By
Rebecca Gibson |
Crystal Cruises has launched a new shore option for passengers on its European cruises, offering a private car and driver service which allows single travellers, couples and small groups of up to eight people to explore destinations with a local, English-speaking guide.
The line offers the service in 50 European ports on Crystal Symphony’s Mediterranean cruises and Crystal Serenity’s Northern European cruises and hopes to extend the programme to other destinations later in the year.
“Many of today’s luxury guests like to explore on their own, but don’t want the hassle, time and questionable quality of searching for transportation and guides, as well as the aggravation of negotiating fees,” said Philip Ordever, vice president, international sales and marketing at Crystal Cruises. “With our trusted transportation and destination expertise at their disposal, and by using fully licensed and insured companies, guests can tour independently with ease and safety, as well as be flexible should they wish to change their plans at the last minute.”
Crystal also offers other shore excursion choices, including organised shore tours, fully customised Private Adventures and Overland Adventures, multiple-day shore excursions which provide two to three days away from the port and inlcudes hotel stays.