Unmatched Record of #1 Wins in the Cruise Industry

LOS ANGELES, July 11, 2005 - Attesting to the consistent excellence of its luxury travel experience, for a tenth consecutive year, Crystal Cruises has been voted the "World's Best Large-Ship Cruise Line" in Travel + Leisure magazine's annual readers' survey. Crystal Cruises is the only cruise line - and one of only three travel companies - to have won the prestigious award in an overall category each year for the last decade.

"While each award is very special, we are exceptionally honored to win this tenth year on the tenth anniversary of Travel + Leisure's World's Best Awards," says Gregg Michel, president, Crystal Cruises. "Our research indicates that reputation is a key factor in making a travel decision and there is no better validation of Crystal's reputation than to win this award for an unprecedented number of consecutive years from the sophisticated readers of Travel + Leisure. Since our inception, Crystal Cruises has been dedicated to providing an unparalleled travel experience of choices, space, service and quality. We are gratified that our winning formula is so consistently appreciated by the savviest of travelers."

For the tenth annual readers' survey, a questionnaire developed by the editors of Travel + Leisure, in association with Harris Interactive, was made available to Travel + Leisure subscribers during the first quarter of 2005. Respondents reported where they had traveled worldwide and how, and rated only the destinations, properties and companies that were relevant to their recent travel experiences. Readers were asked to rate cruise lines on a variety of criteria including Service, Itineraries/Destinations, Food, Cabin, Entertainment/Activities and Value.

In 2005, Crystal Cruises' fleet consists of the luxurious 940-guest, 50,000-ton Crystal Symphony and Crystal Harmony, and 1,080-guest, 68,000-ton Crystal Serenity. In 2006, following the departure of Crystal Harmony from the fleet, the luxury line's Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity will cruise worldwide on itineraries of seven to 106 days.

"While we are enjoying an unmatched record of #1 wins in the cruise industry, we have never taken the awards for granted," adds Michel. "Our shoreside and shipboard team are committed to being the best in the luxury service business, not just the luxury cruise industry. An ongoing program of staff training and measurement systems keeps us focused. I'm very proud of our team's creativity, experience, and commitment to innovating product enhancements and services that means something to our guests, not just innovation for innovation sake."

Highest Score of All Cruise Lines - Large and Small

LOS ANGELES, October 18, 2005 - Crowning a decade of excellence and innovation, Crystal Cruises has once again received the "World's Best Large-Ship Cruise Line" award from the readers of Condé Nast Traveler magazine. With an overall score of 94.1, one of Crystal's highest ratings ever, the luxury cruise specialist tops all cruise lines, both large and small. Its ten consecutive years of "wins" is unprecedented by any cruise line or hotel.

"The honor and excitement in receiving the 'World's Best' award never diminishes. In fact, this recognition from the savvy world travelers of Condé Nast Traveler magazine is especially significant given the competitive nature of luxury travel globally," says Crystal President Gregg L. Michel. "We are thrilled to be sharing an audience with some of the world's best travel experiences, and are exceptionally proud of our dedicated staff who work to deliver a vacation that continues to excite and reward our discerning guests."

The November 2005 issue of Condé Nast Traveler celebrates the 18^th annual Readers' Choice Awards. This year's survey boasts the highest responses and scores ever in each category. With nearly 28,000 travelers voting, the lists show an even greater global variety and depth.

Considered among the highest honors in the travel industry, the Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards celebrate the best-of-the-best hotels, airlines, resorts, cruise lines, cities, rental car companies and islands as voted by the magazine's well-traveled readers. Cruise lines are evaluated on six categories including Activities/Facilities, Cabins, Crew/Service, Design/Layout, Food/Dining and Itineraries.

Attesting to the consistency of its luxury travel experience, Crystal also received an unprecedented tenth consecutive "World's Best" award from the readers of Travel + Leisure magazine (August 2005). With an emphasis on innovative product differentiation, Crystal is distinguished by classic service, abundant space, extensive choices, and quality, providing worldwide vacations that bridge the best of land and sea.