Crystal Cruises Expands Short Cruises to Include World Cruise Segments

crystal cruisesCrystal Cruises has announced it is expanding its lineup of "Crystal Getaways" short luxury cruises to include segments of its 2016 and 2017 World Cruise voyages.

Five new options have been announced, comprising select South American departures that are part of Crystal Serenity's "Southern Celebración" World Cruise (which sails in full, 94 days round-trip from Miami on January 10). The collection of cruises, which range from six to 13 days, allows travelers to experience Crystal cruises with less of a time commitment. 

Exploring destinations throughout Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, China, Vietnam and Japan in 2016; and Panama, Peru, Chile, Argentina, Brazil and Barbados in 2017, the roster of available itineraries includes:

* February 29, 2016 – Bali to Port Kelang, 6 days
March 6, 2016 – Port Kelang to Singapore, 6 days
March 12, 2016 – Singapore to Ho Chi Minh City, 8 days
March 20, 2016 – Ho Chi Minh City to Shanghai, 11 days
March 31, 2016 – Shanghai to Incheon, 7 days
April 7, 2016 – Incheon to Tokyo, 7 days
January 22, 2017 – Colón to Callao 8 days
January 30, 2017 – Callao to Valparaíso, 9 days
February 8, 2017 – Valparaíso to Ushuaia, 10 days
February 18, 2017 – Ushuaia to Buenos Aires, 13 days
March 27, 2017 – Manaus to Bridgetown/Barbados, 9 days

As segments of Crystal's existing, longer itineraries, the voyages can be booked independently or as a means to extend one's vacation in addition to previously scheduled sailings. Through the "Book Now" deadline of February 29, 2016, guests can enjoy additional savings for 2016 and 2017 Crystal Getaways, with fares starting at $2,275 per person.