Fantastic trip. -horrible experience

Item: Azamara Onward
Rating: 4.1
Author: staslake

Azamara Onward Cruise Review to Europe - Mediterranean

staslake

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 2

Helpful Votes: 75

Overall rating:

4.1 out of 5

Verified Review

12 Night Best Of The Med Voyage (Venice To Barcelona)

Sail date: August 27, 2022

Ship: Azamara Onward

Cabin type: Suite

Cabin number: 8057

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 2 years ago

Review summary

and Katie Bentley, horrible service from her. This was third cruise using them. Will never use again. She is non responsive, attitude horrible and lied about us having transport after port change, and then ghosting us. Cost us $400. Horrible experience. Have tried to report this several times and can’t get to speak to anyone about her lack of service.

Embarkation

2 out of 5

Totally disorganized. dropped the ball on getting us to port after Venice port change

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5

Food was very good. Buffets not so much along with canapés at bars.

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Pool areas not kept clean from cups glasses etc. Fitness center great.

Entertainment

4 out of 5

Good job on entertainment. Very engaging. Opera singers in Florence were amazing.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Staff was outstanding. Most were eager to please. Elizabeth, one of the chief officers was engaging, and very visible throughout cruise.

Ship Quality

3 out of 5

Center of ship smelled of sewage daily, constantly. Layout of ship was fine.

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

Cabin was very comfortable. Cleanliness was fine. Had to keep calling for same things.

Ship tip

If you’ve sailed true luxury ships, you may be disappointed. These ships are 20 years old refurbished ships. They do not have amenities of newer ships. If you’ve asked middle class, you will be alright. Just know what you’re getting into. Advertised on Cruises as “New Ship”. Nothing could be further from the truth.

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Ports of call

BOLOGNA, ITALY

1 out of 5

Cruises Only dropped the ball on getting us ground transport to Bologna. Katie Bentley, at cruises, the worst. Will never use again. Cost us $400 to get there from Venice.

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Zadar, Croatia

4 out of 5

Sibenik, Croatia

4 out of 5

Dubrovnik, Croatia

5 out of 5

Kotor, Montenegro

5 out of 5

Amalfi, Italy

5 out of 5

Sorrento, Italy