Holy Land Cruise - RCCL Mariner

Mariner of the Seas Cruise Review to Europe - Mediterranean

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3 out of 5
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Mariner of the Seas

12 Night Holy Land (Rome Roundtrip)

Sail date: October 14, 2011

Ship: Mariner of the Seas

Cabin type: Balcony

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 13 years ago

Review summary

Beautiful Ship with a 5th floor Promenade with shops and casual food and drink places. Hated the Smokey Smell coming up from the Casino to the promenade deck. All smoking in public areas should be banned, couldn't go near the Casino or some music venues.

Ship experiences

Entertainment

3 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5

Ports of call

Rhodes, Greece

5 out of 5
Beautiful town five minutes from the dock. Many shops and restaurants.
Don't Miss: The centuries old Synagogue is hugely impressive to everyone who views it.

Naples, Italy

3 out of 5
Took a ferry to Capri. Don't waste time at the port. Take a cab or bus up to the city center of Capri.

Ashdod, Israel

3 out of 5
Crowded and dirty.
Don't Miss: Wailing wall

Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey

5 out of 5
Best port of the trip. Lots of shopping for Leather, Jewelry goods.
Don't Miss: Clean city, little if any graffiti

Piraeus (Athens), Greece

5 out of 5
The ancient ruins of the Acropolis, crowded but filled with views and wonders dating back before christ. Graffiti everywhere and no one cleaning it up.
Don't Miss: Acropolis

Souda (Chania), Crete

3 out of 5
Town is accessible by bus from port 3.00 euros round trip.
Don't Miss: Shopping and and unbelievable number of restaurants large and small.

Haifa, Israel

5 out of 5
Beautiful land around the sea of Galilee.

Pros: Staff friendlyness and concern

Cons: Didn't care for most dinner entree's. Overall rating for meals - Good.

Recommends Mariner of the Seas? Yes!

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