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Item: Vision of the Seas
Rating: 4
Author: reneetorina

Vision of the Seas Cruise Review to Europe - Mediterranean

reneetorina

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 4-6 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 51

Overall rating:

4 out of 5

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12 Night Mediterranean & Venice (Barcelona Roundtrip)

Sail date: May 28, 2015

Ship: Vision of the Seas

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 3539

Traveled as: Large Group

Reviewed: 9 years ago

Review summary

The ports were amazing, Kotor was the best. It is a must see. 2 days in Rome would be better than 2 days in Venice. The staff were nice and accommodating. The food was much better the second part of the trip. Due to the high prices of the shore excursions we did many of the sights on our own, by hiring a driver when we got off of the ship. Also, the shuttle prices were a little high. We wanted to spend more time in the spa on the at sea days, but, again, the prices were beyond normal, a facial was $169 for 50 minutes. Overall, it was a great trip and we had a blast.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

the first week of the cruise, the food was marginal at best. The last week was a great improvement. However, the fish was always dry.

Entertainment

3 out of 5

the ariel acrobats were my favorite.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

From our cabin steward to our servers, they were all pleasant.

Ship Quality

3 out of 5

the carpets looked worn in the elevators and in the traffic areas.

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5

I had requested one bed but, had two smaller beds, but, it was not bad. The water is hard on the face and hair, however, the water in the spa was softer.

Ship tip

the ship is easy to navigate and overall the staff is pleasant.

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Ports of call

Barcelona, Spain

5 out of 5

we stayed an extra day to visit this wonderful city.

Thumbs Up 0

Villefranche-Sur-Mer, France

5 out of 5

lovely day on the beach. visited Monte Carlo and Monaco and enjoyed the cars of the rich and famous.

Thumbs Up 1

Livorno (Florence & Pisa), Italy

5 out of 5

we hired a driver and visited Pisa and Florence. Was able to see the David, do some shopping and have a wonderful lunch.

Thumbs Up 1

Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy

5 out of 5

We hired a driver, was at the Vatican for the blessing by the Pope, and saw many wonderful sites.

Thumbs Up 0

Salerno (Naples), Italy

3 out of 5

went to the Amalfi on a boat, it was ok, could barely hear the guide and what she was telling us.

Thumbs Up 1

Venice, Italy

3 out of 5

too much time in Venice

Thumbs Up 0

Ravenna, Italy

1 out of 5

not a great place, but, a beautiful churches

Thumbs Up 0

Kotor, Montenegro

5 out of 5

loved and loved this place, the bike ride was an amazing experience

Thumbs Up 1

2 Comments

markeys 9 years ago

sounds great we are going on the 1st Sept are planing to do trips on our own , there are 4 adults in our party any information on how to do this , prices of hired driver etc. thanks

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glomarrone 9 years ago

Thanks for posting your first review here. It sounds like overall you had a good time.

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