Crystal Cruises is planning a magical winter
wonderland holiday with a new Antarctica Christmas/New Year cruise. In addition
to three days sailing Antarctic waters, the 21st December 2013 Buenos
Aires-Valparaíso voyage onboard the award-winning Crystal Symphony sails through
Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, the Falkland Islands, Drake Passage, Cape Horn and
the Chilean Fjords, with multiple excursions to the Antarctic continent. Savings
of up to £387 per person are available until 30th August for the
unique voyage - the only one of its kind for 2013 and
2014.
Crystal is one of the few
cruise lines permitted to sail to Antarctica, due to the strict environmental
regulations, for which Crystal has incurred extra cost and planning efforts. “We
are always very environmentally conscious of the destinations we visit,” says
Philip Ordever, Crystal’s Vice President of International Sales & Marketing.
“We’re thrilled to be able to meet the new standards required to bring guests to
this spectacular region this year.
Guests can fly, hike and zodiac
over and on the icy continent, viewing Air Force homes, penguin breeding grounds
and the gorgeous glacial scenery of King George and Ardley Islands.
Extremely-limited Crystal Adventures also explore more of Antarctica, a taste of
local specialties and overnight at the Chilean Eduardo Frei Antarctic Base
(INACH).
The 18-night cruise is filled
with opportunities to explore nature in all ports, from seeing volcanoes,
waterfalls, humpback whales and marine elephants to kayaking the Strait of
Magellan and visiting working farms in the Falklands and Patagonia, as well as
to explore wine, cuisine and culture in major South American cities. Onboard
speakers include an Antarctic expedition author, climate change researcher,
shark conservationist and CBS News correspondent.
The cruise starts in Buenos
Aires on 21st December and visits Montevideo, Puerto Madryn, Port
Stanley, Ushuaia (overnight), Punta Arenas and Puerto Montt before finishing in
Valparaíso. As guests’ home for the festive season, Crystal Symphony will be
luxuriously decorated throughout, offering abundant space to celebrate with
gourmet Christmas feasts, a champagne New Year’s gala, religious services,
junior cruiser events (including Santa) and more.
The renowned Crystal Experience has
been voted “World’s Best” by readers of Condé Nast Traveler for 19 years
and Travel + Leisure for 17 years, more than any other cruise line,
hotel, or resort in history.
For further information and
reservations please call Crystal Cruises on 020 7399 7601 or visit www.crystalcruises.co.uk
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