October 11,2025 We woke to stormy, rainy weather in Valencia…our last port of call. We canceled our lunch reservation at a favorite restaurant – Navarro…and spent the morning packing. Andrei brought us coffee and we said our goodbyes. Andrei enhanced our stay on Symphony in immeasurable ways and we will miss him tremendously. I cannot...
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October 10,2025 Crystal Symphony We finally had a sea day…we slept in and had a late breakfast at Trident… …then cappuccinos in the Bistro… …and lunch in Marketplace … I spent some time in the gym, we rested in the room, then made our way to the Captain’s reception in Starlite. Timmy with Aliyah and...
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October 8,2025 Tangier, Morocco We choose this itinerary for the opportunity to visit new ports. It is a gift to experience different cultures and our day in Tangier was remarkable. After our encounter with the snake, we continued winding our way down through the Medina… Lots of narrow passages, fabulous doors and interesting shops… I...
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October 8,2025 Tangier, Morocco With apologies to Tone Loc… …we woke to this serene view. We relaxed with coffee and pastries and walked off the ship at 10:00 am to meet Bilal our guide and Salah our driver. We drove through pretty neighborhoods to the outskirts of Tangier, for lovely views. Bilal gave us some...
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October 7,2025 Cadiz, Spain We woke early and found ourselves in the midst of a very active industrial port. We took our coffee out to the balcony and spent some time mesmerized by the activity. I honestly could have spent all morning watching the workers move the containers. We carbed up in Trident, then caught...
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October 6,2025 Portimao, Portugal We woke to the sounds of the tender boats being lowered below us. Andrei set us up with coffee and pastries. Andrei is a most wonderful butler. He’s kind and funny and very professional. We are so lucky to have him taking the very best care of us. It makes me...
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October 5,2025 Lisbon,Portugal We woke to another stunning day. Coffee and puzzles on the balcony, breakfast in Trident…then I had a spa appointment. After a massage and a facial…I made the mistake of stepping on the scale. Upon returning to our room, I laced up …and leaving Timmy to fend for himself, I set off...
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October 4,2025 Lisbon Portugal We woke to another beautiful day, enjoyed a lazy late breakfast then set off for the Doca de Belem. When we visited Lisbon in 2022 we took a wonderful sunset sail along the Tagus River aboard a sailboat operated by PalmaYachts. We loved the experience so much we decided to spend...
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Friday, October 3,2025 Lisbon Portugal Symphony spent the day sailing from Morocco to Lisbon. We enjoyed coffee on the balcony, late breakfast in Trident, lunch in Marketplace, afternoon Tea in the Palm Court and dinner in Waterside. And had a very relaxing day in between… I love, love the salad offerings in Marketplace place. Sailing...
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October 2,2025. Casablanca, Morocco. We enjoyed coffee and pastries on our balcony, then hopped the shuttle to United Nations square and met Ayoub and Salah for a fun (and full) day of touring. First visit: Hassan II mosque. Beyond impressive. Ayoub explaining the tile patterns. I’m going to try to give a sense of scale...
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