Crystal Cruises has unveiled cruise programme

Crystal Cruises has unveiled its globe-trotting cruise programme for 2012 and with 68 worldwide itineraries this is one cruise line that isn’t sticking to the tried and tested formula!

There are many classic cruises, such as a wide range of Mediterranean trips, which extend well into the autumn for those who like the more balmy weather without the crowds of summer. But novelties abound, including a lovely 94 day meander along the Pacific Rim, sailing on Crystal Serenity and taking in South Korea as well as more traditional port calls like Hawaii and the South Pacific and Australian destinations. This cruise offers an inclusive three day land trip in Beijing too. Two ships are spending a lot of time in Europe, and Crystal is clearly making a bid to become a top choice for the discerning luxury level cruise passenger here.

Overnight stops are a real feature of the new routes, including so me fascinating destinations such as Ashdod , Reykjavik , Odessa, Honfleur alongside the predictable stayover ports of Hamburg, Edinburgh , Barcelona, Monte Carlo, Istanbul, Venice, and Bordeaux.