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Keith, I sailed on Serenity recently. There are cabins in the hallway between the front desk - Medical Center - elevator. Cabin 514 may be on Deck 5.

One feature of Crystal is its many enrichment programs. The Art Instructors provide a variety of experiences. Dance Professionals offer Ballroom and Latin lessons. The Gentlemen Hosts encourage women travelers to enjoy dancing and host dinner tables with solo women and men. A Bridge Instructor teaches Beginner and Intermediate lessons and coordinates afternoon practice games. The Golf pro teaches and hosts golf outings. Magicians entertain groups with a maximum of 18 passengers. Guest Speakers discuss topics ranging from Rock Music to World Events to Planning for Travel to Mars. There are five potential Dance Venues on each ship: Palm Court, Starlite on Crystal Symphony, Stardust on Crystal Serenity, Crystal Lobby for White Night, and the Disco. In Summer 2021, the Band played on the Pool Deck for Dancing. Palm Court is the site of the Captain’s Welcome Aboard Party. It is crowded with dancers during the Party! The original Filipino six-member and subsequent five-member Band and Singer performed in Starlite and Stardust. They provided excellent Ballroom and Latin music and encouraged requests from the dancers. The dance floor makes Starlite and Stardust the preferred location for Ballroom and Latin dancers.

JOIN THE WAITLIST is also noted for Crystal Symphony itineraries: Mumbai - Jeddah, March 18 - 30, 2025 Jeddah - Athens, March 30 - April 9, 2025

2024 Crystal Symphony Athens - Mumbai 32-night Christmas/New Year’s itinerary (December 6, 2024 - January 7, 2025) now shows each Cabin Category as: JOIN THE WAITLIST. The 15-night Abu Dhabi - Mumbai segment states Request A Quote for seven of the Cabin Categories. The Solo cabins state: JOIN THE WAITLIST.

I did the boat ride in December 2007 during a Holland America pre-cruise. I wore a RAIN SUIT: Jacket with hood and pants. If you sit at the FRONT of the boat, you will become very wet. I also took the small plane ride Over Iguazu Falls. The group visited Iguazu Falls by bus from both the Brazilian side and the Argentinian side. Fantastic memories. . . .

Great to see Rick onboard the Serenity! Recently, I remembered the video of Rick and the crew members departing in 2022. He promised that they would return. I’m happy the Crystal team of officers, staff, and crew are, indeed, valued and continuing to return. Fun to see the travel agents enjoying the White Party!