CRYSTAL CRUISES
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Ports-of-Call
Crystal Serenity
The Crystal Serenity in Key West, Florida
The Crystal Serenity in Acajutla, El Salvadore
The Crystal Serenity in Caldera, Costa Rica
The Fountain from The Avenue of the Stars
Crystal Plaza and Crystal Cove
The Astoria Strings in Crystal Plaza
Christmas on the Seeenity
Crystal Plaza at Christmas
Crystal Plaza at Christmas
Cruise 4 - Christmas aboard the Serenity
Cruise 4 - Christmas aboard the Serenity
The elevators are forward, midship and aft. Yes, that's real marble.
The public restrooms provide cloth hand towels
and little paper towels for opening the door
Serenity Cabins
Our cabin on Cruise 5
Our cabin #8125 for cruise 7 & 8
Our Cabin on Cruise 10, was on Deck 10, next door to a Penthouse Suite
The aft cabins have slightly larger verandas
Room service at breakfast lets us get an early start on tour days
Room service is available 24 hours a day at no charge
Joan's favorite message "Set clocks back one hour."
The itinerary on TV
View from the bridge on TV
Position, Speed, and Wind on TV
Serenity Dinning
Crystal Dinning Room
Formerly the
Dinning Room, center
Dinning Room, Starboard side
Dinning Room, Port side
Cruise 7 Assistant Waiter, Igor. Joan wanted to bring him home!
A Variety of Elegant Chargers Decorate the Tables
There is always a selection of very fine wines at no extra charge
Perfect
Vichyssoise. One of my very favorite cold soups.
Cruise 10
Cruise 10
Cruise 10
Cruise 10
Cruise 10
Cruise 10
Cruise 10
Cruise 7
Cruise 7
Cruise 7
Cruise 7
Cruise 7
Cruise 7
Cruise 7
Cruise 7
This dessert transfoms from its cotton-candy form to cherries jubilee!
When the cotton-candy melts! Click Here To Watch The Video
Joan loved the dinning room's "skinny capuchino"
Lunch in the Dinning Room. Yummmmmy
The New Serenity Waterside Dinning Room
Prego
Gourmet Italian Speciality Restaurant
Prego Restuarant
Carpacio when served
Carpacio after the waiter adds his touch
Prego's Breadbowl of Mushroom Soup is a "must have" on every cruise
Breadbowl mushroom soup at "Prego"
Cruise 7 - Prego
Cruise 7 - Prego
Silk Road
Chef Nobu Matsuhisa's Sushi Bar
Silk Road Restaurant
Chilled Saki
Sushimi
Lobster
Sushi Bar
The Vintage Room
An exclusive evening of dining with family and friends
Four or five wines are chosen and appropriate food courses are presented
There is a minimum charge of $2,500
These private diners include wines and gratuity
Serenity Causual Dinning
The Lido Buffet Serenity
The Buffet Servs Breakfast and Lunch
The Lido Cafe - Port and Starboard sides Cruise 4
Cruise 10 - The New Lido Cafe with port and starboard buffet "stations."
Lido dinning Port and Starboard sides
The chic, new flat-screen menus change to display breakfast and lunch
Trident Serenity
Cruise 1 - Lunch served around the indoor pool had a special theme
Cruise 1 - Roast pig
Trident Serving Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Chili, Soup, Salads
The swimming pool was eplaced with "Living Walls"
The remodeled Trident Bar serving wine, beer, and speciality drinks
Tastes Serenity
At night Trident becomes "Tastes" with - family-style, street-food creations
Tastes offers the opportunity to explore international flavors
Cruise 10 - Dinner at "Tastes" dining under the stars
Tastes menu is in partnership with Sapphire Restaurant, Laguna Beach, CA with Chef Azmin Ghahreman
Roasted Califlower
A wine to compliment dinner at 'Tastes.'
How to remember a good wine in the day of 'smart phones!'
The Bistro Senerity
The Bistro is on the mezanine above Crystal Cove
The Bistro is open 11:30 A.M. to 11:00 P.M. serving speciality teas, coffee, espresso & wine
Breads, rolls, meats, cheeses, fruit, pastries, and petit desserts
The Bistro
Hi from Santa & Joan
A Christmas in the Bistro
Scoops Ice Cream Bar
All-You-Can-Eat Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream daily 10:00 to 10:00
Scoops has fresh waffle cones, cookies and all your favorite toppings
The Grand Buffet Serenity
Grand Buffet replaces the extinct Midnight Buffet
The Grand Buffet is set up in Crystal Plaza
The Grand Buffet lets Crystal's amazing chefs show off their culinary expertise
Meat
Fish
Crab legs
Lobster
Shrimp
Shrimp
Appetizers
The pasta bar
Bread
Breads
Cheeses and nuts
Their now-famous boiled egg penguins
These hardboild egg penquins are pretty, pretty, pretty clever
Jello
Cake
Cake
Pastry
Pastry
Pastry
Pastry
Chocolate covered fruits
Fruits
Fruit
Fruit
Carved watemellon
Ice carving
Ice carving
Ice carving
Ice carving
Serenity Galley 2009
The Galley. It takes amazing technology to keep
the fish, meats, fruits and vegetables fresh for two weeks
The food and service on Serenity was outstanding
The Galley
Serenity Lounges
Crystal Cove
Crystal Cove is located off Crystal Plaza
It's our favorite place for Happy Hour cocktails
The Crystal Piano in Crystal Cove
Music every afternoon and evening in Crystal Cove
The Crystal Cove is a great place to relax
and have an afternoon champaign or a Bloody Mary
Edwin, our favorite mixologist
cheerfully serves us for Happy Hour and every night until midnight
Malt scotches available at the Crystal Bar At No Extra Charge
A variety of hors d'oeuvres are always served
before dinner and again until the lounges close
Happy Hour in Crystal Cove
Bruce Johnson plays in Crystal Cove during Happy Hour
The Galaxy Orchestra entertain in Crystal Cove
Stardust
Stardust had dancining nightly with the Crystal Quartet
Stardust
The NEW Stardust Dinner Theater
Avenue Saloon
Cruise 10 - The Avenue Saloon
Cruise 10 - The Avenue Saloon
Cruise 10 - The Avenue Saloon
The Avenue Saloon
Dan Hodge at the Piano, Avenue Saloon, Cruise 10
Hal Fraser at the Piano, Avenue Saloon, Cruise 5
Joel Spire at the Piano, Avenue Saloon, Cruise 4
The Avenue was a popular après dance hangout
Joan wants to be sure she gets a dance with one of the Ambassador Hosts
It's hot in here!
Pulse Disco
The NEW Pulse Disco
The old Pulse Disco
Joan ∓ I danced here every night after the Stardust closed
The bar at Pulse
The DJ plays requests for your dancing pleasure
Connoisseur Club
The Connoiseur Club is "the most beautiful room on the high seas"
Enjoy a collection of cigars, cognacs, port wines, single malt whiskies and fine liquors in this elegant club
The Matchbox Holders in The Connoisseur Club
Palm Court
Get a 'bridge-eye' view from Palm Court
Palm Court
Palm Court Bar
The Palm Court dance floor
Palm Court dance floor
Palm Court is a beautiful room with a 270º view
Palm Court
Palm Court offers a view from above the bridge and skylights over the live the palm trees
Dance classes every morning and afternoon
Big Band Orchestra for nightly dancing
Crystal Sextet for Latin and Ballroom nightly dancing
Afternoon Tea is served daily in Palm Court
The staff dresses the part
Tea and pastries
The Servers Are In Period Dress
The Servers Are In Period Dress
A Selection of Pastries and Snacks Are Available For Afternoon Tea
Another chance to eat is at Afternoon Tea
Chamber Music By The Astoria Strings
Chamber Music By The Bellisimo Strings
Palm Court Decorated For Christmas
Serenity Activities
Galaxy Theater
The NEW Galaxy Lounge
The Galaxy Lounge
Cocktails before a show in the "Galaxy"
Galaxy Lounge
Great matinee and nightly shows featuring celebrity entertainers and the Crystal Singers, Dancers and Orchestra
This night's performances
Across the Pond
Musical with the Crystal Singers, Dancers and Orchestra
iLuminate
Performed by the Crystal Dancers
Classical Pianist Umi Garret and Cruise Director/Vantriloquist Gary Hunter (inset, Mrs. Ethel Tweed with Gary)
See the Umi Garrett video. You WILL be amazed
Movie Theater
Hollywood Theater - Daily movies and lectures
The NEW Hollywood Theater
Casino
The NEW Casino
The Old Casino
Avenue of the Stars
Avenue of the Stars is home to three great shops
Apropo - Apparel and Accessories
Facets - Fine Jewelry
Crystal Collections - There was a pair of diamond cufflinks in this shop for $6,600
Stored for the night on the mezanine
How fun would it be to take these on late night spin around the Avenue of the Stars?
Computers, Library, & Bridge
Computer University
Computers avaiable for emails, games, and even lessons
The Library
The Bridge Lounge
Play and learn to play Bridge
360 ° Promenade Deck
Crystal ships still have a 360° Prominade Deck
Crystal ships still have a 360º Prominade Deck
Count your laps around the Promenade Deck
What it's like on the Promenade Deck with a 17.8 knot wind
The ocean at 17.8 knots (Beaufort 7)
The waves look small from our veranda but they are 8 to 10 feet high
An anchor lies in the bow area on deck 7
Seahorse Pool
Seahorse Pool and Jacuzzies
The pool is pretty quiet during chilly or stormy days
There is plenty of room to relax on the Pool Deck
Enjoying the Jacuzzi
Enjoying the pool
There was always music somewhere, even at the pool
The Crystal Sextet
Golf & Table Tennis
Golf nets and putting green are located aft on Deck 6
Free instructions are offered daily
Joan just hanging out enjoying the ocean view
Looks like someone's been eating too much. Pull that gut in!
Tennis & Observation
Paddle Tennis courts
Paddle Tennis is a very popular sport on board
Deck 13 is a great place to be during the sail away parties
Seahorse Pool from the Sun Deck
Outdoor on Deck 13 on a warm evening
Looking aft on Deck 13
View of Lisbon from Deck 13
Joan has sailed many times on that Seaborn ship in dry dock
Crystal Symphony
Crystal Symphony docked in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Length: 781 ft, Width: 98 ft, Draft: 25 ft
Speed: 22 knots, Engines: 2 electric motors with 53,000 horse power
Crystal Symphony docked in San Juan, Puerto Rico
Crystal Symphony docked in Ochos Rios, Jamaica
Crystal Symphony anchored off the coast of Bimini, Bahamas
Watching the Captain & Pilot take the ship out of port
Symphony Cabins
Cruise 3 cabin
Double sinks in the bathroom
Meet Louie. Our stewardess posed Louie on our bed every night.
Touch his paw and Louie sings It's a Wonderful World like Louie Armstrong.
We've taken cabin #8126 on cruises 11 & 12.
Cabin 8126 is aft where the verandas are wider
The wider veranda of 8126
Access to this great deck is across the hall from cabin #8126
The room before the nightly makeup
24 Hour Room Service. Great for breakfast on the days we have an early tour
We love the new "Flatscreen TV" and technology.
This menu is also available for Tablets and Smart Phones.
Internet is free.
This channel has "The View From The Bridge"
Other channels have Port and Starboard side views
This TV channel provides ship Info
like Position, Speed, Wind, Tempearture, Ship's Time and etc.
Ship Info on TV when in port
This channel shows our intinerary and current location
We read Reflctions every night to see what's going on for tomorrow
Reflections and all the Menus are available on our cell phones
Symphony Fine Dinning
Waterside Dinning Room
Waterside serves breakfast, lunch and dinner
Waterside Hawaiian Serenade (Dec 2019)
Waterside Colonial Charms Golf Cruise (Oct 2018)
Hawaiian Serenade (Dec 2019)
Senior Waiter Ramazon
He took care of our carry-ons when we boarded so we could meet friends in NYC
Colonial Charms Golf Cruise (Oct 2018)
Senior waiter Magda. The best!
There is Always a Selection of Fine Wines at No Charge
Wairau River Became Our Favorite
Head waiter preparing a Caesar salad
The Video is available in Cruise Videos "On the Ship"
Pasta
Steak Tartar
Shrimp Cocktail
Cookie plate desserts
Cruise 6
Cruise 6
Cruise 6
Cruise 6
Cruise 6
Desert
Pumkin pie ala mode
Canoli
A "Deconstructed" Cannoli
A Deconstructed Cannoli is cannoli filling laced with bits of cannoli crust
Prego
Ready to Cha Cha Cha after dinner at Prego Italian
Prego Italian
Carpacio when served
Carpacio after the waiter adds his touch
Mushroom soup in a bread bowl. So yummy!
Umi Uma (Formerly Silk Road)
Umi Uma by Chef Nobu Matsuhisa
Soup at Umi Uma
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The Vintage Room
The Vintage Room A Unique Concept In Wining and Dining
The Vintage Room
Chef's dinner with wine pairings is the only venue that costs extra
Symphony Casual Dinning
Lido Buffet
On Cruise 11 the Lido became The Market Place
Market Place Buffet Omlet bar at breakfast, carving station at lunch
Market Place buffet stations
No long lines with these nice buffet stations
The Market Place Port side
Market Place fresh juice bar
Cruise 6 - Milan spoiled Joan bringing her breakfast from the Lido buffet each morning
Cruises 4 - Christmas in the Lido
Deck 11 - Trident Grill
Ricki takes great care of us
We like having a late breakfast at Trident
Trident Grill serves hot dogs, hamburgers, fries, beer, wine and ice cream
Trident
Trident
Cruise 6 - Trident
The "living Wall" in Trident
Trident Bar
Always room for another cup of coffee
Before Silk! Trident Grill with the ceiling open
Trident Grill is open all day for beer and wine
How You Feel when relaxing in Trident, Deck 11
Silk (formerly Trident)
Cruise 11 Trident became "Silk"
The "living wall" in Silk dining room
Silk Port side
A "living wall" in Silk Port side
Lunch menu at Silk
Silk Lounge Starboard side
A "living wall" in Silk Lounge
Ricki Senior Bartender
Ricki always remebers us from our first Symphony cruise
Silk bar
An afternoon glass of wine at Silk Bar
The Bistro
The Bistro serves speciality teas, coffee, espresso & wine 9am to 11pm daily
The Bistro bar has a wide variety of bread, rolls, meats, lox, cheeses, and fruits
The Bistro bar offers bread, rolls, meats, fish, lox, and cheeses
The Bistro bar offers a variety of fruits and petit desserts
Crystal uses Reidel stemware and Julius Meinl cups
The Bistro at Christmas
Scoops Ice Cream Bar
Serving Ben & Jerry's 10 to 10
The Grand Buffet
Crystal's amazing chefs show of their culinary expertise
Here hard boiled eggs are transformed into tiny penguins
Desert station at the Grand Buffet
The Grand Buffet
The Grand Buffet
The Grand Gala Buffet in Crystal Cove
The wait staff
Executive Chef Manfred Schaller and his galley staff
Shrimp, crab and lobster
Fruits
WOW. Look at these
Oh. It's the hard-boiled-egg penquins again. We saw these last cruise and Charlie made them for a neighborhood event
Who wanted to know if the food was good?
Presentation, presentation, presentation!
Crystal's 20th anniversary buffet luncheon
Just look at this dessert
The wait staff. Our dinning room waiter, Daniel, is at the extreme right
The chefs featuring head chef Marcus Nufer (center)
The pasta bar
The cheese sommelier
Crystal logo in ice
Anniversary ice sculpture
Angel fish ice sculpture
Love these 'penguin" hardboiled eggs
Symphony Lounges
Crystal Cove
Crystal Cove is located adjacent to Crystal Plaza
The 'Crystal Piano" in the lounge on Crystal Cove
Crystal Cove
Crystal Cove is our favorite place for Happy Hour cocktails
Crystal Cove at Christmas
Happy Hour cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. Never an extra charge on Crystal Cruises
Fancy hors d'oeuvres. Pate on the left and a tartar slider shaped like a little island
Crystal Cove is a great place to relax any time of the day
Even an afternoon Marguarita
Grand Buffet seating in Crystal Cove
The dinning room is also open for seating
Starlite Club
Lounge, Dancing, and Entertainment
Lounge, Dancing, and Entertainment
Starlite lounge
Starlite dance floor
Starlite dance floor
Starlite decorated for Halloween
The Starlite Ballroom. We will spend a lot of time here
The Starlite's circular bar is open and ready
Afternoon dance class is in the Starlite
The Starlite is a great place to finish your night-cap
The Starlite is home to games, presentations and social events. Here Alissa Gustafsson emcees Captain Egil Giske's Welcome Reception
Cruise #3, Cruise Director Paul McFarland
Cruise #3, Captain Egil Giske
Cruise #2, Cruise Director, Scott Peterson
The Avenue Saloon
The Avenue Saloon
Carl Wishneusky entertains in the Avenue Saloon, Cruise #11
Carl Wishneusky on accordian
Marcie Castro on Piano, Cruise #6
Marcie Castro
Marcie Castro's Show "packed" the Avenue Saloon Every Night
Marcie Castro's Show "packed" the Avenue Saloon Every Night
Marcie Castro's Show "packed" the Avenue Saloon Every Night
Jazz Dagen with Danny on drums, Pete on clarinet and Mark at the piano, Cruise #3
Jazz Dagen's music was super fantastic. Here Pete plays one of his saxaphones
Martin Orbidans entertained nightly at the Avenue Saloon, Cruise #2
The Avenue Saloon waitress Camilla
Connoisseur Club
Cigars, Cognacs, Single Malt Whiskies and Fine Liquors
Cigars, Cognacs, Single Malt Whiskies and Fine Liquors
Connoisseur Club. A comfortable and elegant gentleman's smoking club
Connoisseur Club. Relax and enjoy from a collection of cigars, cognacs, wines and single malt whiskies
The Cigar Lounge
Palm Court
A Beautul View and Dance Floor
A Beautul View and Dance Floor
Palm Court
Palm Court offers a beautiful room with a view over the bow
Palm Court dance floor
Palm Court is directly above the bridge. What a view
Palm Court bar area
The bar in Palm Court
Palm Court offers Starboard and Port views
How "Palm Court" got its name
Afternoon tea buffet of lite bites in Palm Court
Afternoon tea buffet of lite bites in Palm Court
Afternoon tea in Palm Court
Afternoon tea in the Palm Court pays tribute to Mozart. Here he is in chocolate"
A lavish display of pastries and confectionary treats
Period costumes for the lovely waitresses
Period costumes for the waiters
Lovely Kamilla (left) served us in Palm Court for afternoon tea and pre dinner cocktails
Thank You Kamilla
Crystal String Quartet (left to right) Anna, Joanna, Renata and Martyna
Activities
Galaxy Therater
Galaxy Theater
Galaxy at Showtime
Cocktails in the Galaxy before performances
Cocktails in the Galaxy Theater
Avenue of the Stars
Deck 6 is home to three shops
Apropos, Crystal Collections and Facets
Judith Lieber purses for sale in Apropos
Judith Lieber
Judith Lieber
Judith Lieber
Chamber music every afternoon with these pretty musicians
Avenue of the Stars at Christmas
Avenue of the Stars at Christmas
360° Promenade Deck 7
Crystal ships still have a 360° promenade deck - Deck 7
Crew's Pool in the Bow on Deck 7
Life preserver
Extra life jackets
Life rafts?
How those little pods inflate into man-size life rafts
Life boats
Promenade deck workout
Promenade deck workout
Promenade deck workout but what is it?
The crew's outdoor lounge on deck 5
Looking aft from Deck 6
Seahorse Pool
Pool Deck #11
A quiet day around the pool
Crystal Sextet entertains at the pool each afternoon
Enjoying the jacuzzi
Deck 11 at night
Golf
Golf driving nets left and right on Deck 12
Private lessons with Karen Kneissler on Deck 12
Lessons at the golf nets
Putting green on Deck 12
Looking Forward on Deck 12
Looking Aft on Deck 12
Tennis
Paddle Tennis Court on Deck 12
Padddle Tennis Court on Deck 12
Deck 12 Paddle Tennis
Deck 12 Paddle Tennis
The View From Deck 12
See where you're headed
See where you've been
Play "Titanic" star
Get a new hair do
Watch paddle tennis, walk or jog on Deck 12
Check out the pool deck
Look for a familiar face
The view from Deck 12 while in port
The retractible roof over the Silk Restaurant
The Skylights Over Palm Court
Crossing The Equator by Sea
A Centuries-old Ceremony, King Neptune himself transforms pollywogs into bona fide shellbacks
Crossing the Equator is a BIG Deal
All "polywogs" must appear in the court of King Neptune
The "polywogs" are marched into King Neptune's court
The "polywog's" fate awaits
The "polywogs" are sentenced for rediculous crimes and doused with 'slim"
That's me in the T-shirt
Sentenced, slimmed and thrown overboard (the pool)
I have been initiated into the 'Order of Shellbacks"
Eric and Andre celebrate their initiation into the 'Order of Shellbacks"
Jeff and Joette take advantage of the music
I think the pool suffered the most damage
Crew's "Tug-of-War"
Hundreds gathered for the Crew's Tug-of-War
Cruise Director, Paul McFarland, moderates the event
The Engine Room Crew
The Deck Crew
The Entertainers (guys of the Crystal Singers and Dancers)
The Cheerleaders (girls of the Crystal Singers and Dancers)
Paul gets some help with the judging
Engine Room vs Maintenance
The deck crew is challenged but win
The Entertainers are challenged but win
The Semi-finals
The Finals
The Entertainers finish in second place
The Cheerleaders are disappointed
Social Scene
Cruise 1 - Serenity (Nov 2009)
Dance Cruise Lisbon to Miami
Dance Cruise Lisbon to Miami
Meet Joan and Charlie from Arizona
Meet Andre and Nancy from California
Meet Jerry and Marcia from Tennessee
Dinning Room
We had a fun group at our table
Cruise 2 - Symphony (Sept 2010)
North Atlantic Cruise - Dover to New York
North Atlantic Cruise - Dover to New York
Our table mates for this cruise are (from lrft) Tom, Ann, Joan, Me, Arty and Julie
Comedian, Tom Sutton, joins us for dinner
Happy Birthday Charlie!
A special desert for my 70th birthday
My Birthday Breakfast, the 1st course (CCW from center)
Doughnut, Bagel with lox and cream cheese, strawberries and whipped cream in a cone, blueberries with sugared flakes
My Birthday Breakfast, the 2nd course
Caviar, sour cream and chives paired with cream spinach (top), Monte Cristo sandwich, steak and truffle omlet
These gentlemen saved us seats every night at the Galaxy shows. This formal night they wore matching bow ties
Our new friends, Charles and Leonard, join us for an evening of fun at the disco, Luxe
This fun group including lecturer Kevin Carlisle (white glasses) gathered in the Avenue Saloon every night before dinner
Joan and I with singer
One of the entertainers (blue dress) joins the fun at Luxe
Dr. Craig Suiter, opthomologist from Scottsdale
Cruise 3 - Symphony (Mar 2012)
Glen Miller Dance Cruise - Miami to Lisbon
Glen Miller Dance Cruise - Miami to Lisbon
The first formal night
The second formal nigh
At our table (standing) Tom & Nancy, (seated) Yona, David & Joan
Erik and Andreas (right) compete professionally in the waltz. Here they are joined by friends and ballroom dancer Patricia (gold dress)
Our friend Catherine, a terrific singer and dancer
Father Mike Jones and Joan in the Avenue Saloon
The Cruise Critic Meet & Greet in Palm Court
Joan meets Cruise Critic friend John
Our new friend Sherrie from Isreal
Joan and the two Margarets
Me, Sherrie, Nancy & Mike (left to right) dance the waltz in That's Ballroom.
With Professionals Elena, Adam, Aleksandr and Patricia respectively
Meet Smooch (left), as nice as she is pretty. And that's her real name, too
Smooch (red dress) organized a get-together dinner at Kauis for this group
We were all staying in Lisbon after the cruise
Cruise 4 - Serenity (Dec 2012)
Artie Shaw Dance Cruise - Barcelona to Miami
Artie Shaw Dance Cruise - Barcelona to Miami
Hi from Joan & Charlie
Here we are with our dinning companions Fay & Norman and Ann & Don (seated)
Hi from Fay & Norman
Hi from Ann & Don
Ann celebrates a birthday.
Best wishes from the Head Waiter (left), Wait Staff and Sommelier (right side)
A birthday kiss!
Happy Birthday Ann
Maya, Our Head Waiter, and the best by a wide margin
Oscar, Assistant Waiter
Dinner at Prego with Derek & Janet, from England
Leonard & Charles with Joan.
This is our 2nd cruise meeting Leonard & Charles
Charles and Joan in St. Martin
Mike & Mary. Mary is from Scottsdale, AZ
Cynthia W. and her mom. Cynthia is a lovely dancer
Meet Betty. Betty sat next to Joan on the plane from Newark to Barcelona
Cruise 5 - Serenity (Dec 2013)
Tommy Dorsey Dance Cruise Barcelona to Miami
Tommy Dorsey Dance Cruise Barcelona to Miami
Joan and Charlie
Dining with Judy and Larry
Dinning with Caroline and Dick
Charlie, Betty, Ernesto, Joan and Bryan
Cocktails with a couple from France
Vallerie, Betty, Will and Joan
Charlie & Joan with Maria, her friend, Bryan and Betty
Joan and Vallerie
Maria and Joan
Maria and Joan in Palm Court
Joan and Liane with Dance Hosts John and Rick
Betty and Will
Mark and Deborah
Tom and Brenda
Jim and Pat
Joan and Charlie
Dopplegangers Stephen Dolye (Crystal Singers and Dancers) and Will Nestler (Tommy Dorsey Band)
Joan and Entertainer after the iLuminare show
Entertainer Umi Garrett
This 13 year old celebrity pianist has spellbound audiences throughout the World since the age of 8
Umi Garrett with Cruise Director Gary Hunter
Joan and Charlie
Joan and Charlie
Joan and Charlie
Cruise 6 - Symphony (Nov 2014)
San Diego, Hawaii & New Zealand
San Diego, Hawaii & New Zealand
Charlie and Joan, First Formal Night
The bow tie is adorned with martinis
Table Mates Neville and Maggie, First Formal Night
Table Mates Wayne and Lee, First Formal Night
Neville and Maggie, Second Formal Night
Wayne and Lee, Second Formal Night
Charlie and Joan, Second Formal Night
Selecting a fine wine
A pre-dinner cocktail in Palm Court
Having fun on Halloween night
Bruce Johnson plays the Crystal Piano
Members of the Galaxy Orchestra entertain in the Crystal Lounge
Magician, Jason England, provides some impromptu magic in Crystal Cove
Our favorite mixologist, Edwin, who served us until midnight
We first met Eric and Andrea on Cruise #3
George & Petra
Ballroom dance instructors
Marcie Castro Entertained Nightly In The Avenus Saloon
Marcie Castro
Marcie Castro's Purple Hat
Marcie Castro and Joan
Marcie Castro Fans
Our Third Cruise Meeting Charles and Leonard
Joan and Joette
Eric and Andre at the Marcie Castro Show (Avenue Saloon)
Marcie Castro's Show "packed" the Avenue Saloon Every Night
Marcie Castro's Show "packed" the Avenue Saloon Every Night
Marcie Castro's Show "packed" the Avenue Saloon Every Night
Cruise 7 & 8 - Serenity (Nov 2015) Marseille to Lisbon
Jazz Band Nikki Perrot Does Big Band
Jazz Band Nikki Perrot Does Big Band
Charlie and Joan, Formal Night
The bow tie print is martinis
Joanne and Doug - Canada
Barry and Hope's friends, the Greenbergs, from Dubai
Friends Jen and William from Singapore
Dinner at 'Tastes' with Jen and William
A photo-op with professional dancers Curtis (left), Beverly, Yourie and Natalie (right)
Happy Birthday Jen
Amigos
Friends Gale and Betty
Friends Betty, Vallerie and Gale
Friend Betty
Our shy UK friend Vallerie
Our shy UK friend Vallerie
Vallerie and Jen
Our dance partners at 1:00 A.M.
The 'gang' that closed Crystal Cove each night. Hey! Where's Jen and William?
Cruise 9 - Symphony (Oct 2016)
Tommy Dorsey Big Band Cruise - Lisbon to Miami
Tommy Dorsey Big Band Cruise - Lisbon to Miami
Charlie & Joan
Gerry & Janet - Tallahassee, FL
This lovely couple joined us on formal night since we had two extra seats
Teo is the bartender at the Avenue Saloon and author of Cruising Through Life. Joan has known Teo since her days sailing with Silver Seas. And NO, she wasn't mentioned in the book!
Dance instructors Dmitri & Andrea
Dance instructors Leighton & Jo
Dance professionals and hosts Dora (left), Christopher, Katalin & Andras
Dance Instructor Andrea
Andrea & lucky Me
Tommy Dorsey Band leader Terry and wife Linda
Just Engaged! Our friends Will & Michelle, trombonist and singer respectively, for the Tommy Dorsey Band
Our new friend Mary from London with dance instructor Leighton
Mary "hams" it up with dance host Allen
Allen and one of many lovely dancers on this cruise
Charlie & Joan on formal night
Charlie & Joan on formal night
Cruise 10 - Serenity (Apr 2017) - Miami to Los Angelos
Panama Canal with Tommy Dorsey
Panama Canal with Tommy Dorsey
Crystal Cove Happy Hour
Our table
Kim, friend and host at happy hour in Crystal Cove
Gi Gi with Singer Michelle Amato and Trombonist Will Nester
Jim and Rob join us at happy hour in Crystal Cove
Formal Night
Joan and Linda
Valerie and Host
Nancy and Hubby
Donna and Mike
Linda and Mike
Dr & Mrs Robinson from Honolulu
Tommy Dorsey Singers Michelle Amato and Brian Anthony
Joan, Kim and Vallerie in the Avenue Saloon for a Night Cap
The Liar's Club Starring Rabbi Hershman, Golf Pro Shannon Kneisler and Ventriloquist Mark Merchant
I won This Hat
Cruise 11 - Symphony (Oct 2018)
Colonial Charms Golf
Colonial Charms Golf
Formal night
On the Lido deck
Another Formal night
With Beverly Durand, Dance Instructor
Halloween decorations
Joan with Curtis Collins, Dance Instructor
Curtis and Guest
Patricia
DJ Dayna
DJ Dayna
Beverly and Guest
Patricia and Cruise Director
Gemma of The Crystal Singers & Dancers
"White Night" on the Symphony
Our friends from Mexico City (forground) in the Avenue
The "regular crowd" at the Avenue
The "regular crowd" at the Avenue
Cruise 12 - Symphony (Dec 2019)
Hawaiian Serenade
Hawaiian Serenade
Great way to start our Holiday Cruise
Dinner the night before with our good friends Charles and Leonard
at Symphony Tower in San Diego
Club Corp's Symphony Towers
First night's dinner on the Symphony
Captain's Welcome Aboard formal night
The lovely Luca and Georgina of the Crystal Latin Dance Quartet.
See their videos
Friends Charles and Leonard
Coctails
Steak Tartar appetizers
First Formal Night
Celebrating formal night on Christmas
Celebrating Crystal's "White Night"
"White Night"
"White Night"
"White Night"
"White Night"
Charles and Joan
Decorated for New Year's Celebration
Decorated for New Year's Celebration
New Year's Countdown
New Year's Countdown
Happy New Year
Happy New Year
New friends David and Lilly at the Captain's Farewell formal night
Dance & Music
Cruise 1 - Serenity (Nov 2009)
Dance Cruise Lisbon to Miami
Dance Cruise Lisbon to Miami
Joan with dancer Junior Cervila
Junior is a champion Argintine Tango dancer
Charlie with dancer Beverly Durand
Beverly is a professional ballroom dancer
Joan with dancer Curtis Collins
Curtis is a professional ballroom dancer
Starlight Ballroom
You could find us dancing here every night
Everyone always had a great time.
Check out our videos!
It was fun to practice the steps/moves we learned in the dance classes
This night we were joined by Andre and Nancy
The band was great. They played everything; Waltz, Fox Trot, Mambo, Samba, Cha Cha, Hustle - the list went on and on
Junior Cervila joins the six hosts to dance with some of the single ladies
Argentine Tango private lessons
Junior and Beverly demonstrate a step for us. See their Tango video
The Crystal Sextet
The Dance Showcase where guests perform with their partners or instructor
Dance Showcase
Tango with Junior Cervila
Dance Showcase
Waltz with Natalie Mavor
Dance Showcase
Jive with Curtis Collins
Dance Showcase
Samba, Bob with Beverly Durand
Dance Showcase
American Tango with Curtis Collins
Dance Showcase
Hustle with Joan and Charlie
Joan & I were the only guests who did not perform with a pro!
The Showcase Finale
The four professional dancers perform
You've probably seen this stunt on Dancing with the Stars
Don't miss watching the Dance Videos!
Joan and Junior ham it up
Beverly Durand (left), Junior Cervila, Curtis Collins & Natalie Mavor.
A photoshop trick put me in the middle!
Cruise 2 - Symphony (Sept 2010)
North Atlantic Cruise - Dover to New York
North Atlantic Cruise - Dover to New York
The Crystal Sextet plays ballroom music nightly in the Starlight
Joan dances with Norman
Joan and Norman. Is this Dancing With the Stars?
Couples dancing in the Starlight Club
Ambassador Host, Jim (center) dances with a guest. Hosts Jim, Wayne and Rob were among the hosts on our last cruise
Mark Sasnovski and Lisl Jooste, Latin Dance Champions, were our instructors for the daily dance classes
Couples dancing in Palm Court
Palm Court has two dance floors
Dancing after hours at the Disco, Luxe
Partying at the Disco, Luxe
Partying at the Disco, Luxe
Cruise 3 - Symphony (Mar 2012)
Glen Miller Dance Cruise - Miami to Lisbon
Glen Miller Dance Cruise - Miami to Lisbon
Glen Miller Orchestra
Every night we could dance to the Big Band sounds of Glen Miller in the Starlight Ballroom
Carol sang with the orchestra for our dancing pleasure
There was a lot of dancing on this cruise
We were always ready to dance
Troy and Barbara
Honeymooners but they have have been a professional dancing couple for ten years. Troy runs a dance studio
Bob and Smooch
Bob has been on our other three cruises. He found a lovely dancing partner with Smooch. Yes, that's her real name
Elena and Aleksandr Belousov taught the morning dance class. They became a dance couple nine years ago and married in 2009. They appeared in TV's Dancing with the Stars in the Ukraine
Patricia Kent and Adam Kent taught the afternoon dance class. They are a sibling dance team and have appeared on Broadway and in Las Vegas
There were 125 people attending the first days of the dance classes
Joan parctices her dance steps with the two Margarets
Charlie reviews the tango routine with Margaret
Charlie reviews the tango routine with the other Margaret
A pose with our professional ballroom dancers Elena and Aleksandr
Joan dances with Aleksandr
Elena finds a partner
Our professional ballroom dancers Patricia and Adam
Charlie dances with Patricia Kent
Joan poses with Patricia
The Crystal Sextet played in Palm Court when the orchestra was playing in the Starlight Ballroom
We liked the Latin variety played by the Sextet in Palm Court
When the music stops in Palm Court, where can I go to get another drink?
After hours we headed for the disco, Luxe
The disco dance floor was tiny
Everyone could party at the disco
Some nights Luxe was quite crowded
Karaoke night at Luxe was popular. Catherine and Marty sing a duet
Another singer joins in
Not bad for age 72
No singing for Charlie but he is joined on the dance floor by the Glen Miller Orchestra singer, Carol
Say Good Night Chuck. It's 3 AM and the clock goes ahead another hour tonight
Cruise 4 - Serenity (Dec 2012)
Artie Shaw Dance Cruise - Barcelona to Miami
Artie Shaw Dance Cruise - Barcelona to Miami
The Artie Shaw Orchestra performed nightly in Palm Court or here in Crystal Cove
The Artie Shaw Orchestra in Crystal Cove
The Artie Shaw Orchestra jazz night in Crystal Cove
The Crystal Sextet performed nightly in The Galaxy for ballroom dancing
The lovely Bellisimo Strings performed chamber music daily at Afternoon Tea and early evening in Crystal Cove
Dance lessons every morning and afternoon by our talented ballroom professionals
Dancing to Artie Shaw at Happy Hour in Crystal Cove
There was always an audience on the balcony
The Dance Showcase
Couple Mike and Mary perform a Waltz in this popular event
The Dance Showcase
Cha-Cha-Cha by guests Andy & Shelly
The Dance Showcase
Merengue by guests Gilberto & Phyllis
The Dance Showcase
Bolero by guests Dennis & Yoko
The Dance Showcase
Swing by guests Charlie & Joan
The Dance Showcase
Argentine Tango by guest Trudy-Joy with Curtis Collins
The Dance Showcase
Quick Step by guest Claudette with Curtis Collins
The Dance Showcase
Waltz by guest Valerie with Curtis
The Dance Showcase
Rumba by guest Bob with Natalie Mavor
The Dance Showcase
American Tango by guest Bob with Beverly Durand
The Dance Showcase
The Hustle by guest Bryan with Beverly Durand
The Dance Showcase
Waltz by guest Mama with Rudy Hernandez
The Dance Showcase
Foxtrot by sisters Sherry & Marcie with Curtis Collins & Rudy Hernandez
Ambassador Host and new friend, Ron
Rudy, Vallerie, Joan & Charlie
Rudy, Vallerie & Joan
Trudi-Joy, Bob & Beverly
Beverly strikes a Tango pose with Bob
We definitely enjoy our dancing cruises
The Ambassador Hosts. The single ladies keep them very busy on the dance floor
Check out the great videos from this cruise
Cruise 5 - Serenity (Dec 2013)
Tommy Dorsey Dance Cruise Barcelona to Miami
Tommy Dorsey Dance Cruise Barcelona to Miami
A formal night
Dancing in Palm Court
Joan and Charlie
Betty and Ernesto
Betty and Tom
Liane and Dance Host Joe
Liane and Dance Host Emery
Liane and Dance Host Constantino
Elizabeth and Tom
Cynthia and Dance Host Joe
Cynthia and Dance Host Emery
Nelson and his wife
Joan and Dance Host Joe
Joan and Dance Host Sam
The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra.
The best of the four Big Bands we've had
Under the direction of Terry Myers
Featuring vocalist Bryan Anthony
Bass trombone, Will Nestler
We wanted to adopt Will
Back stage jam session with the rythem section.
See the video
After hours in the disco, Pulse
After hours in the disco, Pulse
After hours in the disco, Pulse
Cruise 6 - Symphony (Nov 2014)
San Diego, Hawaii & New Zealand
San Diego, Hawaii & New Zealand
Members of the Galaxy Orchestra entertain in Crystal Cove
George & Petra
Ballroom dance instructors
Dance class was a great social event
Joan and dance host, Jeff Morris while hosts Norman and Steve take a break
Joan with dance host Steve Ong
Marcie Castro Entertains In The Avenue Saloon
Marcie Castro
The Marcie Castro Show Got Everyone Dancing
The Marcie Castro Show Got Everyone Dancing
The Marcie Castro Show Got Everyone Dancing
The Marcie Castro Show Got Everyone Dancing
The Marcie Castro Show Got Everyone Dancing
The Marcie Castro Show Invited "Singing" Guests
The Marcie Castro Show Attracted Every Entertainer On Board
The Marcie Castro Show Attracted Every Entertainer On Board
The Marcie Castro Show Attracted Every Entertainer On Board
The Marcie Castro Show Attracted Every Entertainer On Board
Cruise 7 & 8 - Serenity (Nov 2015) Marseille to Lisbon
Jazz Band Nikki Perrot Does Big Band
Jazz Band Nikki Perrot Does Big Band
Charlie & Joan
Jen, William, Joan & Charlie
The Lovely, Talented Beverly Durand - Dancer & Instructor
Jen & William
Jen and Curtis Collins - Dancer & Instructor
Stardust Club, Nikki Parrott and her Atlantic Big Band
Stardust Club, Nikki Parrott and her Atlantic Big Band
Stardust Club
Stardust Club, Crystal Sextet
Stardust Club, Crystal Sextet
Crystal Cove with Nikki Parrott
Crystal Cove with Nikki Parrott
Joan & Ricky - Ambassador Host
Palm Court
Palm Court
Palm Court, Beverly & William
Palm Court, Cynthia & Ping - Ambassador Host
Cynthia & Curtis (left), Mamma & Rick - Ambassador Host
Palm Court
Palm Court
Palm Court, Jen & William
Palm Court, Jen & William
Palm Court, Jen & William
Hisako & Constatino - Ambassadore Host
Charlie & Joan
Cruise 9 - Symphony (Oct 2016)
Tommy Dorsey Big Band Cruise - Lisbon to Miami
Tommy Dorsey Big Band Cruise - Lisbon to Miami
The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra
Dancing to Tommy Dorsey in the Starlight Loung
Dancing to the Crystal Sextet in the Starlight Lounge
David & Cynthia (center) - Pat & Jim (right)
Mary (center)
Charlie and Professional Dancer Andrea
Dance instructors Dmitri & Andrea
Dance instructors Leighton & Jo
Professionals Dora (left), Christopher, Katalin & Andras
Lessons with Leighton & Jo
Cruise 10 - Serenity (Apr 2017) - Miami to Los Angelos
Panama Canal with Tommy Dorsey
Panama Canal with Tommy Dorsey
Violinist Irina Guskova
The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra in Palm Court
Michele Amato (singer), Terry (white jacket) leader of the Tommy Dorsey Band
Nicola Ward and the Crystal Orchestra play Crystal Cove
Nicola Ward in the Starlight Club
Crystal Quartet plays Crystal Cove
Crystal Quartet plays poolside
Michele Amato late night entertainment at Crystal Cove
Crystal Cove Happy Hour with Richard Pucci at the Crystal Piano and Irina Guskova on violin
Dan Hodge at the Piano, Avenue Saloon
Gigi (left) and Kim (right) dance with ambassadore hosts in Crystal Cove
The Crystal Singers and Dancers join the Sock-Hop in Crystal Cove
Formal night in Palm Court
Dancing in the Starlight Club
Dance Instructor Beverly Durand
Dance lessons with Beverly Durand
Dance lessons with Natalie Miles (mic in hand) and Youri
Cruise 11 Colonial Charms Golf - Symphony (Oct 2018)
Dancing in the Starlight Club
Halloween Dance Party
Beverly and Superwoman (the Pilates Instructor)
The Crystal Singers & Dancers in costume
Jump & Swing-A-Mania
Crystal Show Band with Crystal Singers & Dancers
Crystal Show Band and Melissa Maugran
Crystal Show Band and Melissa Maugran
Crystal Show Band and Melissa Maugran
Helen Kovalenko
Cruise 12 "Hawaiian Serenade" - Symphony (Dec 2019)
The lovely Helen Kovalenko
Crystal Quartet
Alice and the Crystal Quartet
Helen Kovalenko on "White Night"
Dance floor on "White Night"
Mike and Rhoda dance during "White Night"
New Year's Eve
Ocean Moods
Cruise 1 - Serenity (Nov 2009)
Dance Cruise Lisbon to Miami
Dance Cruise Lisbon to Miami
The Stormy Atlantic
We had 20 foot waves for the first three days at sea
Fighting the rough seas, we were not able to make the Azores
Christopher Columbus must have been a lucky guy. I think these waves could have crushed the Santa Maria
Hitting a big Wave
Some waves splashed all the way up to our balcony (8th deck, midship)
After 3 days the ocean calmed a little
Ocean waves are caused by the wind!
Each day got clearer and calmer
Soon there was no pitching and rolling
One day there were no waves
Time at sea, 8 days
Every night there was a beautiful sunset
So many different colors
Pink clouds, reminds me of Arizona
Cruise 2 - Symphony (Sept 2010) North Atlantic Cruise
The Milwaukee Depth" is 30,240 feet deep, the deepest part of the Atlantic Ocean
Cruising Prince Christian Sound, off the southeast tip of Greenland
Greenland produces so many icebergs that navigation is tricky even during the summer
A distant iceberg
Cruise 3 - Symphony (Mar 2012) Miami to Lisbon
Cruise 4 - Serenity (Dec 2012)
Artie Shaw Dance Cruise - Barcelona to Miami
Artie Shaw Dance Cruise - Barcelona to Miami
A foggy morning
Sunrise on the Atlantic
Sunrise on the Atlantic
Cruise 5 - Serenity (Dec 2013) Barcelona to Miami
The Mediterranian
The Mediterranian
The Atlantic
Cruise 6 - Symphony (Nov 2014) Hawaii & New Zealand
The Pacific Ocean
1,000 Miles From Land In Any Direction
Cruise 7 & 8 - Serenity (Nov 2015) Marseille to Lisbon
Ocean Trivia: The Atlantic measures 8,000 miles north to south and averages 18,900 feet deep
Rough seas
Calm seas
The Mediterranian
Sunrise
Sunset
Cruise 10 - Serenity (Apr 2017) - Miami to Los Angelos
The Serenity passes the Symphony in the Pacific, Apr 2017
Passing the Symphony
Passing the Symphony
Passing the Symphony
Pacific Apr 2017
Cruise 11 - Symphony (Oct 2018)
The Atlantic. First day at sea out of New York
Cuba
Sailing through the Bermuda Triangle
Sailing out of the Bermuda Triangle
Rescuing a Sail Boat | Serenity (Nov 2009)
The calm Atlantic has stranded a sail boat with 6 sailors on their way to Nassau
With no wind for their sails, they were running out of fuel
The Serenity comes to the rescue
Rocking on the ocean swells, the captain of the small craft feared his mast would be damaged if it hit our ship
The Serenity launches a rescue craft
The rescue boat heads out with fuel and food for the sailors
Handing off the supplies
Hope they made it to Nassau
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