Bon Voyage test

[rafinmd]

Adding Serenity 7/24/21  and 10/9-10/21

 

I have started issuing “Bon Voyages” as cruises are a week away from starting. The list of people I include comes from the main Crystal Forums “Future Bookings” thread. The roll calls are semi-private while anybody can read posts on the main forum, so I do NOT transfer names from the Roll Calls to the Bon Voyages. If you want to be included in the Bon Voyage you must post your intentions on the on this thread:

 Future Bookings

I expect most Yacht and River cruises will not generate roll calls. Where I learn of a roll call I’ll try adding it to the bottom section.

I know that many of the cruises listed here either have been cancelled or will be soon, but I will continue to list them until 30 days past the end of the cruise in case people will want to discuss replacement cruises, refunds, and the like.

Cruise critic has instituted an automated “roll call finder”. I think it is in people’s best interest if this thread and the automatic system produce the same results. For that to happen, It seems like the best format is month, day, year, and NOT with a date range. (Rather than a date range consider something like Crystal Symphony June 15, 2019 for 14 days.

2021:Crystal Symphony

Apr 24: Guadi and Glamour(cancelled)
May 1: Italian Images and Greek Isles(cancelled)
May 18: Grand Prix Rivera Gateway(cancelled)
Aug 1: Black Sea Explorer(cancelled)
Aug 21: Renaissance and Royalty(cancelled)
Nov 3: Luxury Caribbean Escape(cancelled)

 

Aug 2-5: St Maarten  - Antigua

Aug 12-15: St Maarten  - Antigua

Aug 22-25: St Maarten  - Antigua

Sep 1-4: St Maarten  - Antigua

Sep 11-14: St Maarten  - Antigua

Sep 21-24: St Maarten  - Antigua

Oct 1-4: St Maarten  - Antigua

Oct 11-14: St Maarten  - Antigua

Oct 21-24: St Maarten  - Antigua

Oct 31-Nov 3: St Maarten  - Antigua

Nov 10-13: St Maarten  - Antigua

Nov 20-23: St Maarten  - Antigua

Nov 30-Dec 3: St Maarten  - Antigua

Dec 10-13: St Maarten  - Antigua

Dec 20-23: St Maarten  - Antigua

 

2022: Crystal Symphony

Jan 6: New Zealand Allure
Jan 20: Remarkable Reefs and Cultures

Feb 2:Ancient Cultures and Modern Wonders
Feb 16: Imperial Southeast Asia
Mar 1: Taiwan to the Phillippines & Borneo

Mar 14:  Magnificent Myanmar & Intriguing India

Apr 16: Holy Land and Greek Isles

Apr 28: Black Sea and Adriatic Discovery
May 10: Mediterranean Vistas
May 17: Italia, Espania, and the Riviera
May 24: Gaudi and the Grand Prix
Jun 2: Romantic Cliffs and Cultures
Jun 9: Stories of Eternal Enchantment
Jun 16: Royal Riviera
Jun 23: Master Collection
Jun 30: Sol to Soul
Jul 7: Fabled Lands and Vineyards
Jul 19: Kingdoms of Inspiration
Jul 31: Gateways of Baltic Beauty
Aug 10: Northern Europe Embrace
Aug 21: Isles, Kingdoms, and the Military Tatoo

Aug 31: European Gardens and Dover
Sep 8: Old World Joie de Vivre
Sep 19:Escape to Espania

Sept 26: Las Ramblas to the Riviera

Oct 17: Mediterranean Majesty

Oct 28: Spanish Coast & Atlantic Isles

Nov 8: Mediterranean and Holy Lands
Nov 16: Journey to the Holy Lands
Nov 29: Grand Arabian Gulf
Dec 16: Pearls of Arabia
Dec 23: Dazzling Dubai & Taj Mahal

2023: Crystal Symphony

Jan 7: South Asian Tapestry
Jan 18: Ancient Temples and Soaring Skyscrapers

Jan 22: Treasures of the South China Sea
Jan 30: Southeast Asian Cache
Feb 22: Singapore to Sri Lanka and Beyond
Mar 1: Icons of the Indian Ocean
Mar 10: Beyond the Strait of Hormuz
Mar 16: Pearls of Arabia
Mar 24: Red Sea Review
Apr 2: Egyptian Treasures and Grecian Grandeur
Apr 11: Holy Land Sojourn
Apr 22: Black Sea Brillance
May 4: Realms of the Doge
May 11: Adriatic Bliss and the Eternal City
May 20: Bermini to Gaudi
May 27: Iberian Explorer
Jun 3: Joie De Vivre Et Jardins
Jun 14: Celtic Interlude
Jun 26: Baltic Brillance
Jul 6: Imperial Palaces and Viking Traditions
Jul 18: Norse Meets South
Jul 28: Beguiling Britania & Captivating Ireland
Aug 8: Northern European Majesties
Aug 19: Accent on the Baltic
Aug 31: Western European Wanderlust
Sep 9: Ancient Kingdoms and Moorish Influences
Sep 19: Along The CôTe D’Azur
Sep 26: Italian Interlude
Oct 3: Adriatic Vistas and Grecian Gems
Oct 10: Into the Land of the Pharos
Oct 17: Arabian Peninsular Explorer
Oct 27: Gulf Gems and Alluring Mumbai
Nov 9: South Asian Spices, Temples, and Marvels

Nov. 22: Ancient Kingdoms and Storied Pagodas
Dec 7: Exploring the Great Australian Bight
Dec 21:  Southern Hemisphere Holiday

 

2021:Crystal Serenity

Jul 3-4: Nassau - Bimini

Jul 10-11: Nassau - Bimini

Jul 17-18: Nassau - Bimini

Jul 24-5: Nassau - Bimini

Jul 31-Aug1: Nassau - Bimini

Aug 7-8: Nassau - Bimini

Aug 14-15: Nassau - Bimini

Aug 21-22: Nassau - Bimini

Aug 27: Cultural Wonders(cancelled)

Aug 28-29: Nassau - Bimini

Sep 4-5:  Nassau - Bimini
Sep 5: Across the Atlantic(cancelled)

Sep 11-12: Nassau - Bimini

Sep 18-19: Nassau  - Bimini

Sep 25-26: Nassau - Bimini

Sep 25: Discovery In The Maritimes(cancelled)

Oct 2-3: Nassau - Bimini

Oct 9-10: Nassau - Bimini

Oct 16-17: Nassau - Bimini

Oct 23-24: Nassau - Bimini

Oct 30-31: Nassau - Bimini

Nov 6-7: Nassau - Bimini
Oct 19: New England Classic(cancelled)
Oct 26:  New York to the Amazon(cancelled)
Nov 19: Tropical Thanksgiving
Nov 28: Seashells and Sunshine

Dec 5:  Caribbean Idylls

Dec 12: Caribbean Cachet
Dec 22: Caribbean Holiday

Crystal Serenity 2022

Jan 5: Captivating Caribbean
Jan 17: Passage between two Seas
Feb 2: Island Lores and Legends
Feb 21: Tasman Shores and Terraced Vineyards

Mar 11: Indian Ocean Idyll --Part of World Cruise

Mar 29: Monumental Antiquities – Part of World Cruise
Apr 16: Black Sea Mosaic  – Part of World Cruise
Apr 29: Continental Conaisseur  – Part of World Cruise
May 13: Coastal Treasures
May 29:  Hawaiian Island Shores
Jun 14: Pacific Coast Treasures –No Roll call but may be included in May 29 Roll call
Jun 23: Alaskan Wonders
Jul 7: Gold and Glaciers

Jul 18: Treetops and Totems
Jul 25: Glacier Grandeur
Aug 1: Wilderness and Icy Wonders
Aug 8: West Coast Wanderer
Aug 15: Panama Canal and Central America

Sep 2: New England Treasures
Sep 9: Wonders of New England and Canad
Sep 19: Canada and New England Enchantment
Sep 27: Essential Northeast
Oct 5: Autumn in the Northeast
Oct 13: Northeast Gems
Oct 21: Eastern Seaboard Heritage

Nov 4: Caribbean Treasures and Canal Wonders
Nov 15: Panama and Tropical Playgrounds
Nov 25:  Caribbean Splendor
Dec 4: Colors of the Caribbean
Dec 12: Glittering Island Gems
Dec 21: East to West Caribbean Celebration

Serenity 2023

Jan 4: Caribbean Interlude
Jan 11:  Full World Cruise–Wild Kingdoms & Exotic Discoveries
Jan 11: Panama Canal to Peru
Jan 26: Easter Island and French Polynesia
Feb 11: South Pacific Kingdoms
Mar 2: Papua New Guinea Discovery
Mar 25: Exotic Temples and Treasures
Apr 8: Sanctuaries and Spice Routes
Apr 22: Safaris and Antiquities
May 10: Greek Isles and Adriatic Icons
May 19: Riviera Wanderlust
Jun 19: Legends of the Med
Jun 27: Black Sea Brillance
 Jul 9: Agean and Adriatic Antiquities
Jul 18: Palaces & Monuments
Jul 25: Mediterranean Chic
Aug 1:  Mediterranean Idylls
Aug 8: Amfali and Dalmatia Dreams
Aug 17:  Mediterranean Masterpiece
Aug 29: Iberian Wanderlust
Sep 5:  Cultured Pursuits

Sep 16:  Trans-Atlantic Explorer
Sep 27: New England Immersion
Oct 4: Autumn Tapestry
Oct 12: Fall’s Grandeur
Oct 20: Skyscrapers and Waterfalls
Oct 28: Citadels and Cottages
Nov 5: Bound for Sunshine
Nov 17:  Caribbean Miami Roundtrip
Nov 28: Boutique Caribbean
Dec 8:  Caribbean Wanderlust
Dec 15: Azure Escape
Dec 22: Tropical Holiday Wonders

 

Esprit:

10/10/21:  Adriatic and Ionian Reflections

12/23/21: Seychelles Holiday Splendor

9/4/22: Greek Isles and the Corinth Canal

9/11/22: Dreaming of Dalmatia

 

Crystal Endeavour:

7/12/21:  Russian Far East and the Aleutian Isles    (cancelled)

7/17/21: Luxury Iceland Expedition

8/16/21: Luxury Iceland Expedition
8/17/21: Northeast Passage(cancelled)

10/9/21: Expedition Atlantic Isles

10/9/22: Darien Jungle to Colonial Lima

River cruises:

General Crystal River Cruise Roll Call

Crystal Bach

4/16/22: Tulips and Windmills

 

Crystal Debussy:

Crystal Ravel:

 

Crystal Mahler:

 

Crystal Mozart:

 

 

[rafinmd]

Adding Symphony 12/23/21

 

 

I have started issuing “Bon Voyages” as cruises are a week away from starting. The list of people I include comes from the main Crystal Forums “Future Bookings” thread. The roll calls are semi-private while anybody can read posts on the main forum, so I do NOT transfer names from the Roll Calls to the Bon Voyages. If you want to be included in the Bon Voyage you must post your intentions on the on this thread:

 Future Bookings

I expect most Yacht and River cruises will not generate roll calls. Where I learn of a roll call I’ll try adding it to the bottom section.

I know that many of the cruises listed here either have been cancelled or will be soon, but I will continue to list them until 30 days past the end of the cruise in case people will want to discuss replacement cruises, refunds, and the like.

Cruise critic has instituted an automated “roll call finder”. I think it is in people’s best interest if this thread and the automatic system produce the same results. For that to happen, It seems like the best format is month, day, year, and NOT with a date range. (Rather than a date range consider something like Crystal Symphony June 15, 2019 for 14 days.

2021:Crystal Symphony

May 18: Grand Prix Rivera Gateway(cancelled)
Aug 1: Black Sea Explorer(cancelled)
Aug 21: Renaissance and Royalty(cancelled)
Nov 3: Luxury Caribbean Escape(cancelled)

 

Aug 2-5: St Maarten  - Antigua

Aug 12-15: St Maarten  - Antigua

Aug 22-25: St Maarten  - Antigua

Sep 1-4: St Maarten  - Antigua

Sep 11-14: St Maarten  - Antigua

Sep 21-24: St Maarten  - Antigua

Oct 1-4: St Maarten  - Antigua

Oct 11-14: St Maarten  - Antigua

Oct 21-24: St Maarten  - Antigua

Oct 31-Nov 3: St Maarten  - Antigua

Nov 10-13: St Maarten  - Antigua

Nov 20-23: St Maarten  - Antigua

Nov 30-Dec 3: St Maarten  - Antigua

Dec 10-13: St Maarten  - Antigua

Dec 20-23: St Maarten  - Antigua

 

2022: Crystal Symphony

Jan 6: New Zealand Allure
Jan 20: Remarkable Reefs and Cultures

Feb 2:Ancient Cultures and Modern Wonders
Feb 16: Imperial Southeast Asia
Mar 1: Taiwan to the Phillippines & Borneo

Mar 14:  Magnificent Myanmar & Intriguing India

Apr 16: Holy Land and Greek Isles

Apr 28: Black Sea and Adriatic Discovery
May 10: Mediterranean Vistas
May 17: Italia, Espania, and the Riviera
May 24: Gaudi and the Grand Prix
Jun 2: Romantic Cliffs and Cultures
Jun 9: Stories of Eternal Enchantment
Jun 16: Royal Riviera
Jun 23: Master Collection
Jun 30: Sol to Soul
Jul 7: Fabled Lands and Vineyards
Jul 19: Kingdoms of Inspiration
Jul 31: Gateways of Baltic Beauty
Aug 10: Northern Europe Embrace
Aug 21: Isles, Kingdoms, and the Military Tatoo

Aug 31: European Gardens and Dover
Sep 8: Old World Joie de Vivre
Sep 19:Escape to Espania

Sept 26: Las Ramblas to the Riviera

Oct 17: Mediterranean Majesty

Oct 28: Spanish Coast & Atlantic Isles

Nov 8: Mediterranean and Holy Lands
Nov 16: Journey to the Holy Lands
Nov 29: Grand Arabian Gulf
Dec 16: Pearls of Arabia
Dec 23: Dazzling Dubai & Taj Mahal

2023: Crystal Symphony

Jan 7: South Asian Tapestry
Jan 18: Ancient Temples and Soaring Skyscrapers

Jan 22: Treasures of the South China Sea
Jan 30: Southeast Asian Cache
Feb 22: Singapore to Sri Lanka and Beyond
Mar 1: Icons of the Indian Ocean
Mar 10: Beyond the Strait of Hormuz
Mar 16: Pearls of Arabia
Mar 24: Red Sea Review
Apr 2: Egyptian Treasures and Grecian Grandeur
Apr 11: Holy Land Sojourn
Apr 22: Black Sea Brillance
May 4: Realms of the Doge
May 11: Adriatic Bliss and the Eternal City
May 20: Bermini to Gaudi
May 27: Iberian Explorer
Jun 3: Joie De Vivre Et Jardins
Jun 14: Celtic Interlude
Jun 26: Baltic Brillance
Jul 6: Imperial Palaces and Viking Traditions
Jul 18: Norse Meets South
Jul 28: Beguiling Britania & Captivating Ireland
Aug 8: Northern European Majesties
Aug 19: Accent on the Baltic
Aug 31: Western European Wanderlust
Sep 9: Ancient Kingdoms and Moorish Influences
Sep 19: Along The CôTe D’Azur
Sep 26: Italian Interlude
Oct 3: Adriatic Vistas and Grecian Gems
Oct 10: Into the Land of the Pharos
Oct 17: Arabian Peninsular Explorer
Oct 27: Gulf Gems and Alluring Mumbai
Nov 9: South Asian Spices, Temples, and Marvels

Nov. 22: Ancient Kingdoms and Storied Pagodas
Dec 7: Exploring the Great Australian Bight
Dec 21:  Southern Hemisphere Holiday

 

2021:Crystal Serenity

Jul 3-4: Nassau - Bimini

Jul 10-11: Nassau - Bimini

Jul 17-18: Nassau - Bimini

Jul 24-5: Nassau - Bimini

Jul 31-Aug1: Nassau - Bimini

Aug 7-8: Nassau - Bimini

Aug 14-15: Nassau - Bimini

Aug 21-22: Nassau - Bimini

Aug 27: Cultural Wonders(cancelled)

Aug 28-29: Nassau - Bimini

Sep 4-5:  Nassau - Bimini
Sep 5: Across the Atlantic(cancelled)

Sep 11-12: Nassau - Bimini

Sep 18-19: Nassau  - Bimini

Sep 25-26: Nassau - Bimini

Sep 25: Discovery In The Maritimes(cancelled)

Oct 2-3: Nassau - Bimini

Oct 9-10: Nassau - Bimini

Oct 16-17: Nassau - Bimini

Oct 23-24: Nassau - Bimini

Oct 30-31: Nassau - Bimini

Nov 6-7: Nassau - Bimini
Oct 19: New England Classic(cancelled)
Oct 26:  New York to the Amazon(cancelled)
Nov 19: Tropical Thanksgiving
Nov 28: Seashells and Sunshine

Dec 5:  Caribbean Idylls

Dec 12: Caribbean Cachet
Dec 22: Caribbean Holiday

Crystal Serenity 2022

Jan 5: Captivating Caribbean
Jan 17: Passage between two Seas
Feb 2: Island Lores and Legends
Feb 21: Tasman Shores and Terraced Vineyards

Mar 11: Indian Ocean Idyll --Part of World Cruise

Mar 29: Monumental Antiquities – Part of World Cruise
Apr 16: Black Sea Mosaic  – Part of World Cruise
Apr 29: Continental Conaisseur  – Part of World Cruise
May 13: Coastal Treasures
May 29:  Hawaiian Island Shores
Jun 14: Pacific Coast Treasures –No Roll call but may be included in May 29 Roll call
Jun 23: Alaskan Wonders
Jul 7: Gold and Glaciers

Jul 18: Treetops and Totems
Jul 25: Glacier Grandeur
Aug 1: Wilderness and Icy Wonders
Aug 8: West Coast Wanderer
Aug 15: Panama Canal and Central America

Sep 2: New England Treasures
Sep 9: Wonders of New England and Canad
Sep 19: Canada and New England Enchantment
Sep 27: Essential Northeast
Oct 5: Autumn in the Northeast
Oct 13: Northeast Gems
Oct 21: Eastern Seaboard Heritage

Nov 4: Caribbean Treasures and Canal Wonders
Nov 15: Panama and Tropical Playgrounds
Nov 25:  Caribbean Splendor
Dec 4: Colors of the Caribbean
Dec 12: Glittering Island Gems
Dec 21: East to West Caribbean Celebration

Serenity 2023

Jan 4: Caribbean Interlude
Jan 11:  Full World Cruise–Wild Kingdoms & Exotic Discoveries
Jan 11: Panama Canal to Peru
Jan 26: Easter Island and French Polynesia
Feb 11: South Pacific Kingdoms
Mar 2: Papua New Guinea Discovery
Mar 25: Exotic Temples and Treasures
Apr 8: Sanctuaries and Spice Routes
Apr 22: Safaris and Antiquities
May 10: Greek Isles and Adriatic Icons
May 19: Riviera Wanderlust
Jun 19: Legends of the Med
Jun 27: Black Sea Brillance
 Jul 9: Agean and Adriatic Antiquities
Jul 18: Palaces & Monuments
Jul 25: Mediterranean Chic
Aug 1:  Mediterranean Idylls
Aug 8: Amfali and Dalmatia Dreams
Aug 17:  Mediterranean Masterpiece
Aug 29: Iberian Wanderlust
Sep 5:  Cultured Pursuits

Sep 16:  Trans-Atlantic Explorer
Sep 27: New England Immersion
Oct 4: Autumn Tapestry
Oct 12: Fall’s Grandeur
Oct 20: Skyscrapers and Waterfalls
Oct 28: Citadels and Cottages
Nov 5: Bound for Sunshine
Nov 17:  Caribbean Miami Roundtrip
Nov 28: Boutique Caribbean
Dec 8:  Caribbean Wanderlust
Dec 15: Azure Escape
Dec 22: Tropical Holiday Wonders

 

Esprit:

10/10/21:  Adriatic and Ionian Reflections

12/23/21: Seychelles Holiday Splendor

9/4/22: Greek Isles and the Corinth Canal

9/11/22: Dreaming of Dalmatia

 

Crystal Endeavour:

7/12/21:  Russian Far East and the Aleutian Isles    (cancelled)

7/17/21: Luxury Iceland Expedition

8/16/21: Luxury Iceland Expedition
8/17/21: Northeast Passage(cancelled)

10/9/21: Expedition Atlantic Isles

10/9/22: Darien Jungle to Colonial Lima

River cruises:

General Crystal River Cruise Roll Call

Crystal Bach

4/16/22: Tulips and Windmills

 

Crystal Debussy:

Crystal Ravel:

 

Crystal Mahler:

 

Crystal Mozart:

 

[rafinmd]

Bon Voyage to Isdex, Ice Bear, Ibcruizin, aputt, klbankes, and Johng75370 July 3. 2021

Crystal Serenity Nassau Round Trip, Bahamas Luxury Escape

I disembarked Crystal Serenity March 3, 2020 in Sydney and watched her sail away on March 4.  Since that time I don’t think Crystal has carried a single revenue passenger anywhere.  That is about to change with these intrepid pioneers.  You will likely face challenges and changing protocols but are surely headed for an adventure:
 July 3 Nassau R/T johng75370 (John/Andrew)

July 3 Nassau R/T klbankes (Calvin/Karl)

July 3 Nassau R/T aputt, (Tony/Andrew)

July 3 Nassau R/T  lhcruzin (Mike/Linda)

July 3 Nassau R/T Ice Bear (Marion)

July 3 Nassau R/T  Isdex (Sharon)
 

I have a long standing policy that I go only to the future bookings thread for the Bon Voyages, mainly because the other source would be roll calls which are private to registered Cruise Critic members but there are exceptions.  Bon Voyage as well to Suitcasebears, and we look forward to your live thread.  Have a wonderful cruise!

Roy

 

Edited June 21, 2021 by rafinmd

[rafinmd]

Crystal Serenity Nassau Round Trip, Bahamas Luxury Escape

 

I disembarked Crystal Serenity March 3, 2020 in Sydney and watched her sail away on March 4. 

 

Since that time I don’t think Crystal has carried a single revenue passenger anywhere.  That is about to change with these intrepid pioneers.  You will likely face challenges and changing protocols but are surely headed for an adventure:

 

https://www.crystalcruises.com/images/default-source/voyages/maps-svg/ocy2021-nassau-roundtrip-luxury-bahamas-escape-map.svg

July 3 Nassau R/T johng75370 (John/Andrew)

July 3 Nassau R/T klbankes (Calvin/Karl)

July 3 Nassau R/T aputt, (Tony/Andrew)

July 3 Nassau R/T  lhcruzin (Mike/Linda)

July 3 Nassau R/T Ice Bear (Marion)

July 3 Nassau R/T  Isdex (Sharon)
 

I have a long standing policy that I go only to the future bookings thread for the Bon Voyages, mainly because the other source would be roll calls which are private to registered Cruise Critic members but there are exceptions.  Bon Voyage as well to Suitcasebears, and we look forward to your live thread.  Have a wonderful cruise!

Roy

[rafinmd]

 

Crystal Serenity Nassau Round Trip, Bahamas Luxury Escape

 

I disembarked Crystal Serenity March 3, 2020 in Sydney and watched her sail away on March 4. 

 

Since that time I don’t think Crystal has carried a single revenue passenger anywhere.  That is about to change with these intrepid pioneers.  You will likely face challenges and changing protocols but are surely headed for an adventure:

 

https://www.crystalcruises.com/images/default-source/voyages/maps-svg/ocy2021-nassau-roundtrip-luxury-bahamas-escape-map.svg

July 3 Nassau R/T Keith1010 (Keith/Anne Marie

July 3 Nassau R/T johng75370 (John/Andrew)

July 3 Nassau R/T klbankes (Calvin/Karl)

July 3 Nassau R/T aputt, (Tony/Andrew)

July 3 Nassau R/T  lhcruzin (Mike/Linda)

July 3 Nassau R/T Ice Bear (Marion)

July 3 Nassau R/T  Isdex (Sharon)
 

I have a long standing policy that I go only to the future bookings thread for the Bon Voyages, mainly because the other source would be roll calls which are private to registered Cruise Critic members but there are exceptions.  Bon Voyage as well to Suitcasebears, and we look forward to your live thread.  Have a wonderful cruise!

Roy

[rafinmd]

Encore Sailing-- Crystal Serenity Nassau Round Trip, Bahamas Luxury Escape

 

Too many people on this voyage to list individually in the title.  The first  Crystal  Cruise in over 15 months is under way.  Many of the people on that sailing will be continuing to a back to back and be joined by a significant contingent of new people.  The second cruise should be a bit more "normal" than the first but will still be an adventure.  With a bit of luck but still not assured we can look forward to the possibility of an inaugural docking in Bimini:

 

 

July 10 Nassau R/T Keith1010 (Keith/Anne Marie)

July 10 Nassau  R/T  bitob (Bob/Laraine)

July 10 Nassau R/T Va cruising (Michael/Rike)

July 10  Nassau R/T Islandchick (Susie) and pnsnkr (Sankar)

July 10 Nassau R/T Verokokaren (Mark/Karen)

July 10 Nassau  R/T Kwaj boy/Kwaj girl (Dana/Sandy)

July 10 Nassau  R/T Essiesmom (Carolyn/Mary)

July 10 Nassau  R/T Kwaj girl (Sandy) Kwaj boy (Dana)

July 10 Nassau  R/T Goldengatecruisers (Ashley/Kelly)

July 10 Nassau R/T  TakingFlight (Jo Ann/John)

July 10 Nassau R/T Ice Bear (Marion)

Enjoy the ship, enjoy the Bahamas, and make memories to last a lifetime.

 

Roy

[rafinmd]

Encore Sailing-- Crystal Serenity Nassau Round Trip and hopefully Bimini Round trip, Bahamas Luxury Escape

 

Too many people on this voyage to list individually in the title.  The second  Crystal  Cruise in over 15 months is under way.  Many of the people on that sailing will be continuing to a back to back and be joined by a significant contingent of new people.  The third cruise should be a bit more "normal" than the first but will still be an adventure.  There are unconfirmed reports that the July 18 visit to Bimini has been cancelled; we hope not for the sake of frankdp:

 

 

July 17 Nassau R/T bitob (Bob/Laraine)

July 17 Nassau R/T PaulMCO/Moggyhill (Paul/Mindy)

July 17 Nassau  R/T Islandchick (Susie)/pnsnkr (Sankar)

July 17 Nassau  R/T tinaincc (Tina/Rex Peterson)

July 17 Nassau  R/T Nyloc - (Colyn/Jan)

July 17 Nassau R/T  July 17 Nassau R/T Kwaj boy/Kwaj girl (Dana/Sandy)

July 17 Nassau R/T  Bonnieg (Bonnie/Steve)

July 17 Nassau R/T  Gabelle (Nancy/Ken)

July 17 Nassau  R/T Kwaj girl (Sandy) Kwaj boy (Dana)

July 17 Nassau  R/T Goldengatecruisers (Ashley/Kelly)

July 17 Nassau R/T FloatSomeMore (Vickie/Davide)

July 17 Nassau R/T Cruisebug722 (Beth/Pam)

July 17 Nassau R/T LadysMom (Norma/Mitch)

July 17 Nassau R/T  Tinaincc (Tina/Rex)

July 17 Nassau R/T BBWC (Ron/Brigit)

July 17 Nassau  R/T Gambler458 (Elisa/Linda )

July 17 Nassau R/T Vagabondvoyager (Kathy)

July 17 Nassau R/T Ice Bear (Marion)

July 17 Nassau R/T Jdfireman (Justin/Victoria)

July 17 Nassau R/T MarkWiltonM (Mark/John)

July 17 Nassau R/T MsCrystalina

 

July 18 Bimini R/T frankdp (Frank/Faith)

 

Enjoy the ship, enjoy the service,  enjoy the Bahamas, and make memories to last a lifetime.

 

Roy

[rafinmd]

Crystal Endeavor Luxury Iceland Expedition, July 27, 2021

 

While I missed a Bon Voyage to the actual maiden voyage, I think the term pioneer still can be applied to Sierrafloridacruiser on this exotic voyage.  If pioneer is not quite on the mark explorer certainly is for such an exotic voyage:

https://www.crystalcruises.com/images/default-source/voyages/maps-svg/yen210806-10-luxury-expedition-cruise-10-nights-map.svg?sfvrsn=49d09ffd_4

 

July 27 Reykjavik R/T - sierrafloridacruiser (Bet/Tom)

 

Enjoy the ship, enjoy the service,  enjoy Iceland, and make memories to last a lifetime.

 

Roy

 

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[rafinmd]

Encore Sailing-- Crystal Serenity Nassau Round Trip and hopefully Bimini Round trip, Bahamas Luxury Escape

 

These Bahamas cruises should be getting down to a nice rhythm by now.   While new things are being learned with each execution of the itinerary, a sense of adventure will still be an advantage.  It appears that the issues with Bimini have been resolved and that will be a nice addition to the mix:

 

 

July 24 Nassau R/T Giustot (Tom/Mona)

July 24 Nassau R/T Whystayhome (Linda/Phil)

July 24 Nassau R/T Reba 954 (Mike/Rebecca)

July 24 Nassau R/ T Whystayhome (Linda/Phil)

July 24 Nassau R/ T BBWC (Ron/Brigit)

July 24 Nassau R/T mauipat (Pat/Mike)

July 24 Nassau R/T Ice Bear (Marion)

July 24 Nassau R/T Cybercsp (Nancy/Charlie)

 

July 25 Bimini R/T  Travelwide  (Jim/Alma)

 

 

Enjoy the ship, enjoy the service,  enjoy the Bahamas, and make memories to last a lifetime.

 

Roy

[rafinmd]

Encore Sailing-- Crystal Serenity Nassau Round Trip, Bahamas Luxury Escape

 

A bit of a bittersweet Bon Voyage this time.  We were saddened recently to discover that Sthrngary will not be joining the group due to a breakthrough Covid infection.  I hope all on board will have an extra toast to the missing member and that Sthrngary will quickly find a satisfactory cruise.

 

 

July 31 Nassau R/T Murphywolfe (Elaine/Barry)

July 31 Nassau R/T Trulythebear  (Alan/Rachel) 

July 31 Nassau R/T Whystayhome (Linda/Phil)

July 31 Nassau R/T mauipat (Pat/Mike)

[July 31 Nassau R/T Sthrngary (Gary/Tami)]

July 31 Nassau R/T Whystayhome (Linda/Phil)

July 31 Nassau R/T KarimaJ (Kerry/Jameel)

 

 

Enjoy the ship, enjoy the service,  enjoy the Bahamas stay safe, and make memories to last a lifetime.

 

Roy

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Crystal Endeavor Luxury Iceland Expedition, August 6, 2021

 

Reports from the Inaugural sailing of the Crystal Endeavor have been quite enticing and now we have another live thread coming up with our own Keith and Anne Marie.  I'm sure recent covid developments have been concerning but you're seizing the moment

 

 

Aug 6 Reykjavik R/T - Keith1010 (Keith/Anne Marie)

 

Enjoy the ship, enjoy the service,  enjoy Iceland, and make memories to last a lifetime.

 

Roy

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Crystal Serenity Nassau, Bimini, or Miami Round Trip, Bahamas Luxury Escape

 

What I expected to be a somewhat routine Bahamas cruise took on a touch of drama with the addition of Crystal's first US visit in about 18 months to the mix.  I expect some people will be happy with the addition of vibrant Miami to the itinerary while others will cringe and make it a sea day.  All these people were originally boarding in Nassau (and mauipat) is continuing from the July 31 cruise, but I think MomC was trying to change her embarkation to Miami.  I'm not sure if that happened or not.

 

August 7 Nassau R/T MomC (Bob/Linda)

August 7 Nassau R/T Mudhen (Linda/John)

August 7 Nassau R/T mauipat (Pat/Mike)

 

Enjoy the ship, enjoy the service,  enjoy the Bahamas, stay safe,  and make memories to last a lifetime.

 

Roy

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Crystal Serenity Nassau, Round Trip, Bahamas Luxury Escape

 

We now have the second Bahamas cruise with a stop in Miami, and the first where passengers will be disembarking there.  While there are 3 possible embarkation ports Wesport is definitely embarking in Nassau and MomC is continuing from the August 7 cruise out of Nassau.    While there are varying opinions about the ports the ship seems to be the primary destination and the experience is as good as ever.

 

August 14 Nassau R/T   Wesport  (Richard/Theo)

August 14 Nassau R/T MomC (Bob/Linda)

 

Enjoy the ship, enjoy the service,  enjoy the Bahamas, stay safe,  and make memories to last a lifetime.

 

Roy

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Crystal Endeavor Luxury Iceland Expedition, August 16, 2021

 

While work continues on final venue updates on Endeavor the experience seems to get better with each successive cruise, and hope the third one will be the best yet.

 

 

August 16 Reykjavik R/T Santonio (Darlene F.)

 

Wishing Darlene a fabulous voyage.  Enjoy the ship, enjoy the service,  enjoy Iceland, and make memories to last a lifetime.

 

Roy

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Crystal Serenity Nassau and Miami, Round Trip, Bahamas Luxury Escape

 

While all the Bahamas cruises have featured multiple embarkation ports this is the first time we have had people in future bookings from multiple ports.  Wishing one a smooth Miami embarkation and the other a painless encounter with CPB there.   While there are varying opinions about the ports the ship seems to be the primary destination and the experience is as good as ever.

 

August 21 Nassau R/T miklinga (Mike/Linda)

August 23 Miami R/T Jdfireman (Justin/Victoria)

 

Enjoy the ship, enjoy the service,  enjoy the Bahamas, stay safe,  and make memories to last a lifetime. 

 

Roy

 

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Crystal Symphony Boston to Bermuda and Back, Luxury Bermuda Escape

After her long hiatus Crystal Symphony is now close to North America poised for a return to her elegant service and almost exactly 19 months since Symphony last touched US soil (a port call in Hawaii).  Just one port call but Bermuda is a great one and a departure from one of America's most interesting and historic cities.

 

 

Aug 22 -BOSTON R/T Bermuda  Kwaj girl -Sandy/Dana Wells)

August 22 Boston R/T Bermuda  TER777 (Tracie)

 

As always with Crystal there will be plenty to do on 2 full and 2 half sea days, and some may choose the attractive option of enjoying a largely empty ship on some or all of the port days.  I also recommend a little time in Boston before or after the cruise.  Whatever you do have a wonderful time.

 

Roy

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Crystal Serenity Miami and Nassau, Round Trip, Bahamas Luxury Escape

 

I would normally include a Miami departure the week after Nassau we have a new addition to the Future bookings thread so It's back again.  Wishing all a wonderful cruise whether it starts in Miami or Nassau.  Stay safe and have a wonderful voyage.

 

August 23 Miami R/T Jdfireman (Justin/Victoria)

August 23 Miami R/T Sthmgary (Gary/Tami)

August 28 Nassau R/T  fisherboe (Erik/Erika) 

 

Enjoy the ship, enjoy the service,  enjoy the Bahamas, stay safe,  and make memories to last a lifetime. 

 

Roy

 

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Crystal Symphony Boston to Bermuda and Back, Luxury Bermuda Escape

Well, Symphony's first Bermuda Cruise is getting off to a stormy start but we hope the next one will be a bit more routine.  Two great destinations here, Bermuda and the Crystal Symphony.  Two of these parties are already on board and going back for more, and one of the others will stay on through Labor Day.

 

 

August 29 Boston R/T Bermuda   StoryMag (Sue)

August 29 Boston R/T Bermuda  Kwaj girl Sandy/Dana Wells) (continuing from 8/22)

August 29 Boston R/T Bermuda   TER777 (Tracie)(continuing from 8/22)

August 29 Boston R/T Bermuda  - Ice Bear (staying onboard until 9/19)

 

As always with Crystal there will be plenty to do on 2 full and 2 half sea days, and some may choose the attractive option of enjoying a largely empty ship on some or all of the port days.  I also recommend a little time in Boston before or after the cruise.  Whatever you do have a wonderful time.

 

Roy

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With cruising ramping up and the 2 ocean ships sailing on consecutive days I thought I would combine 2 into a single wish

 

Crystal Serenity Nassau, Round Trip, Bahamas Luxury Escape

While there are technically 3 embarkation ports for the Bahamas cruise, this week it is only the classic port of Nassau represented in Future Bookings.

 

 

September 4  Nassau R/T  Gofish (Tom/Sally)

 

Crystal Symphony Boston to Bermuda and Back, Luxury Bermuda Escape

While the first Bermuda cruise had a rocky start  some sense of normality is starting to return.  Two great destinations here, Bermuda and the Crystal Symphony.   Ice Bear is already on the ship but the others will board next Sunday.

 

September  5 Boston R/T Bermuda  Clear Sailing

(Joanne/Kevin )

September  5 Boston R/T Bermuda  Ice Bear

September 5 Boston R/T Bermuda C-sea (Cheri/ David)

September 5 Boston R/T Bermuda  KCorey (Katie/Chris)

September 5 Boston R/T Bermuda sb44/ (Susan /Steve)

 

As always with Crystal there will be plenty to do even if not going ashore, and some may choose the attractive option of enjoying a largely empty ship on some or all of the port days.   Whatever you do have a wonderful time.

 

Roy

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Crystal Serenity Nassau, Round Trip, Bahamas Luxury Escape

 

Serenity's cruise itinerary is pretty stable but the protocols seem to keep changing.  One good thing is between Crystal doing testing at the pier and Bermuda requiring it before arrival the chances of a very last minute surprise should be pretty minimal.  Wishing Kim a stress free preparation and travel experience.

 

September 11 Nassau R/T caviargal (Kim)

 

Enjoy the ship, enjoy the service,  enjoy the Bahamas, stay safe,  and make memories to last a lifetime. 

 

Roy

 

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Crystal Symphony Final Boston to Bermuda and Back, Luxury Bermuda Escape

The Boston part of Symphony's Bermuda has been somewhat snakebit with hurricane impacts on two cruises so far.  The plan for the September 5 cruise is still a bit mysterious and perhaps will still undergo changes on the fly but hopefully the final time on this itinerary go without a hitch.

 

 

September 12 Boston R/T Bermuda  BWIVince (Vince)

September 12 Boston R/T Bermuda Ice Bear

September 12 Boston R/T Bermuda C-sea (Cheri/ David)

 

C-Sea and Ice Bear are already on board so it's Vince that will be boarding for the first time.  As always with Crystal there will be plenty to do on 2 full and 2 half sea days, and some may choose the attractive option of enjoying a largely empty ship on some or all of the port days.  I also recommend a little time in Boston before or after the cruise.  Whatever you do have a wonderful time.

 

Roy

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Crystal Serenity Nassau and Miami, Round Trip, Bahamas Luxury Escape

 

Between Miami and Nassau we have quite a nice group of people booked on the continuing series of Bahamas cruises.  All the people this week are just joining the ship but Keith and Anne Marie are staying on board for 3 weeks.

 

September 18 Nassau R/T Seacruise9 (Chuck)

September 18 Nassau R/T Traveling Guru ( Dave/Kathleen)

 

September 20 Miami R/T Keith1010 (Keith/Anne Marie)

September 20 Miami R/T Cruisebug722 (Beth/Rita)

 

Enjoy the ship, enjoy the service,  enjoy the Bahamas, stay safe,  and make memories to last a lifetime. 

 

Roy

 

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Crystal Symphony New York to Bermuda and Back, Luxury Bermuda Escape

After a short deadhead from Boston to New York  Crystal Symphony will begin a string of cruises  to Bermuda out of the Big Apple starting and ending with a marvelous sail past lower Manhattan.

 

 

September 24 NYC R/T Bermuda  Jinn  (Julia)

September 24 NCY R/T Bermuda  GWESQ & ATA (Gil/Arlene)

September 24 NYC R/T Bermuda  Arlmel

September 24 NYC R/T Bermuda - KRB1000 (Tim/ Kathie)

September 24 NYC RT  -- Eight_Paws (Chris/Lisa)

 

Enjoy Bermuda, enjoy the Symphony, and ideally enjoy New York before and/or after the cruise.

 

Roy

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Crystal Serenity Nassau and Miami, Round Trip, Bahamas Luxury Escape

 

Just PJSchmoop boarding for the first time this coming week.   Keith and Anne Marie are in the middle of a three week stay onboard.

 

 

September 25  R/T Nassau PJSchmoop (Phil/Jana)

 

September 27 Miami R/T (Keith/Anne Marie)

 

Enjoy the ship, enjoy the service,  enjoy the Bahamas, stay safe,  and make memories to last a lifetime. 

 

Roy

 

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Crystal Symphony New York to Bermuda and Back, Luxury Bermuda Escape

The second Symphony voyage out of New York has a good  mix of people just boarding and others who are staying on for a second week.

 

 

Continuing from September 24:

October 1  NYC R/T Bermuda   Jinn   (Julia)

October 1  NYC R/T Bermuda   GWESQ & ATA (Gil/Arlene)

 

Boarding October 1

October 1 NYC R/T  Bermuda - colonial50 (Frank/Janet)

October 1  NYC R/T  Bermuda - Out2See (Jim/Steve)

October 1  NYC R/T  Bermuda  TER777 (Tracie)

 

Special Bon Voyage to Out2See who will be entertaining and enriching all on the ship.

 

Enjoy Bermuda, enjoy the Symphony, and ideally enjoy New York before and/or after the cruise.

 

Roy