Crystal Expands Onboard Credit Offer to More Cruises

Crystal Cruises is expanded its “All Inclusive-As You Wish” onboard credit offer to include most of its cruises in 2009 and most of 2010. With the program, guests receive a shipboard credit of up to $2,000 per couple for most 12-day voyages and up to $1,000 per couple for much shorter cruises.

“The positive response to the ‘All Inclusive–As You Wish’ spending credits has been astounding,” said Bill Smith, senior vice president-sales and marketing. “Guests are delighted that we’re not just including a few pre-determined amenities with our cruise fares, and that they can spend the bonus dollars on experiences that are meaningful to them.”

The spending credit can be used toward shore excursions, spa treatments, wine or cocktails, boutique or photography purchases, gratuities, Vintage Room experience and anything else onboard except cruise deposits, air and casino gaming.

For 2009, besides Europe, “All Inclusive – As You Wish” spending credits have been added to most cruises in New England/Canada, Panama Canal and South America, and also apply to virtually all 2010 itineraries. Fall 2009 cruise fares begin at $2,480 per person, double occupancy.