Crystal Guests Hike, Bike, Dive, Kayak, Horseback Ride, Fly and Zip Line Their Way Around the World

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 18 CA-Crystal-Cruises


LOS ANGELES, Aug. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Luxury -- and adventure -- specialist
Crystal Cruises is introducing an unprecedented number of Crystal Adventures
shore excursions for its 2009 World Cruise.  Sailing roundtrip from Los
Angeles January 21, 2009, the 106-day expedition boasts more than 300 tours in
all, including 125 brand new, which are designed to sate guests' appetites for
vigorous activity, as well as pique their intellectual and cultural
curiosities.  The tours take guests by horseback along New Zealand's coast, by
foot through the Takitumu Rainforest, by helicopter over the filming locations
of Lord of the Rings, even through the Alaskan forests and glaciers by
go-kart, to ensure the most exhilarating experiences possible.


"The World Cruise excursions are specifically designed to enable travelers
to explore, taste and feel each destination," says John Stoll, Crystal's
director of land programs.  "World Cruise guests no longer fit the stereotype
of just sitting on the deck with a book and a blanket.  Crystal guests are
seeking worldwide adventures with six-star luxury."


Along with the tours, expanded onboard enrichment programming serves to
offer Crystal World Cruise guests more -- more celebrity guest lecturers and
performers, more keyboard classes through Yamaha and language classes through
Berlitz and more experiences and events unique to World Cruise itineraries.


The thrilling roster of Crystal Adventures allows guests to:



Over the Top Aerials


-- *NEW* Dunedin, New Zealand -- Explore the filming locations of Lord of
the Rings by helicopter, as well as the breathtaking New Zealand landscapes
and the Misty Mountains.


-- *NEW* Petropavlovsk, Russia -- Helicopter over dormant and active
volcanoes and jagged ice crests in the Kamchatka Peninsula.


-- Ketchikan, Alaska -- Fly over the awe-inspiring fjords, lakes,
1,000-foot waterfalls and granite cliffs of the Misty Fjords National
Monument.




Active Adventure


-- *NEW* Noumea, New Caldonia -- Swing through the Koghi Mountain
rainforests on webbed ropes, pulleys and zip lines.


-- *NEW* Sihanoukville, Cambodia -- Discover the nearly 37,000 acres of
land and 15,000 acres of marine habitat during a day-long trek through Siem
Reap National Park.


-- Ha Long Bay, Vietnam -- Kayak through the striking Thien Cung and Dau
Go caves, and explore the secluded grottoes and natural limestone structures
lining the waters of Ha Long Bay.




Wild Encounters


-- *NEW* Waitangi, New Zealand -- Swim with the dolphins -- and perhaps
penguins and orcas, too.


-- *NEW* Petropavlovsk, Russia -- Visit Kamchatka Peninsula, where the
Siberian K9 Kennel breed, train and house the famed sled dogs used as the
primary transportation in the area.


-- *NEW* Bali, Indonesia -- Ride an elephant at the Bali Elephant Safari
Park, then venture into the Bali Bird Sanctuary.


-- *NEW* Komodo Island, Indonesia -- Explore Komodo National Park, the
habitat of the dragons of the same name, and likely spot a few as they hunt
for food and greet visitors.


-- Perth, Australia -- Get up close and personal with koalas, kangaroos,
wombats, camels and emus in their natural habitat at Caversham Wildlife Park
and Zoo.




Tasteful Experiences


-- *NEW* Suva, Fiji -- Discover the culinary techniques and flavors of the
spice islands of the South Seas.


-- *NEW* Adelaide, Australia -- Visit Southern Australia's Barossa Valley
for exclusive wine tasting at Jacob's Creek, Peter Lehmann Winery and Yaldara
Estate.


-- *NEW* San Francisco, CA -- Savor the wines and cuisine of California's
renowned Napa Valley.


-- Hong Kong -- Discover why Hong Kong is known as the culinary capital of
Asia with a visit to a local market and demonstrations and samplings of the
region's authentic dishes.




Crystal's full "Pacific Circle Celebration" World Cruise spans the globe,
visiting 45 ports in 22 countries throughout the South Pacific, Asia, Africa
and Europe, and is available in eight distinctive segments from 11 to 17 days.
Fares for the full World Cruise begin at $54,135 per person, double occupancy.
Crystal Adventures shore excursions are priced from $39 to $6,999 per person.


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



 CONTACT: Mimi Weisband (310) 203-4302

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