The Avid Cruiser Luxury Cruise Report

Looking Ahead: 2009 World Cruises

by Ralph Grizzle It’s time to begin thinking about 2009 world cruises. Believe it or not, you can cruise the world for less than $200 per day, per person. Of course, you could pay close to $3,000 per day, per person if you prefer. Fares range from about $20,000 per person to more... [More]

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Our Ship, Your Office

by Ralph Grizzle     Cruise lines keep cruisers connected March 15, 2 p.m., Caribbean Sea - Clad in a purple swimsuit, broad-rimmed hat and polarized sunglasses, Raelyn Lucklow is enjoying yet another sunny day at sea. One of 700 passengers on Regent Seven... [More]

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Call To Action: Cruise Crystal Now

CLICK TO PLAY In this interview, Bill Smith, senior vice president of sales and marketing for Crystal Cruises, says there are still opportunities to cruise Crystal this summer. There are all sorts of special enticements, including reduced rates and special business class ... [More]

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Cruising With Crystal Cruises’ President

CLICK TO PLAY When you spend $23.5 million on something, you want to show it off. That’s just human nature. And that’s just what Crystal Cruises did a few weeks ago for the travel trade and press. The cruise company had doled out that princely sum to upgrade its 12-year-old Crystal... [More]

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Eze

CLICK TO PLAY During our port call on Crystal Symphony in Monte Carlo, we visited Eze, a medieval village perched on a high cliff on the Cote d’Azur. Formats available: Flash Video (.flv), Portable (iPod)

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Crystal Symphony Category A Stateroom

CLICK TO PLAY   Join me for a tour of stateroom 9133 on Deck 9 of the Crystal Symphony. The staterooms were refurbished late last year during Crystal Cruises’ largest dry dock ever. The company spent $23 million upgrading this 12-year-old ship, and that was money well spe... [More]

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From The Editor

Welcome to The Luxury Cruise Report by The Avid Cruiser, the online supplement to The Avid Cruiser magazine, published quarterly by Avid Travel Media.

The Avid Cruiser was developed for sophisticated "been there, done that" travelers who want to be the first to experience new cruise products and destinations.

Our goal is to help you make informed cruise vacation choices and to give you as much information as possible about the ships you'll sail on and the places you will visit.

Join us to explore a world of possibilities for people, like us, who love ocean travel.

Bon Voyage,
Ralph Grizzle
Editor/The Avid Cruiser

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