Wonderful places on a beautiful ship

Item: Marina
Rating: 4.7
Author: RonR

Marina Cruise Review to Europe - Mediterranean

RonR

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 2-3 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 56

Overall rating:

4.7 out of 5

Verified Review

12 Night Enchanted Rivieras (Rome To Venice)

Sail date: August 26, 2011

Ship: Marina

Cabin type: Balcony

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 13 years ago

Review summary

The Oceania Marina is a beautiful ship with a great deal of comfort inlcuding a very accomodating staff. The beds could not have been more comfortable and the staterooms were very sutibable for a luxury ship. The "Enchanbting Rivieras" intinerary was our reason for taking this cruise and we were not disappointed. However, these locations would have been more comfortable in late October or early November. The heat was a downer, but we chose to go during August-Sept. which was the only choice for this exact itinerary of which we were aware. Overall, there was way too much "hoopla" about the cuisine, which lead to disappointment except for the new Oceania offering of "Red Ginger."

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

Red Ginger was the only exceptional restuarant. The others were more elegant but found the food way too salty-especially in the main dining room. We think they are tryint to change this.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Almost all of staff was very frinedly and helpful.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Very clean, well laid out;Howerver, I like an outside deck near lower floors, which this ship does not have; you have to go to 12th floor for first chance to be outside except for verandas.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Best night sleep in any hotel or on any ship

Ports of call

Taormina, Sicily

5 out of 5

Unfortunately, the ship ancored far from town and no bus was provided to go from drop off spot to Taormina which is not the location for the anchoring but in the hills above-by quite a distance.

Thumbs Up 1

Don't Miss: The view of Mt. Etna

Corfu, Greece

3 out of 5

Kotor, Montenegro

5 out of 5

Norway of the Adriatic-waterways surrounded by vertical cliffs. This was a most surprising addition

Thumbs Up 1

Don't Miss: Walking around the old city and climbing the mountain with the old city wall-not an easy climb

Dubrovnik, Croatia

5 out of 5

Fascinating but too commercial as it is overun with tourists, but enjoyed it just the same.

Thumbs Up 1

Don't Miss: a guided tour around the old city-by tape or guide

Livorno (Florence & Pisa), Italy

5 out of 5

Good jumping off spot for Florence, Pisa and the Cinque Terre

Thumbs Up 1

Portofino, Italy

5 out of 5

Picuresque and charming

Thumbs Up 1

Don't Miss: Ferry to nieghboring towns

Monte Carlo, Monaco

5 out of 5

Beautiful-sorry we were jet lagged to fully enjoy.

Thumbs Up 1

Don't Miss: The tram at the Oceanograpy museum

Amalfi, Italy

5 out of 5

Like Sorrento, outstanding sense of being on the wonderful Amalfi Coast

Thumbs Up 2

Don't Miss: Ferry to Positano and Bus to Ravello

Venice, Italy

5 out of 5

Venice is one of a kind-a must for any Italy curise

Thumbs Up 1

Don't Miss: Being on the deck of the ship as it enters Venice-superby picture taking moment-especially Piazza de San Marco

Sorrento, Italy

5 out of 5

Charming introduction to the Amalfi Coast

Thumbs Up 1

Don't Miss: The lemon groves

Cannes, France

5 out of 5

Good jumping off spot for visiting St. Paul de Vence and Grasse

Thumbs Up 1

Pros: The ship was truly luxurious; the best possible night sleep; the itinerary could not be beat.

Cons: One of rear elevators was frequently not operating; the food was mediocre/

Recommends Marina? Yes!

1 Comment

glomarrone 9 years ago

I loved all your ports of call. I fell in love with Taormina when I was there. I vowed to return but so far I have not. Someday - I hope! You are absolutely right about being on deck when arriving or departing Venice. Wow! What a view it is.

Thumbs Up 0

Flag