Crystal Cruises calls itself The World’s Best, and one would be hard-pressed to argue with this claim. And, in fact, it would seem that the critics—and the cruisers—would agree. Crystal was awarded Condé Nast’s Best Large-Ship Cruise Line Award 11 consecutive years; Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Large-Ship Cruise Line 12 consecutive years; the People’s Choice awards and accolades for its individual vessels, and for the cruise line, are as long as an anchor chain fully extended.

Crystal Cruises attracts cruisers that appreciate the finer things in life. The pleasures available on board a Crystal cruise ship are too plentiful to mention. Start the day by sleeping late and having breakfast delivered to your stateroom and enjoyed on your spacious verandah. Follow it off with a swim in the pool, a jog on the wraparound track or treat yourself to a luxurious spa treatment. Meals are exquisitely prepared and served on real China by professionally trained waiters; the wine list is inspired. When the sun goes down, the fun is just getting started as you can expect Vegas style entertainment, casinos and a rollicking disco.

If you’re a budding musician, or always wished you’d taken music lessons as a child, Crystal Cruises’ Creative Learning Institute (CLI) will be music to your ears. This exclusive partnership with Yamaha includes over a dozen portable grand piano keyboards, Certified Yamaha music teachers and a fully loaded studio. You’ll be giving Elton John a run for his money in no time. Other partners include Berlitz, the Society of Wine Educators, Pepperdine University and Barnes and Noble. It’s an enriching experience.

Crystal Serenity features a Sushi restaurant with the cuisine of acclaimed chef Nobu Matsuhisa.

Who says cruising is not for little people? Crystal Cruises offers in-stateroom babysitting for children as young as 6 months, and the chef will even puree organic food for your tot.