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We are currently in a classic Aquamarine on Serenity and love it. On the first sea day of this cruise, they did an “open house” where you could visit various different stateroom categories. We love the look of the modern Aquamarine and Sapphire suites but for us, the layout wasn’t quite as good. (Especially the modern Aquamarine which feels quite a bit smaller). I also banged my leg on the bed frame of both the modern Sapphire and Modern Aquamarine suites — something I haven’t done once in our classic room. I think there might be something in the design that makes the bed frame protrude out? (Or maybe I’m just clumsy). The renovated rooms do look stunning but the classic wins out for us.

On Serenity now. Ate at Osteria last night and it was outstanding. One of the best Italian meals we’ve ever had on land or sea. Prego on old Crystal was good but this new Osteria is next level. Hope they don’t change the menu too much! Also…. Really enjoyed Tastes for both lunch and dinner. And of course Umi Uma was also next level! Already eaten there twice. This is our fourth Crystal cruise: two on Symphony when it was NYK, one on Serenity right after Genting took over. This cruise has been the best of all of them. A&K has really done a marvelous job with this ship!