Vision of the Seas, amazing experience

Item: Vision of the Seas
Rating: 4.7
Author: HeatherAnneC

Vision of the Seas Cruise Review to Europe - Mediterranean

HeatherAnneC

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 2-3 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 30

Overall rating:

4.7 out of 5

12 Night Mediterranean Greek Isles (Barcelona Roundtrip)

Sail date: June 11, 2019

Ship: Vision of the Seas

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 4055

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 5 years ago

Review summary

We thoroughly enjoyed this cruised and picked it for the ports offered. We were not disappointed and enjoyed every minute.

Embarkation

4 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

We chose the "my time dining" in the Aquarius Dining Room which worked well for us. We had also booked a BOGO for the Chops Restaurant for two different meal and absolutely love it.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

The pool for a bit, but mainly observing from a lounge chair, which was the relaxation I wanted.

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Steve was a great Director, and all the performers Top Notch.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Our waitress Estrella was amazing as well as her assistant Lucas.

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

Overall well maintained and clean. The Centrum where many of the shows were held had a nice visual appearance with comfortable armchairs and love seats, but the seating wasn't nearly enough to accommodate the number of people viewing the shows. For an elderly person with a sore back, this was problematic, standing for a whole show.

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

Being in an inside cabin did not bother us at all. The cabin was comfortable with ample storage, it was always very clean, and we were happy there. Would take an inside cabin like this one again.

Ship tip

More seating in the Centrum Lounge

Thumbs up

Ports of call

Barcelona, Spain

5 out of 5

We love Barcelona, came 2 days ahead of sailing to explore the town. Took the Hop on, Hop off bus with a reserved entrance to La Sagrada Familia, and thoroughly enjoyed it.

Thumbs Up 9

Valletta, Malta

5 out of 5

We only did the Hop On, OFF bus, which was perfect for what we wanted to see.

Thumbs Up 1

Santorini, Greece

5 out of 5

We explored on our own and loved it.

Thumbs Up 4

Mykonos, Greece

5 out of 5

Here we had a beach day, at Paradise Beach, taking the Bus from the port. It was a perfect day.

Thumbs Up 1

Piraeus (Athens), Greece

4 out of 5

We took the train into Athens after a bus, and explored with the Hop ON/OFF bus. Worded out very well. Got the train in time, before for the ship sailing.

Thumbs Up 1

Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy

5 out of 5

We went on our own and took the Hop On/Off bus again. Stopping for the Trivi Fountain and walking around dto take it again from another stop

Thumbs Up 6

Livorno (Florence & Pisa), Italy

4 out of 5

Yes, we took a Shore Excursion with Royal Carribean for this one, and fortunately, our guide took us to Pisa first in the morning before it got too hot, then a in Florence a walking tour with a lunch included. I worked out very well.

Thumbs Up 2

Marseille (Provence), France Did not visit port

This port was cancelled due to Yellow Vest protests, and got refunded for our RC tour. We went to Corsica instead, which was lovely.

Thumbs Up 0

Disembarkation

5 out of 5

Extremely well organised and effecient. Kudos to the planners and executors.

1 Comment

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Was an absolutely wonderful cruise. A special shout out to Hudson our room attendant he was absolutely amazing, our youngest daughter got sick and was not allowed to leave her cabin. Hudson keep checking on her as if she was his own. He was the best!!!!