruises’ top source of travel agency sales. To speak with a Virtuoso specialist, call (800) 401-4274 or visit www.virtuoso.com. Space is limited.

Source: Virtuoso