Gleaming like a polished jewel, the Crown Odyssey has taken her place among the royalty of the seas since she was built in 1988. Her 527 staterooms are extra large, most with picture windows and marble bathrooms. The penthouse suites all have balconies.

She glows with health features, too: a modern indoor fitness club, 2 swimming pools (both indoor and out), Jacuzzis and saunas. And she sparkles with fun. There is an elegant showroom, a two-story theater, a casino, library, Internet center, card room and more. And the cuisine served in her two elegant restaurants is no less than brilliant. Crowning it all is a top-level glass-enclosed lounge with views in all directions: a spectacular way to view Greek Isles, the South Pacific, Southeast Asia and other ports she visits.

Aboard this jewel of the seas, service is equally polished. The Crown Odyssey boasts Scandinavian officers and a Filipino service staff with an excellent memory for passengers' names and preferences. Whether it is the camaraderie on board or the bartender who remembers your favorite drink, aboard the Crown Odyssey everyone is dedicated to making your vacation one of life's crowning experiences.