Crystal Cruises to go “All inclusive”

Crystal Cruises have announced that from 2012 sailings they will go “All inclusive” joning other Luxury Cruise Lines Silversea, Seabourn and Regent Seven Seas.

The new more-inclusive fares will begin with the Crystal Symphony on March 19th and the Crystal Serenity departing on the 8th May 2012.

Prices now include beverages (defined as “complimentary fine wines and premuim spirits throughout the ship, open bar services in all lounges”, plus all non-alcoholic beverages including bottled water, soda,  juices and sepciality coffees) and gratuities for housekeeping, dining and bar staff.  While altra-premuim liquors and wines are excluded, the following amenities (many of which are already included in the cruise fare) are covered by the new policy:

• Roundtrip coach airfare from two dozen North American gateways (or an air credit), transfers included
• Dining in the ships’ specialty restaurants and sushi bars
• Fitness classes, including specialty sessions like Pilates or spinning
• Golf lessons with PGA pros
• Walk-on-Water weighted vests and Nordic Pole walking equipment
• Shuttles to town
• Enrichment programming
• Self-service laundry facilities
• Children’s programming

This will also take away the huge onboard credits they used to offer clients which covers for the gratuities and drinks onboard.

Itinerarys and prices are now available for 2012