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I took the plunge on New Year's Day 2020; the crew on the Seabourn Quest did a great job in organizing the event. I don't recall the no. of participants but it was dozens on that sunny day off the coast of Base Aerea Antartica. I love looking at my certificate on my desk. Don't recall Jaegermeister but a group of us went to the whirlpools on the pool deck and enjoyed shots of Becherovka, a Czech herbal, liqueur (heavy on clove, cinnamon and star anise flavors.) My DH did not participate but did cheer me on. Go for it if you're healthy; I was 72 at the time and plan to do it again at some point in the future. The water temperature was 34 degrees F. Air temp was around 40 degrees.

Sailed on the Ovation in June; stayed in cabin 548; liked the location - low and mid ship and close to the launderette; sailing on the Encore Sept 2024 and chose 547; declined a two category upgrade because of my good experience this past June.

Thanks so much. We'll stick with the plan.

Thank you for the info. Would you sail in an ocean view again with these changes to storage?

Has anyone sailed on NC Serenity in a double ocean view cabin? The drawer storage seems to have disappeared and I'm wondering if this will be problematic. We typically sail on Seabourn where there is lots of storage. Originally booked Aquamarine suite but traded down due to an unexpected assessment from last year's hurricane (FL.) Not sure if we're going to feel comfortable and may cancel before final pay next week. I can see that hanging storage is more limited due to placement of safe. Any feedback would be appreciated. I believe there had been previous comments but can't find them.

Was that recently or on "Old" Crystal?

Thanks for the quick response; so I think for a 13 night cruise we have access to two dinners without an additional charge. It's been quite a while since we've been on Crystal (2017) so we're looking forward to our Caribbean voyage in January. Seabourn became our go to line but we're done flying into SXM or BGI to catch their ships. Miami is so much easier; I believe the Serenity will be at Terminal J; so easy- just drop off luggage, park the car and a very short walk to enter the terminal. Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale in 2025 will be even better.

Does dining at the sushi bar count toward the limited access to Umi Uma?

Also it is important that Crystal revise the Jan 5 voyage description on their website which still references a stop in St. Barts; some may read this and not notice that Gustavia is no longer listed nor on the map for that itinerary. Not a problem for me butI'll contact my TA.

We're on Serenity's Jan 5 voyage and wish St. Barts had remained on the itinerary even though we've been there several times. Not a fan of St. Martin although it is somewhat nicer IMO than St. Maarten. Seabourn made a similar change recently on one of their Caribbean trips but I did receive direct notification. I ultimately cancelled in favor of the Crystal voyage. Still a good itinerary - Les Saintes, Jost Van Dyke and San Juan in particular.

The launderette is open from 6 am to midnight seven days a week.

We sailed on the Quest Dec 2019 for a 24 day Antarctic holiday voyage from Buenos Aires. DH wore his tux several times and was not out of place. We do like to dress for dinner but we fit in with the rest of the passengers. Do keep in mind that Christmas and NYE occured during our trip. A November trip on the Venture might see a different mix of dress.

My DH and I booked this cruise earlier this week. Good itinerary; the rollcall is very quiet. Wondering if anyone else is joining us. We've found an excursion that will pick up at our ship which is great given we are in Akranes and not Reyjkavik. See the Ovation roll call June 25 - Jul 9 for details.

Thank you. That's a great site.

What sight are you monitoring for sea conditions? We're booked on the Ovation departing Copenhagen on Jun 25; our crossing to Iceland from Gothenburg Sweden departs 6 pm Jun 26 with two sea days arriving Djupivogur, Iceland at 8 am on the 29th. A little anxious about the sea days although we did weather Drake Passage in Dec/Jan 2019. Hopefully weather might be calmer in late June.