Ship was mediocre
Brilliance of the Seas Cruise Review to Europe - Mediterranean
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Deck Hand
Experience: 4-6 cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 4
12 Night Mediterranean Featuring Venice (Barcelona Roundtrip)
Sail Date: July 30, 2011
Ship: Brilliance of the Seas
Cabin Type: Balcony
Traveled As: Couple
Reviewed: 6 years ago
Sail Date: July 30, 2011
Ship: Brilliance of the Seas
Cabin Type: Balcony
Traveled As: Couple
Reviewed: 6 years ago
Review Summary
Too many formal nights resulting in the decks being consumed with photographers. Photos should not be taken while eating meals. Shopping was very limited...same old stuff. Food choices were average. Excursions expensive - no ability to know on internet about shuttle services for "on your own" travels. Pool facilities inadequate. Entertainment in theater was so-so...one great performance (Broadway was well done).Ship Experiences
Food and Dining
Cruise is expensive enough without having to pay extra for QUALITY food at specialty restaurants. Variety was limited in both the Windjammer and Minstrel.
Entertainment
Nothing to write home about!
Service and Staff
Except for dining in Minstrel and our stateroom atttendant, it did not appear anypne was "going above and beyond". Overall friendliness in Windjammer seemed to be lacking.
Ship Quality
Due to small size of ship, every place was made difficult to get through without bumping into people. Not impressed with overall cleanliness.
Cabin / Stateroom
Balcony room was small
Ports of Call
Enjoyed the snack and hospitality on our excursion. Was not impressed with Split
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Not enough time in Sorrento...too long in Pompeii
Don't Miss: Loved the Isle of Capri
Don't Miss: Loved the Isle of Capri
Absolutely beautiful...store owners not always friendly.
Museums in Florence were closed on Monday when we arrived, however fun to walk around.
Don't Miss: Have to see the Leaning Tower...mediocre shopping
Don't Miss: Have to see the Leaning Tower...mediocre shopping
Enjoyed Nice and Cannes
Had visited before...everything in Rome is worth seeing!
Loved the city...way too crowded.
Don't Miss: Must take a gondola ride
Don't Miss: Must take a gondola ride
Pros: Visiting Capri, Venice, and Dubrovnik
Cons: ship was small
