Ancient History and Artful Treasures
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Ancient history and artful treasures mix with the cosmopolitan vibe of renowned world-class cities and legendary beaches that have long attracted the international jet-set.
- 23482
- Ocean
- 16 May 18
- Rome
- Marseille
- Europe
- 16 May 18
- 28May18
- 12 nights
- Crystal Ocean Cruises
- Multiple Cruiseships 6 stars
- Cruise Only
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Rome, Civitavecchia, Livorno, Florence, Villefranche Sur Mer, St Tropez, Ajaccio, Corsica, Ibiza, Barcelona, Monte Carlo, Marseille
Inclusions
- Bonus US$200 On-Board Credit
Important Terms
- * This product is priced in USD (USD), AUD rates can fluctuate depending on exchange rates, final rates in AUD will be confirmed by your consultant at time of booking.
- Book by 30Jun18
- Prices shown are fully inclusive of taxes unless otherwise stated.
- Advertised price includes any bonus nights, special offers or discounts listed in the inclusions.
- Surcharges may apply due to demand, Christmas & New Year's Eve, school or public holidays, trade shows, special events & other unforeseen circumstances.
- Prices may be based on Dynamic Rates and as such, may fluctuate at anytime without notice, due to matters outside our control, such as adverse currency fluctuations, fuel surcharges, taxes and airfare increases, or at the property's discretion.
Departures & Rates
EXCLUSIVE ON-BOARD CREDIT
*Rates are based on per person for two adults sharing. For solo travellers or single person occupancy rates, or other cabin types not listed, please contact our Travel Specialists for a quote.
Cabins
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Size
1,345 sq ft (with verandah)Layout- Spacious well-appointed living room
- Separate den with full-size sleeper sofa
- Separate dining area with ocean view
- Large private verandah
- Custom stone foyer floor
- Guest bathroom with shower
- Butler’s pantry with refrigerator and espresso-cappuccino machine
- Large bedroom with queen-size bed or twin beds with sumptuous bedding
- Master bath featuring a television, heated floor, bidet, Duravit spa flotation tub with ocean view, and state-of-the-art shower with customized shower direction and heated bench
- Master walk-in custom closet with illuminated rods and custom shelving
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538 sq. ft. (with verandah)
- Spacious living area
- Dining area
- Private verandah
- Separate bedroom area with vanity and picture window
- Queen-size bed or twin bed with sumptuous bedding, and third berth
- Full Jacuzzi bathtub with separate shower and bidet
- Spacious walk-in closet
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- Sizeable living area
- Private verandah
- Queen-size bed or twin beds with sumptuous bedding, and third berth
- Vanity in dressing area
- Full Jacuzzi bathtub with separate shower
- Spacious walk-in closet
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- Seating area with soft leather sofa
- Private verandah
- Queen-size bed or twin beds with sumptuous bedding
- Double sink bathroom with bathtub/shower combination
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Spacious wall closet
- Seating area with soft leather sofa
- Private verandah
- Queen-size bed or twin beds with sumptuous bedding
- Double sink bathroom with bathtub/shower combination
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Spacious wall closet
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269 sq. ft. (with verandah)
Deck 9, Deluxe Stateroom with Verandah
- Seating area with soft leather sofa
- Private verandah
- Queen-size bed or twin beds with sumptuous bedding
- Double sink bathroom with bathtub/shower combination
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Spacious wall closet
- 25 square metres (with verandah)
- Private verandah
- Seating area
- Queen-size bed or twin beds
- Complimentary soft drinks and bottled water in room
- Remote color television & DVD player
- Data port for laptop computer hook-up
- Full bathtub/shower combination
- Refrigerator
- Security safe
- 25 square metres (with verandah)
- Private verandah
- Seating area
- Queen-size bed or twin beds
- Complimentary soft drinks and bottled water in room
- Remote color television & DVD player
- Data port for laptop computer hook-up
- Full bathtub/shower combination
- Refrigerator
- Security safe
- 25 square metres (with verandah)
- Private verandah
- Seating area
- Queen-size bed or twin beds
- Complimentary soft drinks and bottled water in room
- Remote color television & DVD player
- Data port for laptop computer hook-up
- Full bathtub/shower combination
- Refrigerator
- Security safe
- 25 square metres (with verandah)
- Private verandah
- Seating area
- Queen-size bed or twin beds
- Complimentary soft drinks and bottled water in room
- Remote color television & DVD player
- Data port for laptop computer hook-up
- Full bathtub/shower combination
- Refrigerator
- Security safe
- 21 square metres with Picture Window
- Large picture window
- Seating area
- Queen-size bed or twin beds
- Complimentary soft drinks and bottled water in room
- Remote color television & DVD player
- Data port for laptop computer hook-up
- Full bathtub/shower combination
- Refrigerator
- Security safe
- 21 square metres with Picture Window
- Large picture window
- Seating area
- Queen-size bed or twin beds
- Complimentary soft drinks and bottled water in room
- Remote color television & DVD player
- Data port for laptop computer hook-up
- Full bathtub/shower combination
- Refrigerator
- Security safe
- 21 square metres with Picture Window
- Large picture window
- Seating area
- Queen-size bed or twin beds
- Complimentary soft drinks and bottled water in room
- Remote color television & DVD player
- Data port for laptop computer hook-up
- Full bathtub/shower combination
- Refrigerator
- Security safe
Itinerary
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May 16, Wednesday |
Rome/Civitavecchia, Italy (overnight) » | Embark pm | |
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Civitavecchia was founded by Emperor Trajan in the 2nd century. Today this port is noted for its fine seafood and attractive monuments. Located 90 minutes away is the Eternal City of Rome. Steeped in 2,500 years of history, Rome was for many centuries the center of Western civilization. It was both the focal point of the Roman Empire and of Christendom. Landmarks such as the Colosseum, Forum, Pantheon, Vatican, Sistine Chapel and Spanish Steps are reminders of the legacy of its rich past. | ||
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May 17, Thursday |
Rome/Civitavecchia, Italy » | 9 pm | |
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May 18, Friday |
Florence/Livorno, Italy » | 7 am | 7 pm |
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Goethe once observed that Tuscany “looks like Italy should [look].” Fortunately, little has changed in the two centuries since the German poet was himself a tourist in Tuscany. The Tyrrhenian port of Livorno was founded in the 15th century. It is the gateway to Italy’s Tuscan region and to many spectacular sights; including the extraordinary Leaning Tower of Pisa, the charming medieval village of Lucca, the lovely hill town of San Gimignano and the timeless city of Florence. No place is as imbued with such grace, dignity, serenity and history as is Florence. This city’s wealth of architectural and artistic treasures includes works by Raphael, da Vinci, Botticelli and Michelangelo. Truly Florence, cradle of the Italian Renaissance, is one of the world’s most enticing cities. | ||
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May 19, Saturday |
Villefranche, France » | 7 am | 6 pm |
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In a miracle of nature, the Cote d’Azur was blessed with superb natural beauty, as it lies sandwiched between the coastal mountains and the sea. The Maritime Alps tumble down to the ocean, preventing cold northern winds from reaching the sun-drenched slope that stretches some 60 miles westward from the border with the fairy-tale Kingdom of Monaco. As Crystal Symphony approaches the shore, you’ll be treated to a spectacular panorama of irregular peaks and scenic villages clustered on narrow ledges. Majestic cities like Nice, Monte Carlo and St. Tropez host pleasure boats, yachts and all the other trappings of glamorous lifestyles. | ||
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May 20, Sunday |
St-Tropez, France » | 7 am | 6 pm |
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St-Tropez has earned its glamorous reputation as a summer playground for celebrities, artists and writers. At the height of its popularity during the 1950s and 60s, one could easily find Pablo Picasso, Francoise Sagan, Jacques Prévet and the classic movie actress Brigitte Bardot vacationing here. Its famous beaches are still frequented by affluent guests who seek a lively night life and a piece of the “St-Trop” allure. Magnificent yachts line the port, as their owners rival to achieve titles for who has the biggest, the most luxurious or the best-kept vessel, or for which vessel has the most enthusiastic crew. You will certainly be enticed by the colorful sights and sounds of this “Gem of the Provençal Culture.” | ||
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May 21, Monday |
Corsica/Ajaccio, France » | 8 am | 6 pm |
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Founded in 1492 by the Genoese, the small town of Ajaccio was once completely fortified. Today, however, only the dominant citadel in the old section of town still exists.
The Emperor Napoleon was born in Ajaccio in 1769 and reminders of this famous European leader are found everywhere. By the 18th century, Ajaccio had become one of the most resplendent villages in the Mediterranean. It is now the main town of southern Corsica with a population of approximately 60,000 inhabitants. Nestled between the sea and the mountains, Golfe de Porto is located in the heart of the maritime side of the Corsican Regional Natural Park and is considered a World Heritage. |
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May 22, Tuesday |
Cruising the Mediterranean Sea » |
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Aboard the most award-winning ships at sea, your story can be written exactly as you wish: pamper yourself at the Feng Shui-inspired Crystal Spa, work-out at our state-of-the-art fitness center or Walk-on-Water along our 360o Promenade Deck; learn how to translate your story into a movie with USC’s School of Cinematic Arts Digital Filmmaking class at our Creative Learning Institute ®; or learn about art, history and worldly destinations with our engaging celebrity entertainers and speakers with our Crystal Visions® Enrichment Program; sneak away to watch recently-released movies in the Hollywood Theatre, shop our luxury boutiques, or simply lounge poolside while our attentive crew caters to your every whim. From mat Pilates and yoga to PGA golf instruction and paddle tennis on full-size courts, today is all about you. As evening arrives, dine on the renowned culinary creations of Nobu Matsuhisa, and Crystal’s own acclaimed chefs with new Modern Cuisine and Global Inspired menus, enjoy special wine-makers dinners, breakout new production shows, intimate lounges, a pulsing dance club or our action-packed Crystal Casino. The choices as always aboard the World’s Best are yours. How will you write your story on board?
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May 23, Wednesday |
Ibiza, Spain » | 7 am | 6 pm |
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Ibiza’s reputation as the birthplace of the rave and Christopher Columbus reveals its split personality. On the one hand, the island—located in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Valencia—is the “Undisputed Party Capital of the World,” where DJs spin their newest mixes and young clubbers revel at parties that rock until the wee hours. But this island and its city Ibiza Town also have deep roots in Mediterranean history, as acknowledged by UNESCO with its designation of large portions of the island and various cultural icons as World Heritage Sites. The local government has demonstrated an interest in making this idyllic destination (indeed, the island is movie-quality photogenic) quieter and more family friendly by passing laws to raise hotel standards and require night clubs to close earlier—by a still eye-reddening 6 am. |
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May 24, Thursday |
Barcelona, Spain » | 8 am | 11 pm |
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Barcelona, capital of Catalonia, is a celebration of history and heir to Greek, Phoenician, Roman, Carthaginian, Gothic and Arab cultural legacies. Since it is nearly as close to Rome, Geneva and Munich as it is to Madrid, Barcelona has long been the Spanish link to Western Europe. It was the home of Picasso, Miró, Dali, Casals and Gaudí and has been described as a Mediterranean Manhattan, a cosmopolitan experimental center for political ideas and artistic movements. In addition to its abundance of artistic and architectural treasures, Barcelona serves as the gateway to one of the world’s most impressive mountainside enclaves at Montserrat. Discover the secret legends of the Black Virgin and the alluring chants of monastic life high atop the Catalonian plains. Barcelona’s ancient city walls and the narrow crooked streets of the town’s old section are laid out for your discovery. You will find that Barcelona has something for everybody. | ||
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May 25, Friday |
Cruising the Mediterranean Sea » |
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May 26, Saturday |
Monte Carlo, Monaco (overnight) » | 7 am | |
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Monaco is an ancient principality steeped in rich and colorful history. Its proud monarchy is presided over by Prince Albert, who assumed the throne after his famed father Prince Rainier died in 2005.
Today when gazing on its modern skyline, it is hard to imagine that Monaco endured a turbulent past. Once a Greek settlement conquered by the Romans, it was bought from the Genoese in 1309 by the Grimaldis, who still rule as the world’s oldest monarchy. Monaco covers less than one square mile and is known primarily for its Grand Casino. |
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May 27, Sunday |
Monte Carlo, Monaco » | 8 pm | |
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May 28, Monday |
Marseille, France » | 6 am | |
Ship Info
Crystal Serenity
At 68,000 tons and capable of serving 1,080 guests, Crystal Serenity is our largest ship. However, like her sister ship, she maintains one of the highest space-per-guest ratios at sea, so you’ll never feel crowded. Featuring many of the same popular public spaces and amenities as Crystal Symphony, Crystal Serenity serves up innovation in the form of new dining venues like Tastes, Silk Road and The Sushi Bar.
Dining
- Lido Cafe
- Tastes
- Ice Cream Bar
- Palm Court
- Crystal Dining Room
- The Silk Road
- The Sushi Bar
- Prego
- In-Suite & In Stateroom Dining
- The Vintage Room
Entertainment
- The Galaxy Lounge
- Crystal Casino
- Dazzling Production Shows
- Celebrity Entertainers
- Crystal Cove
- Avenue Salon
- Starlite Club
- Stardust Club
- Club 2100
- Hollywood Theatre
Onboard Activities
- Indoor/Outdoor Swimming Pool
- Crystal Salon
- Crystal Spa & Fitness Centre
- 2 Jacuzzis
- Jogging Track
- Paddle Tennis
- Table Tennis
- Golf Driving Range
- Putting Greens
- Shuffleboard
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Smoking Policy
Effective from the first cruise in 2014, Crystal Cruises will eliminate smoking in all indoor areas, except for the Connoisseur Club smoking lounge. Outside smoking will be allowed in a limited number of designated places.
Ship facts
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Cruise Line
Crystal Ocean Cruises
About Crystal Cruises
Six-Star Commitment – From the moment you step on board, you will experience Crystal Cruises’ dedication to making your cruise a perfect one. Six-Star Commitment means each instant must be memorable. Think of the farthest corners of the world connected by a smooth and shining sea. Imagine that a floating luxury resort, filled with everything you ever could desire, is waiting to carry you on the journey of your dreams. At Crystal Cruises, they take pride in navigating that magical highway of the sea, transporting you to the best the world has to offer. Your days and nights on a Crystal cruise are effortless and carefree. You will revel in a wealth of time, a luxurious sense of leisure and ease; your hours are your own, to spend as you see fit. Released from the pressure of schedules and routines, you are free to play, to rest, to mingle and relax – to allow for the luxury of serendipity.
Like the open sea, each day is limitless. You can chart a course, then change it at your whim. Let possibility fill the sails of your imagination and see what magic might appear. Crystal Cruises gives you space to stretch out and explore. There are broad, sunny decks to stroll and inviting corners to settle into. There are cozy nooks where you can be alone. You can join a spellbound audience at an exciting Broadway-style show or get together with a few new friends over a frothy cappuccino. Your stateroom is a comforting place to call your own, where you can snuggle in and dream. With skilled and practiced sleight-of-hand, chefs prepare the finest cuisine from around the world. Guests may begin a cruise alone, but within days they find themselves greeting new-found friends. There is a spirit of cheerfulness and good humour to be found wherever you are on the ship. Guests say that’s the real magic of a Crystal cruise. There’s no mystery to it; it’s simply a commitment to heartfelt service that creates an atmosphere of enchantment, every day.
Crystal Cruises Awarded World’s Best Large-Ship Cruise Line for 18th Year Running
Crystal Cruises has again been selected as the World’s Best Large-Ship Cruise Line in the annual Travel + Leisure’s “World’s Best Awards" readers’ survey. This win marks Crystal’s 18th consecutive year on top of the readers survey awards and their quality only seems to be getting better. The ultra-luxury vacation company is the only cruise line, hotel, or resort to win its category every year since the awards began. Crystal’s winning score for 2013 reflects thousands of jet-setting readers’ ratings across six areas: service, itineraries/destinations, activities, accommodations, food, and value. Crystal Cruise was also recognized in the survey for offering the World’s Best Service (Large-Ship).
