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The pre-bankruptcy Crystal Cruise Line is gone. Period.  What made Crystal the favorite ultra premium cruise line of many (including me) was the outstanding food, service, and ambiance.  A & K bought 2 outdated ships (with the smallest cabins in the market segment), a trade name, and a mailing list.  It did not, and could not, buy  the outstanding food, service, and ambiance.  Whether the "new" Crystal Cruise Line will equal or exceed its predecessor is anyone's guess.  However, if it doesn't live up to the expectation of the Crystal loyalists it will not be a success.  With the operations of the "new" Crystal contracted to vShips and the folks who ran the hotel side of the "old" Crystal scattered to the four winds I am not sanguine that the "new" Crystal will equal its prior incarnation.

That said, I will not give up cruising simply because the old Crystal no longer exists.  I am excited about my upcoming first trip on Seabourn and will endeavor not to compare evert minute aspect of it to Crystal.

Good afternoon,

Is there an iPhone dock that allows music to be played from an iPhone or does the TV have this ability in V2 suites on the Quest?

Thank you.

Hello again,

How many power outlets are in the V Suites on the Quest and what type are the outlets (US or European)?

Thank you.

My bad.  The ship is the Quest, not the Encore.

Good afternoon,

First time Seabourn cruisers (Crystal refugees). Is there dancing on the Encore and if so when and where?

Thank you.

ddpe,

The Queen Mary II and QE have full size dance floors but of course Cunard is not in the same market segment as Seabourn, Crystal, etc.  Crystal has a big band/ballroom cruise twice a year on transoceanic crossings although the dance floors are relatively small and about 20% the size of Cunards'.  There is also a travel group called Dancers At Sea that offers ballroom dancing cruises, with dance hosts and hostesses, on different ships.

Thank you

Good evening.

 First time Seabourn cruiser.  Is there dancing on the Ovation?  If so, it is ballroom dancing?

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Hi Folks,

I am a regular Crystal cruiser but I am considering taking a spring cruise on the Sirena (Crystal doesn't sail the Caribbean in the spring). I have never sailed on Oceania before. While I realize that the two cruise lines are in different segments of the market I would like to hear the thoughts of those who have sailed on both lines recently as to how different the two experiences are such as food, staff, entertainment, etc.

Thank you.

Hello,

My SO would like to know if there are magnified make-up mirrors in the cabins on the Wind.

Thank you.

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Good afternoon,

Is the food and service in the speciality restaurants on the Wind substantially better than the MDR? Detailed comments would be appreciated.

Thank you.

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Thank you. Is there live music in both venues and how late does the entertainment go?

Greetings,

My SO and I are booked on the Wind in March. What are the music and dancing offerings onboard?

Thank you.

Claudia,

Thank you for the cogent and thorough comparison.

Steve

Thank you Mr. Luxury,

We are actually 2 couples in our late 50s (it pains me to even write that ...lol)

Hi Keith,

I did try to research it and couldn't find anything. If you can possibly dig up the links without too much trouble I would be greatly appreciative.

Thank you,

Steve

Would the folks who have sailed on both Seabourn and Crystal (and who are not cheerleaders for either) kindly compare and contrast the two lines? I have sailed on Celebrity extensively and have sailed on SS which I absolutely loved. I prefer smaller ships and my primary interests in a cruise line are food, service, and lack of lines.

Thank you!!!

Good morning,

I have taken several cruises on SS but am contemplating my first on SB. I notice there is a "club" on board. What kind of music is played there? Is there a band or a DJ? I am particularly interested in the opportunity to ballroom dance.

Thank you.