Europe - Mediterranean Cruise Reviews

This was our first time on a Mediterranean cruise. We really enjoyed the whole experience. We had a room with a balcony and it was so nice sitting on the balcony  in the evening and seeing the stars. We also had a dining package and were able to enjoy several different specialty restaurants. The ports of call were outstanding. We enjoyed the various tours we were able to participate in. 

I would recommend mend this cruise to friends and family.

I enjoyed the Mediterranean area and the places I got to visit, Although the ports were so far from any excursion points.  For example, Civiitavechhia is about an hour from port, by train, 1 1/2 hours by bus to get to Rome.  So that takes a lot of time out from the time allowed for being off the ship.  The ship was a newer one but apparently, they cut corners to have more cabins.  The pool were very small and the ship was not as elegant as most I've been on.  And I've been on a lot of Norwegian ships.  They also want to charge extra for so many things, like some of the shows, the entrance to the ice bar, cover charges for the specialty restaurants has really increased (so choose the dining package if you are able), etc.  And if you like to use the casino while cruising, this ship had very little activity - the least I've ever seen.   The solo cabins were nice and sufficient for one person.  And the access to the solo's lounge and snacks was very nice also.  It made it easy to meet other solo travelers so that is one of the best ideas they've had in a while. 

Best part of the cruise was the beauty of the ship, and the cabins are beautiful and spacious.  I am a Platinum Crown & Anchor Society and the customer service levels have declined significantly in the following areas:  Dining Room Waiter and Assistant Waiter, Pursers Desk Staff (some, not all), Focus Photography Staff, the wings from room service, Chops Grille Food was not worth the $45 per person charge; it was average (food) and no better than dinner in the main dining room.  The lobster was good though!  I am considering moving to another cruise line because the customer service levels have declined on my last two cruises!  

calling at ports that we have not been to .It seems that booking a cruise is a gamble.It seems that a lot of my fellow passengers had a drinks package because they booked at certain time and I seem to have just missed it !!! 

we had chosen this cruise most of all for the itinerary.    we did enjoy all the ports we stopped at.    it was an added plus that the cruise itself exceeded expectations.    we have taken many cruises.     this one the food in the main dining room was very good.   the sushi in the izomi restaurant was also very good.  we avoided the windjammer as it is too noisy,   too busy and too hectic.      most days we had room service of something quick at the snack bar on deck 5.    several people in the dining room  just went beyond expectations and made the cruise special

I'm writing this review to warn other people.  Do not book on Norwegian Cruise Line.  The ship is very moldy, dirty and breaking down.  NCL'S  website and pictures are an extreme false representation.

We have traveled with RCI many times but this ship has outdone them all! The service was impeccable,the amenities excellent and the ports of call wonderful. The food,surprisingly, we give four stars. Not as varied as in other RCI ships. One problem was the size of the ship limits access to regular ports  where the town's were within walking distance.RCI  provides buses but in some cases at a cost. We only took one RCI excursion and it was good(Pisa &Lucca ) from La Special. The others were pre arranged private tours. Our only regret is not having enough time to enjoy the attractions on the ship. Only one day at sea made it hard to do all the fun stuff ! Most excursions lasted all day ,not wanting to miss anything at ports of call.

Cocktail Bar and Sun Deck.  Food was good, service excellent, if at times a little over-bearing, but not a major issue.

The ports of call were pretty naff, other than Naples.

The service in dining, the shows were awesome. If you don't mine a smaller ship and you don't need a lot of activities then this ship is perfect.  The ports were beautiful Kusadasi could've been changed people very pushy and aggressive, I was uncomfortable.

3 of the ports were changed after we booked our cruise. Understandable in some cases (cancelled our stop in Turkey) but just unknown to me as a first time cruiser that this happens! Besides that, gorgeous ship, incredible staff, fun shows and entertainment, amazing spa and spa treatments, delicious food and cocktails. No disappointments here! 

This was our first time cruising. We loved our balcony stateroom on the starboard side on the 10th floor. We spent a lot of time on our balcony enjoying the view as we came into and left the various ports. The ship was well maintained and the staff was friendly and helpful. In my opinion, the food was average. I'm guessing if we'd spent the extra money to dine at one of the speciality restaurants, it would have been excellent but we felt we were already spending enough for the cruise and excursions without spending more for a good dinner.

Let me just say that we were sold port of calls Santorini, Ephesus, Malta, Messina, Naples, and we got Santorini, Kotor, Corfu, half of Messina, Elba. The only stop replacement explained was Ephesus, and the reason given was instability in the region. 

Other than that, the entertainment was mediocre, the rooms very small (need to reserve a deluxe balcony in order to get a tiny sofa to sit on). Food was good in the specialty restaurants, and just OK in the main restaurants.

Overall, I would not recommend this cruise.

we had an amazing time & loved every minute . The food was beautiful especially the meal we had in chops grill. The staff were all fantastic & made our 1st cruise a memorable one so much so we have booked another for next year.

Yes, I recomended the cruise  to friends already. Only the orcane we don't want to experienece again in the other trip. The captain informed that it was extreme tornade on the night and 15 windows on the deck 11 was broken. Thrue the cabins window it seemed that we were under water like in the aquarium. In the beginning it seemed like a fun, but when ship started to slip about 25% on the one side, then we get scared. Thank you to captain that he turned the ship for 90 grades and we forwarded the trip to escape from extreme weather.

The food on the Oosterdam was exceptional and was definitely my favourite part of the cruise.  The ports of call were very interesting and there wee lots of them..  The entertainment was the usual kind you get on cruises and nothing stood out for me  Overall I would definitely sail with Holland America again.

The ship was excellent, the itinerary was superb, the staff were mainly OK, but the Organisation was not up to standard.

Cold food in the dining room, a minimum 10-minute wait for a drink, poor quality entertainment.

MSC need to buck their ideas up a bit and get themselves organised, middle management should spend some time on RCI, to see it's done.

This was the worst cruise we have ever taken-1 yr ago we signed up for 6 p.m. dining and were told we had anytime dining because of the 5,000 people that boarded b/4 us in Barcelona had that time frame- the list of bad continues---

flight out canceled-arrived in Italy late-shore excursions that were pre-booked -were not recorded and we had to rebook-food not up to standards -asst waiter lost husbands sea pass card- one excursions canceled and our friends were not notified of this-we told them it was canceled -areas of the ship were dirty and floors were sticky-no shows for 2 nites- some shows were not up to RC standards-waste of time--tickets for return flight were canceled by airline -tickets had to be reissued

Favorite port was La Spezia for the tour of Cinque Terre--absolutely beautiful! Ajaccio Corsica was also a favorite--ease of access from port allowed freedom to explore port at leisure. Port of Villefranche was the most picturesque.

This was my 4th cruise, the previous 3 being on RCI Independence of the Seas which I really enjoyed but this was different class. Loved it right from the moment I went aboard. The ship was beautiful, clean with lots of fantastic bars, cafes, etc. All the staff, without fail, from the waiters in the dining room & bars and our cabin steward were friendly, polite and made me feel that nothing was too much trouble. The entertainment was great and even the captain was hilarious!! I would recommend this cruise line and ship to anyone who wants a little bit of sophistication and luxury but with a relaxed and comfortable feel......loved it.

My dad, my four siblings, and our spouses were hoping for a nice reunion while exploring different cities in Europe.  Harmony of the Seas did not disappoint.  Rather, it exceeded our expectations.  Everyone had a great time.