May B

Wow, bummer …for the players AND the instructor!

Tripacian, I’d like to hear who’s doing the bridge if you get a chance. I was intrigued to see that I know the couple on the Serenity holiday cruise doing bridge (in the Lounge). Bon voyage to you and to DaisyUk. It makes it even more exciting for me to know people currently board Crystal. Happy to have cruised with the four of you.

Aha! Another fun tool for me to have in an open window. In the old days 😳 I remember lots of flights were x6, so the reverse for LGA is fun to consider. It’s like a spaghetti model, to get planes where they’re going? The one son will look for all the DCA exceptions, one by one, I’m sure. When Mr B and I flew to SJU for our honeymoon, we missed our plane from ALB to JFK, and they put us in an air taxi. We were at the airport on time, but we didn’t go to the gate until we heard them say final call, and they’d given our seats away by then!

Wow. Thx, FT! Can’t wait to try to stump my sons the aviation gurus with this tidbit. Is TPA-LGA about 1300, and MIA just sneaks in under the 1500? I was sure there would be LGA-SJU, but since I have the highest regard for your knowledge, now I know there isn’t.

Crystal tours certainly put money in the locals’ pockets. Locals are the tour operators, guides, bus drivers, boat drivers, and there might be a shop or restaurant involved, as well. I actually think the most dangerous thing when I go off ship is the uneven pavement I walk on! That was true recently in New Orleans, as well. Actually, I knew somebody who was mugged in New Orleans on a Sunday a.m., walking to or from church, about 40 years ago. I live in the city with the most pedestrians hit by cars of any city in the US, or something like that. I still go for walks. We all have our own standard of being careful. Let’s try not to relax those standards!

Since we first stepped onboard the Connie in 2008, we have felt the same. Crew and staff are so happy, such a huge asset on this ship. We were on this cruise with you! Didn’t see your thread. Actually, son who cruised with us found it, after we got home today. As he and I discussed, there’s so much posting on the Celebrity boards, threads get buried quickly. So now I just read the Viking boards and the Crystal boards, until I suddenly wonder, have I missed anything re Celebrity! Anyway, the escargot in the MDR also are excellent. I never saw the brownie sundae, but I was happy with every dessert I had, so I won’t worry about it. Actually, I enjoyed five beef dinners out of six, a true rarity. So happy to have prime rib, tournedos, Wellington and Dianne all nicely done on this cruise. Back to the way it used to be! With an extra oomph b/c it was a holiday cruise.

I do not recall having goose on the menu on any of my 56 past cruises. I am looking forward to this first, though: Xmas Eve dinner, crispy frog legs are an appetizer in the MDR.

And to Ivi: I have walked into my local Apple Store numerous times. Purchasing what you want will be cinchy. When you walk in, an employee will come ask you how you can be helped. Then they’ll walk you to the correct display and get a salesperson. Or, they themselves will be the salesperson. If you’re going from an old device to a new, don’t blink or you may miss the data transfer! Well, that may be an exaggeration, but not by much. The employees are also very good at answering questions that perplex us but are a piece of cake for them! The appts. are generally to sit at the Genius Bar for help with a more complex problem, I think. If they do even have them any more. Have fun!

I see those MCI marks on the sidewalks, Keith, and I wonder: are they actually about “your” MCI or something else?

I agree it doesn’t make sense. I think in this case you should either ask for the mgr. at the agency or call Crystal yourself. My own booking was in a double veranda like tripacian (hi!), to a classic aquamarine. There are many aquamarines on deck 10 and I was able to choose my specific cabin. I took the closest to midship that was offered. Until travel agents can see live availability, we can only trust what the Crystal agent tells us!

It just goes to show you how easily people make things up. Do they lie? Fib? Delude themselves? Guess? Fake it? I agree, Keith. It happens everywhere. Mr B used to say the three words he loved to hear were “I don’t know.” Then he knew he could expect some credibility in the rest of what the person said. He was talking about medical students and house staff! Even other attendings or private docs.

You inspired me, tryber. G-d willing and the Creek don’t rise, Mr B and I will be cruising in our first Aquamarine in June. I think this was a crafty plan by Crystal. Trying to find another cruise to book another one!

Niiiice!

When people say they want a specific cabin, some probably have an actual cabin number in mind, but I think some mean the general location. I do not tend to get seasick but I do prefer to be more midship than anything. Plus we really like to be by an elevator lobby, with of course the midship being by far our favorite. If your wife gets seasick, I don’t see how you can have just a guarantee booking. I do think you would be in the same area, but that part is unlikely to actually be guaranteed. If your TA has a good relationship with a Crystal sales rep, this might be a good time to ask them if they’ll talk to the rep.

Wow. No I cannot imagine.

Bon voyage, Keith and Anne Marie! For some unknown reason, I thought Marigot has been replaced with St Barts. Perhaps that’s for another sailing. On my Nov. sailing, Marigot replaced St Barts. Guests have not been thrilled with Marigot, which seems to have suffered from the pandemic, after struggling to come back after the hurricane. There actually were many stalls in a lot directly across from where the tender docks, with low-end things up to nice things, and a reasonable variety, once you actually explore every single stall. Phil hiked up to the fort for a nice view.

Mine have lasted for years. Recently I even washed one in my washing machine and it came out great! I use them for a tote around the ship. Also sometimes on land! Have never used it for laundry.

If you love to gamble, and hate cigarette smoke, how can you possibly consider Princess? Of course keep your eyes and ears open, in case they suddenly make their casino non-smoking.

They really don’t have to be printed at all. Just be sure you know (or can find) your stateroom number when you get to luggage drop off at the pier.

I’m guessing most diners don’t even finish the small amt. of veggies that is the standard amt. I thought the salmon and the other main looked quite large size. Not sure what it was … breaded chicken cutlet? I sometimes ask for my fish to be cooked “gently”, especially after one overcooked piece. We sometimes go to Elite breakfast just for the fresh-squeezed juice and a cappuccino, although then we do often want a little something to go with our coffee. I think it’s more to the single woman’s shame, that she ate more than the two of you did, than to YOUR shame! 😊

That’s what we did. Many really good serving teams. One night we asked for the server from the previous night but it turned out he didn’t have anything available.

I wish the trifles in Waterside came in those little glasses.

I remember being impressed that they’re small! Avoiding them altogether is easy when I love to eat everything else there. Often get ice cream, though! It’s on the way to wherever I’m going. Now gelato.

I loved every dessert I had in Waterside. I can’t say I ever noticed jello. Seriously, that was on the menu? Perhaps I didn’t notice it b/c I would never order it.

Chag Sameach, Bill! Thx for this thread. Wish I were there. 😉