Crystal Cruises has outlined its 2009 itineraries, covering 185 ports in 57 countries on 57 voyages.
The luxury line’s programme for next year has a focus on more port intensive itineraries with overnight stays on most cruises.
Itineraries range from seven to 106 days, with five voyages starting or finishing in the UK.
Highlights include a return to the Amazon for the first time in three years a new autumn cruise to Egypt and Israel, overnight stays in Dubai, two ships sailing in Asia, and new ports of call including Kotor, Montenegro; Lipari, Italy; Patmos, Greece; Sinop, Turkey; Alesund, Norway and Kiel, Germany.
Reservations are open for the first quarter of 2009. Prices and reservations for the remainder of 2009 will be available in early 2008, according to the company.
by Phil Davies
