Crystal Symphony Review
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We had been on Crystal before and wanted to experience the overhaul of the Symphony. The public rooms are beautifully furnished, the layout of the entire ship is excellent, the food is wonderful. Most important every crew member was attentive and well-trained on how to take care of passengers. You really feel pampered and you leave relaxed and feeling that it was all money well-spent.
For two years in a row we took the new Crystal European River cruises. If you have a chance to do that, it was two wonderful trips and totally different than an ocean cruise but with the same outstanding Crystal experience. Those experiences motivated us to go back on the updated Symphony.
We liked that they gently enforced the dress rules so you didn't have cut-offs and flip flops in the upscale restaurants.
Cabin Review
Deluxe Stateroom with Verandah
Cabin is a little small but there is plenty of storage and closet room.
Port Reviews
Honolulu
We arranged for our own tours which included the Arizona, and a few other sites.
Los Angeles
Visited in Long Beach on our own. Took a food tour and enjoyed it.
Hilo
This port was cancelled due to volcano activity. No replacement port was offered which was a great disappointment.
Kona (Kailua Bay)
Took a private tour. Visited a coffee plantation, bee/honey farm and a few other stops.