Lisa Jackson of International Cruise & Excursions, INC. (ICE) Honored at Crystal Cruises' 17TH Annual Awards Gala

(Phoenix, June 13, 2007) -- Approximately 80 of North America's best travel agents and more than a dozen worldwide international representatives were honored June 2-8 during a lavish shipboard gala by Crystal Cruises, one of the most highly rated luxury lines in the world.

Attendees included Lisa Jackson, Vice President of Strategic Business Development for International Cruise & Excursions, Inc. (ICE).

The travel agents from throughout the U.S. and Canada and the cruise line's international representatives from Australia, Belgium, Brazil, England, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Mexico, Taiwan, Thailand, South Africa, Spain and Switzerland joined Crystal executives for a six-day cruise from Monte Carlo to Bordeaux's port of Le Verdon aboard the ultra-luxurious Crystal Symphony for the line's 17th Annual Sales Achievement Gala. Of the thousands of travel agents who sell Crystal Cruises, fewer than 100 travel agents in the world qualified for the top awards.

"These agents and representatives are the best of the best," said Bill Smith, Crystal's senior vice president, sales and marketing. "They achieve this status because they offer their customers unparalleled personal service and in-depth expertise."

Hosted by Crystal Cruises' senior management, the Gala provided a forum for the latest product updates and educational seminars capped off by exclusive parties honoring the award-winners. Gala guests also had the opportunity to enjoy Crystal Symphony's elegant redesign following her extensive $23 million renovation.

"We are delighted to honor these travel agents and our representatives worldwide who continue to support Crystal Cruises by recommending us to their sophisticated clientele," said Crystal President Gregg L. Michel. "Their customers appreciate it too, because they consistently rate Crystal Cruises as one of the best luxury vacation experiences at sea and on land."

Crystal Cruises enjoys an unparalleled reputation for excellence, anchored in 11 consecutive years of "World's Best Large-Ship Cruise Line" awards by the discriminating readers of Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler magazines - the only cruise line, resort or hotel to have achieved such distinction. In April 2007, Crystal was also voted the top rated cruise line spa by the discerning spa-going readers of Condé Nast Traveler.

With a 940-guest capacity, the 50,000-ton Crystal Symphony, and her sister ship, the 1,080-guest, 68,000-ton Crystal Serenity, are among the most luxurious vessels cruising the world, renowned for their exceptional service, space, choice and quality with generous amenities and elegant accommodations.

For additional information on Crystal Cruises and the line's worldwide itineraries, please contact ICE at (888) 320-4234.