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Farewell / Sun & Mon Apr 7 & 8

Three  months have flown by and we've had the most incredible experience. Hard to believe it's time to head home. Crystal did everything in style for our farewell - from the entertainment to saying good-bye at the airport.

The singers, dancers, musicians and acrobats that performed on our last evening were amazing! Crystal flew in performers from around the world and the show was outstanding! They even had two people who did a Cirque de Soleil type act. We were in Monte Carlo so the show had a James Bond casino theme.
 
All the performers on the stage at the end
There was a balloon drop to start our journey and another one at the end. It was a very festive way to finish our cruise.
 
 
 
 
On the day of our departure Crystal provided a private car and driver to take us to the airport in Nice. It was a pretty drive with beautiful views of the Alps.
As soon as we got to the airport, a Crystal rep met us and took us to their private lounge. A class act all the way!
 
 Below is the view leaving Nice.
 
Then we flew over the Alps. Gorgeous scenery from the beginning of the trip until the end.

 

I can't believe this awesome trip is over! We've learned so much, seen so much, made good friends and have memories to last a lifetime.

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