Rare Keith1010 Posted June 27, 2023 #1 Share Posted June 27, 2023 If you go to the Crystal Cruises Home Page and scroll down you will see a video from Manfredi which was just added to the site. Great video. www.crystalcruises.com Keith 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRIPACIAN Posted June 27, 2023 #2 Share Posted June 27, 2023 We were already excited but his comments made us super excited! Can’t wait. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmoodle Posted June 27, 2023 #3 Share Posted June 27, 2023 Thanks. I knew they could do it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmoodle Posted June 28, 2023 #4 Share Posted June 28, 2023 I didn't learned anything new from the video, but there is a very pleasant way about Mr Manfredi which I enjoyed. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted June 28, 2023 Author #5 Share Posted June 28, 2023 I mentioned yesterday that on the Crystal website home page there is a terrific video featuring Manfredi Lefebvre d'Ovidio. You just have to scroll down and you will see it. I want to add that for those of you who are receiving the Crystal e-mails one has gone out which features this video so more people will hear about it. Full disclosure. I have watched the video three times. It makes me feel wonderful about what is in store for us. Bags are packed. Ready to go. Can't wait. Cheers Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRIPACIAN Posted June 28, 2023 #6 Share Posted June 28, 2023 The main impression I got from the video was his intent to recreate as close to possible, Crystal as it was prior to bankruptcy. This is a very smart move and if accomplished will get them off to a great start with good reviews. Changes will be made as the product evolves but starting with the "intent to recreate" with improvements rather than develop a new Crystal is a smart move. We will be on the Serenity in October and look forward to seeing our old friends. As I was typing this I received an email from one of our favorite Crystal employees telling us about their return to the Symphony on July 31st. This makes us even more confident about the future of Crystal. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted June 28, 2023 Author #7 Share Posted June 28, 2023 Just now, TRIPACIAN said: The main impression I got from the video was his intent to recreate as close to possible, Crystal as it was prior to bankruptcy. This is a very smart move and if accomplished will get them off to a great start with good reviews. Changes will be made as the product evolves but starting with the "intent to recreate" with improvements rather than develop a new Crystal is a smart move. We will be on the Serenity in October and look forward to seeing our old friends. As I was typing this I received an email from one of our favorite Crystal employees telling us about their return to the Symphony on July 31st. This makes us even more confident about the future of Crystal. Absolutely This has been a very consistent message that I have heard from several people at Crystal. I call it a recipe for success. Take what was great about Crystal and build upon that with new enhancements (ingredients) to make it even better. Example, The crew returning. Umi Uma. Even brining back Tastes. At the same time improve upon it by enhancing the Italian Specialty Restaurant with Osteria D'Ovidio. In time, we will see the impact of A&K for pre and post cruise options and other shore excursion offerings. They are also addressing some area of the ship that long ago people had mentioned. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
History&Wine Posted June 28, 2023 #8 Share Posted June 28, 2023 just watched the video. Sounds like the Italian restaurant will be one of the enhancements. "Like Florence"? I like that! I've had some awesome meals in Florence. I never thought Prego on OC was exceptional. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zele Posted June 28, 2023 #9 Share Posted June 28, 2023 23 hours ago, Keith1010 said: If you go to the Crystal Cruises Home Page and scroll down you will see a video from Manfredi which was just added to the site. Great video.Chee www.crystalcruises.com Keith Keith, I can't find the video. Where is it actually? Cheers Rod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted June 28, 2023 Author #10 Share Posted June 28, 2023 32 minutes ago, Zele said: Keith, I can't find the video. Where is it actually? Cheers Rod Rod Go to www.crystalcruises.com on the hone page scroll down and you will see Manfredi and the video automatically play. You can restart it and unmute it Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Stickman1990 Posted June 28, 2023 #11 Share Posted June 28, 2023 1 hour ago, Zele said: I can't find the video. Where is it actually? Here’s a direct link to it - https://www.crystalcruises.com/#video-manfredi-lefebvre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruise_loverinlaval Posted June 28, 2023 #12 Share Posted June 28, 2023 We did 6 cruises with OC, sea and river cruises. We were waiting before our first reservation. But came the Exceptional initiative, 5% discount and the air promo. And that video ! It’s time to try Crystal again. We are waiting for a quote on a cruise scheduled in October 2023. The New Crystal has to be as good and even better than Old Crystal, otherwise there will be no success. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TER777 Posted June 29, 2023 #13 Share Posted June 29, 2023 Please, Mandredi, we are Crystal guests, not passengers. Otherwise I thought it well done. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leejnd4 Posted June 29, 2023 #14 Share Posted June 29, 2023 10 hours ago, History&Wine said: just watched the video. Sounds like the Italian restaurant will be one of the enhancements. "Like Florence"? I like that! I've had some awesome meals in Florence. I never thought Prego on OC was exceptional. I honestly don't recall any dish from Prego EXCEPT their unbelievably awesome Carpaccio. I've been all over Italy, and never had it better. My understanding is that Osteria D'Ovidio will have the same Carpaccio. That's all I needed to know. 🙂 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruise_loverinlaval Posted June 29, 2023 #15 Share Posted June 29, 2023 This is to confirm that we are officially booked on a Crystal Serenity cruise scheduled Oct 2023! We are very excited to enjoy Crystal again! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PastaLaVistaBaby Posted June 29, 2023 #16 Share Posted June 29, 2023 Now there's a man who knows a thing or two about pasta, Baby! 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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