Europe Cruise Reviews

Our daughter finished college in 3 years, then got a full scholarship for a 3 year Master’s. She finished on time and landed a job 7 weeks after graduation. She wanted to celebrate with a Mediterranean cruise and brought 2 girlfriends. What a celebration! Thanks, Celebrity!

First time in a smaller ship. Pro: great service and attention from the crew and staff, efficient and easy, getting on and off the ship is a breeze. Con: smaller ship bounces a lot in open seas. Every time we left the protected fjords it was really noticeable. One review I read before the trip was that it would be a mix of US, UK and Canadians and middle-aged. It was 90+% US. And if 70 is the new middle age then I am feeling really young. Great cruise though.

For my husband and myself, this was a second honeymoon and a bucket list trip. We loved almost every aspect of the ship, the staff, and the new friends we have made on board. We lived life to the fullest! We felt like we were kids again. The historic setting of the European capitals and major cities really enhanced our experience, because we learned so much as well.

Overall this is a good cruise itinerary however we only experienced half because of lack of Visa for Southern Ireland. Several other passengers experienced this ordeal, hence there is need for better communication about visa requirements for international passengers since visa to UK is not sufficient for this excursion.

This was a dream itinerary and the Spirit did not disappoint. The port of calls were interesting and the northern ports were outstanding and the people seemed to appreciate our visiting their beautiful countries. One shop in Portland mentioned that they only have been open for cruise ships for three years and the Spirit was the largest ship to date. The NCL is the oldest ship in Norwegian fleet but they have managed to keep it fresh mostly up to date. The decor is a little strange as it has an oriental bent but since it originally sailed in Asia it makes more sense. This ship is scheduled to have a 5 week refit in the spring and I would guess this issue would be addressed as well as the limited power outlets in the cabins.

Great to see several countries to help you decide which ones you want to visit again for more thorough exploration.

We loved the NCL Getaway and the friendly, kind staff! This is a LARGE ship, and thus there are plenty of things to do, especially during the days at sea such as the casino, trivia games, and shows...we loved the food/meal options, and tried them all. The excursions were a bit pricey, but very, very good!

Overall it’s a great trip. The cruise line has great customer service and station room cleaning staff. Need improve communication about port address and provide bus or free shuttle information.

Great cruise, great ports, great staff, great food. Room 10449 not great if you like to sleep.

Pick a different line. Having sailed others and NCL I was surprised how much I felt like NCL couldn’t be bothered with customer service. They sell themselves as a higher level cruise line but they did not live up to it on this cruise.

It was an excellent cruise, however, if you don’t like crowds and cold weather, you should think about other ships.

Never paid for a drink with the adult liquor package (base brands included Tito's, J.Walker, Tangueray and many others). Internet was bad in the room (download 1MB per minute). Less than half were Americans on board. Older crowd.

Overall we enjoyed the cruise & most of the excursions. Re the entertainment, I already commented on 2 of the performances. The magician was excellent. Other entertainment was Lincoln Center, BB KING, 2 piano players & a rock band with only 1 of the 4 performing at a time. We don't care for Rock & so when they were performing there wasn't any music for us to enjoy.

The Marina is a beautiful ship and we had a great experience. The ports of call were wonderful and overall the food was very good. The staff was exceptional. I would go on the Marina again and overall it is a fantastic experience. As with any review, the "issues" stick out more than the overall wonderful experience.

Beautiful ship, classy cruise line. There is plenty to do on HAL but it’s less rowdy and more grownup than some cruise lines and that makes it a favorite for us.

The Baltic is an area of the world I am glad to finally visit. And overall traveling with Oceania is quite a joy. Had a few hiccups this time. Probably will do another cruise with them in the future.

Great cruise, outstanding planning and reservations work by Lynn McKinney!

Cruise line nickel and dimes you to death for the small things such as a coke with dinner and they confiscated any soft drinks you purchase on shore when you return to the ship (even our bottle of water). Confiscating our purchases as we returned to our ship left a bad taste in our mouths...we will probably not cruise again with this company.

Great itinerary. Average food. Serious concerns about lack of truth with vegetarian food. This needs to be fixed. Good seating and reservation system. Phenomenal entertainment. Average room attendant

This is our second time on this cruise, since we loved it so much the first time. It's a great way to travel with a teen, as they can keep busy, meet new friends and have a great time, while seeing the highlights of the ports we visit. We are always sad to leave the ship. RCC makes it very easy to have a vacation that can be whatever you want it to be. Thank you, RCC!