7/28/2023 0 Comments Crystal serenity san franciscoThis was a trip we have wanted to take for a long time and I am thankful we had the opportunity to do it. We are lucky enough to be about to depart from Sydney for San Francisco via Los Angeles to join v.6302, the first leg of the 2016 Crystal Serenity World Cruise, and I’ll be posting as regularly as I can in this thread over the next 4 weeks as we travel across the Pacific (both ways) The first th. However, I know if we needed to get home early, Cindy would have taken care of us. We were able to get home safely before Australia and the US closed their borders. The ship screened us before boarding and there was increased paperwork. cruise market with her first cruise from New York to San Francisco. That equals a lot of planning and coordination. 1323) for Crystal Cruises, Los Angeles, United States as a Passenger (Cruise) Vessel. ![]() We were gone for a month, 2 overnight stays in San Francisco, 1 in Auckland, 2 in Sydney and 1 in Perth a cruise and a train ride. Vancouver to San Francisco, Virtuoso Voyager Club Hosted Sailing. Experience the lush forests, crystal-clear turquoise waters and colorful undersea. We loved getting to know them.īack in Sydney it was time to fly to San Fransisco and back to Boston. Amazing Cruises on Crystal Cruises to Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada - Amazing. Voted Best Hawaii Cruises for 15 years by Porthole Cruise Magazine. Most of our fellow travelers were English and Australian. I don’t know hoops they managed such gourmet meals in what must have been a very small kitchen. We had a sleeping compartment, yes it was very small! But, most of our time was spent in the lounge car and dining car. We were able to do some exploring and take some tours. ![]() There were some stops along the way in little towns (one stop had a population of 4, one only 2) and Adelaide. Yokohama to San Francisco, for example, took 15 days. Another amazing experience! Riding across Australia we saw kangaroos, camels, dingos, emus and other birds. OBSERVANT GUESTS ON BOARD Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity will notice the thick red lines. Then we boarded the IndianPacific train for a 4 day, 3 night journey back to Sydney. A day trip to Margeret River and some wine tastings were arranged for us there. After disembarking, we spent several days in Sydney, seeing the sights and visiting friends.įrom there we flew across the country to Perth. We arrived in Sydney a day early because we had to skip Tasmania due to bad weather. Stunningly beautiful islands rich with crystal-clear waters. We started the day off with a wine tasting and a drive in a vintage car, then watched some of the parade of antique cars in the downtown area. Asia luxury cruises from San Francisco (California) to Sydney aboard Silversea cruise ships. A charming town that was having an Art Deco festival while we were there. We often sat at a shared table to get to know our fellow travelers. Amazing! We liked that all the tips and the drinks are included. We took advantage of all the dining options, Japanese, Italian, BrazilIan steakhouse, buffets, specialty wine pairings and of course the main dining room. The Crystal Serenity is beautiful, elegant ship with unsurpassed service and dining. We headed out from the East coast to San Francisco, then to Auckland to start the cruise portion of our trip. This was the longest and probably the most complicated trip of all. We have been working with Cindy and her travel team for more than 10 years. There’s something for everyone in San Francisco’s diverse neighborhoods.“We are back from an amazing journey through New Zealand and Australia. Or for a different kind of escape, travel north to tall redwoods in Muir Woods, and unwind at famous Napa and Sonoma wineries. End your day in the city by taking in some of the best views of the Bay from the famous Golden Gate Bridge.Įscape to Alcatraz home of the infamous and abandoned island prison, and discover how it earned a reputation as a cold and unforgiving place. Explore botanical gardens, play golf or tennis, and take a walk through the Japanese Tea Garden. Enter the Golden Gate Park to visit de Young Museum, filled with art, costumes and textiles. Visit the San Francisco Maritime National Historic Park to see ships that sailed more than a century ago. ![]() Travel east to the Fisherman’s Wharf neighborhood for shopping and dining. The city itself has a lot to offer, with a diverse range of fashion, art, museums, and food. Herman (Pier 27) and Pier 35 cruise terminals. of the Philippine Consulate General John Stoll, vp land programs, Crystal Cruises Port of San Francisco's Peter Dailey, maritime director, and Michael Nerney, maritime marketing manager and Juan Fernandez, chief. The Port of San Francisco hosts over 300,000 passengers annually at the James R. Among the officials on hand for the port's commemoration of Crystal Serenity's world cruise were Consul General Henry Bensurto Jr. ![]() San Francisco’s cruise port terminal is located at the western end of San Francisco Bay, midway between the Fisherman's Wharf and the Bay Bridge.
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