We missed all three stops in Israel due to the increased hostilities in the area. We were diverted to Santorini, Greece and Chania, Cyprus which were outstanding. The crew were great and the passengers seemed to be understanding. It was a great trip!
Embarkation
5 out of 5
Efficient and smooth.
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
5 out of 5
Plenty of places to eat. The Windjammer was great for breakfast until we found the Solarium. The breakfast in the Solarium was more intimate and a quieter experience.
Onboard Activities
5 out of 5
Loved the Northstar. We paid for the extended experience and it was worth the money.
Entertainment
5 out of 5
The shows were top notch. The Book was great! We made sure we booked online before the cruise. It was the only show requiring a reservation.
Children's Programs
We did not travel with children.
Service and Staff
5 out of 5
All staff were professional, courteous, friendly and helpful!
Ship Quality
5 out of 5
Cutting edge and adventurous. A great ship to explore during sea days. Loved the 270 theatre.
Cabin / Stateroom
5 out of 5
We liked enjoying the views from our balcony whether at sea or in port.
We did the “Ancient Kourion & Kolossi Castle” excursion. Ancient Kourion was nice and informative. We stopped at the castle but the tour did not include the entrance to the castle.
We did not do an excursion. A great walkable port. The merchants are somewhat pushy but a courteous “no thank you” with a smile goes a long way. There is a beautiful park with a fort called Pigeon Island about a mile from the ship. It’s free and you can take great pictures of the ship from there.
We took the “Explore Athens and Ancient Acropolis” excursion. Enjoyed the Acropolis but very crowded. If you want to visit it, take a ship excursion and go as early as possible. If you have problems with crowds and/or lines I would avoid.
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