WINE-MAKERS DINNERS NOW AVAILABLE FOR

ONLINE BOOKING AT CRYSTALCRUISES.COM

 

LOS ANGELES, March 7, 2006 - Wine enthusiasts traveling with Crystal Cruises may now book the line's highly regarded Wine-Makers Dinners online in advance of their cruise. The shipboard reservation service is easily accessed at www.crystalcruises.com. Hosted in the intimate Vintage Room aboard both Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony, the dinners showcase gourmet menus of world cuisines and rare wines on every voyage for just ten to 14 guests.

As many as five Wine-Makers Dinners may be offered on a typical 11-day cruise. Guests are welcome to reserve a single seat for an all-inclusive cost of $180 per person, joining a minimum of ten of their fellow travelers for the extravagant culinary experience. Or, they may reserve the entire Vintage Room for an exclusive private party for $1,800. The price includes a tasting menu reflecting the ships' cruising region, four to eight different wines, and all gratuities. Guests may also create custom menus with wines of their choice, with the price changing accordingly.

"In keeping with our guests' desires for new and authentic experiences, Crystal was the first cruise line to debut the Wine-Makers Dinners in 2003, offering more than just lectures and tastings to create a total experience that enriches, educates and even surprises the most sophisticated aficionado," says Toni Neumeister, Crystal's Vice President of Food and Beverage Operations. "Now, with the option to pre-reserve this unique experience

online in advance of their travels, guests are assured a truly enriching event that reveals the historical, cultural and culinary nuances of wines."

Crystal's award-winning culinary team works in tandem with the line's expert sommeliers to create menus that showcase the unique attributes of each vintage, with exceptional vintages from famed wine-making regions such as Bordeaux, Napa Valley, Australia, and Italy. The Wine-Makers Dinners are savored by connoisseurs eager to discover appellations not easily accessible in stores and restaurants, from a first-growth Bordeaux to a classic Spanish vega sicila.

As with its Crystal Adventures shore tours, Crystal Spa & Salon appointments, specialty restaurant reservations and Creative Learning Institute classes, cruises must be paid for in full at least 180 days prior to the sail date in order to take advantage of the online pre-reservation service.

The Crystal Difference

With an emphasis on innovative product differentiation, the 1,080-guest, 68,000-ton Crystal Serenity and the 940-guest, 50,000-ton Crystal Symphony are distinguished by classic service, abundant space, exceptional quality, and extensive choices. Their unique size allows for smooth sailing and a wide range of innovative facilities, generous amenities and elegant accommodations.

For the past ten consecutive years, Crystal Cruises has been voted "World's Best Large-Ship Cruise Line" by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure magazines - the only cruise line, resort or hotel to have achieved such distinction.

 

For additional information, contact a travel agent or call 888-799-4625. Visit the luxury line's website at www.crystalcruises.com <http://www.crystalcruises.com/> .

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