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Vision of the Seas Cruise Review

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Reviews: 3
Helpful Votes: 45

Overall rating:

4.9 out of 5
Vision of the Seas

8 Night Western Mediterranean (Barcelona Roundtrip)

Sail date: October 27, 2022

Ship: Vision of the Seas

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 3567

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 2 years ago

Review summary

Vision of the seas. Returned 4th November. Had the best weather for this time of year. 24 degrees. Small ship but always plenty to see and do. Cabins a bit dated but well maintained. Only one sea day but enjoyed going ashore seeing different places. All staff were a credit to RCC, friendly and accommodating. We took euro and USA adapters along with 4 way extension lead to charge phones and watches overnight. Can’t wait for my next cruise.

Embarkation

5 out of 5
Fast no lines

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
Read about cool food from MDR but didn’t find this. Always piping hot and warm plates. Enjoyed windjammer for lunch. Always plenty of choices. Visited Park cafe at midnight for a slice of pizza or panini. Always nice and friendly staff in all eateries.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5
Didn’t do climbing wall but plenty of seats/sunbeds for everyone.

Entertainment

5 out of 5
Entertainment available and choice. Went to see the Beatles tribute band they were very good. The cruise entertainment was good and seemed plenty of choice throughout the day. Sat in scooners bar after dinner a few times . Always ended up in the sports bar at the casino. Duane made the best special cocktail.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Always friendly and accommodating. No matter who we came in contact with.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
Smaller ship but less kids running around. Main areas are clean and updated. Inside cabin we had was a bit dated but very clean and well maintained.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Clean but dated. Served our needs for the week. Inside cabin as we don’t spend a great time in our cabin.

Ship tip

Relax and Enjoy

Ports of call

Portofino, Italy

5 out of 5
The best port. Tender into pier. Beautiful coloured buildings around the bay. Nice cafes and restaurants. Shops. Castle at top of hill.

Toulon, France

5 out of 5
No excursion booked. We walked around had some wine and nibbles.

Palermo, Sicily

3 out of 5
Did hop on hop of bus €20 each. Nice buildings spread apart. Maybe should have done an excursion.

Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy

5 out of 5
Previous visit to Rome. Walked around the port had a drink and a snack. Beautiful day.

Barcelona, Spain

5 out of 5
Didn’t visit this time airport to ship transfer only. Have visited previously and would recommend.

Ajaccio, Corsica

5 out of 5
Walked around but it was Sunday and lots of shops and bars closed.

Villefranche-Sur-Mer, France

5 out of 5
One of my favourite ports. We took bus into nice. €1.50 each way. 30 mins max each way. Had a great day seeing the sights.

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Well organised, off ship and into transfer bus very quickly. No big lines.
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8 Comments

hairdresser70    2 years ago

We cruise in February to colon, Panama. 11 days. Sure hope we like it as much as you did on that ship. We knew it is older but going on it for the ports. I will clean it down with my Clorox wipes like I do with any ship I go on! 😜

TwisterSister86    2 years ago

I hope my experience aboard Vision will be as amazing as yours was when I cruise on it in a few months!

margesu    2 years ago

Sounds like a great cruise.

Gwbigdog    2 years ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise

javawoody    2 years ago

Appreciate the review

picalo    2 years ago

you are the type of person with whom I like to cruise, easy and relaxed.

AuntPinkie    2 years ago

Great itinerary. Glad you thoroughly enjoyed your cruise. Appreciate your feedback.

lincoln    2 years ago

Thank you for sharing!

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