This was our first experience of sea cruising and it was an absolute pleasure. Everything aboard the Celestyal Crystal was well-organised and the ship had a lovely atmosphere. She was very attractively furnished in all the public areas that we saw and our cabin was beautiful. The various lounges and open air decks made for comfortable opportunities from which to view surrounding scenery. All the staff that we encountered were very approachable, attentive and efficient; nothing was too much trouble. We ate in the buffet and two of the restaurants and the food was delicious in all. The participatory activities were interesting and varied. The musical entertainments and the evening shows were of a very high standard with amazingly talented performers. We enjoyed both the organised excursions as well as going ashore on our own. A huge thank you to all involved for their dedication to creating a first-class experience.