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Based on 4 reviews
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Older Jewel
May
Pros: Staff, restaurants. Overall size
Cons: Just a bit older
Recommended: Yes
Staff on the boat is great, attentive and friendly. Restaurants are all very good, especially the sushi restaurant. Bars are nice also, especially the avenue saloon. Good entertainment and musicians. Cruise director Vicky was the best. It’s a 29 year old ship so missing some amenities such as bathroom and bedside plugs(we had a ph suite). Showers were a little small and no poolside bar.
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Crystal Symphony - April 13, 2024 - Roundtrip Athens
April
Pros: The staff goes above and beyond to please the guests and always have a smile!
Cons: While some Suites were open for viewing, unfortunately the two largest categories were not.
Recommended: No
The entertainment was quite varied and very enjoyable with a comedian, pianist, broadway-style performances, and various other performers. The food was quite good, however having a few additional entre options in the main dining room would have been nice. The excursions were good for the most part, however they are a bit pricey. The STAFF IS THE BEST!!
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Crystal Symphony September 18 through September 26, 2023
September
Pros: Welcoming atmosphere, attention to detail, officers, genuine effort by all staff to make us feel special, ambience, cabin, main dining room, new "Tastes" dining, quality of food and wine all inclusive, nicely refurnished throughout, Catholic Mass as well as services for other denominations
Cons: Aurora Spa - bad experience
Recommended: Yes
We wish we had known more ahead of time about the "White Dress Party", which will be a part of every Crystal Cruise going forward. Although we perused the document "Before You Sail" twice, we didn't realize the white dress party was such a big deal, including the dining room and main area near the fountain and grand staircase being lavishly decorated in white. We would have brought white attire with us. After realizing we were suppose to dress in white attire that evening for the white dress party, we purchased white attire in a shop onboard. We thoroughly enjoyed listening to the band and dancing near the fountain and grand staircase along with the other guests dressed in white.
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Cruise from Rome to Venice
September
Pros: Good itinerary, especially Santorini and stops in Croatia. The ship was lovely. The food was delicious and the service was wonderful.
Cons: The choice of excursions were only ok in some of the Greek Islands. Maybe a few more stops in Croatia?
Recommended: Yes
Unfortunately, one of our group of 6 came down with Covid on day 7 and several of our group came down with it shortly after. We were quarantined in our rooms until departure on Friday. Even those of us who tested negative and lived with someone who tested positive had to stay in the room. It really ruined our trip since we were not able to use the ship’s facilities or go ashore for the remainder of our trip. So most of us missed seeing Croatia and that was one of the main places we wanted to visit on this cruise. So not the best experience unfortunately.
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