Crystal Cruise No Rebating Policy

Crystal last week announced it will apply "stiff commission penalties" to any agent found to be offering consumers any kind of cash rebate, discount, payment in-kind or, in any other manner, a Crystal cruise fare below the published savings rate. Under the new policy, agencies may continue to offer value-added, non-cash amenities including shipboard credits, provided that the total value of the amenities does not exceed 8 percent of the cruise revenue -- the line's lowest published fare less applicable Crystal discounts. For more information, visit www.crystalcruises.com.