Crystal Cruises

Lisbon, Portugal. Photo Credit: Steffen Zimmermann/Pixabay

About Crystal Cruises

• Intimate Small Ships
• Formerly a Fleet of 8 Small Ships (1 Expedition, 1 Yacht, 2 Ocean & 4 River Vessels)
• Had 84 Departure Ports
• Bankruptcy Filed 7/31/22
• Currently Operates 2 Ships (Serenity & Symphony)
• Acquired by A&K Travel Group
• Relaunched in 2023

Athens, Greece. Photo Credit: Dias12/Pixabay

Crystal Cruises Clientele

• Affluent Traveler
• Average Ages 55 - 65

Reykjavik, Iceland. Photo Credit: Rebecca L/Pixabay

Good to Know

• Does not have a own a port or private island.
• Nearly 1 staff member per passenger.
• Refined attire after 6PM.
• Beyond emergencies wheelchair assistance is not provided onboard or at ports.
• United States currency on board.
• Staterooms include both 110 volt (American) and 220 volt (European) outlets.
• All announcements and lectures are presented in English.
• Complimentary Specialty Dining varies by number of nights sailing.
• Guests 11/- at the time of sailing must be accompanied by an adult 21/+ or older in the same stateroom.  

Venice, Italy. Photo Credit:  G.C./Pixabay

We're always happy to work with you to extend your experience on a pre and/or post cruise stay, as well.

By the way, our signature collection of Hosted Sailing provides our Clients:

• Welcome Reception - A great sip and mingle event
• Private Car & Driver - Enjoy a in depth sightseeing with your own personal guide
• Shore Excursions - Enjoy our speciality planned excursion
• Shipboard Credit

Our Hosted Sailings are available with select cruise lines, dates may vary.

Now, for the Do-It-Yourself Travelers, you may book your Crystal Cruises next sailing directly on our website, Louvet Travel. Receiving all the personalized care that our valued Clients experience! Truly your one source for all your questions.

Quebec City, Canada. Photo Credit: Joe Breuer/Pixabay

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CroisiEurope

Mekong (aka: Mekong River), Asia. Photo Credit: Richard Mcall/Pixabay

CroisiEurope sails canals, rivers and seas of Africa, Baltic Sea, Black Sea, Burma, Europe, Mediterranean Sea, Mekong, Russia, South America and the United States.

Photo Credit: Dorine Frequin/Pixabay

About CroisiEurope

• Largest European Headquartered River Line
• Operates 50+ Canal Barges & Ships
• Founded in 1976 (France)
• Family Owned & Operated
• Intimate Ships
• Only 16 - 200 Passengers (varies by ship)
• Cruises Itinerary from 3 - 16 Days
• All-Inclusive: Drinks (unless otherwise noted), Entertainment, Meals, Port Fees, Shore Excursions & WiFi
• Groups Rates for 20+ Guests
• Select Cruises offer Children Ages 16/- Sail Free
• No Minimum Age Requirement
• "Standard" & "Premium" Class Ships

CroisiEurope Clientele

• Average Age 60+

Dordogne River, France. Photo Credit: Julia Casado/Pixabay

Good to Know

• Offers Bilingual announcements.
• Excursions and programs are in English and French.
• Assigned dining seating.
• Set lunch and dinner menu with few alternative options.
• French atmosphere onboard.
• Solo cabins available.
• Sailings in Africa, Croatia, Mekong, Portugal or Spain offers a sun deck swimming pool on select vessels.
• History and geography lectures available.
• Breakfast served buffet style between fixed times.
• Tips are collected at the end of the cruise and shared equally among all the crew members. Tipping averages 5EUR - 10EUR per day/per person, guests may give as desired. An envelope is left in your cabin your last evening on board. Envelope placed in a box located the Reception Desk upon disembarking.
• Passengers may book excursions before or during the cruise; "classic" and "discovery" for the excursions "à la carte" only.
• A 30% deposit of the total amount of cruise is required to reserve booking. Remaining 70% of payment required within 30 days before departure.
• Casual attire onboard with the exception to Gala Evening.

Valleta, Malta. Photo Credit: Petar Avramoski/Pixabay

We're always happy to work with you to extend your experience on a pre and/or post cruise stay, as well.

Now, for the Do-It-Yourself Travelers, you may book your CroisiEurope next sailing directly on our website, Louvet Travel. Receiving all the personalized care that our valued Clients experience! Truly your one source for all your questions.

Nile River, Egypt. Photo Credit:  drwdowin/Pixabay

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Costa Cruises

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Costa Cruises is known for their European flair onboard sailing the Caribbean, Dubai & United Arab Emirates (UAE), Mediterranean, Northern Europe, South America and Transoceanic.

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Costa Cruises Clientele

• Budget Conscious Cruiser
• Couples, Multigenerational & Families
• College Students
• Honeymooners
• Italian Vibe Seeker

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Good to Know

• Best photos are taken along Deck 9 all the way forward.
• Book dining reservations prior to embarkation.
• Bookings are not be accepted for passengers who have entered 23 weeks and 6 days of estimated fetal gestational age at any time during cruise.
• Costa App does not always work for USA citizens.
• Daily Spa Specials tend to be cheaper then Package Deals.
• Due to multicultural diversity amongst guests, language barriers exists.
• Hosts 1 or 2 Formal Nights depending on length of cruise.
• Infants must be at least 6 months of age at the time of embarkation and at least 12 months for transatlantic sailings.
• Largest European cruise line.
• No buffet dinner onboard.
• No self-service laundry on board. Laundry service available ($).
• Onboard currency is either U.S. Dollars or Euros, depending on the itinerary. 
• Part of Carnival Corporation.
• Special Diets require a minimum of 4 - 6 weeks prior to sailing.
• Squok Club is for Mini ages 3 - 5 and Maxi ages 6 - 11.
• Take European outlet adapter or converter.
• Teen Zone provides entertainment for teens ages 12-17.
• US outlets (110 volts) are not available on all ships. 

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We're always happy to work with you to extend your experience on a pre and/or post cruise stay, as well.

Now, for the Do-It-Yourself Travelers, you may book your Costa Cruises next sailing directly on our website, Louvet Travel. Receiving all the personalized care that our valued Clients experience! Truly your one source for all your questions.

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Celestyal Cruises

Mykonos, Greece. Photo Credit: Pixabay

Celestyal Cruises specializes in Cyprus, Egypt, Greece & Greek Isles, Israel, Mediterranean, Montenegro and Turkey whether 3, 4, 7 0r 14 night sailings.

Cairo, Egypt. Photo Credit: Pixabay

Celestyal Cruises Clientele

• Action Packed & Short Intinerary
• Average Age Onboard Between 40 - 65
• Couples, Families & Solo Travelers
• Cultural Immersion Seekers
• First Time Mediterranean Traveler
• Guest Diversity from Australia, France, Germany, Japan & United Kingdom
• Value Conscious Cruiser

Haifa, Israel. Photo Credit: Pixabay

Good to Know

• Drink inclusions offers: coffee, cocktails, draft beers, juices, liqueurs, shots, soft drinks, spirits, tea, water, wines by the glass and water. Platinum ($).
• Dry cleaning and laundry are available on board ($).
• Each ship has its own unique atmosphere and character.
• Infants under 3 months old are not permitted on board.
• First home port cruise operator in Greece to offer 3, 4 and 7 day sailings.
• Guests who do not arrive at check-in at least 30 minutes prior to departure are considered “no-shows”.
• Gratuities included.
• Has several Formal Nights: Captains Cocktail Night, Gala Night & Greek Night.
• Lacks go carts, roller coaster, water slides or zip lines compared to other mega ships.
• Midsize ships.
• No set dining time required.
• Official onboard currency is the euro. All prices are displayed in euros.
• Onboard activities: circus shows, dance lessons, exercise classes, handicraft, karaoke nights, lectures, sports tournaments, language lessons, live shows and traditional Greek music.
• Onboard meals are made with local ingredients.
• Only balcony suites have doors which open (from the inside). 
• Special Diets for gluten-free, halal, vegan and/or vegetarian.
• Unrestricted onboard drinks packages.

Kotor, Montenegro. Photo Credit: Pixabay

We're always happy to work with you to extend your experience on a pre and/or post cruise stay, as well.

Now, for the Do-It-Yourself Travelers, you may book your Celestyal Cruises next sailing directly on our website, Louvet Travel. Receiving all the personalized care that our valued Clients experience! Truly your one source for all your questions.

Istanbul, Turkey. Photo Credit: Pixabay

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