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  1. We'll be on the Symphony May 25 in the French Riviera. I understand that Cannes will be a tender port. Can anyone offer any advice on how the tender process works on Crystal? If we're not doing an excursion sold by the cruise line is there normally a wait to get on a tender? Trying to make realistic plans in port based on how long it might take to get to port that morning. Thank you.
  2. Hi again friends. A few questions as we get further along with our planning. Apologies if these have already been answered many times; I searched the forum and read the before you sail guide but may have missed something. 1- Do you have any general thoughts on Crystal shore excursions? This is our first time sailing Crystal. We've sailed larger cruise lines before and usually booked private excursions at most ports because the ship excursions were mostly huge group trips. Is there any way to know the max size of the excursions offered by Crystal? 2- Any recommendations for boarding? We've been told to show up between 1-3pm because that's when the porters are there at the port (boarding in Barcelona; sailing time 7pm). Any tips on what time to arrive and anything to do first upon boarding in addition to having a nice lunch? 3- Any experience with having laundry and dry cleaning done on board? Do they do a good job and turn it around quickly? We love to pack light on other cruises when this is the case. Thank you so much 🙂
  3. Thank you! We've booked on a different sailing (May 27-June 3 Barcelona-Toulon) because the dates were the only ones that worked for our schedules. Hoping we'll connect with the golf pro on board and maybe get a round in 🙂
  4. Hi Patty, thank you for letting me know. I was looking forward to connecting with other guests before sailing but that’s ok. There are few cabins still available so I anticipate a fairly full ship.
  5. That is terrific! Looks like you’ve sailed ALOT on Crystal! I hope you don’t mind sharing some tips 🙂 I looked for the roll call and unless I’m looking at the wrong spot it seems like there’s not many people or much conversation on there.
  6. Thanks again Keith. I would not have found this on my own. My google searches seem to bury this pretty deep in my search results.
  7. I didn’t see that on Crystal but Azamara offers them and they look well organized.
  8. Thank you! That is helpful to know. it’s interesting that they have the space dedicated on board and a golf pro. We’ve never been on a Crystal cruise but I’m guessing the guests like to practice or learn during days at sea and down time? I’m thinking out loud here … wondering if there’s any way to connect with any of the golf pros in advance. I suppose it wouldn’t hurt to call Crystal and ask. Or maybe the shore excursion team can be reached for a custom tour. I’ll try. Thsnl you again.
  9. Slightly related question to any golfers on here; have you found any good resources (shore excursion companies, websites, etc) to help you find great golf courses and book tee times in new destination? We just booked our first Crystal cruise and they advertise golf practice nets and a golf pro on board but offer no golf excursions. We’ll be in the Mediterranean in May. thank you
  10. Just booked on Crystal for the first time for May and noticed they have golf practice areas on board and advertise that they will have a golf pro on board most sailings. Has anyone used these or met a golf pro onboard? Anyone know of how to best book an of shore golf excursion?
  11. Hi Friends. We haven’t cruised in quite a while and just booked our first Crystal cruise for this May on the Symphony (Barcelona to Toulon). Anything you recommend to do in advance that might be unique to Crystal? We booked spa and specialty dining as soon as we booked and are currently reviewing excursion options both from Crystal and outside options. Would love any recommendations or suggestions Thank you!
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