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3 hours ago, Keith1010 said:

 

 

I am the one who mentioned the roller to hang items and that is mainly for people who are on the World Cruise to consider.

 

 

Who wants to crowd an already small room with a rolling hang thing to trip over or block the view?

6 hours ago, Keith1010 said:

New lounge chairs on the back of the guest decks. More enhancements coming.

 

Keith

 

Oh thank goodness! The last iteration of lounges was terrible - arm rests were too high for short people and too confining. These look good!

1 hour ago, FlyerTalker said:

 

But it's about the posters.  The one for Kong is a classic, as is Gone With The Wind.

 

And as for Mary Poppins....well, Dame Julie Andrews IS the Godmother of the Serenity.

 

It's a nice subtle tribute that I've always appreciated.

 

 

The posters are nice but I was referring to the awful movies usually seen in the theatre. In 27 years we've gone to 2. 

6 minutes ago, FlyerTalker said:

 

But it's about the posters.  The one for Kong is a classic, as is Gone With The Wind.

 

And as for Mary Poppins....well, Dame Julie Andrews IS the Godmother of the Serenity.

 

It's a nice subtle tribute that I've always appreciated.

 

 

How about some newer releases? We’re all old enough to have seen these especially if we have grandkids. How many times do I need to see Home Alone all alone?

Some better movies would be nice. King Kong? Mary Poppins? Really?

34 minutes ago, seasickgirl said:

Do they still include the beverage package in the fare?

Crystal never had a beverage package. At least since we started cruising them in 1995.

1 hour ago, tryber said:

 

We are booked in the 2018 design.  The two desks seem the main advantage to me of possibly switching to a classic.  But I prefer what looks to be a bigger shower (and no tub) on the 2018 design.  And the closet looks to have more cabinetry.  I didn't know about the coffee table, but the ability to raise it in the classic is an advantage if we want to ever eat in the room. 

 

One question I have is about the television placement.  In the classic it looks to right in front of the bed, but on the 2018 design its' to the side.  Does it fold out?  If not, is it difficult to see from the bed?

We like the Classic. The TV is on the wall over the sofa and is very easy to see from the bed. The 2 desks are a must for us and so what if the shower is small, we take showers not s-h-o-w-e-r-s! Yes the coffee table deal is a real bonus.

3 hours ago, Texas Tillie said:

Keith,

 

You do realize you haven’t answered the most important Bistro question, are there Portuguese tarts?!?!?!

 

Patty

That is your assignment when you get on next week!😎

5 minutes ago, lindsay_claire said:

Have a wonderful time! Quick question-could someone tell me the preferred post-cruise hotel in Lisbon that Crystal is recommending? We have booked the Lisbon to Barcelona cruise next May and have started looking at hotels. Thanks!

You will not be disappointed with Avenita Palac, absolutely charming and great location and awesome breakfast buffet, best we ever had in 25 years of cruise travelling..I think others here will agree.

1 hour ago, bayonejoe said:

I believe that is the Saphire suite.

Keith just posted the Aquamarine 

I had asked for the NEW Aquamarine and that is what is on #81. Sapphire is larger and on an earlier page.

9 hours ago, bayonejoe said:

 

 

 

where are the pics

In post #81

Thank you for the Aquamarine pics!

Aquamarines please! The newest rather than classic or Seabreeze. 

Thanks!

53 minutes ago, Keith1010 said:

 

Newspapers are available free on the iPad they provide or for a fee you can get a printed copy.

 

 

What does that mean on the iPad they provide? I have my own and I can access news papers on line.

Ship looks gorgeous, Lounge is a nice idea for old casino space! Sapphire looks wonderful but IMO granite is garish, could have been more soothing without the overspeckled look. Also in Osteria and Umi - what makes a restaurant think people want to crowd into a sofa to eat? I (just me there) would prefer chairs but at least it's not a banquette!

10 minutes ago, wearesiamese said:

Are they still going to have mini refrigerators in each stateroom? I couldn't tell by the pictures ??

One picture showed the inside of it. Wine, water, beer....

Hope so!!!!!!!

😁😁😁😁😁😁😁

11 hours ago, tnm6217 said:

Was the White Party a regular event on OC? My first Crystal cruise will be an 11 nighter, so according to the new guide, there will be a White Party. I'm happy to go shopping to find something appropriate, but any thoughts or insight would be appreciated!

No worries, if you don't show up in all white, no one will forbid you entering!

Prepaid visa cards work too. 

3 hours ago, Rothko1 said:

 

Might depend on how many drinks he had in the Cove before 6 pm.

FYI none.

57 minutes ago, Stickman1990 said:

No surprise there at all - he wasn’t compliant with the dress code 

 

I suspect “thrown out” actually meant he was politely reminded of the dress code and asked to comply should he wish to stay in the Cove after 6pm. This is hardly issue where Security would be called to deal with the matter

I used the term  "thrown out" too casually. In contrast, there have been multiple occasions when "violations" much more egregious were not dealt with...the 2 very hirsute and muscular men who showed up every day in their "wife beaters" for breakfast, just gross; and the woman who daily came in her bathrobe and slippers to the Bistro. Honestly those are rather blatant in your face "I'm going to dress my way" attitudes that really are offensive. The bermudas may have been wrong, but they weren't offensive.

8 minutes ago, LoveBora said:

Not only will they not be allowed in the dining room, they will be banned from all public spaces. My husband had a custom made navy blazer made for the 2022 WC, which, of course, we didn’t get to go on, so he thought what if he wore his blazer with navy dress pants. Not a look he would normally go for, but would they be so picky as to distinguish between a “suit” and matching pants and jacket color?

Several years ago a friend of ours was thrown out of the Cove at 6PM because he still had his (nice) Bermuda shorts on, had to take his drink with him.

59 minutes ago, comas said:

Thank you Nancy for your views, which are most helpful. I feel certain we wouldn’t book a Guarantee ~ it seems far too risky. Ann. 

If you book a guarantee, you are guaranteed the level you contract for, plus the added possibility you will

be upgraded. Really no risk, you either get what you ask for or better.And they ask you if you want it, at least they did in the past.