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2 hours ago, SusieQft said:

Our devices will all charge on 220 with a simple adapter (not needing a converter), so for us a bedside Euro outlet is just as good as US.  Is there one or the other on both sides of the bed in the Classic Aquamarine on both ships?

No. There are no outlets next to the beds in the classic configuration.

4 minutes ago, Stickman1990 said:

Sadly disembarkation day for us so hoping someone takes over the baton of posting menus and Reflections each day 

Needless to say we’ve had a great time and enjoyed being back on Crystal 

Safe travels home. Till our cruising paths cross again. 🌎🛳️🚢🖐️

Rob

Terry, thank you for posting every day's menus and Reflections. Been enjoying the vicarious travels along with you.

Are you staying on the next segment to Perth?

Rob

22 minutes ago, SandyKnits said:

We just booked a 2018 Aquamarine suite on Serenity and now I am considering changing to a classic suite after reading all the comments here.  Does the classic suite have updated outlets/USB ports near each side of the bed?  Thanks for any info.

….Sandy

No, they do not.

For us, the overall configuration of the classic arrangement outweighed the lack of outlets on either side of the bed. There were sufficient outlets on the desks to accommodate all our electronics.

Others may find the need for bedside outlets more relevant than other features.

Rob

Ditto. Received Alaska email this morning. First marketing email from Crystal since 2022.

8 hours ago, Stickman1990 said:

It was formal night so we dined in Waterside - Check out the video of my wife’s dessert! 
 

IMG_8874.mov 26.16 MB · 2 downloads  

 

Told 'ya! Glad you filmed the presentation for those that may not feel tempted to order it.

Rob

2 minutes ago, Sweetpea711423 said:

Silly question: what time are the canapés usually served in the suites?

On Serenity Deck 11, ours were always delivered between 4-4:15pm. If this timing doesn't work for you, ask your butler for an alternative delivery time.

Rob

1 hour ago, Stickman1990 said:

29 February 

Waterside Dinner

 

Waterside Dinner 29 February.pdf 67.34 kB · 17 downloads

I see that the "Cotton Candy" is on the dessert menu tonight. Even if you don't care for sweets, do order this dessert, if only for the presentation. You will not be disappointed!

Rob

3 hours ago, skybluewaters said:

 

Just got off the phone with Crystal:  the representative said that the exact date of the formal night won't be known until the cruise begins. 

 

That seems strange to me.  But no big deal.

And its apt to change even once onboard and published! We just go with the flow and don't worry about things not in our control. Thank you for reaching out directly to Crystal, even though the response was nebulous.

Rob

16 minutes ago, skybluewaters said:

Is there any way to know in advance which nights will be formal nights?

Only on cruises greater than 7 days in duration.

From the FAQ section on the Crystal website:

Formal Evening

On sailings over seven days, there will be at least one optional ship-wide formal night (depending on the length of the segment), which will require more formal cocktail chic attire. These special events will be defined in your personal pre-sailing guide.

1 minute ago, BEAV said:

The OP’s B2B is two 7-nighters. So while there’s no formal nights (as far as attire is concerned) does Crystal still do a formal-type menu a night or two on these shorter sailings? 🤔

Yes they did on our 7-day "sampler" cruise this past December. We had 2 sea days after sailing Miami and before our first Caribbean port. That first sea day after Miami was offered the usual "formal night" menu in Waterside.

Unfortunately, I did not download the menus from that cruise, so I can't recall if there was a second "farewell"-type Waterside dinner offered during the balance or toward the end of that port intensive 7-day cruise.

Rob

It’s a c**p shoot trying to guess what may be on the Waterside menus in advance. Our only constant is that we  never book the specialty restaurants on scheduled “formal” nights, because we enjoy the “formal” night menu selections in Waterside. We just pick dates in advance for the specialty restaurants, and just don’t worry about Waterside. If there’s some specific dish in Waterside that we may miss, we’ll just special order it for another evening instead.

Rob

Update: we must be back on the email mailing list. Received this email just now. (There's more on the email; this is just the first paragraph excerpt.)

Rob

Just received this automated emailed response from Crystal Guest Relations.

Thank you, Terry, for starting this thread. Glad someone at Crystal is watching. 🙂😉

Not receiving any electronic communication nor any printed materials via US Mail.

44 minutes ago, Roland4 said:

I think they definitely redecorated it and went to what seemed to us as smaller tables.

We agree. Many more rectangular shaped 2-tops and 4-tops than before. Much better utilization of the available real estate to accommodate more singles and couples, rather than the previous, larger, round tables.

Rob

Attached are the lunch and dinner menus from the original Beefbar location in Monte Carlo. The euro is almost on par with the US$ (actually 1 euro = US$1.08, as of this morning), so the prices noted on the menus can be easily converted to your preferred currency.

Rob

lunch.pdf lunch-desserts.pdf dinner.pdf

16 minutes ago, Jimmycruiser said:

Per the website it says reservations not required at Tastes. Can you still make reservations ahead of boarding on the website for Tastes?

Yes.

Needs a bigger stick....

11 minutes ago, canadianINtexas said:

Hi Rob - We're doing the 10 day Stockholm - Copenhagen cruise with stops in Helsinki, Tallinn, Riga, Visby (Sweden), Rostock (Germany) and Malmo (Sweden).   I've been so focused on what to actually do in each Port that I haven't bothered to figure out how close the dock is to the city centers and how much time to allow to get to the sites.     

It's been pre-Covid since we visited these cities by ship, so the situation may have changed over the years.

- Helsinki, depending on the terminal, it may be walking distance to the center of town. One terminal was about 1/2 mile; the other closer to a 1 mile walk.

-Tallinn, when we were there, the port provided a complimentary shuttle. Not sure if that continues to be a valid option.

-Visby, not sure.

-Riga, walking distance.

-Warnemunde, the terminal is adjacent to the train station. I'm guessing that you may be planning a trip to someplace outside of the actual port area. If the ship actually docks in Rostock, I do not know.

-Malmo, not sure.

-Copenhagen, when we were there, it was only an intermediate port call and the terminal was walking distance to the center. Since this is a turn-around port on this cruise, the cruise terminal is a decent distance away from the center. Not sure if Crystal will offer a shuttle; best to enquire as Keith suggested above.

It's a great itinerary. Enjoy!

Rob

31 minutes ago, canadianINtexas said:

We have a cruise planned for August and, as we don't plan on doing Crystal Excursions in every port, want to know if we have to arrange/book our own transportation into the cities/towns where necessary.

The ship, itinerary and date(s) of your cruise would be helpful, in order to provide a more specific answer to your query.

Rob

Back in the day, they used to print menus for the grand buffet. I uncovered this little gem during a recent cleaning purge.

Rob

I found this one.

Rob

1 hour ago, flyers said:

For those familiar with Silverseas is the dress code comparable with casual,informal and formal nights or is it closer to Regent with mostly elegantly casual. We are booked on the Serenity in November and are wondering how to pack.Appreciate advise from those who have been on board recently.

From the Crystal Cruises website:

WHAT IS THE DRESS CODE ONBOARD?

At Crystal, we want guests to feel confident and relaxed throughout their stay, so we have compiled the following guide to the different dress codes on board. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us by calling 1.888.611.0318 or +1.786.464.4420.

27 minutes ago, TER777 said:

Jay was lecturing on Silver Nova NYE cruise as per a friend who was on that cruise. 

I stand corrected. Thank you for the update.