Calls to Israel, Egypt and a return to the Amazon highlight Crystal Cruises' 2009 itineraries, a schedule of which having just been released by the luxury cruise operator in the form of a 21-page color brochure.
Crystal says that most cruises on Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity will feature overnight stays, including two sailings with overnight stops in Dubai. Crystal's maiden calls for 2009 include Kotor, Montenegro; Lipari, Italy; Patmos, Greece; Sinop, Turkey; Alesund, Norway; and Kiel, Germany. Visit www.crystalcruises.com. (DE)