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Flash G

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    Southern California
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    Travel, cars, jazz, football..
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    Crystal Cruises
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    Mediterranean, South America, Australia, Asia, Africa...

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  1. "Sweet Caroline" is my karaoke go-to. I will sing that song until the day I die... most likely on a Crystal Cruise.
  2. Flash G

    Casinos gone?

    Efficiency. Dealers work only on non-port nights, and only 4-6 hours per day.
  3. Flash G

    Casinos gone?

    Could be their plan going forward. Why not have a dealer who also can be a tender operator, a waiter, a tour guide, etc... There is too much reliance on "how things used to be..."
  4. Flash G

    Casinos gone?

    I don't think I've met anyone in a casino who doesn't understand what's at stake.
  5. I'm solidly Generation X. Our first Crystal cruise was in 2005. We instantly fell in love with the line even though we were in our early 30s. The "Crystal magic" captivated us, and we did 6 or 7 additional Crystal cruises. I don't think we were typical Gen Xers at all. This wasn't the line Gen X would first choose to vacation on. But we did, and we met people on each cruise with shared interests and common travel experiences. Now, as we approach our 50s, we realize that we're rapidly speeding toward Crystal's prime demographic, and Generation X will be Crystal's next main customer base. Will Gen X find Crystal appealing? Every generation has different wants and expectations, and I hope that "new Crystal" can balance the legacy of the great brand with the importance of attracting new customers. Would love to hear from any other (rare) Gen X Crystal Cruisers, and how they feel the line can change to attract a new generation without making changes that lose the "Crystal magic."
  6. Flash G

    Casinos gone?

    That wasn't my recollection. I thought some of the dealers had other duties on the ship. Regardless, what other use of the space is going to bring in as much additional revenue as a casino? It's a mistake to erase that part of the Crystal experience. As I said in a previous post, the casino is a memorable part of the evening experience. I'd hate to see it go. It was special on formal nights. It was a great outpost for socializing and meeting other guests.
  7. Flash G

    Casinos gone?

    Why doesn't Crystal run its own casinos? If I remember correctly, all of the dealers had other jobs on the ship. There wasn't a separate casino crew. Owning a casino is like a license to print money. The house always wins. There are only a handful of machines and tables on these ships. It's not complicated.
  8. Flash G

    Casinos gone?

    That's unfortunate. Some of the most enjoyable nights are formal nights when the show empties, and people flow into the casino. Great socializing and fun. I think it's a mistake to remove them from the ships.
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