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On our visits to Lima, Peru when we would have lunch out on tours I would think of the influence that cuisine from this country had on his approach with Nobu restaurants. I look at Nobu as a combination of Japanese and Peruvian. On Endeavor we could tell the difference between Nobu and the Cuisine served in Uma Uma even though it was made by the same chefs who were trained by Nobu. Whatever people want to call it IMHO Nobo cuisine is wonderful. We became fans of the cuisine from the first time we said on Serenity in 2005. Back then the sampler trio was a great way to get a taste of several items and I remember the first time we had his Black Cod the taste was incredible. Keith

I thought this was a good one for today. This is true on and off the field, at companies and in volunteer efforts.

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I agree with you. While the reservation agents do know what room is what (classic, or not) it would save a lot of time having this on the deck plans. I have been told they are working on this so that the deck plans will know for each room whether or not it is classic. I am not sure the timeline for when this information will be updated but it is one of several items in the works. Keith

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oops yes. Sorry. Keith

Yes 9063 was a SH. and it is now 9063 and since there are no changes it would have the shower and no tub as these did not have new tubs when Seabreeze Categories were created. Keith

I don't see changes on Serenity for Deck 10 or 11 for the new Aquarmarine. The two on Deck 9 ; 9001, and 9002 are new. So I would go with the PH's on Deck 10 and 11 that are in the old plan I provided because from what I can tell they will not be converted. Just have your TA confirm this. You are right. The former PH's on Serenity have the two desks including makeup area. Although smaller than a PS we have always liked the PH better on Serenity. On Symphony we prefer the PS and also enjoyed the Seabreeze equivalent of the PS on Symphony but not on Serenity. Keith

Good thing I didn't say many or a lot like you have. Remember the hard time I was given about using those words when I spoke about the many crew who are returning. On a related note what I said is correct. A lot, many or whatever word someone wants to use to describe that lots of former crew will be on board is correct. And that is fact even if some want to dismiss that. But it sounds like the company mentioned does not run many casinos. Keith

Pat, at this time, I do not know whether or not any work is being done to them. Keith Serenity-Deck-Plan.pdf

I took screen shots so couldn't fit it all in. I did find the one for Symphony so I am adding the one I posted and right below it the key. Still looking for Serenity Key.

Not sure when the enrichment program will be known. This is a work in progress as is entertainment. Keith

And remember the 5% is off the net of Cruise Fare minus the Destination Fee and that is true of both Crystal Society and back-to-back savings. Keith

I vote for indoor Paddle Tennis or a Basketball Court. In all seriousness like most things some don't care whether or not there is a casino, some like it but wil still cruise whether or not there is one and some won't cruise without one. I get all points of view because as we all know from this board some feel the same way about a Fitness Center. As to revenue, I am sure it brings in revenue but whether or not it made money is certainly not something most or any of us know. As the late Yogi Berra said "It ain't over till it's over" so let's wait to see what Crystal says and for the final details on this space. On a positive note some people are going to save some money without a casino. Just saying. For me this is my type of Casino. No money and I was a winner and my winning prize was a stuffed animal in case you care to know. Keith

I couldn't fit everything in one photo per ship but these are the former deck plans for Symphony and Serenity. So if you look at this the suites are either the classic ones as they aren't changed for a few are the Seabreeze. Remember Seabreeze were added to deck 10 on Serenity in 2018. Two of the PS equivalents which are 10104 and 10105 and the Sea Breeze PH equivalents are in Pink on the diagram such as 10097. Symphony Sea Breeze rooms were added in late 2017 and they were added to deck 9. PH equivalents are in Purple and PS equivalents are in Tan such as 9082. So if you see some standard rooms missing on the new deck plans these will be newly made suites and not classic ones. Serenity Symphony Keith

We like the Pan Pacific and stay on the Club Floor. Appreciate they will come by your room the morning if embarkation and take your checked luggage to the pier. If your cruise doesn’t stop at Victoria you can take the ferry over there. We enjoy walking the nearby area and also visiting Stanley Park. There are sone restaurants we have enjoyed but the last time we were there was 2016 so I would read reviews starting with trio advisor. Keith

Yes, each room on the deck plan needs to be designated where there is more than one version. Good catch Vince. Keith

Been hearing from friends getting on the inaugural and first few cruises who had rooms waitlisted which is good news for them. Keith

This guy got it wrong about The Beatles. I guess he's not alone in underestimating the impact of some events. Some laughed at the telephone. IBM thought the number of Personal Computers sold would be relatively small. All You Need Is Love. Keith

Thank you Vince. I don't get why some people can't make their point without the insults. It's just childish IMHO and unfortunately very predictable. In the end, each person is going to have to figure this out as they always have and make their cruising decisions. I don't think anyone needs to be told who to book with. They can decide for themselves. As to old Crystal and new Crystal. This is new Crystal but that doesn't mean that several of the attributes of the old Crystal won't be embedded in the new product. They will for sure. This includes the crew. This includes the ship because after all the ships are the same with interiors changing but interiors are not what they were when each ship made its maiden sailing and that includes a lot of things including names of some of the restaurants and the food served. When ships rolled out no Tastes on Symphony, Taste on Serenity very casual and you just walked in, No Crystal Dining Room, No Supper Club, Marketplace was Lido and was very much like a cafeteria. Again, people will make decisions. People will make their opinions known here. But people can make their points without putting down others for their opinions and they need to remember even those who booked cruises on the old Crystal did so for different reasons and that is where choice came into play. If we all came at this the same way it would be easy. All cruise lines would price the same way and offer one type of accommodation and the same style of dining. Etc,. Etc. Finally some of our reasons for cruising and what we like and not like change over time based on many factors from disposable income to amount of time available for travel, to changes in tastes, to our age, whether we travel with someone and before we didn't or we no longer travel with someone and before we did and given our travel experiences just to name a few. Keith

Vince, we don't know. Specifically, are there planned renovations not reflected in the renderings. I wouldn't go to the bank based on the renderings and that includes the guests rooms at this point in time. JMO. Keith

Right now the reservations and incomplete data on the Crystal Website are the weak links IMHO and they do need to improve. I don't think anyone would disagree with this and I don't think anyone has. The strength will be the ship experience and yes there will be lots of familiar faces on board between the crew and returning guests. Keith

You have 90 days to make the booking from the time the itineraries were released to get the OBC. So you still have time. If you don't use it by then there would be no advantage for keeping it out there. Keith

No worries. Our experience was great and it was reflective of Iranian culture. Having many work colleagues and friends who lived in Iran until the Shah was overthrown was a big help in my understanding of the culture. The people we met were very much like my friends and former work colleagues. My visit to Saudi Arabia while only for the day conformed my thinking and having some friends who worked there for a number of years also conformed my impressions. Those itineraries are what I would call true discovery itineraries. Keith

Lots of people we know have booked and as they say the night is young. In a few days those who didn't do the open bookings will have a chance to book and I know several who are doing just that. We had no trouble finding itineraries that we like. It seems ash several voyages are getting heavily booked from what some people are saying who were looking at availability and their TA's said there wasn't a lot to choose from. Vince as usual you are very logical. Why do an open booking if you likely can't take advantage of the booking window to realize the on-board savings. Bags are packed. Ready to go. Can't wait. Keith