Great Cruise Around the U.K.

Item: Marina
Rating: 4.5
Author: bbross

Marina Cruise Review to Europe - Western Europe

bbross

Contributor Level: Second Mate

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 4

Helpful Votes: 247

Overall rating:

4.5 out of 5

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12 Night Anglo-Saxon Byways (London Roundtrip)

Sail date: August 29, 2024

Ship: Marina

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 8108

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 3 months ago

Review summary

13th cruise on Oceania and we have several more scheduled!

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Took 5 minutes to check in and go on board

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5

Oceania continues to be a culinary leader.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Oceania has a full day's activities every day. One port was canceled, and they came up with a great plan B.

Entertainment

4 out of 5

Very talented on board cast. A comedian, a very talented singer from Scotland and a Beatles duet of John and Paul were very entertaining.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Courteous and efficient.

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

Very clean. A problem occurred with an elevator in the aft portion and only one was operating.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Very nice cabin for the $.

Ship tip

Book excursions and dining as soon as the windows opens.

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Ports of call

Southampton (London), England

5 out of 5

NEWHAVEN HARBOUR (EDINBURGH), SCOTLAND

4 out of 5

A little disappointed in the castle.very crowded city. Nice visit to Ardogwan Manor before the city.

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Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, Scotland

5 out of 5

Visit the Stone Age Village and Manor House. Also a mini Stonehenge

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Stornoway, Isle Of Lewis, Hebrides

4 out of 5

Visit the now restored stone hut village.

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Belfast, Northern Ireland

3 out of 5

Titantic Experience and Giant Causeway were nice. Great ocean views on ride back.

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Greenock (Glasgow), Scotland

4 out of 5

Toured a manor house and had bagpipe lesson

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Liverpool, England

5 out of 5

Take the Magic Cab Beatles tour. Tour the British museum on music across from ship terminal. Ferry cross the Mersey! Best day of trip.

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Dun Laoghaire (Dublin), Ireland Did not visit port

Rough seas: tendering.

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Holyhead, Wales

4 out of 5

Go to Canaervon castle.

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Cobh (Cork), Ireland

3 out of 5

Go to Blarney Castle. Good bargains at Erin's shop before you leave the castle grounds and less than in the mill store. In port, tour the heritage museum and also book ahead for the Titantic Experience Musum.

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Torquay (Torbay), England

5 out of 5

Multi Destinations- Castle, manor house.

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Disembarkation

5 out of 5

Cruise line offered a tour to Winchester for any passengers with a late flight. We did and took the tour.

6 Comments

javawoody 3 months ago

Thanks for sharing

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sdsunny 3 months ago

Happy cruising it's the best! 😊

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cruising2004 3 months ago

Glad you had a wonderful time!

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AuntPinkie 3 months ago

Nice itinerary! Appreciate your feedback. Glad you enjoyed your cruise.

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HeavySeas 3 months ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise experience and glad you enjoyed your cruise

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24MyLuckyDragon 3 months ago

Great review!! Sounds like an awesome cruise w/ great itinerary. Happy cruising 😎⚓️🤩❣️‼️

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