This is a mixed review for what should have been a stellar cruise experience .... based on the considerable price per person that was charged. It appears that since the Chinese consortium has taken over this line ( last year ), some things have changed, perhaps not for the better. 

We booked this back this  back-to-back "tres cher" 16 day cruise two years ago. We wanted to try what we thought was more upscale than Oceania cruises which we have enjoyed immensely. Unfortunately, we found that Crystal does not compare to Oceania on several important levels. Overall, while the entertainment on board Serenity was terrific, supported by very good and friendly service, the food was a major disappointment, in many venues including some of the specialty restaurants.

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