It’s A Crystal Family Affair – Return To Crystal & Crystal Serenity

[lovet2travel]

Temporarily.  Read that casinos will be back next year,

[Keith1010]

19 minutes ago, Linda VH said:

I understand that they did away with the casino - is this true?

They did  However based on customer feedback they have decided to bring them back but in a smaller area. 
 

Keith 

[FlyerTalker]

2 hours ago, Keith1010 said:

They did  However based on customer feedback they have decided to bring them back but in a smaller area.

 

The kids club area across from the Palm Court?

 

😀

 

 

[ryndam]

10 minutes ago, FlyerTalker said:

 

The kids club area across from the Palm Court?

 

😀

 

 

A bit small of an area. My guess is a repurposing of Pulse to a casino. There’s already a bar in that room.

[FlyerTalker]

10 minutes ago, ryndam said:

A bit small of an area. My guess is a repurposing of Pulse to a casino. There’s already a bar in that room.

 

And Symphony?  I suspect the casino goes back to where it was.

 

And curious if that big casino painting will still be there, opposite the Galaxy.

 

 

[May B]

6 hours ago, Linda VH said:

I understand that they did away with the casino - is this true?

Yes, but a minor uproar seems to have convinced Madame CEO to bring them back. 
 

It may not be until 2024.

[Keith1010]

Kids club Rob, don't think so.

 

They do have an idea of venue but they have to make sure it will technically work.  

 

Let's see what happens.

 

One thing that has been learned along the way is that one might have a plan for the ship(s) but when you get into the technical aspects of the change it doesn't work. Don't think that will be the case here but they need to run all the traps.This is why they are not giving time frames either other than 2024.

 

Keith 

 

 

[Sdancer]

Hi Keith,

 

Sorry, you might have answered these questions already and I have missed it.

Are there dance hosts and how many each, men and women?

 

Is there ballroom dance music to dance to?

 

Thank you!

Edited September 1, 2023 by Sdancer

[Keith1010]

1 hour ago, Sdancer said:

Hi Keith,

 

Sorry, you might have answered these questions already and I have missed it.

Are there dance hosts and how many each, men and women?

 

Is there ballroom dance music to dance to?

 

Thank you!

There will be dance hosts on each cruise. We had four. I saw your other post about less.  

The Ambassador Hosts are men.

 

The performers are a man and woman and this makes actual ballroom dancing more limited. 

 

Keith 

[Sdancer]

2 hours ago, Keith1010 said:

There will be dance hosts on each cruise. We had four. I saw your other post about less.  

The Ambassador Hosts are men.

 

The performers are a man and woman and this makes actual ballroom dancing more limited. 

 

Keith 

I thought I have posted but it is not here.

 

One more time:

I am glad that there are dance hosts on regular sailings (3 dance hosts might not be always enough based on my cruises on old Crystal).

 

I cannot understand why would new Crystal have dance hosts to dance ballroom with solo ladies guests but not hire a band to play ballroom music.

Old Crystal was very good about having good bands.

Maybe new Crystal just needs more time, maybe a year or two, to bring back what we loved about the old Crystal.

 

Thank you so much for your posts!

Edited September 1, 2023 by Sdancer

[Keith1010]

51 minutes ago, Sdancer said:

I thought I have posted but it is not here.

 

One more time:

I am glad that there are dance hosts on regular sailings (3 dance hosts might not be always enough based on my cruises on old Crystal).

 

I cannot understand why would new Crystal have dance hosts to dance ballroom with solo ladies guests but not hire a band to play ballroom music.

Old Crystal was very good about having good bands.

Maybe new Crystal just needs more time, maybe a year or two, to bring back what we loved about the old Crystal.

 

Thank you so much for your posts!

Like most things I am sure they will evaluate this as they do other programs and also see what alternatives exist as well.

 

Adjustments were made in most areas recognizing that overall guest capacity was reduced. Some areas grew while others were reduced.

 

Feedback is always important so those who would like to see changes as well as highlight all of the things they enjoy should make use of the guest survey provided to them after the cruise ends.

 

 

Keith