The best cruise I ever had. They made everything easy from checkin to departure. The food was so much better than the Oceania cruises this year. Umi Uma has great Nobu cuisine and Prego has super Italian food. The entertainment was better on Symphony of the Seas but they are not equipped or known for over the top entertainment. The lecture series were very interesting. The public areas are very inviting (nice places to eat your Ben and Jerry ice cream!). I’m looking forward to my next Crystal cruise next year.
Embarkation
5 out of 5
It is the easiest checkin of any cruise I’ve been on. There were enough people to check passengers in so there was no line
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
5 out of 5
The best food on any cruise line. Umi Uma had delicious Nobu cuisine, especially the sushi, and Prego had outstanding mushroom soup and the best lamb I’ve ever had.
Onboard Activities
4 out of 5
I attended some of the lectures onboard and found them interesting. The pool area was never crowded. The Mozart tea was special.
Entertainment
I didn’t go to any shows, lounges or movies
Children's Programs
No children
Service and Staff
5 out of 5
The wait staff in the restaurant made sure my niece had a gluten free option, the stewardess would always leave a reminder of my trip in a humorous way each night, the butler always made sure my favorite beverage was ALWAYS available.
Ship Quality
5 out of 5
The ship has a beautiful and well appointed interior that was always clean and functioning.
Cabin / Stateroom
5 out of 5
The Crystal Penthouse was like a home away from home. It was large enough to entertain the other 5 persons traveling with me. The butler was fantastic.
Ship tip
My advice to anyone sailing on Crystal Serenity is to be prepared for true 5 star service.
Sailing into is an experience in itself with the beauty of its fjord. The people are so friendly and helpful. The city can be a little congested with pedestrians but there are plenty of side alleys to escape it.
I did a “godfather” tour with a private tour company and it was the best day during the entire cruise. The lunch we had in Taormina was the best food during the cruise.
I spent the first dat in Eze enjoying the view and shops. The second day was spent in St. Paul de Venice and we wished we had more time there to look at the shops.
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