Europe - Eastern Mediterranean Cruise Reviews

The ship was well appointed and there was never a sense of crowd while onboard. It was large. The staff was friendly and courteous - always ready to assist with a smile. The food was delicious and there was always a variety to order from. I was most impressed with how cooperative each department was with every other department. Everything about the cruise was smoothly done. It was a complete escape to relaxation!

This was to be a trip of a lifetime for us. We were not disappointed. The experience has given us many happy memories & the crew certainly helped. I can't say enough about the willingness of the crew to make us feel comfortable & special. This cruise surpassed our expectations.

Overall, it was a great experience. The stateroom was the most beautiful and spacious I've had on a ship (we had a balcony). The housekeeper was wonderful as was the waitstaff in the main dining room. I enjoyed the lawn on Deck 15 and especially loved the indoor pool. The port selection was wonderful with 11 hours in each port. The ship was always very clean and well maintained. The specialty restaurant (Tuscan) had the most amazing food. The facial and massage at the Spa was wonderful, but they were a bit pushy afterward about buying their products.

SERENADE OTS is one of the smaller ships (not a bad item) and one of the BEST. Her crew from Captain Karen and all the staff really made you feel at home and above all spoiled and pampered like we expected, but they even exceeded our expectations.The food was absolutely the best we have had, and the service to match. WOW kind of sums it up. The housekeeping staff matched the food, always attentive to our needs and anticipated what we may need.

Loved the ship. It was beautiful, clean, and well maintained. There was plenty of space in that we could always find a private place to lounge. Blu was a beautiful restaurant and not crammed. The elevators had great signage inside and out.

Embarking, disembarking: very easy; highly efficient processes Shore excursions: good - very good Lines: almost non-existent; excellent streamlined systems Free Food: good to very good Room service: could be slow Free-style dining: FANTASTIC

Well run ship...food was extraordinarily good, as was the service and the itinerary

Broadly speaking, we thought that this was a wonderful experience. It was our first cruise, so we were not quite sure what to expect, but we enjoyed ourselves. The shore excursions, in particular, were great. Our main criticism is that the ship arrived in Venice seven hours late, so our excursion there was cancelled, and we had much less time there than we wanted. The reason for the delay as described by the captain seemed pretty ridiculous.

The ship itself was very nice but looked more worn than only five years old. The lounges and decor were quite nice, almost paradoxical for the actual calibre of cruise this was. The location of our cabin was quite convenient. The ship was large but easily navigable.

With only one day at sea on our cruise, we spent less time on the ship than usual. The cruise director, Lisa, was the best we have seen, and quite talented as well. The staff was very friendly and most accommodating. It was easy to find your way around the ship, and the library was one of the most extensive we have experienced. We would definitely recommend this ship and its captain.

The ship was beautiful and easy to navigate. Really enjoyed the bathtub and liked the easy to walk in front of people in the Marina Lounge.

we upgraded to a penthouse suite but the actual size of the suite was the same as the normal ones. only difference was the larger balcony and the addition of a butler. we were below deck 11 at the back of the ship (1057) and when the deck above (pool deck) was washed, the water and dirt spilled over our balcony. fortunately we missed getting wet when it happened.

It was lovely and very professional in appearance and the entire staff. It was a great way to celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary and retirement. Thank you.

I would not take another Costa cruise. I picked the cruise based on the itinerary and the ports delivered (Bari was a strange stop)but Costa's inefficiency and poor service made the already short times in port even shorter. Communications from the ship seemed lacking and service was mediocre compared to similar cruises I have taken in the past at similar price points on different carriers.

Disapointed in sevice and tours

We had a cruise with Splendour of the Seas. The ship was recently refurbished. We found the ship well maintained and there are ample cabinets for storage in the cabin suites. The staff are all professional and very accommodating with our requests.

THE SILHOUETTE WAS A BEAUTIFUL SHIP. IT WAS A PLEASURE TO WALK THROUGH THE DIFFERENT DECKS. EVERYTHING WAS BEAUTIFUL. THE SPECIALITY RESTAurants were fabulous. Marano and the Qsuine are a must the tours on the ship were very good except for Ravenna Italy. The tour there was supppose to be Panoramic Ravenna. It went through chemical and industrial sites.Stopped at a Bacillica to see the Mosiacs and our guide tells us it is five euros to go which I thought should have been included.

I enjoyed all aspects of the cruise.

the ship was easy to navigate for shows, dining etc. Really a great size for family travel.

The ship has all the amenities, multiple lounges and resturants, shops, theatre, casino and more The service was outstanding by all ship personnel, the itinerary was packed with interesting cites during the 11 days