Celestyal Crystal Review

4.5 / 5.0
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Outstanding Cruise and Cultural Experience

Review for Cuba Cruise on Celestyal Crystal
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dataminn
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

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Sail Date: Jan 2016

Note: This review will be written from the viewpoint of an American traveller. I note this due to the unique situation of Americans travelling in Cuba.

First a little background, my wife and I are very experienced cruisers. We have lost count of the number of cruises we have taken. We have been on many lines. While we like some ships and lines better than others, we have never been on a cruise we did not enjoy. We do not like to nitpick cruises, and we try to avoid passengers who do. We look for the positives, of which this ship and its educational program had more than can be mentioned in a short review.

If you are an avid Cruise Critic reader, you will note that this ship gets very spotty reviews, at best. CC says something like “57% loved it”, a very low score. Be advised that the reviews need a much closer reading, however, as the rating is a composite score for the Mediterranean and Cuban cruises. A close look shows that, while the reviews in the Mediterranean are not very good at all, the reviews while in Cuba are generally quite good. Perhaps it is due to the Canadian management while in Cuba, but not while in the Greek Isles?

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Cabin Outside Unobstructed

As cruise cabins go, it was roomy. It had a couch, chair, and dressing table in addition to the bed. My wife stated that the drawers were shorter than usual, but some were empty after unpacking, so storage was more than adequate. The cabin has a large viewing window. The shower was roomier than most and the bathroom was a good size. There was good water pressure and hot water. You will need to dispose of toilet paper in a canister, not a big deal. The beds are pushed together for couples, but made up separately. The TV was up to date, but programming on board is VERY limited. This cabin is ideally situated for access to dining, entertainment, and ship services. It was also vey quiet. The steward in this area, Kam, was excellent.

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