Rare ryndam Posted January 17 #176 Share Posted January 17 Today’s menus and Reflections. 90EB5394-2F29-4E92-BC16-E4A185818AFA.pdf 7E004A84-74A9-464B-940D-4A41600A4D5B.pdf F7D5070D-F654-4971-B5F3-F80A31B16C84.pdf 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmarsh Posted January 17 Author #177 Share Posted January 17 This is gonna be a great sunrise…some of y’all missin’ it😆. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare FlyerTalker Posted January 17 #178 Share Posted January 17 14 hours ago, gmarsh said: A bit bummed that we didn’t get ANY stamps…I know it’s a pain but just one would be nice You may not feel the same way if you travel a lot and find that you need to renew your passport before its expiration because you're running out of pages. I'd MUCH rather not get stamps for every little Caribbean stop. Especially the places where they put a stamp right in the middle of a blank page. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmarsh Posted January 17 Author #179 Share Posted January 17 19 minutes ago, FlyerTalker said: You may not feel the same way if you travel a lot and find that you need to renew your passport before its expiration because you're running out of pages. I'd MUCH rather not get stamps for every little Caribbean stop. Especially the places where they put a stamp right in the middle of a blank page. When I was traveling for work, my company reimbursed me for my passports. My late parents kept all their documents from their travels and now my daughter has them all. It was wonderful seeing where they went. If I can afford Crystal, a new passport is a treat. Hugs, see ya in the lunch line😘. G 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare FlyerTalker Posted January 17 #180 Share Posted January 17 1 hour ago, gmarsh said: If I can afford Crystal, a new passport is a treat. Hugs, see ya in the lunch line Except for the time when your current passport is off being processed. From the State Dept: Current Processing Times (applied on or after December 18, 2023) Routine 6 to 8 weeks Expedited 2 to 3 weeks It may take up to 2 weeks for applications to arrive by mail at a passport agency or center, and up to 2 weeks for you to receive a completed passport in the mail after we print it. Plus - all of your airlines have your old passport data, so that needs to be redone. Your Global Entry needs to be reset to your new number. Visas may become worthless. I'll buy you postcards for your memories. Hugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayonejoe Posted January 17 #181 Share Posted January 17 Currently in Miami awaiting Serenity’s arrival tomorrow . Does anyone know if embarkation on the 18th will be at terminal F or E ? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ryndam Posted January 17 #182 Share Posted January 17 6 minutes ago, bayonejoe said: Currently in Miami awaiting Serenity’s arrival tomorrow . Does anyone know if embarkation on the 18th will be at terminal F or E ? thanks Current guidance onboard states our arrival at Terminal E tomorrow. But it’s Miami and subject to change. Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayonejoe Posted January 17 #183 Share Posted January 17 What is the best way to check Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Tillie Posted January 17 #184 Share Posted January 17 31 minutes ago, bayonejoe said: What is the best way to check There's a sign with the info as you enter the port area. I've always been able to see the ship as you get close to the port. Just tell your taxi/Uber "that one" and they know how to get around in the port area. Patty 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayonejoe Posted January 17 #185 Share Posted January 17 Sounds good, thanks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmarsh Posted January 17 Author #186 Share Posted January 17 51 minutes ago, bayonejoe said: What is the best way to check I went to ask Natalya at the front desk. We are docking at Terminal E. There will be a shuttle to Terminal J if anyone parked over there on departure. G 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveBora Posted January 17 #187 Share Posted January 17 This has been such a great thread to follow, as we will board Serenity in just a little over two weeks. Does the ship have Press Reader? Not that the news is anything I want to be subjected to on my cruise, but my husband does like his sports pages. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmarsh Posted January 17 Author #188 Share Posted January 17 1 minute ago, LoveBora said: This has been such a great thread to follow, as we will board Serenity in just a little over two weeks. Does the ship have Press Reader? Not that the news is anything I want to be subjected to on my cruise, but my husband does like his sports pages. Each stateroom has a Lenovo tablet. It has a News tab on it. Ship internet has been quite reliable and I have had no problems reading up on spring training on my own iPad. I have also seen some folks reading newspaper things. G 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare travelberlin Posted January 17 #189 Share Posted January 17 I went to the gym for the first time this morning trying to find a scale to weight my hand luggage. I couldn’t resist to weight myself. I have put on 2 kilograms in 2 weeks 😮 But no regrets here 😎 Ivi 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ryndam Posted January 17 #190 Share Posted January 17 1 hour ago, LoveBora said: This has been such a great thread to follow, as we will board Serenity in just a little over two weeks. Does the ship have Press Reader? Not that the news is anything I want to be subjected to on my cruise, but my husband does like his sports pages. As G noted, Press Reader is loaded on the in room tablet. The app can also be loaded onto your personal device(s), but the content is only viewable onboard through the ship’s intranet. I could not download the link here, but I just took a screenshot of the first page of the News tab. There are many publications available. Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ryndam Posted January 17 #191 Share Posted January 17 Cruising along at 15 knots on a flat flat sea. Nice way to spend the afternoon. Rob 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted January 17 #192 Share Posted January 17 6 hours ago, bayonejoe said: What is the best way to check I checked again today and the official site shows terminal E. There are only three ships in port. I am sure it won’t change. But if it did you would spot Serenity very quickly. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayonejoe Posted January 17 #193 Share Posted January 17 Sounds good, thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare travelberlin Posted January 18 #194 Share Posted January 18 Last evening for me onboard. I have decided to have dinner at Tastes. It is kind of a tapas concept, not really a restaurant. I have had good gambas al ajillo. The wines were very good, specially the desert wine from Austria. I have also enjoyed the desert. Welcome to all those who are coming for the next cruises. I wish you a wonderful stay onboard the Crystal Serenity. For me it was a nice cruise and I have enjoyed meeting new people on board. I have also enjoyed talking to the crew members, some, I have recognized from the old Crystal and some were new. I will be back on Crystal ships this year, if God so wishes, in the Mediterranean onboard the Symphony and on the Serenity again in October. In between other cruise lines and our traditional hiking in Switzerland. Bye, bye 👋 Ivi 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEAV Posted January 18 #195 Share Posted January 18 Thanks to all who contributed on this sailing. Some really great reporting. 👍 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ryndam Posted January 18 #196 Share Posted January 18 Tomorrow’s Reflections for those leaving in Miami. I’ll start a new thread for our continuing voyage to San Diego. Stay tuned. Did our farewells to Mark Farris and the great entertainers, lecturers and staff that are leaving the ship in Miami. The 2024 World Cruise starts tomorrow! Rob 4372E49E-051A-48FA-9973-F89EA4676FE8.pdf 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmarsh Posted January 18 Author #197 Share Posted January 18 (edited) Whooo Miami! We have about 9hrs of travel time ahead of us. Ugh.✈️ Much love to all who contributed to the thread. I almost stood up at dinnerto offer a toast to the Crystal team…but then dessert 🧁 came and well… Cheers to the hardest working friends. You fed us, kept us “hydrated”🍹🍻🍷🥂🍷🍻 and made our room so comfy.❤️. Those of you sailing on, please take care and continue the Crystal traditions. hugs, see you in the lunch line. G&J Edited January 18 by gmarsh 👋 10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmarsh Posted January 19 Author #198 Share Posted January 19 We made it home safely, MIA - DEN, a NEW 737… The polar vortex has left and it will be 50DegF on Sat. The low on my weather station was —27.4DegF on Jan 12. We didn’t lose any alpacas to the elements. Kudos to our Director of Farm Ops. Jean😘 More thoughts and analysis after a good sleep. 😴 G 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted January 19 #199 Share Posted January 19 I've enjoyed the live reports on this thread including the sense of humor. Keith 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmarsh Posted January 21 Author #200 Share Posted January 21 Today's sunrise from the farm. 17AAAA73-1B38-4821-8B97-B320212B7076.heic Observations and Comments Food was as good as ever. We did not eat at Osteria because Waterside had many old favorites that we wanted. Only one Waterside meal was weird, the lobster had been way over cooked and had a very fishy smell. Otherwise, choosing our faves was easy. Beverages were made quite strong, but we adjusted. Drink accuracy needs some work, coke and anisette is not the same as vodka/diet coke. We saw some get red wine while they requested white. No big deal. Aquamarine classic staterooms need some carpet and couch replacements. Just a little worn out. While we didn’t watch TV much, we do enjoy the news and lectures. Closed captions need to be enabled for Seniors with hearing deficit. Excursions were just OK. The ‘Rum Tasting” was really a drive around to various tourist traps and because of the negative feedback, we got a partial refund. Good Job Crystal! Whale watching was great, a bit long of a bumpy ride but we saw them! Swimming with the rays was also a big winner! We really missed the excitement of getting a folio in the mail with our luggage tags and additional documents. I would PAY for the option of hard copy vs. email just to have another folio. On board stores are the same. They do not have any real golf shirts in Crystal color with logo. Mens t-shirts are not golf shirts. See Calloway or Nike for the real things. Crew and Hotel staff were exceptional. Answered all questions with a smile. This sailing had 599 pax. Probably the most elderly demographics I have ever seen. I hope A&K can bring in more of the 40-60 year olds without growing into a mass market style just to get sailors. It Is a delicate balance. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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