Rare loriva Posted September 16 #1 Share Posted September 16 With Serenity starting its Canada and Northeast cruises, those of us with cruises in the upcoming weeks would love to hear of your experiences. With the ships reportedly sailing at near capacity, I hope that someone on board can chime in! (Bonus points for Reflections or menus!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsSheba Posted September 16 #2 Share Posted September 16 So far, it's been fantastic and feels just like 'old Crystal'. The ship has not felt crowded anywhere. The perfect weather has been a bonus. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
360Guy Posted September 16 #3 Share Posted September 16 We board 9/24 Quebec City to NYC. I plan to post along the way! Bob 9 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctjon Posted September 16 #4 Share Posted September 16 Live in the Portland area and we requested great weather for you today 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare vino100 Posted September 17 #5 Share Posted September 17 7 hours ago, 360Guy said: We board 9/24 Quebec City to NYC. I plan to post along the way! Bob We will be joining you. Can’t wait to finally see what Crystal is all about. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibis Posted September 17 #6 Share Posted September 17 Currently on board and happy to report we are enjoying beautiful weather, the legendary service from Crystal, and wonderful food thus far in Waterside as well as last night in Osteria d’Ovidio. Leo doing a great job in Waterside and Paolo, as always, adding his expertise and warmth to the speciality restaurants. Some of you might remember we were hoping to have a Classic Aquamarine instead of the newly renovated Sapphire we were booked in due to our late reservation change to this itinerary. Classic Aquamarines were sold out so we checked with Concierge just after boarding and although there were still no Classic Aquamarine suites left there was one Classic Sapphire, a bit forward but we did switch to it from the 2023 renovated Sapphire and we are very pleased. The closet is definitely larger than the 2023 renovated and the decor suits us much better. We are very happy with this suite! We have been told there are approximately 600 on board and at no time have we felt in the least crowded. Check in and boarding process went very smoothly. Many welcome home hellos and Cobb Salad with Champagne all went as they should 🥰 If there are questions I can answer while on board please let me know and I will try to do my best as we have always appreciated those who given us on board reports. Rest assured, all staff and crew on board continue to work very hard to ensure that new Crystal is not just as wonderful as old Crystal but even better! 12 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare loriva Posted September 18 Author #7 Share Posted September 18 22 hours ago, Ibis said: Currently on board and happy to report we are enjoying beautiful weather, the legendary service from Crystal, and wonderful food thus far in Waterside as well as last night in Osteria d’Ovidio. Leo doing a great job in Waterside and Paolo, as always, adding his expertise and warmth to the speciality restaurants. Some of you might remember we were hoping to have a Classic Aquamarine instead of the newly renovated Sapphire we were booked in due to our late reservation change to this itinerary. Classic Aquamarines were sold out so we checked with Concierge just after boarding and although there were still no Classic Aquamarine suites left there was one Classic Sapphire, a bit forward but we did switch to it from the 2023 renovated Sapphire and we are very pleased. The closet is definitely larger than the 2023 renovated and the decor suits us much better. We are very happy with this suite! We have been told there are approximately 600 on board and at no time have we felt in the least crowded. Check in and boarding process went very smoothly. Many welcome home hellos and Cobb Salad with Champagne all went as they should 🥰 If there are questions I can answer while on board please let me know and I will try to do my best as we have always appreciated those who given us on board reports. Rest assured, all staff and crew on board continue to work very hard to ensure that new Crystal is not just as wonderful as old Crystal but even better! Looking forward to our own boarding in NYC in two weeks! If posting Reflections or menus is too much, we would love your comments on any enrichment or entertainment you have experienced and any dishes you find particularly fabulous. We're particularly interested in the semi-sea days when putting into Halifax and Quebec late (as well as departing Halifax at 1500 hours.) Also, has Waterside been open on any port days given the higher passenger count? Many thanks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibis Posted September 18 #8 Share Posted September 18 Waterside currently closed for lunch on port days. All food has been excellent with only one or two exceptions and depending on personal taste and preference others may have enjoyed those as well. Best to follow your own inclination as you know your preferences. There is a very wide range of choice on the dinner menu in Waterside. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare loriva Posted September 20 Author #9 Share Posted September 20 On 9/18/2024 at 8:09 AM, Ibis said: Waterside currently closed for lunch on port days. All food has been excellent with only one or two exceptions and depending on personal taste and preference others may have enjoyed those as well. Best to follow your own inclination as you know your preferences. There is a very wide range of choice on the dinner menu in Waterside. Thanks again. A question about the port call in Boston. Did Crystal run a shuttle from the Flynn cruise port? if so, where did it drop guests? We are bringing guests on board during our time in Boston and trying to figure out if it might be easiest for us to take the shuttle into town, meet up with our guests, and then we ride with them back to the port. (We have the security approval for them in hand.) Many thanks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Tillie Posted September 20 #10 Share Posted September 20 35 minutes ago, loriva said: Thanks again. A question about the port call in Boston. Did Crystal run a shuttle from the Flynn cruise port? if so, where did it drop guests? We are bringing guests on board during our time in Boston and trying to figure out if it might be easiest for us to take the shuttle into town, meet up with our guests, and then we ride with them back to the port. (We have the security approval for them in hand.) Many thanks, You need to verify, as it may have changed, but they used to drop off at the back of a parking garage across the street from Faneuil Hall, Patty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted September 21 #11 Share Posted September 21 3 hours ago, loriva said: Thanks again. A question about the port call in Boston. Did Crystal run a shuttle from the Flynn cruise port? if so, where did it drop guests? We are bringing guests on board during our time in Boston and trying to figure out if it might be easiest for us to take the shuttle into town, meet up with our guests, and then we ride with them back to the port. (We have the security approval for them in hand.) Many thanks, I am with Patty. I would verify this. Also, I do not believe the current cruise has a stop in Boston. Either way. I always recommend going to on board guest services because even from cruise to cruise things can change. You can write to them at: obgs@crystalcruises.com Be sure to provide your voyage date and the date you'll be stopping in Boston. Keith 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibis Posted September 21 #12 Share Posted September 21 That’s correct; neither the current itinerary nor the upcoming itinerary back to NYC will stop in Boston. As mentioned, best to contact OBGS about your specific itinerary. Have a great trip! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUBeth92 Posted Saturday at 09:43 PM #13 Share Posted Saturday at 09:43 PM On 9/17/2024 at 9:31 AM, Ibis said: Currently on board and happy to report we are enjoying beautiful weather, the legendary service from Crystal, and wonderful food thus far in Waterside as well as last night in Osteria d’Ovidio. Leo doing a great job in Waterside and Paolo, as always, adding his expertise and warmth to the speciality restaurants. Some of you might remember we were hoping to have a Classic Aquamarine instead of the newly renovated Sapphire we were booked in due to our late reservation change to this itinerary. Classic Aquamarines were sold out so we checked with Concierge just after boarding and although there were still no Classic Aquamarine suites left there was one Classic Sapphire, a bit forward but we did switch to it from the 2023 renovated Sapphire and we are very pleased. The closet is definitely larger than the 2023 renovated and the decor suits us much better. We are very happy with this suite! We have been told there are approximately 600 on board and at no time have we felt in the least crowded. Check in and boarding process went very smoothly. Many welcome home hellos and Cobb Salad with Champagne all went as they should 🥰 If there are questions I can answer while on board please let me know and I will try to do my best as we have always appreciated those who given us on board reports. Rest assured, all staff and crew on board continue to work very hard to ensure that new Crystal is not just as wonderful as old Crystal but even better! Hello! Thank you for answering questions. We are sailing on 10/10 and this will be our first time sailing Crystal. Can you tell me about the white party dress code. Basically, the spouse isn't sure that to wear! Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare travelberlin Posted Saturday at 11:11 PM #14 Share Posted Saturday at 11:11 PM Which port does Crystal use for New York? Is it the Cape Liberty port in New Jersey? Ivi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Stickman1990 Posted yesterday at 01:10 AM #15 Share Posted yesterday at 01:10 AM 1 hour ago, travelberlin said: Which port does Crystal use for New York? Is it the Cape Liberty port in New Jersey? No - usually it’s the Manhattan cruise terminal https://cruise.nyc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Tillie Posted yesterday at 01:59 AM #16 Share Posted yesterday at 01:59 AM 4 hours ago, IUBeth92 said: Hello! Thank you for answering questions. We are sailing on 10/10 and this will be our first time sailing Crystal. Can you tell me about the white party dress code. Basically, the spouse isn't sure that to wear! Thank you! There is absolutely no dress code for the white party - all white, some white, no white. It's always on an evening casual night, so long slacks and a collared shirt, but that's as far as a dress code. Also, not everyone participates at all. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ryndam Posted yesterday at 02:19 AM #17 Share Posted yesterday at 02:19 AM 1 hour ago, Stickman1990 said: No - usually it’s the Manhattan cruise terminal https://cruise.nyc Check your cruise documents or ask your TA to confirm. Historically, it has usually been the Manhattan piers, but sometimes it is Brooklyn or New Jersey. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibis Posted 12 hours ago #18 Share Posted 12 hours ago On our itinerary we embarked in Manhattan and we will disembark Wednesday in Brooklyn! Check you itinerary 😊 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halfmoonfan Posted 1 hour ago #19 Share Posted 1 hour ago We are docking in Brooklyn this week. (10/2/2024) 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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