Europe - Mediterranean Cruise Reviews

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

This was a beautiful ship with a spectacular crew. Props to Jamie the Cruise Director for keeping everyone happy in spite of rainy, cold weather and missed ports. We were never able to dock in Monaco or Venice :( but they did our best to provide free internet access and alternate activities. Most of our cruises have been on Royal Caribbean, but Carnival pleasantly surprised us. We had an exceptional trip on the Carnival Breeze. I was also very pleased with their internet service, which we have experienced problems with in the past on Royal Caribbean.

The Norwegian Spirit was built around 1998 and refurbished in 2011. It is not a \"mega-ship\" in the 4000 passenger range, but a mid-range 2000 passenger ship. This is a personal preference, but I find the smaller ship has a more intimate feel to it, and on a Grand Mediterranean cruise, you're spending most of your time touring ports of call (or should be), rather than using ship's amenities. Refurbishment was excellent quality.

Nice ship in good shape, very nice staff, great itineary, food and entertainment were the only areas that were just OK nothing special. Wine package was poor, all of the red wines were 2011-- way too young to be drinking

We didn't receive what we bargained for. Ports were eliminated and when we were to visit a city our time at the city was reduced. We had to return to the ship 3 to 4 hours earlier than the original schedule. The crew explained it was due to bad weather. Don't they have the equipment to know the weather ahead of time? We can not recommend Carnival to any of our friends, relatives nor clients.

The Breeze has a ton of amenities, just a shame that they are so susceptible to wind and waves. For at least a third to half of the trip something on the boat was closed off. The Serentity deck closed for days, the ropes course only open twice, the water park just a few days more. Bar service was non-existent in the restaurants and deck areas. The entertainment staff was atrocious and the captain changed the itinerary at will.

very poor in all aspects

Very nice interior, new style away from traditonal old style,,nice wood grain looks,,Food was ok,,have had better on previous cruises, very good service, but wasn't as prersonable as previous cruises, The ship did not dock at two of the ports, which were very important to me and wife,,Monte Carlo, a Venice...we missed two days there,,,so said because of safety to passengers,, but it didn't dock in Monte Carlo the previous time either...Had a big meeting on the ship with the Captain and he tried to explain why we didn't dock,,crowd was a bit Irate,,,So we spent several days at sea instead of at ports of call..the slot machines in the casino were extremely tight,,,I live near four casinos and gamble alot,,,the ship slots are only bring in the ship more money...so don't expect to win...the singer on the ship were really good,,, the ones the ship brought in ,,poor and the comedians performance lacked,, Bingo cards are expensive and so are the drinks Although we did enjoy the free drink party for the gold club members ,,so thats a plus for the cruise..

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.

The ship was spotless and the crew was always cleaning cleaning cleaning!!! The Tour director was very helpful and really did her utmost to accomodate my friend and I when needed. Brenda (from Quebec) really did so much for us and was very very good at her job. We watched as she spoke to other people and she is to be commended. Our cabin steward (1261) Adbel went out of his way to be of service to us and last but not least, our server \"Ernesto\" and his helper \"Melvin\" (table 274) were the best we have ever had on a cruise. We have been on 9 different cruises. We would so recommend Celebrity to all our friends.

Modern.comfortable, friendly

Beautiful ship in excellent condition

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.

This was my second Oceania cruise ... and I was not disappointed. Being part of the Inaugural cruise year for the Riviera, everything was fresh and new on board. Staff consistently positive and attentive. Cruising later in the year (Oct-Nov) presented weather challenges in the Med and Adriatic seas. Decisions were made correctly by the Captain not to dock or tender because of rough waters, and the ship staff rallied immediately with worthwhile alternative choices. Enjoying the first ship to offer cooking at sea classes was totally fun and informative (and delicious)! Evening theater events that I did attend were entertaining. Alternative dining was wonderful, and each venue offered delicious fare. I won't hesitate to cruise with them again in the future when interesting itineraries and my schedule meet!

The Nautica is a beautiful ship. The smaller size made it easy to get around and to disembark for shore excursions each morning. Our Penthouse Suite was spacious and very comfortable for two people. It had the feel of staying at a luxury hotel. The bed and linens were luxurious and very comfortable. We enjoyed the welcome canapes and champagne waiting for us upon arrival. We had breakfast delivered on-time to our room each morning by our butler Andy and enjoyed the variety of in-suite afternoon canapes. We dined at all of the ship's restaurants and found the food to be very good, except for the pizza on the buffet. The Waves Grill on the pool deck was great, especially the Surf and Turf Burger which was filet mignon topped with lobster on a bun. The food and service at the Polo Grill Steakhouse was excellent. All of the cruise staff were friendly and welcoming. The cruise staff worked very hard to keep guests happy even through the bad weather day. Overall, we had a wonderful first-time experience cruising with Oceania Cruises.

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.