Keith1010

The number of e-brochures on the Crystal website has expanded including a Worldwide 2024 e-brochure. https://www.crystalcruises.com/brochures Keith

https://www.crystalcruises.com/story/tiramisu:-a-journey-through-italy's-irresistible-dessert Keith

Eight years ago view of Serenity.

Ivi, not worried for the reasons I have mentioned including when itineraries came out the new ownership knew that many people already had cruises booked on other lines and the focus was initially mainly on Crystal Society guests. This is expanding quite q bit and 2024 and beyond are key. In addition, it is important to win back the trust of agents, agencies and consortiums and this is occurring. Just takes time. Keith

A reminder that when Crystal came out with the itineraries many people (and several we know) had bookings on other cruise lines and they didn't want to change them having in some cases bought tickets for flights and didn't want to pay administrative fees. At the same time, the focus was on Crystal Society Members. I also agree there are many products to choose from. This is a work in progress in terms of the start up and next year will be key. Keith

Cruisemonty, at this time I have not heard of the 60-day time frame changing. To find out if the ship is docking or itinerary go to the Crystal website and find your itinerary under the cruise calendar. It will show ports where ship is anchored and in all other ports the vessel will be docked. Keith

If you call them they will advise that it is coming soon. I suspect this month but as someone say time will tell or maybe the check is in the mail. Keith

About five years ago in Spain. Good price back then for pastries which is one of the reasons they get lots of tourists from other areas spending time in Spain. Keith

Adrian, thank you for sharing your review of Symphony. I look forward to hearing what you think of Serenity. Best to you. Keth

It bothered Anne Marie as well. Keith

You'll be able to reserved the group VR while on board. As mentioned, you can see the Head Sommelier after you board to find out date(s) for dinner/lunch.

Hi again. My wife and I did private Vintage Room with NC and it was exactly as it was before. Several friends have also done the group vintage room lunches and dinners and they too are the way it was before with OC. Keith

Four years ago while on Serenity in the Mediterranean. For some a bit difficult to walk. Keith

As to the corkage fee, Well this is an interesting one; corkage fee. There actually had been one but sometimes charged and other times not but as of the other day it was no longer in place so no corkage fee. Keith

Kate, they show up 60 days before in your account with the prices. Before then, as mentioned no prices. At 60 days you can also make specialty restaurant and spa reservations. Keith

There are many other wines on board that you can purchase. There is an extensive list but it would be very time consuming and very challenging to photo. You could see if on board guest services might have it. Some of the wines on that list might not be available at the time of your sailing. Not sure if you ever do this nor where you are sailing but sometimes it's fun to either bring on board wine when you embark or pick up something local in port. But there will be lots of other choices for purchases on board. Keith

Another view of Serenity a couple of years ago after debarking in Miami. Keith

Just slightly over two years ago on-board Serenity from Nassau, Bahamas. Keith

The difference is the work was done in a dry dock. So, depending on how extensive this is and where the casino will go it might require a dry dock. Time will tell. 😄 Keith

Five years ago while sailing the Mediterranean. Keith

Maybe it is Canada but in the USA one can most certainly get a policy to cover 100% of the cost less the premium for the policy. This is not something I normally do but with sound advice from our travel specialist I did for a specific cruise and had to use it. Yes, there were lots of forms to fill out and followup to some redundant questions but 100% of the money came back. Keith

Adrian, great news. This is what a number of us are saying. In my case NC is like OC but even better with more things coming. Keith

Roy, Bon Voyage. Enjoy every minute. Keith

Dwight, as you say and Tommie could afford it. She was one of the ladies who at point was living on-board Serenity. A lovely person. Keith

Ivi, you can make reservations 60 days prior to the cruise. You could have regular items at the sushi bar. Keith