Overall, I would give it a B or B- because I was with some very fun friends and that, of course, made up for the disappointing pieces of the trip.
Embarkation
5 out of 5
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
3 out of 5
Food was just ok not exceptional like I've had on other ships. The dining room seemed to rush us through dinner. Buffet did not have as much variety as I'd had before on other ships. Specialty restaurant was fabulous.
Onboard Activities
3 out of 5
Not a lot of variety outside the ordinary ship entertainment. Nightly show, bingo, art etc.
Entertainment
4 out of 5
Stage shows were good. Great talent especially the dancing.
Service and Staff
3 out of 5
Just average service. Not good, not bad yet not extraordinary like when some wait staff will know your name or converse with you.
Ship Quality
3 out of 5
Ship is dated and needs remodeling. Stairwells were small.
Cabin / Stateroom
2 out of 5
Size was really small, particularly the bathroom shower. I am not a big person by no means (5'4" 135 lbs) and the shower was so tight to turn around in. Balcony was not clean....paint spots on deck spilled from painting and rust.
Ship tip
Pick another ship, preferable a newer one. I've sailed princess before and other ones (sapphire) are very nice.
Would never go here again. Very dirty, full of graffiti and pick pockets and beggars. If I could have gotten a cab to just see the acropolis, that would have been fine. The acropolis was terribly crowded as well.
I loved Santorini the first time I saw it and had high expectations from 15 years ago. However it is quite commercialized now and there were 4 other ships in town and it was ridiculously crowded. You could hardly get in to a restaurant or store and had to wait in long, long lines to use the gondola and to walk down the donkey path. The donkey trail was disgusting as they had well close to 100 donkeys. I didn't remember that from 15 year ago. If I could go to Santorini again, it would not be through a cruise ship. Simply go and stay in one of the beautiful villas away from all the commotion.
Loved the port city! Fabulous restaurants, wasn't crowded as we were the only ship in port and the shopping was great. There was a small train that you could get on to see a few things for only $6 euros.
I loved Barcelona BUT, it was very crowded and there were riots going on so we couldn't venture out as much as we wanted. Buses and taxis were not running so it put a damper on things. Would have liked to explore more.
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