Excellent Large Ship
Arvia Cruise Review
Contributor Level:
Third Mate
Cruises: 4-6 cruises
Reviews: 3
Helpful Votes: 20
Review summary
Ship very good, food good, tours average, entertainment could be better but ok.Embarkation
Couldn't be easier and quicker, drop car, drop cases, check in, security and on, easy
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
Main dining rooms a tad repetitive, buffet is good, favourite is the fish and chip shop.. loads of choice around the ship, on a budget the included food is good, only disappointment is the lack of soft drink vending machines in the cafés rather tgan having to go to a bar to get a soft drink.
Onboard Activities
Can't fault the on-board activities, plenty to do from golf to cards.
Entertainment
Not bad overall but not as good as I had expected, they try hard but routines are a bit average.. I wouldn't not go but overall could be improved.
Service and Staff
Overall very good, there was the odd one or two of staffs heart not into it but it is hard work so everyone can get tired..
Ship Quality
Overall the ship is very good, layout hood, very clean, no complaints here.
Cabin / Stateroom
We had an alcove cabin on deck 5, loved it, so close to the sea you could see jellyfish etc, very dramatic, the only downside is the mirror location as the bed is in the way and we did hear a hoover above each night about 10pm but that was fine.
Ship tip
Try the Alcove Balconies on deck 5, loved it
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Ports of call
Marseille is a bit rough if you wander away from the harbour, there are a lot of north African beggers and pickpockets, beware, the little train to get up to the basilica is a tad expensive but an interesting way of getting up there, long wait if you don't book it on the ship as a tour, expect a few dirty looks when you jump the Q, the basilica is well worth a visit.
We stayed close to the ship, walk round the town then up to the little fort, which is just a couple of euros to get in, worth a visit.
Disembarkation
Very easy, did the self walk off, was on deck 5 so easiest disembark ever..
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