Europe - Eastern Mediterranean Cruise Reviews

The passengers are 75% Italian and speeching only english is an obstical. We found the different languages and culteral customs interesting and found that to be a plus. I could see where some people may not .

It was the trip of a lifetime and the cruise ship really came through. The choice of ports were outstanding and the terminal port of Venice added another couple of days to our vacation. There was really nothing to complain about. The food was great, so much so that we never bothered to have a meal in any of the ports. The entertainment was top rate and varied. The entertainment staff really seemed to enjoy their jobs and seemed to go out of their ways to connect with the passengers. Service staff was so polite and paid such attention to detail that they make you feel like a king (just like the commercials say!) I really have to get very picky to find any criticism but just to be balanced I would state a few very minor details: A small refrigerator in the stateroom would be nice to keep a few cool snacks. Better port maps for those who like to explore on their own and not participate in packaged shore excursions. The information provided seemed geared mostly towards shopping. Perhaps separating preview information into shopping, sightseeing, exploring, cultural, sporting activities etc. would be useful. Not everyone likes to shop. Midnight buffet at 1:00 AM is a little late for some of us, especially when the next day's port of call is at 8:00 AM. Keep the ice cream open until midnight instead of 11:00 PM. These are my biggest criticisms and they are nearly insignificant. For all practical purposes the cruise was perfect. I would recommend it to anyone.

Ship remains in good shape and is the optimal size for good service and all the amenities you'd like to have on a week long cruise. The service was excellent and the food was pretty good. We didn't do any of the excursions and found most of the activities available as soon as we left the boat at port. Crete was the only stop that was less than what we expected.

The ship was very nicely layed out, the restaurants and sittings were very well organised,there were never long lines or long waits for anything. However, for the size ship I was expecting a bigger gym, better pool area and more facilities for kids. This was the ony disappointing aspect of the ship. The food was generally very good and varied, specially the buffets for lunch. While drinks were available at all times from the different bars, hot beverages like tea and coffee were not available at all times and this was inconvenient. All the staff and crew were very friendly and helpful at all times. The night shows were excellent and the ports of call could not be better. I also liked that they ship had environmentally friendly programmes, like for reduced waste and fresh water conser vation. We had a very good time.

The ship had ample room for the number of passengers, it had plenty of room during the dinner in either the main room or the buffet. The pools, spa, mini-golf, and gym were adequate.

I thought the ship was very nice. The extra care that is taken in regards to cleanliness was appreciated.

VERY NICE

This was my first family cruise with my mother, my wife and my daughter. We went to the 7 nights Greek Isles & Turkey. I thought the ship was very nice. It was comfortable and easy to get around. There were plenty of things to do on the ship that there was no time to be bored. The vacation itself was wonderful. My family enjoyed it throughly and I would definitely cruise again with RCL.

"Splendor of the Seas" I was very impressed with the overall service we received. My teenage daughter and I had planned this trip for a very long time. Both of us had many activities and a full agenda everyday. We enjoyed every second of the time we were cruising. We are planning to take same of similar cruise with the whole family. Our we are 5 total in our Family 15, 8, 3. I know for a fact that we will all enjoy being there, there is something for everyone. Thank you Royal Caribbean, thanks to this cruise my daughter and I are closer than ever.

The ship is very nice and modern and has every amenity possible. The cabin rooms offer a nice layout, ample storage space, and panoramic balconies.

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We were wowed by the service level, food quality and efficient operations of the ship. We were celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary and wanted a top of the line trip. We have cruised Celebrity, RC, Costa and Carnival. Crystal exceeded our very high expectations and it will be tough to travel any other line from now on. From champagne on boarding to the Bellinis served when we were approaching Venice, this line knows how to pamper their guests. We enjoyed the upscale crowd, and were relieved that it was not a stuffy group. There was only one formal night, which was fine for us. There were few tattoos and body piercings, and more wine and martinis than beer on this ship. The Bistro with complementary espresso drinks hot and cold all day was great. It offered food throughout the day, which we took advantage of. We would pop in for a quick breakfast or a snack after getting back on board after a port. The continuous smoked salmon, and Prosciutto and melon was a nice treat for a quick snack. Our only letdown was that the entertainment was mediocre at best. We opted for drinks rather than the show on a few nights.

The ship was beautifully decorated in Venitian style. It offered a wide varity of nite-life options and food venues. The health club was stateof the art. We Spent many hours working off our dinners.

A lovely ship, but too large for my taste. Food was good, not great. The staff were absolutely incredible - courteous, helpful and professional.

Overall, my group enjoyed the cruise but none of us wish to return to Israel due to traffic issues and bad tour experiences. I will note again, the professionalism of the ship's officers and their availability to travelers.

Overall was good , when I Booking You said FREE WiFi , But actually only 150min ,My wife was disappointed. We think at least need 45min/day .

It was an amazing cruise. Loved seeing all of the ports with a sea day at the end to relax. As usual RCL staff was excellent. Excursions were great and a lot to choose from. Just wish they would switch up the MDR menu a bit. Would definitely recommend

The ship is in need of TLC and soon, staff always very friendly, they tried to keep the ship very clean

This was our first cruise and it was a truly memorable experience! The food was great the service was exceptional and the tours provided memories of a lifetime. The only tour we could have done without was Santorini but we ended up finding the best restaurant of the experience that we likely would have missed otherwise. Thank you Royal Caribbean for the adventure of a lifetime!

Sadly the experience was badly let down by poor entertainment and poor food, two essentials that don't require the huge technological investment RCI seem intent on delivering!