January 15, 2015

We boarded Crystal Serenity yesterday in Miami and immediately found ourselves climbing over suitcases to get in our cabin.  It took all afternoon to unpack and find space to put everything away!
I was hoping to post some pictures with this, but the internet is so slow with all the passengers signing up for internet programs, that I don't know if I will get them posted today.

We've learned that of the 1000 passengers on board, 608 are staying on for the entire World Cruise.  That is the largest number Crystal has had for any other World Cruise.  The Gala last evening was spectacular with music, dancing and a balloon drop with confetti to kick it off.  Hopefully I will be able to post a couple of pictures of the festivities soon.

We depart Miami tonight and will be at sea for two days before arriving at our first port of call, Santa Domingo, so check back in a day or two.

Cheers!
Paula and Rick