Computer University@Sea Launches Windows Vista Courses

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Crystal Cruises

Regarded for its contemporary enrichment programming, Crystal Cruises is debuting courses on the new Windows Vista operating system and Office 2007 software in its Computer University@Sea curriculum. The luxury cruise specialist is the first cruise line to offer guests instruction on Microsoft's new operating system released January 30, showcasing as many as six different courses from novice to expert. Offered complimentary, the new classes begin in early March on Crystal Symphony and early May on Crystal Serenity. The dedicated Computer University@Sea facilities on both ships feature the latest, state-of-the-art Dell equipment running the Vista operating system, as only the newest computers are able to take advantage of all of Vista's many new features, including Instant Search, the Windows Aero user experience, and Windows Flip 3D. Offered as a progressive series with as many as 20 classes on a single voyage, new topics of instruction include:

Introductory Computing using Microsoft Windows Vista;
Beginners to advanced word processing using Microsoft Office Word 2007;
Beginners to advanced spreadsheets using Microsoft Office Excel 2007;
Beginners to advanced presentations using Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007;
Internet using Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0; and,
Email using Microsoft Office Outlook 2007.

A pioneer in onboard education and still the most extensive computer-learning program at sea, Crystal's innovative Computer University@Sea continues to expand enrichment opportunities for guests while traveling the world. First introduced in 1996, the complimentary curriculum today features more than 30 courses tailored for beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. Numerous state-of-the-art DellÂ® laptops and PCs, high-tech learning, and 24-hour Internet access from every lab and stateroom are just some of the features of this ground-breaking program.