Keith1010

Vince, interesting that they still do training on this. When we went business casual in the 1990's we realized it was too challenging to put in writing all the options for clothing. In one of the largest facilities on terms of employees that was part of my team we arranged for a clothing company to come in and they modeled business casual clothing for our teams. It was a win-win. They could show all the examples of business casual and they would probably get sales from this. Of course back then we were talking about khaki's and button down shirts for gents and pants and tops for ladies, dresses etc. I remember when I went from the East Coast Corporate environment to California where I had worn three piece suits which seemed foreign to the folks my assistant explained to me every other friday on paydays we had business casual. It took me awhile to participate. Today probably almost everything goes. Keith

Full disclosure. I do not wear Jeans in the evening for dinner. With that said, I had no idea about this until you posted it (and I pride myself on details) until lI went to the Crystal website and read what it said. My guess is that it was overlooked by those who didn't wear a jacket. Keith

I concur with the responses you have received from Patty and Rob. I would just add if you are not an employee I would hope that this question would not be answered by A&K/Crystal. I can't imagine asking this of any business. Will the next question be how much do people get paid and what are their benefits? Keith

Just want to add that as Patty mentioned limit is 3 and as Emdee mentioned only selected suites. Even the CP accommodates up to three people. Keith

Ten years ago today in London as part of our pre-cruise. Keith

I've heard it both ways but there is a dry dock planned prior to 2026. Me I won't wait. Keith

First half late August this year and the rest December this year. Keith

Here goes. https://www.crystalcruises.com/press/crystal-announces-release-dates-for-2026-itineraries?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR25RFPxlteYGRfmc9Im2Fix_d6UfktMOz1Ig7WOw9GPa9U2R1VyKxXOvs4_aem_Egds_TE2KsLYNpupp2ftyQ More details will be forthcoming starting in August. Symphony returns to the USA. Keith

Yes I figured that out when you answered Texas Tillie's question the other day. Then someone mentioned guests could book deck5. Rob and myself said that is not the case. What threw me off was your post number 33.You said "My friend who booked the cruise also got cabin 514 for GTY." Think you meant your friend got a code 514 for a GTY. Either way that is why I asked the question. Keith

That is what I thought. Deck 7 Serenity based on what you had posted. I only asked because of the discussions about Deck 5 which to me didn't match with your post.

Ten years ago in London for a pre-cruise stay before a Crystal Cruise. Keith

You have lost me now. Are you on Serenity and is it deck 7? Or not? Based on the little you provided it appeared you were assigned to a room on Deck 7. Agree with oakridger. More information would be helpful.

Agreed with two exceptions. Some were used to quarantine guests with Covid in 2021 and on occasion used for enrichment personnel by old Crystal. Keith.

Just asking but in your category is it possible there is one solo left and it is the one on the opposite side as the one you got? Aren't all the solo ones above the Galaxy. I am assuming you are speaking about Serenity since they have 14 solo rooms. Anyway, just curious. Keith

Normally boarding is at Noon. May I ask what materials you are looking at? In any case I would recommend having your TA or if you would like you could contact on board guest services at: obgs@crystalcruises.com Keith

Just wanted to stop in and say: Keith

I don't have a photo from this date so chose one from a favorite stop Monaco from five years ago. Some of you were on board at the time. Keith

Let's find something with no controversy such as inclusive laundry. As they say welcome to CC. 😂

It's always special to be at sea. If I am walking outside or sitting and viewing the ocean I think about those who discovered the world and what that would have been like. Similarly when we are on land and visiting historic sites I think back to those who lived during those times. What a wonderful world. Keith

I appreciate these when we cross streets in London. Keith

Rob has it right. It can be a piece of cake or chaotic. Getting to the terminal a cab is fine. Leaving I would arrange transportation but my preference is to do it with Crystal. Pay more? Yes. But they will get you to where the vehicle is. JMO. Keith

After two cruises on Serenity for the restart in 2021, we departed Serenity three years ago today and had breakfast as the Airport in Nassau as we waited to fly home. Not my typical breakfast but it was better than not eating. Keith

I would suggest that you have your TA or you can do this yourself write to on board guest services to have them confirm the dates for the formal evenings. Their e-mail address is: obgs@crystalcruises.com Keith

The good news is at least for now this is no longer required. Seems like yesterday. Time flies when you are having fun. Keth

I suspect that the suggestion to check all cell phones at Waterside was a joke. If not, it's not going to happen. I think the point that was made is that if this is a problem (I say I think because I rarely have seen people at dinner on cell phones) that Crystal can put something in Reflections as they do for other things. I also recommend that if you are at dinner and this happens and it bothers you to simple ask for the Head Water to come by and point it out to him/her. In all our years of sailing Crystal I don't think I could count on a couple of fingers when I have been at dinner and someone was talking on the phone. I would say on occasion we have experienced some cases where some people at a table talking very loud and that has been bothersome but it's all part of the experience when you chose to cruise with lots of people. I would also tell you that this happen on land at restaurants. As I've said people are people. I am suer we are all guilty in some way too. Keith