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YACHTING
A PERSONAL GETAWAY

Boarding a SeaDream luxury playgrounds that larger
yacht is like stepping onto your ships can’t reach, allowing
own exclusive retreat. With guests to access some of
exceptional attention to detail the most secluded ports
and a highly personalised on the ocean. Explore the
service (95 crew to just 112 Mediterranean’s infamous
guests), the family-owned cities from May to October.
yacht club is renowned for Passengers can discover
making guests feel at home. the historical harbours and
The two identical vessels timeless attractions of the
call upon the more intimate region; Venice, Dubrovnik,
ports, harbours and yachting Corsica and Santorini to name
but a few. The Caribbean
tours are best enjoyed from
November to April – relish
in a host of private beaches
and exotic hideaways in
The Grenadines, St Barths,
Grenada and more. On board, yoga on deck each morning. dinner, visit the Piano Bar for
relax under the stars on the The SeaDream Spa offers a cocktail or watch a movie
Balinese dream beds or take everything from facials on the outdoor big screen.
part in a range of watersports and massages to hair and For the ultimate indulgence,
from the back of the yacht, nail services – guests can the Winemaker’s Dinner
including snorkelling, jet also experience designated features the executive chef’s
skis, wakeboards and kayaks. treatments in the open-air degustation menu and
There is also complimentary private massage area. After specially selected wines. Gourmet

BEST OF ALL WORLDS sized vessels, last summer,
CUSTOMISED Crystal went on to welcome Globetrotting
CRUISES its first river cruise. Crystal
Mozart is the perfect marriage
An established ocean cruise between the intimacy of
specialist, Crystal has over river travel and the elegance We check out what the world’s dishing up for 2017
26 years of experience in of the Crystal experience.
creating internationally Following its success, four CARIBBEAN CORKERS zingy key lime pie. There’s a twist
acclaimed voyages. The more river cruises have been Sometimes the best food is the of Asian that nods to Amanyara’s
Crystal Symphony vessel created, offering a range simplest. At Amanyara this is oriental roots but there’s no
can accommodate up to of itineraries on Europe’s certainly the case. Tucked away forgetting where in the world
922 guests and features a smaller waterways. Launching on its own secluded swathe of you are. Dine in the shade of a
casino, fitness facility, spa this year and next, the fleet sand, this Turks & Caicos idyll is mahogany tree or under starlit
and 360° teak promenade of five offer routes across the all about life’s simple pleasures. skies in your very own secluded
deck. The larger ship, iconic Danube, Rhine, Main, On the food front, there’s an cove; this feet-in-the-sand dinner
Crystal Serenity can serve an and Moselle rivers, embarking apt emphasis on fresh fish: red with the sound of breaking waves
astounding 1,070 guests, yet from Vienna, Budapest and snapper, tuna and grouper all is utterly magical. Nightcaps
still maintains its position destinations including the Basel and calling in historic feature regularly on the catch come easy at the cool, conical
as one of the most spacious West Indies, Venice and locations in Germany, as of the day menu, dished up with roofed bar, a creative cocktail
vessels at sea. But it would Croatia. Experience six-star well as Austria, Hungary, fresh produce from the chef’s menu does a mean Mojito and
have been remiss of Crystal dining at The Yacht Club Slovakia and Switzerland. gardens. Feast on simple grilled the brilliant Basil Dazzle, a
to stop there – the cruise line restaurant with a menu Independent exploration is fish, Caribbean spiny lobster, refreshing concoction of basil,
went on to develop its own inspired by the flavours encouraged with the help conch salad or a platter of vodka and lime on ice. What’s
yacht expeditions. Crystal of the regions followed by of complimentary Nordic tropical fruit by the pool; try a more the bar doesn’t close until
Esprit is characterised by its nightly entertainment at the walking poles, GPS whisper lobster pizza, piping hot from the the last guest leaves: again,
unique size; the 62 passenger Cove. Due to the increased guides and electronically wood-fired oven followed by a simple but effective.
yacht transports guests to demand for more boutique- assisted bikes.

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