I am fascinated by your insights on the Crystal Symphony! Your balanced analysis truly helps me understand the nuances of luxury cruising. I can't wait to see more from your channel 💖💖
Excellent review! Thanks for sharing your views of the pros and cons of Crystal. We've sailed on Royal Caribbean and Celebrity, and are looking for a luxury cruise line to book for 2025. Looks like there are some great options, between Crysal, Seabourne, Silversea, Regent, and Explora. I'd say entertainment may be the one area where some of these lines stand out above the others. From what I can tell, Explora comes up short in this area. Crystal sounds like it could hit the mark for us!
Thank you for your comparison review. Have you been on Explora Journeys? What's your opinion. I've checked out Crystal, Seaborne and Silver Seas and I actually like the entry level cabins on Explora Journeys. Don't care much about excursions or fine dining. I primary eat room service or the buffet regardless of the ship.
You read my mind. I am trying to find an itinerary on Explora that I have interest in as I am excited to try them. I like the fact they have an indoor pool for off season cruising. You are correct that their entry level staterooms look amazing.
@@luxurycruisetips They've improved their routes since they first came out, but since they only have 2 ships it's still limited. Their black friday sales were great and that's when I booked. Hopefully they will start up a members discount club, but so far they haven't. I'll be waiting for your review once you travel with them. Happy cruising👍
On a seven day cruise, you get two free accesses to the speciality restaurants. So you can either go to both the Italian and the Asian or go twice to the Asian restaurant which is the only Nobu at sea. The third time you go, if there is availability, incurs a $50 charge, not $60. Their Nobu is far superior to the Nobu’s in either London or New York. Extraordinary. And the huge range of dishes would cost in excess of $150 a head on land excluding wine which is generous. The commentator fails to mention that there is a huge range of wine, cocktails, spirits and champagne provided without charge both in the restaurants and in the cabins.
Agree regarding their pricing. Far too high given, not only the competition, but also given the age of these ships. Depending on time of year and itinerary, they can be as much as RSSC Grandeur which is a brand new ship and includes excursions. They have to reduce their prices. They aren't sailing full either as we are constantly bombarded with "last minute deals".
Informative review! Balanced insights on the Crystal Symphony experience.
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what a great explanation. Thanks for your valuable content.
I am fascinated by your insights on the Crystal Symphony! Your balanced analysis truly helps me understand the nuances of luxury cruising. I can't wait to see more from your channel
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Excellent review! Thanks for sharing your views of the pros and cons of Crystal. We've sailed on Royal Caribbean and Celebrity, and are looking for a luxury cruise line to book for 2025. Looks like there are some great options, between Crysal, Seabourne, Silversea, Regent, and Explora. I'd say entertainment may be the one area where some of these lines stand out above the others. From what I can tell, Explora comes up short in this area. Crystal sounds like it could hit the mark for us!
Thank you for your comparison review. Have you been on Explora Journeys? What's your opinion. I've checked out Crystal, Seaborne and Silver Seas and I actually like the entry level cabins on Explora Journeys. Don't care much about excursions or fine dining. I primary eat room service or the buffet regardless of the ship.
You read my mind. I am trying to find an itinerary on Explora that I have interest in as I am excited to try them. I like the fact they have an indoor pool for off season cruising. You are correct that their entry level staterooms look amazing.
@@luxurycruisetips They've improved their routes since they first came out, but since they only have 2 ships it's still limited. Their black friday sales were great and that's when I booked. Hopefully they will start up a members discount club, but so far they haven't. I'll be waiting for your review once you travel with them. Happy cruising👍
Fair and balanced review……I would have also mentioned the dancing and dance hosts as a pro and the status of the casino (which may be a pro or con)
Good points on the two items I missed. Thanks for reminding me.
On a seven day cruise, you get two free accesses to the speciality restaurants. So you can either go to both the Italian and the Asian or go twice to the Asian restaurant which is the only Nobu at sea. The third time you go, if there is availability, incurs a $50 charge, not $60. Their Nobu is far superior to the Nobu’s in either London or New York. Extraordinary. And the huge range of dishes would cost in excess of $150 a head on land excluding wine which is generous. The commentator fails to mention that there is a huge range of wine, cocktails, spirits and champagne provided without charge both in the restaurants and in the cabins.
Agree regarding their pricing. Far too high given, not only the competition, but also given the age of these ships. Depending on time of year and itinerary, they can be as much as RSSC Grandeur which is a brand new ship and includes excursions. They have to reduce their prices. They aren't sailing full either as we are constantly bombarded with "last minute deals".
Agree. I just booked another since they were running a 20% off special plus I still have $4000 from the old crystal