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As Crystal Cruises experiences a surge in multigenerational travel, the luxury cruise line is expanding its website to offer guidance and advice for discerning families seeking to design the perfect family reunion vacation. Effective the last week in December, CrystalCruises.com will feature a new section under special offers titled, "Family Reunion Cruises."

Here, travelers will discover why a Crystal cruise is ideal for family travel. From the convenience of only having to pack and unpack once while visiting multiple destinations to the exclusivity of a Crystal Private Adventure shore excursion for the whole family, Crystal Cruises offers the service, space, quality and choices for families of all ages and sizes.

"A family reunion aboard a cruise offers the opportunity of being together yet apart," says Nitsa Lewis, Crystal's vice president, marketing. "Crystal Cruises is known for its luxurious amenities for adults and sophisticated learning programs and entertainment. What some people don't know is that our attention to detail extends to an exceptional Junior Activities Program on summer Mediterranean and European cruises, as well as to other destinations, offering compelling onboard programming for children. This new area on our website is designed to enlighten and inspire family get-togethers."

Whether it is a renewal of vows, the reunion of a large multigenerational family or adult cousins looking for a luxury getaway, family planners can find a comprehensive overview of the value of family travel on a Crystal cruise and also information on how to contact a travel agent with expertise in booking family travel with Crystal Cruises. The dedicated section of the website offers a glimpse of the family-friendly opportunities and amenities offered on board, such as:

· Junior Activities Directors (on select sailings, such as summer and holidays) to plan and supervise such "insider" activities as cookie baking in the galley, bridge visits with the Captain and interactive backstage costume events.

· Dedicated children's playrooms with games and craft areas, and even Xbox 360 and Sony PlayStation kiosks.

· Multiple dining options with assigned group seating for dinners.

· Inspired menus appealing to a variety of dietary requirements, including vegetarian, sugar- and gluten-free, and low carbohydrate.

· Broadway-style shows for the whole family.

· Group portrait photography opportunities.

· Large families can earn free staterooms (limited availability).

· A family of connoisseurs can reserve the Crystal Cruises Vintage Room for exclusive, intimate wine-makers dinners.

Depending on one's interests and time of year, families can choose from an array of destinations and cruise lengths, including a selection of convenient 7-day departures closer to home as well as voyages of 14 days and longer exploring exotic locales around the globe.

Adds Lewis, "With worldwide cruises and service to cater to every whim, families can create memories of a lifetime."

Crystal Cruises' ultra-luxurious 940-guest Crystal Symphony and 1,080-guest Crystal Serenity are distinguished by impeccable service, abundant space, excellent choices and quality throughout.

For additional information on Crystal Cruises, please visit their website at CrystalCruises.com