I agree with Nancy - different strokes for different folks. As you'all know we cruised Crystal last December and had a very nice time and met some very nice people, and I posted a review of that cruise. Yes, its not for everyone, but then no cruise line is for everyone, and as you said Masaki, its good to have choices.

Cruise - We too are on the Nov 3 sailing, there are several of us from this board, most boarding in Monte Carlo, some in Funchal. We thought about adding the portion from Rome, but decided not to - who knows though, its a long way off and we might. :) Please chime in on Kathy's roll call and have her add your names to the group - I'm sure we will have a couple of get togethers.