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Going Back… Soon
Dress standards and manners of the staff seemed to go back to the
1950s (or 1930s), when people really did dress up and service really was
white glove. And, that same attention to propriety spilled over to fellow
passengers. We saw few over-sized tee shirts, flip flops, or baggy pants.
The average age of the crowd was somewhere between 45 and 60, while
families with younger children and entertainers and staff (off-duty) made
for a younger and attractive mix.
For twelve glorious days, we luxuriated in being pampered by a
wait staff that called us by name after the first day out, an attentive
butler who brought us special treats around 4 pm daily and regularly
enquired about our comfort level, and an entertainment menu that
rivaled Hollywood and Broadway in professionalism and talent.
And, of course, there was the food. A small, well-stocked, shopping
mall featured several upscale boutiques that sold clothing, jewelry,
accessories and more.
And, at the end of what was always a busy, entertainment-packed,
and memorable day, there was a cozy and inviting penthouse cabin with
an exceptionally comfortable bed freshly turned to welcome our tired and
well-fed selves.
We know this: we’ll book another cruise on the Crystal Symphony as
soon as we can, perhaps the summer of 2012, when the ship will be plying
the Mediterranean.
And, we’ll happily leave it all behind, at least for a little while.
For more information, please contact Robertson International
Travel Consultants at 225 East Carrillo Street, # 302, Santa Barbara,
CA 93101 (805-969-3221) or go to: www.robertsontravel.com.
Crystal Cruises Corporate Headquarters are located at 2049 Century
Park East, Suite 1400, Los Angeles, CA 90067 (310-785-9300) or
(866-446-6625).