Marina Review

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LOVELY CRUISE ON A LOVELY SHIP

Review for the Western Mediterranean Cruise on Marina
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10+ Cruises • Age 60s

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Sail Date: May 2012
Cabin: Verandah Stateroom

We cruised on May 2nd, 2012, Mediterranean Tapestry, arriving a day early and stayed at Ledra Marriott for the night. It was a pleasant day altogether to relax, enjoy Athens a bit before embarking on our wonderful journey the next day. Staff at the airport and hotel were very efficient, competent and friendly. We had transfer service to the ship, however, were given the option of having our luggage transferred, with us checking in at a later time, thus giving us more time to wander around Athens. This was a splendid service that was greatly appreciated. We utilized the Hop-on Hop-off bus to visit the various sites in Athens, before hopping off at the cruise terminal. Check in was superb, since we arrived at 3:30 p.m., with no line up. This was the beginning of a host of "no line ups" on this cruise. It took us maybe 10 minutes and we're on our way to our cabin.

Marina is very beautiful, elegant and sparkling clean. Our cabin, situated mid ship, was very quiet and stable, we did not feel any swaying at all. The bathroom is very spacious, using granite flooring instead of plastic bathroom flooring which made for a very elegant feel. The bed and pillows were very comfortable, and linens luxurious. Balcony spacious, more than enough room to move around even with two big armchairs and a table. The only negative comment I have with our cabin was the alarm clock, which needed to be replaced three times before we got one that worked. Another observation, laminated trimming from the desk kept falling off, not once, but three times. I inserted the piece of wood back on the first time, then put it in plain view so the cabin attendant can glue it back on the second time, and when it came off again, I gave up. Strange to have fixtures falling apart for such a brand new ship.

Public areas were nicely decorated, subtle and elegant. Public areas, including the restaurants gave me the impression that we were sailing half capacity, but when I enquired further, we were only short 100 to full capacity. Never did we have to wait for a table, either dinner, lunch nor breakfast. Tables were plentiful, there were never any line ups, be it for food, or disembarkation. Seating for the shows were also plentiful.

Cabin Review

Verandah Stateroom

Cabin B4

Great cabin location, not too far from the elevator on both ends. Level 8 is in the middle of everything, a few levels up and you're at Terrace Cafe, down a few and you're on the main reception/dining area. Spacious bathroom - elegant - worth the extra money!! Fluffy pillows, luxurious linens and towels. Rain shower especially nice. Laundry is nearby - convenient.

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