Domaine Carneros – Canary Islands
March 29 to April 8, 2012

Host: Eileen Crane CEO & Founding Winemaker, Domaine Carneros by Taittinger
Spring in Portugal and Spain? How delicious. The thought immediately conjured up the aroma of orange blossoms in Seville from a long ago trip. This voyage has many highlights; however, if I had to choose just one it would-be Madeira, an island lost in time and tradition with flowers everywhere. If I can have one more highlight it is Grenada. The fall of this palace in the clouds in 1492 sent Columbus on his way. Casa Blanca, the Canaries, the exotic calls to us.
This will be the our maiden voyage on Crystal. I sailed with them years ago and can still taste the wonderful cuisine and loved just walking back to my room after top notch shows. Crystal offers wonderful nightlife, lectures, pool area, dining and staff.
Club amenities will abound, and stay tuned for a wonderful pre-cruise adventure in Portugal and an exclusive day trip. Join me in a glass of your favorite as we sail out of Lisbon as so many explorers did before us. Cheers!
Eileen Crane, CEO & Founding Winemaker, Domaine Carneros by Taittinger
March 29-April 8, 2012, voyage 2208
10 days – Crystal Symphony
Special Offers:
- Free air
- Domaine Carneros Winemaker dinners, receptions and tastings
- Domaine Carneros Excursion in Madeira
- Free fine wines, premium spirits and beers throughout the ship
- Open bar service in all lounges
- Gratuities for housekeeping, bar and dining staff as well as Butler service in our Penthouses
- Complimentary specialty dining including Nobu Matsuhisa’s Silk Road and Sushi Bar, and Piero Selvaggio’s Prego
- Non-alcoholic beverages such as bottled water, soft drinks and specialty coffees and so much more!
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Itinerary
| Date | Day | Port | Arrive | Depart |
| March 29, 2012 | Thu | Lisbon, Portugal | 2:oo-5:00PM | 6:00 PM |
| March 30, 2012 | Fri | Day at Sea | ||
| March 31, 2012 | Sat | Madeira, Funchal, Portugal | 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| April 1, 2012 | Sun | Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands | 8:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| April 2, 2012 | Mon | Day at Sea | ||
| April 3, 2012 | Tue | Casablanca, Morocco | 7:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| April 4, 2012 | Wed | Cadiz/Seville, Spain | 8:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
| April 5, 2012 | Thu | Malaga, Spain | 8:00 AM | 12:00 M |
| April 6, 2012 | Fri | Day at Sea | ||
| April 7, 2012 | Sat | Barcelona, Spain | 8:00 AM | overnight |
| April 8, 2012 | Sun | Barcelona, Spain | Disembark |
Pricing
Our Domaine Carneros pricing is currently at a 2-for-1 discount from Crystal Cruises’ Published Cruise Fare and includes economy airfare in categories A-E. Penthouse Categories include Business Class Airfare. JUST ANNOUNCED, SAVE AN ADDITIONAL $1,000 PER PERSON!
| Category and Deck | Brochure Fare | Millennium 2-for-1 Fareplus book now savings of $1,000 | Crystal Cruises Society Savings |
| Deluxe Staterooms: Category E, Decks 7 & 8 | $10,100 | $4,050 | $110 |
| Deluxe Staterooms: Category D, Deck 5 | $10,520 | $4,260 | $120 |
| Deluxe Staterooms: Category C, Deck 7 | $10,960 | $4,480 | $120 |
| Deluxe Stateroom w/ Verandah: Category B, Deck 8 | $12,940 | $5,470 | $150 |
| Deluxe Stateroom w. Verandah: Category A, Deck 9 | $13,520 | $5,790 | $160 |
| Penthouse with Verandah: Category PH, Deck 10 | $23,540 | $10,770 | $260 |
| Penthouse Suite with Verandah: Category PS, Deck 10 | $29,380 | $13,690 | $340 |
Single Occupancy starting at: 200%.
*Fares are per person based on double occupancy ** Cruise and air fares are from 22 US and Canadian Destinations. Air credit of $1400 for those that prefer to make their own air arrangements. Single & Triple rates available on request. Plus Port tax : $440 Travel Insurance highly recommended.
Port Descriptions
Lisbon, Portugal: Cosmopolitan Lisbon was the center of the world’s last great colonial empire. Today the city nostalgically reveres its imperial past while adapting to Portugal’s role as a member of the European Economic Community. Although located on the Atlantic coast, Lisbon has the soul of a Mediterranean city with Moorish castles, pastel and white buildings, orange-tiled roofs and luminous blue skies. Set amid the hills and valleys of the northern shore of the River Tagus, it is one of the loveliest capitals in the world.
Madeira/Funchal, Portugal: The sub-tropical island of Madeira, often called the “Garden of the Atlantic,” was the favored retreat of Sir Winston Churchill. This blissful island is a wonderland of rugged mountains, colorful flowers and ornate architecture.
Once ashore, enjoy browsing through local shops that boast an array of intricate embroidery, vibrant tapestries and detailed wickerwork. Feel free to sample the famed Madeira wine while relaxing in one of the island’s numerous cafés.
Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands: The largest and most populated island of the seven which make up the Canary Archipelago, Tenerife lies northwest of the African continent. Its shape is triangular and was formed as a result of the massive volcanic eruptions, which once dominated the area. The island’s original economy was based on agriculture, including the harvesting of bananas, potatoes and tomatoes. However, new industrial products and activities, such as oil, tobacco and paper mills, have slowly emerged. Nonetheless, tourism remains the main industry of Tenerife.
Casablanca, Morocco: Centuries-old Casablanca, Morocco’s largest city and principal port, lies on the Atlantic coast of North Africa. Awaiting your discovery is a timeless blend of Arabic culture and French sophistication, as seen by the imposing administrative buildings that recall years of colonial influence. Although the spirits of Bergman and Bogart still linger in the narrow alleyways of the old Medina, this gleaming white city has a firm grasp on the 21st century. Today, it encompasses broad palm-lined boulevards, attractive public parks and soaring high-rises. Bargain-filled souks are reminders of mysterious Africa and shopping aficionados will delight in scouring narrow alleyways for great buys in leatherwork, pottery, carved woodwork and Moroccan rugs.
Cadiz/Seville, Spain: On a low-lying peninsula extending into the crescent-shaped bay stands 3,000-year-old Cádiz, the Western world’s oldest continuously inhabited city. Neat houses huddle within high walls, while the surrounding countryside is lush with olive groves. The Puertas de Tierra divides the city in two. Modern Cádiz lies on the isthmus, while the romantic, historical section is located on the other side. The old districts of El Pópulo and Santa Maria, adorned with narrow streets and ancient stone walls, are in sharp contrast to the parks, gardens, wide roads and plazas of the bustling commercial area.
Malaga, Spain: Prosperous Málaga lies along the beautiful Costa del Sol, approximately 70 miles inside the Strait of Gibraltar. Its wealth of historical sites includes a 16th-century cathedral and the Moorish Alcazaba Fortress. This modern-looking provincial capital was founded by the Phoenicians and later became culturally and economically important as the port of Granada. Sightseeing opportunities abound from Málaga. The charming mountain village of Mijas and the impressive Alhambra are attractions you won’t want to miss.
Barcelona, Spain: Barcelona, capital of Catalonia, is a celebration of history and heir to Greek, Phoenician, Roman, Carthaginian, Gothic and Arab cultural legacies. Since it is nearly as close to Rome, Geneva and Munich as it is to Madrid, Barcelona has long been the Spanish link to Western Europe. It was the home of Picasso, Miró, Dali, Casals and Gaudí and has been described as a Mediterranean Manhattan, a cosmopolitan experimental center for political ideas and artistic movements. In addition to its abundance of artistic and architectural treasures, Barcelona serves as the gateway to one of the world’s most impressive mountainside enclaves at Montserrat. Discover the secret legends of the Black Virgin and the alluring chants of monastic life high atop the Catalonian plains. Barcelona’s ancient city walls and the narrow crooked streets of the town’s old section are laid out for your discovery. You will find that Barcelona has something for everybody.
