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1 hour ago, notamermaid said:

Hmmm, I cannot really think of anything. The busy weekend of Rhine in Flames is at Oberwesel on 14 September and the big one at Koblenz is earlier than your time frame. Public holidays I am not aware of - those may impact on shopping and other activities. But do check dates yourself: https://www.feiertagskalender.ch/index.php?geo=0&jahr=2024&hl=en

 

You may bump into a wine festival which generally is a plus but could alter a schedule in a port.

 

River levels tend to be okay, but no way of planning that.

 

Crowds are there and rafting of river cruise ships will happen. But that is not confined to August.

 

Has anyone any thoughts?

 

notamermaid

 

Thanks for the link and the info.  Sounds okay, nothing in particular to be concerned about.  I do expect a lot of crowds in Europe in August.

Pat

I am considering a Rhine River cruise at the end of August. Any suggestions or concerns that I should consider (other than the hot weather)?

Thanks

1 hour ago, Keith1010 said:

Yes,  They currently do on board bookings. 2.5% discount.  

You can book the specific cruise while on board or do an open booking.

 

At the time you do this you need to bring your credit card as they don't charge it to your on board account.

 

Keith 

Thanks for posting.

Pat

1 hour ago, TER777 said:

If you book the cruise before you are on board, they do NOT apply the onboard booking discount once you are onboard. Another consideration of course is whether the room categories you are interested in might sell out between now and then. 

This is different from the OC.  They used to apply the discount to all booked future cruises.  I thought I have heard about the change before but was unable to find the policy.  

Thanks for the info.

Pat

Is Crystal still offering onboard booking discounts?  Can it be applied to already booked future cruse?  I am considering a cruise for next year and I am thinking if I should book it now or wait until I get onboard in two months?

Are there passengers onboard now?
 

Thanks for the info.

Pat

How to find out if there is a formal night on a eight-night cruise?

Pat

Thanks everyone for the info.  I will give it a try and see if I get an answer.

Pat

Thanks Keith. 

Do they still have a Guest Services Dept that I can call and get the info?  Or, do I have to get my TA to find out?

Pat

In the OC, the officers are listed for each cruise.  Is there such information for the NC? Is there a way of finding out?

Pat

On 2/13/2024 at 2:07 AM, TER777 said:

Mario is currently on board. 

Thanks for the update.

3 hours ago, DaisyUK said:

It was Bruno when we were onboard a couple of weeks ago

Thanks for your reply.

Can anyone please tell me who is the Maitre D’ for the Specialty Restaurants on the Symphony now?

Thank

Pat
 

Keith,  thanks for the reply.  I will ask the TA to find out.

Thanks for the quick reply.  Do you know if the “old” Crystal allows it?

Pat

Does anyone know if Crystal allow water burial or scattering of ashes from the ship.  Some cruise lines do and a good friend of mine just passed away .  She loved Crystal and her wishes are to have a water burial.  If no one knows the answer, does anyone know who I should contact at Crystal?

Than you for your time.