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We were booked on Symphony’s Mumbai to Athens voyage which was supposed to sail on 27th March. It was not cancelled by Crystal until mid February, only 5 weeks before sailing.
Maybe because the December cruise encompasses Christmas and New Year, the passengers will be lucky and told with more than 4-5 weeks notice whether the sailing will go ahead or not.

My TA telephoned about an hour ago to say Mumbai to Athens is cancelled.

It would have been courteous to have informed the affected guests first, instead of them having to find out this information on a public forum.

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Silversea has just cancelled their Silver Whisper cruise Mumbai to Athens sailing on March 20th.

Our TA spoke to Crystal less than an hour ago and were given the same rubbish reply of assessing the current situation. 

So, come on Crystal, get your act together and give people on Symphony cruises in February and March some proper information. Your current treatment of passengers is truly appalling.

We are booked on Crystal Symphony’s Mumbai to Athens sailing at the end of March.
Nothing has been forthcoming from Crystal regarding whether this cruise will be cancelled etc, although their holding statement assures you they having continued dialogue with affected guests🤣🤣.
Our TA has spoken to Crystal this morning, and still no answer to our questions. Truly appalling 

customer relations from Crystal. 
 

So, just to show any Silversea passengers you are not alone, we dedicate this playlist to you all. Enjoy!

Crystal’s Top 5 Playlist in The Avenue Saloon tonight are:

1. Our Lips Are Sealed by the Go-Go’s

2. Silence is Golden by The Four Seasons

3. The Sound of Silence by Simon & Garfunkel 

4. It’s Oh So Quiet by Bjork

5. Road To Nowhere by Talking Heads

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We are booked on Crystal Symphony’s Mumbai to Athens sailing at the end of March.
Nothing has been forthcoming from Crystal regarding whether this cruise will be cancelled etc, although their holding statement assures you they having continued dialogue with affected guests🤣🤣

So, just to show any Silversea passengers you are not alone, we dedicate this playlist to you all. Enjoy!

Crystal’s Top 5 Playlist in The Avenue Saloon tonight are:

1. Our Lips Are Sealed by the Go-Go’s

2. Silence is Golden by The Four Seasons

3. The Sound of Silence by Simon & Garfunkel 

4. It’s Oh So Quiet by Bjork

5. Road To Nowhere by Talking Heads

🎹🎹🎹

Crystal’s Top 5 Playlist in The Avenue Saloon tonight are:

1. Our Lips Are Sealed by the Go-Go’s

2. Silence is Golden by The Four Seasons

3. The Sound of Silence by Simon & Garfunkel 

4. It’s Oh So Quiet by Bjork

5. Road To Nowhere by Talking Heads

🎹🎹🎹

Crystal has just announced a series of themed cruises for 2024, one of which is the last couple of weeks in February on Symphony as she continues on her current journey from Asia to the Red Sea and thence the Mediterranean.

I would rather know what is happening to Symphony in March when she, and we, are supposed to be transiting the Gulf of Aden / Bab El Mandab Strait and then sailing the Red Sea.
Considering the latest developments regarding the missile attacks in this area, I can’t believe that a decision to cancel sailings in this area has still to be made. The lack of communication to current passengers and those on the upcoming March sailings is woeful.

The list so far is:
Royal Caribbean - Silversea

MSC

NCL

Oceania

There are numerous large carriers rerouting around Africa including:

Hapag-Lloyd

Maersk

NYK

The Carnival brand is still considering their options. 
 

We would very much like to go on Bremen or Hanseatic down to Antarctica and S.Georgia in 2019. Previously, we have been to Antarctica on Crystal Symphony, and so we obviously haven’t the opportunity for any landings etc.

I know that the German only advertised sailings shouldn’t be a language problem whilst onboard the vessel, but does the lack of German become a problem on the zodiac trips etc.? I have a basic understanding of German from school, but my husband doesn’t understand the language at all.

Any help is greatly appreciated.

Christine

I understand that SeaDreamII visited Sanya, Hainan Island, China in March this year. Can anybody advise me as to whether a visa was required for the few hours that the ship was docked and if so, was it obtained before sailing or upon arrival.

My husband and I will be on Crystal Symphony in January and she will be making her maidan call at Sanya, but I know that Crystal will not be obtaining a visa for passengers for this port.

I have written to the Chinese Visa Centre here in UK, but I haven't received a reply. Any help from someone who has visited Sanya whilst onboard SeaDream will be greatly appreciated.

Also, was anyone advised to take malaria tablets before visiting Sanya?

Christine

La Ventana is one of the best places for a tango show. The dinner and show combination is very good. Have a look at their website. http://www.laventanaweb.com and see what you think - the website offers several languages to choose from.