Amber14

Thanks, this is most helpful. I was wondering about the security check at the port since we are used to Fort Lauderdale. We have never stayed in this area of Miami. Last year was our first trip to Miami for a cruise and we stayed in South Beach. Looking to stay in a different place this year. When you talk about Key Biscayne, are you talking about the bridge which is labeled 15th St? Can you run/walk all the way across to Miami Beach?

Keith, I run each morning and would like to know if this is a runner friendly area. Like are there sidewalks through Brickell and Biscayne areas? Can you actually run/walk through the port area?

Thanks to all of you who shared your Crystal cruise with us. I really enjoyed looking over the daily programs, seeing the food and reading the comments. I am looking forward to eating at Waterside. On other cruiselines they will try and sit you in the same place with the same wait staff if possible each night. Do they do that on Serenity automatically or do you have to ask? And if you have to ask would you suggest we do or is it better to experience as many of the wonderful staff as we can? Thanks!

Yes. I am sure she will be sending me the news tomorrow. Thanks for the heads up. There was an excursion we wanted to do last year but it was sold out so I will be checking everyday.

Ah, that is the same cruise I am on. I have been wondering why the excursions for Marigot disappeared a couple of days ago. I had an excursion booked for Marigot. I have not heard anything yet. We went to St. Barts last year with Oceania and just walked around. It is a beautiful place!

Which cruise is this?

Thanks for all the Daily programs. They are very helpful in anticipating what to expect on our first Crystal in Jan. It is interesting to me that there are 2 shows many nights at 6 and 9:30. They seem to be encouraging most to eat dinner around 7 in between the two shows. I wonder if that will be a problem with crowds and wait time on our cruise which seems to be almost sold out.

Here is a great article that breaks down the exact percentages for each category. https://thepointsguy.com/reviews/crystal-serenity-cruise-ship/

Thanks for answering my question! Glad to hear you wear the white to dinner...one less outfit I have to pack. Love that they have laundry though. It will be the first time we will be using this and it will really help. No more sweaty running clothes to have to hide in our cabin and then pack to come home.

Do people wear their white clothes to dinner also or just to the party/show? We are looking forward to this special night!

Thanks to both May B and Ibis for sharing some of your cruise with us. I can't wait to read more. I hope both of you continue to enjoy the beautiful ship and islands. We will be on Serenity in the Caribbean soon, too!

Wow, that helps so much! Thanks Keith. I have learned so much from you. Your comments and posts always make me even more excited for my first Crystal cruise!

I know I have read about this but can't find it anywhere. We will be on Serenity for 13 nights in Jan. Is there anywhere we can find out which nights are formal and which night is the White Night party now? I can now book excursions and dining so it would help if I knew. Also, does it really matter? On other ships the menu in the main dining room on formal nights was better than the others. Is it like that on Crystal? Thanks!

Thanks everyone. I just love this way of doing it. Can't wait till Jan. 5!!!

Excursions just opened for my January cruise and I reserved some today. This was the first time I did not have to pay anything to reserve an excursion. Is this normal for Crystal? Do we pay once we board or is it charged after the cruise? Thanks!

Thanks for the correction! I just looked back at Crystal's FAQ's and it does say ties optional. It is a little misleading though as it does state that there is still a formal night (2 for me since we will be 13 nights) and does list gowns, cocktail dresses, suits and tuxes. I was assuming ties since I have never seen my husband wear his suit without a tie! I have several formal gowns and cocktail dresses from other cruises with other cruiselines so I will be wearing two of these on our cruise in Jan. (And my hubby will be wearing his suit with tie) I am not really concerned with what others are wearing. I am sure as someone else said that everyone will look nice. It sounds like Crystal is still trying to figure out what they want (formal or not) or maybe they just want to leave it up to the individual which is nice.

It seems odd to me that women can wear pants, nice tops & summer dresses while men must wear suits or tuxes with ties. I just associate suits & tuxes with women's formal gowns or cocktail dresses.

St. John is part of the Virgin Islands very close to St. Thomas. St. John's is the capital of Antigua which is also a Caribbean island. This is where my cruise is going in January. No need for VISA in any Caribbean island as far as I know.

I also received the letter from my TA yesterday. Hopefully going forward if any other changes are made we will be notified right away. And hopefully there will be no other changes! 🙂

That all sounds perfect. Thanks!

That is so true! And I think I read somewhere that Serenity even has a waiter walk by every so often to see if you need anything back there.

I have read so much about the wonderful crew. I just can't imagine... Can't wait to meet them and experience it for myself. I love trying new before dinner drinks. I will only drink a martini on a ship and I had some yummy ones on Celebrity and Oceania. I am excited to sit in the lounge chairs in the very back. Our favorite cabin on a ship is the aft but Serenity doesn't have cabins there. I hope the chairs are still there for anyone to use.

I was able to see and hear it on my laptop. She sounds amazing. I really hope she is still on Serenity in January!

Thanks everyone! This will be our first cruise with everything included. It will be strange not having to give your card to someone everytime you order a drink. (I assume you don't have to do that.) We are so very excited and your warm welcome makes me feel great about our decision to try Crystal.

I love this! Thanks for the reassurance. I was feeling like we may not fit but you have made me feel much better.