It was very well done, great ship, excellent personnel, very smooth sailing. Loved my cabin, and especially the balcony. Great shore excursions and excellent food. Getting 5 at sea and the ability to prepay meant that I left the ship with a bill of $6.36. Made me feel I was at an all-inclusive. No surprises. Other than the rug I was forced to buy I was able to keep within my budget for shopping and was so encouraged that I participated in the cruise next program. I was very impressed with the clientele loyalty. I have been on several different ships but never heard the brand loyalty that I heard until this cruise.
Embarkation
3 out of 5
The heavy rain stopped all the computers so no one could embark for at least 1 hour. That also meant qy=uite a backlog as people kept arriving plus because the luggage was outside, the paper was destroyed and the clothes inside my suitcase were wet.
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
5 out of 5
Only went to the buffet, 2 specialty restaurants and the mojito bar, all were excellent.
Onboard Activities
3 out of 5
The only time I used any facility was the hot tub/pool but it started raining about 5 minutes after I was outside, so I left
Entertainment
5 out of 5
The ony show I saw was blazing boots which was really well done and very enjoyable.
Children's Programs
no kids with me
Service and Staff
5 out of 5
Room steward was great, waiters and food servers were all excellent, excursion desk was on the ball and did a great job. When eating at the buffet I was able to get a glass of wine within a very short time of being seated. I really appreciated that.
Ship Quality
5 out of 5
very clean, well organized
Cabin / Stateroom
5 out of 5
size perfect and the balcony was beyond perfect. I appreciated lots of storage room
Ship tip
I am someone who gets seasick very easily and there was not one minute that I felt sick. The Captain was so good that I couldn't even tell if we were moving or stopped unless I looked outside.
This port was okay but I didn't appreciate being forced into buying a rug that was way out of my budget. I was never given a chance to opt out of the rug buying and absolutely would have if given the chance. Too many very aggressive sales tactics at both Ephesus and the walk back in the port
I am sorry to only give this a 5 star. This city was amazing but the tour I took to Bethlehem and Jerusalem was the most amazing, incredible and unforgettable tour I have ever taken. The tour guide Sam and the driver Devi were beyond compare. I would give their tour a 10 out of 5.
Very interesting, I loved having the opportunity to go across the green line and the best part was the two journalists. Great conversation, learned so much. The guide was extremely knowledgeable and did a great job.
Excellent review. I was on the same cruise in October and was able to leave the Ephesus excursion without buying a rug. I am sorry that happened to you.
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