Europe - Western Mediterranean Cruise Reviews

The ship was beautiful and well taken care of. It sailed so smooth we never felt any movement. Loved the pool areas but wish there could have been tables out in the pool area for card playing and eating. Most other ships have tables in the pool areas and we missed that. Out staterooms were excellent and well taken care of. Our dining room waiters were good and the food ok. We are not fish eaters so our choices were limited. I imagine for those who like fish, they were delighted. Would definitely sail again with Celebrity

Very nice and clean. Was afraid of embarkation/debarkation procedures in such a large vessel, but was pleasantly surprised by the efficiency in handling these.

This was my second cruise with Carnival. Last summer i did Western Mideterranian cruise with Carnival Magic. I liked both cruises a lot. It is very inexpensive and fun way to see Europe. The new ship was great. The crew did a great job to make everyone comfortable. The food was OK but not bad.

We have never taken such a nice cruise. I was worried 12 days might be too long to be on a ship but there was so much to do and many great shows that we enjoyed ourselves right up to the end.

Nice ship but balcony room design was not comfortable. No room to walk and toilet shower stall and sink were all separate .

The ship was fairly new and very large compared to others we saw in the harbor. It was our first cruise so can't compare to others but we loved everything! It was big, so walking to your room was a little trek, but we needed the exercise after all the good food. I thought the spa was expensive though, so if you are considering a manicure, for example, be prepared to pay triple. Staff was very friendly and accommodating. I would recommend the balcony room - very relaxing!

if i were planning to open a hotel i would have my future employees take a holl-amer cruise to see how people can be treated. the crew was excellent and the service was done with a professional , pleasant demeanor.

Just the right size for comfort and cruising stability, and only about 600 passengers (no crowds). We have taken over 30 cruises and we must say tha this was one of our very best experiences.

Great trip. Really big ship. I liked the pool, but the track needed some more sceanary.

I was impressed overall with the service in the ship. Everyone starting from room attendant and to waiters serving our tables really care about providing excellent service! The dining experience both in main restaurants and in buffet style cafe's was excellent. I liked the toors as well.

The best cruise we have ever taken. Stuff is helpful, knowledgeable, smiling and happy. Food is done to perfection! We usually do the \"specialty\" restaurants after 2-3rd day at sea but this time we decided to stay with the regular fare. Immaculately clean all over - this ship deserves 15 stars out of 10!

This was our first Royal Caribbean and first Mediterranean cruise. We had been on Carnival before, but only in the Caribbean. Our first stop upon embarking on LOS was at Windjammer/Jade Buffet. My first impression was, "This is much more intimate and classier than Carnival!" However, upon sampling the buffet fare on a fairly regular basis, we were soon disappointed as the selection was quite limited and unimpressive. There were many stations, but the food was repeated throughout the stations. There was a little of everything...Chinese, Japanese, Indian, Vegetarian, American, but nothing tasted fresh. The Chinese food was often over-salted. Japanese fare consisted of the same makis evening after evening. Burgers looked and tasted like they were steamed. Carnival was far supreme in both the buffet and dining room offerings, as they offered freshly grilled burgers/ hot dogs, limited but freshly made sushi, sandwiches and wraps were made to order, fried fare, such as fish and chips were made to order. Chinese stir-fry was done teppanyaki style so it was always fresh and hot. The dining room fare was better, but not by much. The grand decor and friendly staff did make up for the lacklustre food. The best dishes were the giant shrimp and scallop entrees. Lobster was available, but at any an additional charge of $20+. Though the food was by far a disappointment, I LOVED our cabins. We stayed in the Promenade rooms which overlooked the Royal Promenade. From the comforts our sitting area, we were able to watch the busy activity of people shopping, dining, drinking and having a great time. Our party of 6 (2 seniors, 2 adults and 2 young kids) booked 3 cabins which was the best decision we made. The 3 rooms cost the same as 2 interior rooms as we got a resident special so definitely be sure to look out for specials. Canadians also qualify for residency discounts. The sports amenities were also great. We only had 1 day at sea, b

Very large; well appointed, fitness room was very good

FOOD: Dull knives cut jello but little else; Fish, pork, chicken and beef were all overcooked; Whole wheat breads were not available; There were no tables for two by the windows in the Sapphire dining room; Pastries, bagels and croissants, rolls, breads seemed like they were commercially bulk packaged weeks ago; Offer late night lighter fare such as omelets and soup; Provide blueberries and strawberries and smoked salmon for breakfast in The Marketplace; Chateaubriand and other steaks are not meant to be sliced 1/4\" thick and nuked separately. Ugh.; Train wait staff to know the difference between chicken leg and duck consomme - know what the customer ordered and double check what kitchen delivered before placing on table; OTHER: Explain why we left an hour early from Rome and other unexplained arrival and departure changes; Turn on WiFi more frequently and for longer periods; Extend wireless to cabins; Salerno - better organized exit for customers with and without excursion, more knowledgeable staff re transportation to Capri - conflicting directions; Be nicer and more helpful to guests who want to make their own port adventure and not take an excursion; Venice - Make alternative transportation and direction arrangements when People Mover is down; Taormina - provide walking maps; Clinic should know what otc medications and supplies the gift shop carries

The ship was enormous! Even though, it was fairly easy to find our way around. My favorite stop was the \"Ice Bar.\" After a hot day in Rome that ice cold room with cold drinks served in cone shaped ice glasses was the best. One thing I didn't like so much was the huge screen at the back of the boat because it cut out the view when departing the piers. The internet was so slow, also...it was a real waste of money, actually. The food was okay, not the best I've had on a cruise, but it did the job. The crew did not seem happy at all, and seemed stressed out or something...The rooms had kind of a weird set up. The bathroom and shower were in the entrance, but were kind of see-through glass, and in separate spaces. You could pull a curtain across but it just did not seem very private. I am usually a very positive person, so it's kind of surprising to me to have to be writing a review like this...

Large cabins and tasteful decor

My stateroom clothes cabinets were dirty upon checkin, but were cleaned within minutes of the request. Calling customer service on board usally resulted in long hold times.

This ship had numerous activities for people of all ages and interests. The staff was extremely attentive, especially our wait staff in the dining room.

Unfriendly staf. You feel they are not happy , thier first answer to any request is NO. The food choice is limited, the midnight buffeat is 3 kinds of sandwiches everyday there are no sweets or fruits, pillows are not comfortable

Nice cruise for the family! Lots of activities for the whole family. Great staff. Only things I would recommend is the Pool bars staying open in the evening and the Sports Bars only having one channel and repeating the same tennis match. Would have liked to see Closing Ceremony of the Olympics or PGA Championship