This was a Covid canceled trip so we had been dreaming of this for 3+ years. It exceeded expectations!
Embarkation
5 out of 5
Easy easy easy! I expected chaos and long lines with Covid tests, but they had a system and we were on board within 30 minutes.
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
5 out of 5
Maybe just one “eh” meal in the main dining room, but 5 stars overall. Le Bistro, Teppanyaki, Cagney’s: all delicious! Great selection at the buffet in the morning. Lunch was usually ashore.
Onboard Activities
5 out of 5
I didn’t participate in much except the ropes course, but that was fun! Be warned, it is WINDY on the top. That’s what made me nervous. We did sit poolside, great entertainment, drinks, and people watching.
Entertainment
4 out of 5
Choir of Man - AWESOME!
The black light show (I can’t remember the name) - GREAT!
The acrobatics? Eh.
Howl at the Moon - a hoot!
Bamboozled - fun!
Children's Programs
Not traveling with kids
Service and Staff
5 out of 5
Above and beyond at every turn.
Ship Quality
5 out of 5
Cabin / Stateroom
5 out of 5
Perfect size for us, ample storage.
Ship tip
Unpack on day one. There is lots of storage and it helps. Hit the big shows early on your trip. We thought we could catch a couple things later and they were no longer offered.
It was lovely, but crowded at the dock until you can fight through the crowd to get away. We hired a cab and went to Oia. We found a nice little spot for a couple glasses of wine and a delicious Greek meal.
The Hop On Hop Off is right outside the terminal and was PERFECT! Get off early and go straight to The Acropolis. It will already be busy, but you’ll beat some of the crowds and lots of the heat. We jumped back on the hoho, got off to see the Olympic stadium then walked to Plaka, which was so much fun!
Possibly our favorite. The HOHO is kind of a s*** show and maybe not worth it except for seeing Mdina, which is incredible! Off the ship and across the street is an elevator, 1 € and you’re in the most amazing place. Explore Valletta, you will love it!
We did Pompeii. Pompeii itself was cool, the vendors are sketchy. Check your audio set ahead of time, mine shattered after #1 and they wouldn’t refund my money. Accused me of breaking it.
I’m trying to understand the luggage tags, they pick up your bags and take them downstairs so you can pick them up? I thought they would load it on my transfer. Oh well. It was quick.
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