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I can't open them either and am not computer savvy enough to know if it's me or Larry! 🤪 Patty

You are aware that many of the 210 sq ft cabins have been combined to make 350 to 450 sq ft cabins?? The vast number of cabins are now "suites". How do the rates compare to the new rates with the recent fare increases on the other luxury lines.

As I posted above, at Silversea's prices, why should that even be necessary?

Why should that be necessary when paying Silversea prices? Let all these issues "slide" and very soon they will become the norm.

Diversity and range with inferior food, service, enrichment, etc. Whatever floats your boat!

Vicki is one of the two Cruise Directors for the Symphony, There are also two for the Serenity. Over the course of the year it totals six months on, six months off. Manfredi put a lot of (Royal Caribbean's) money into both ships and reduced the capacity by enlarging many suites. The food is head and shoulders above what is offered on Silversea. My experience is that there is no comparison between the Bistro on Crystal and the Arts Cafe on Silversea. Although things have changed over the years, with many additions and some subtractions, Crystal in total is better than ever. Hoping Manfredi's money holds out so that it can stay that way.

It is my understanding that an 8 day cruise is a "maybe". For example, if there's just one sea day, but it happens to fall on the last day of the cruise, they won't schedule a formal-optional for that night. Patty

I heard from someone on board now that the guest count is 380. I've often wondered when we hear different numbers if the guest entertainers and enrichment are included in the larger number and the revenue passengers only are included in the smaller number. The larger number is important for the ambiance around the ship. Patty

Probably so. The air department was done last fall and there were any number of problems at the time.

Doesn't look that way to me. From how I read it, he was promoting Royal Caribbean to the international market and the job title was senior vice president. Could you please explain how you see this as a demotion?

Might be good for you as Silversea seems to use Air Canada frequently. Know several people who don't have nonstops between certain European cities and their home city in the US and most were routed through Toronto or Montreal on Air Canada,

Actually it's over 7,000,000 now! 🤪

The OP said distilled water. The regular water provided isn't distilled.

It's going to be very, very tight to make it to your flight. It is 70 miles from the port to IAH. It is Monday morning, some of the worst traffic in a city with bad traffic everyday, every hour. There is major construction at the airport and traffic backs up around the area. It can be a long hike from check in to the gate. Finally, if the flight is on time, the door to the plane will probably be closed no later than 11:40. Stress, stress, stress. I wouldn't put myself through it.

The popular dining time varies by cruise. Dining on Crystal begins at 6 PM except Tastes at 6:30 PM. Sometimes there's a short line at Waterside (main dining, no reservations) at 6 PM. It always clears quickly. Solution, arrive at 6:15 PM. Hoping you do find a new home! Patty