{"id":1275,"date":"2015-08-24T09:17:34","date_gmt":"2015-08-24T09:17:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/brianberkman.com\/?p=1275"},"modified":"2015-08-24T09:17:34","modified_gmt":"2015-08-24T09:17:34","slug":"crystal-cruises-expands-free-wifi-for-all-luxury-travellers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/brianberkman.com\/?p=1275","title":{"rendered":"Crystal Cruises expands free WIFI for all luxury travellers"},"content":{"rendered":"
Great news from Crystal Cruises: Hope others adopt the same soon<\/b><\/div>\n
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Crystal Cruises expands free WIFI for all luxury travellers\u00a0<\/b><\/div>\n
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\nDaily Complimentary Internet Access Enhances Onboard Amenities for Globetrotting Guests<\/b><\/i><\/div>\n
Crystal Cruises will expand complimentary Internet access to all of its luxury guests. Beginning August 30 on both, Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity, Crystal will provide one free hour per guest, per\u00a0day for Deluxe Stateroom and Penthouse guests; 90 minutes for Penthouse Suite guests. \u00a0With additional free access to Crystal\u2019s 24-hour satellite-enabled wireless Internet \u2013 which will also be available aboard Crystal Yacht Cruises\u2019 Crystal Esprit\u00a0when the maiden voyage embarks on December 23, 2015 \u2013 travelers can remain connected while on vacation, whether on their own devices or utilizing one of the ships\u2019 cutting edge work stations or portable laptop rentals, which are available for\u00a0a nominal fee. Crystal Cruises is represented in South Africa by Cruises International.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhile some travelers like to \u2018unplug\u2019 on vacation, many of our guests wish to stay connected while traveling, whether for business purposes, to stay in touch with loved ones, or to share their Crystal experiences along their journeys,\u201d says\u00a0President & CEO Edie Rodriguez, \u201cIt is always our goal to make life aboard our ships as effortless and comfortable as possible for our guests, and amenities like free Internet go a long way to help those efforts.\u201d<\/p>\n

For guests seeking more time online, Crystal offers four convenient packages to suit their needs:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Plan A: \u201cPay As You Go\u201d for $0.74 per minute<\/div>\n
\u2022 Plan B: 2 hours (120 minutes) for $55 ($0.46 per minute)<\/div>\n
\u2022 Plan C: 5 hours (300 minutes) for $127 ($0.43 per minute)<\/div>\n
\u2022 Plan D: 10 hours (600 minutes) for $220 ($0.37 per minute)<\/div>\n

Last year, Crystal installed improvements to the onboard experience, including:<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Maximizing satellite bandwidth with the latest technology, allowing for more users and more content to stream simultaneously.<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Expansion of Wi-Fi signal range throughout the ships, making wireless connection available everywhere on board, including all staterooms, public spaces, and outdoor decks.<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0The ability to access internet in areas that were previously unavailable, such as Japan.<\/p>\n

The free Wi-Fi perk was previously available only to Crystal Society Members, the line\u2019s repeat guest loyalty program.<\/p>\n

The world\u2019s most awarded cruise line has long been celebrated for its onboard technological offerings, including the Computer University@Sea facilities, equipped with state-of-the-art Mac\/Windows dual-compatible computers and\u00a0expert staff on hand for instruction and assistance. Specially designed classes offer curriculum tailored toward novice and expert users, with topics ranging from basic operating systems and use of smart phones and other devices, to digital photo\u00a0and video editing and website design.<\/p>\n

Crystal Cruises is the world\u2019s most awarded luxury cruise line, having earned more \u201cWorld\u2019s Best\u201d accolades than any other cruise line, hotel, or resort in history. \u00a0Crystal Cruises has won \u201cWorld\u2019s Best Cruise Ship\u201d in\u00a0Cond\u00e9 Nast\u00a0Traveler\u2019s\u00a0Reader Choice Awards for 21 years; been voted \u201cWorld\u2019s Best Large Ship Cruise Line\u201d by\u00a0Travel + Leisure\u00a0readers for 20 consecutive years; and the \u201cBest Luxury Cruise Line\u201d by Virtuoso for two-consecutive years (2014 & 2015). In\u00a0summer 2015, Crystal embarked on the most significant brand expansion in the history of luxury travel and hospitality, which will introduce three new classes of cruising \u2013 Crystal Yacht Cruises (December 2015), Crystal River Cruises (March\u00a02017), Crystal Exclusive Class Ocean Cruises (late 2018)\u2013 and Crystal Luxury Air (fall 2017).<\/p>\n

For more information, contact Cruises International on 011 327 -0327, a travel agent or visit\u00a0www.cruises.co.za<\/a><\/p>\n

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