For 2010, Crystal Cruises is offering numerous optional Crystal Adventures that focus on destinations� Jewish Heritage. The excursions enable travelers to absorb a region�s diverse spiritual culture, explore Judaic history and even trace their roots in the cities of Jerusalem, Berlin, Odessa, Rome, St. Petersburg, and even unexpected places like Stockholm, Dublin, Mumbai and Montevideo.

�Often, guests seek experiences that are not only historically significant, but personally relevant. It helps connect travelers to a foreign destination. Guests may be surprised at some cities that have a rich Jewish history, and thriving modern Jewish culture,� said John Stoll, director, land programs.

Many options in Jerusalem explore the Jewish Quarter; the Western Wall, the holiest of Jewish sites; Yad Vashem, the Holocaust Martyrs� and Heroes Remembrance Authority, dedicated to the history of Jews during the Holocaust period; and other significant locations. Additionally, Jewish tours throughout the world include:

Berlin � Sachsenhausen Concentration camp, a prototype for all the camps that followed. � Jewish Old Quarter and the New Synagogue, laid in 1988, exactly 50 years after the �Night of Broken Glass.�

Dublin � The Irish Jewish Museum, formerly a synagogue, opened by President Chaim Herzog, Israel�s Irish former leader, plus a visit to his childhood home.

Montevideo � The Uruguay city�s historic Sephardic and Ashkenazi synagogues, as well as the Holocaust memorial and a glimpse into modern-day Jewish life.

Mumbai � An array of Indian synagogues and other important Judaic cultural sites.

Odessa � Shomrei Shabbos synagogue; the Jewish Cemetery and memorial to Shalom Aleyhem, famed Ukrainian writer of Fiddler on the Roof.

Rome � The Jewish Ghetto, issued by anti-Semitic Pope Paul IV in 1555, isolated by walls until 1870.

St. Petersburg � Special concert by the cantor of the Great Choral Synagogue, the second largest in Europe.

Stockholm � The Great Synagogue, and its memorial to 8,500 Swedish Holocaust victims, plus one of the few Jewish museums in Scandinavia.

The tours are available on itineraries throughout 2010.

The Crystal Difference In 2010, Crystal Cruises is celebrates 20 years of luxury cruising. Its cruises to six continents range from seven to 108 days. Among the highlights of the year is the World Cruise, which can be enjoyed in individual voyages of 12 to 21 days, and the annual Presidents� cruise, which in 2010 travels from Dubai to Piraeus.

Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony are the two highest rated ships in the world, ranked #1 and 2, respectively. Aboard the ultra-luxurious vessels, refined elegance meets casual simplicity. With an emphasis on innovative product differentiation, the renowned Crystal experience is distinguished by warm, gracious service, abundant space, extensive choices and superior quality.

Crystal Cruises was most recently honored for a record 14th consecutive year as �The World�s Best Large-Ship Cruise Line� by the readers of Travel + Leisure magazine. Attesting to the consistency of its reputation and product delivery, Crystal Cruises was also awarded �Best Large-Ship Cruise Line� for a record 15th year by the readers of Cond� Nast Traveler magazine. Crystal ratings topped all small-ship lines as well. In fact, Crystal has been voted �World�s Best� by the readers of Travel + Leisure and Cond� Nast Traveler more than any other cruise line, hotel or resort in history.

For additional information or booking, please contact Miramar Express at +852 3960-0388 or email to mecruises@miramarexpress.hk; visit also the luxury line's website at www.crystalcruises.com.

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