This particular sailing is time consuming venture. 16 days on the ship a very interesting experience. First 9 days were great, because of port of calls. Then 5 sea days in the row in choppy water across Atlantic, not what I had in mind. Due to high wind pools were closed. Lots of good food and entertainment saved the day. Overall cruise was very nice and interesting. Most likely will not do it again.
Embarkation
4 out of 5
Quick and very organized. No Covid-19 testing. Took 30 minutes to get on board.
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
4 out of 5
Typical menu for breakfast. Large food type selection for lunch and Very good service at main dining rooms and specialty restaurants. Good variety of dishes to choose from.
Onboard Activities
3 out of 5
Did not participate in any. Due to rough sea pools were not usable.
Entertainment
4 out of 5
There was not that many stage production shows. Great trivia's and game shows. Funny comedian. And very talented cruise director.
Service and Staff
4 out of 5
All members from crew and staff were very helpful, curtsies and ready to support passengers in any way. From cabin Stewart to food courts assistance, everyone did great job.
Ship Quality
5 out of 5
This ship was kept in very clean condition and well-maintained. Nice and convenient layout to all places.
Cabin / Stateroom
4 out of 5
Large balcony. Nice bathroom and shower Clean and comfortable bed. Lots of space for clothing and other personal items.
Ship tip
Do not choose cabin in the FWD if you coming across Atlantic. Little rocky.
I stayed in Rome 3 nights prior to cruise and did my own excursions. After 45 years I've returned to Italy. Visit all usual places. Saw lots of changes.
Coliseum is still standing. Vatican is still very beautiful.
Did "Florence and Pisa" excursion. Went to take picture and "hold" leaning Pisa tower. Walked old and very narrow street of Florence. Had to eat lots of Italian goodies (Dolce de Late) and gelatos. Weather was great 80-degrees (22C).
We tendered in Cannes, but did "Monte Carlo and Monaco" excursion. Saw very nice cars and very high prices for everything. Beautiful casinos of Monaco and view from the top in Monte Carlo is breath taking!
"Barcelona at it's best" is name of excursion we went on. Saw beautiful architectural building from 18th century. Went to people village FIESTA celebration and saw an umbrellas street. (just like one in San Juan Puerto Rica). Visit De Les Divuit Torres basilica. Also visit local food market for compressing in USA. Weather still wonderful 78d-egrees (20C)
We did "LUCENTUM over Tepas" excursion. Visited archeological dig and walked a lot on street of Alicante to worked up the apatite. Then was "Tepas" lunch, Traditional Spanish food and wine.
We did "Let’s Take a Selfie" shore excursion. Stopped at "Piazza del Encarnacion" modern creation. Then was "Piazza De Ispania". Magnificent creation from renascence era.
Here we had some problem with overcast and rain. We should have nice "Heart of Lisbon on Foot & Gloria Funicular" excursion, but it cut short dew to weather. Also long wait for elevator to go down.
A wonderful very green island and town in the middle of volcano crater (7km diameter). Lots of cows everywhere. (no need for loan mowing). Big on pineapples and Pinna Coladas drinks (made in freshly cut pineapple). "Explore Terceira Island" excursion provided lots of information about Ponta Delgada.
Wonderful review. Those 5 sea days are what keep my DH from agreeing to a TA. Great itinerary otherwise. Glad you enjoyed your cruise in spite of the weather.
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