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Rob this was my observation too. The promotion has been very positive on bookings just based on what we saw while on the Holiday sailing. Keith

Lisbon bridge from 2015. Keith

While we were on Serenity we saw a nice article in USA Today about cruise lines with special promotions.They highlighted four or five cruise lines and the first one they mentioned was the Crystal one. Here it is. https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/cruises/2023/12/25/cruise-wave-season-explainer/71987088007/ Keith

Rob that's correct. The app can only be set up on the ship and once you leave it doesn't work since it uses the intranet site. I added the app to my phone and also bookmarked it on my web-browsers on my computer. The samplers were interesting. They were in our room and I just assumed someone had left them from the previous cruise until I asked about a week into the cruise. 🤣 I never consumed any so that other could enjoy. 🤣 My focus was on the wine and the sashimi. 😄 Keith

Julia, it could be that the website is wrong just as it was for the missing 7 day NYC sailings. If you have a TA I would have them call Crystal and, if not, you could call to ask. Keith

Things like the bathrooms are more accessible. I went back to see if I had taken photos but I didn't. Keith

Always enjoy these views when cruising. Keith

I have been inside on a tour. They are new. They are what we used to say are handicap rooms but now called accessible so areas to get around. They are also the first set of rooms. Keith

Keeping with theme of large and small vessels. Keith

You can book these in the same manner as the other cruises on the web site; through a TA or though Crystal directly. I would use a TA but that is each persons decision. Keith

Yes in the end your TA was told right. And I wanted to post but couldn't find the thread. Here is the story. While on the Holiday Cruise there was a printout of 2025 sailings on board Serenity and Symphony. I saw the two NYC ones listed. I checked the web site and still not there. I spoke with one of the two on board consultants to see what their reservation system showed. It showed the two sailings and I asked does it look bookable and yes it was. I contacted my TA and they followed up with Crystal on this, found out what caused the problem, and Crystal said they would get it in the system. I also contacted Crystal as well. Thanks for reposting this and for your due diligence. Keith

Large and small. Keith

Not sure your tastes in music. What I can say is that over the last few years under old Crystal and new Crystal that the music has changed. For example, before dinner used to be a pianist in the lounge near the main restaurant doing several sets at three or more times. Now you might find a pianist doing one time, a guitarist and vocalist at another time and then an electric type of violinist with keyboard. There is a DJ who plays each night but sometimes is playing where the pianist used to play. At the same time as mentioned you have a Bill Joel show on Serenity and Elton John show on Symphony. And yes you will have traditional music too some of which is to dance too. You won't have all current music if that is what you are looking for. By the way I like current music (used it teaching classes at the fitness center) but yes demographics do play a role in all of this. What I can definitely say is under the direction of the VP of Entertainment the entertainment including mix of music continues to evolve. People on land and at sea don't alway like change as we know so well so I think his approach has been wise to evolve it overtime and not at once. Full disclosure I do still like The Beatles music. While most of it is from the 1960's they did have a new hit song from just a few months ago. 🤣 Keith

Whether or not there is a line will depend on each cruise including demographics, itinerary, day of cruise and time. I've now been on three in 2023. Each one was different. On the Holiday cruise busier at 6:00 AM when doors opened (long line on a few nights) and then less so on others and then more people arrived later for another wave. On the first two cruises of New Crystal no line when it opened, and then it came in waves starting at 7:00 PM until around 8:00 PM. Even if there are lines early on things settle down a few days into the cruise. I've been on other lines with long lines including when the doors open and that included for open and fixed (assigned seating) dining. Keith

If you remember they said they planned on two expedition and two ocean vessels. They also Logic tells me the first two are one each. JMO. As to the cost, I believe the actual cost was closer to $400 Million. No idea what a duplicate would cost as certain things I don't believe would be duplicated such as that outrageously large casino. Anyway, my opinion. Time will tell including what the design is and what the cost to build is. Like I said, I don't bet but if I did I would be betting on new Crystal including new ships. Keith

Jeff Every cruise is different but no one will be left out. When people arrive is based on demographics and where Crystal sails. The food at Waterside is better than ever IMHO. Keith

Adding to what Patty has said, as we've all discussed many people had cruising plans on other lines and either had paid or didn't want to incur cancellation fees. Serenity is benefiting with people from USA, Canada and Mexico which don't involve long haul flights. New promotion seems to be doing very well just based on knowing many people who are taking advantage of it. Keith

An opportunity for a bath or shower. Keith

I don't bet but if I did I would bet on new builds. Keith

Fernando will be on-board for the entire World Cruise as Crystal's World Cruise Ambassador. On top of this there will be Cruise Director on board each segment of the World Cruise. A Keith

Well two issues. If you are concerned just don't take a chance and go mid ship. And I would try to find a suite that you can be in for both legs so you do not have to move. Keith

I wonder if the clock was "high" or on "fire" or just....... 🤣 Keith

Many. Keith

Classic Aquamarine Keith

September 2016 Crystal Serenity. Keith