Los Angeles To Sydney Onboard Crystal Serenity Departing 18Jan12

Jan 18, Wednesday  Los Angeles/San Pedro, California, USA

Depart: 5 pm
Spectacular natural surroundings combined with the vitality of a creative and artistic community make Los Angeles one-of-a-kind. Sunshine, majestic palm trees and the sandy beaches of the Pacific share the spotlight with L.A.’s glamorous movie industry and its world-famous celebrities. Formally founded in 1781, it is now one of the world’s largest metropolitan centers. Although there will not be any shore excursions offered in Los Angeles due to our limited time in port, you may contact our onboard Shore Excursion staff for helpful hints or suggestions on things to do while you are ashore.

Jan 19, Thursday – Jan 22, Sunday  Cruising the Pacific Ocean 

Your Day at Sea
Enrich. Entertain. Escape.

Adjust the compass of your mood and design your day exactly as you wish:  pamper yourself at the Feng Shui-inspired Crystal Spa, work-out at our state-of-the-art fitness center or Walk-on-Water along our 360o Promenade Deck; teach yourself something new with complimentary language lessons by Berlitz or piano instruction with Yamaha; enhance your computer skills at our Computer University@Sea or learn about art, history and worldly destinations with our engaging lecture series; sneak away to watch recently-released movies in the Hollywood Theater, shop our luxury boutiques, or simply relax by one of our tranquil pools. From Tai Chi and yoga to PGA golf instruction and paddle tennis on full-size courts, today is all about you. As evening arrives, dine on the inspired cuisines of Nobu Matsuhisa, Piero Selvaggio and Crystal’s own acclaimed chefs, enjoy special wine-makers dinners, lavish Broadway-style productions, intimate lounges, a pulsing dance club or our action-packed Crystal Casino. The choices are yours.

Jan 23, Monday  Oahu/Honolulu, Hawaii, USA (overnight)

Arrive: 4 pm  
“Aloha” and welcome to Oahu, Hawaii’s great “gathering place.” Asian- and American-influenced cultures combine to create a lifestyle where the tropical tempos of Polynesia prevail and the aloha spirit pervades every aspect of the culture.

Honolulu and Oahu are the center of island life and boast sandy beaches, endearing smiles and exotic tropical flowers. Nearby, elegant resorts and towering high-rises line the gentle curve of Waikiki Beach. In the distance, majestic Diamond Head Crater lies on the horizon beyond your Crystal ship.

The choices are many. Relive the historic events of Pearl Harbor, explore tropical rainforests or witness the creation of island culinary magic.

Jan 24, Tuesday  Oahu/Honolulu, Hawaii, USA 

Depart: 12 m

Jan 25, Wednesday  Maui/Lahaina, Hawaii, USA

Arrive: 8 am
Depart: 5 pm
In addition to possessing marvelous beaches, this second-largest island of the Hawaiian archipelago boasts one of the great natural wonders of the world – Haleakala, the largest dormant volcano on the planet. Nicknamed the “Valley Isle,” the island of Maui boasts a string of jungle valleys and is flanked on two sides by volcanoes, Puu Kukui to the west and the great Haleakala to the east. According to legend, the Hawaiian demigod Maui pulled up both ends of the island from the sea bottom with his fishhook to create this Pacific paradise. Resting between these two towering craters is central Maui, named after the island’s legendary creator. Cradled on its western shore at the foot of Puu Kukui is picturesque Lahaina, now designated a national historic landmark. In days gone by, it was one of the principal whaling centers of the Pacific. Now it brims with reminders of its legendary seafaring past. Beyond Lahaina lie tranquil valleys of serene majesty, the golden sands of Kaanapali Beach and Haleakala’s immense crater.

Jan 26, Thursday – Jan 30, Monday  Cruising the South Pacific Ocean 

Your Day at Sea
Enrich. Entertain. Escape.
(For details on what your day at sea may include refer to the itinerary for 19Jan above)

Jan 31, Tuesday  Crossing the International Dateline  

Your Day at Sea
Enrich. Entertain. Escape.
(For details on what your day at sea may include refer to the itinerary for 19Jan above)

Feb 1, Wednesday – Feb 2, Thursday  Cruising the South Pacific Ocean   

Your Day at Sea
Enrich. Entertain. Escape.
(For details on what your day at sea may include refer to the itinerary for 19Jan above)

Feb 3, Friday  Nouméa, New Caledonia

Arrive: 8 am
Depart: 5 pm
Having served as the South Pacific headquarters for the U.S. military during World War II, the main island of New Caledonia, called Grande Terre, has played a prominent role on the world stage. These days, the island’s sunny weather and natural beauty have taken the spotlight, bringing people to its shores for relaxation and outdoor pursuits. The island’s French-influenced capital, Nouméa, dubbed the Paris of the Pacific, has a distinctly French flair with fine restaurants and designer boutiques. Off shore are the vast barrier reefs, home to 350 species of coral and 1,500 species of fish. New Caledonia’s protected lagoon covers almost nine thousand square miles, making it the largest lagoon complex in the world. At nearly one thousand miles long, the barrier reef is the world’s second largest, behind Australia’s Great Barrier Reef.

Feb 4, Saturday – Feb 5, Sunday  Cruising the South Pacific Ocean  

Your Day at Sea
Enrich. Entertain. Escape.
(For details on what your day at sea may include refer to the itinerary for 19Jan above)

Feb 6, Monday    Newcastle, Australia

Arrive:8 am
Depart: 5 pm
Located about 100 miles northeast of Sydney at the mouth of the Hunter River, Newcastle is similar to another of the world’s Newcastles – Newcastle, England – in that the city has its roots in industry, including coal mining and shipbuilding. Australia’s Newcastle still exports a large amount of coal, but it is also imports travelers keen on enjoying some of the best Australia has to offer. The milieu of the Victorian era is on display in a heritage area centered around historic Christchurch Cathedral, while the country’s natural wonders are exhibited along a spectacular coastline fringed with pristine beaches. A cultural renaissance has been underway, nurturing the talents of writers and artists and giving visitors a chance to discover a vibrant art scene.

Feb 7, Tuesday  Sydney, Australia »

Arrive: 8 am
The billowing profile of the Opera House greets us on her return to Sydney’s glorious, world-class harbor. Ahead lies the arch of the Harbour Bridge. These twin symbols, more than any other, identify one of the Southern Hemisphere’s premier cities. Sydney is an energetic and exciting metropolis whose nightlife, shopping and fine restaurants compare favorably with the finest the world has to offer. Despite its modern advances, Sydney has lovingly cherished its heritage, for this was the birthplace of the Australian nation. Combine Sydney’s boundless attractions with its superb harborside location, and you have that certain magic that few other cities can rival.