We chose this cruise because the six port stops were very good choices. It did not disappoint.

Item: Odyssey of the Seas
Rating: 4.6
Author: jimgerner48

Odyssey of the Seas Cruise Review to Europe - Mediterranean

jimgerner48

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 10

Overall rating:

4.6 out of 5

Verified Review

9 Night Greek Isles (Rome Roundtrip)

Sail date: September 22, 2024

Ship: Odyssey of the Seas

Cabin number: GTY

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 1 month ago

Review summary

All in all, a very good ship. Only real disappointment is the main dining room.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Rock climbing wall, gym and boogie boarding

Entertainment

4 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Everything alright

Ship tip

The Windjammer buffet is better than the main dining room

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Ports of call

Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy

5 out of 5

Rome is very crowded. The Vatican had a line with thousands of people. I went to the S. Maria Maggiore Basilica four blocks west of the Stazione Termini. Absolutely fabulous. Less than 50 people inside. Free. The artwork is likely worth several billion dollars.

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Naples, Italy

5 out of 5

The Amalfi coast is crowded but well worth it.

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Piraeus (Athens), Greece

5 out of 5

Took a chance by taking a ferry boat to the island of Aegina. If we missed the ferry back, we would have missed our cruise ship. Rented a car and visited the Temple of Aphaia. A smaller version of the Acropolis. Stunning views of neighboring islands. Three people onsite when we arrived. Avance Car rental was super helpful. Rent from them.

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Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey

5 out of 5

Ephesus is very crowded but well worth it.

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Santorini, Greece

3 out of 5

Oia Town very crowded. Long wait for tram from Fira Town down to Fira port. If you are in good shape, the 500 plus steps down to the port is a better alternative to the tram. Watch out for donkeys and donkey poop if you do this.

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Mykonos, Greece

5 out of 5

Got one of the few available taxis out to Paraga Beach. Very pleasant. Nicholas' taverna reasonable and very nice. Snorkeled (brought own gear).

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Souda (Chania), Crete

3 out of 5

Cruise port bus drops you off about a half mile from port area. Not enough time to really do this port.

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