Crystal Cruises’ flying high with Cosmonauts
Crystal Cruises says it is announcing yet “another industry first:” one-night excursions to Russia’s former top secret Cosmonaut Training Center, known as “Star City.”
“From extreme G Forces and weightlessness to the ‘Final Challenge’ in the world’s largest hydrospace laboratory, intrepid Crystal guests can train like modern Russian Cosmonauts on some of the largest and most advanced space equipment in the world,” the cruise company says.
Four different Crystal Adventures, available from St. Petersburg with five Crystal Symphony summer Baltic voyages, take guests to Star City, built in the secluded forests outside Moscow:
The adventures include Russia’s “Quest Beyond the Earth,” which details the behind-the-scenes highlights of the Russian space travel program.
The Cosmonaut programs include roundtrip air transportation from St. Petersburg to Moscow, overnight hotel accommodations and a full-day Moscow city tour, including Red Square and the Kremlin.
"Two years in the making, the Cosmonaut-Training Adventures are further examples of how Crystal works with worldwide partners to craft unique and innovative programs," said John Stoll, director, land programs. ‘Extreme’ adventures’ satisfy guests’ desire for profound experiences that push the limits."
Extreme adventure comes with a price. Cosmonaut Training fares range from $4,359 up to $32,995 for "The Final Challenge."
Promotional two-for-one per person (double occupancy) cruise fares start at $4,375, including $500 or $1,000 ‘All Inclusive – As You Wish’ shipboard credits and free air transportation from numerous North American gateways.
By David Wilkening
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