This was my 3rd cruise with Royal Caribbean, and although not as enjoyable as the last, we still had a good time. This time the excursions were mixed - with the docents being anywhere from engaging to barely understandable.

We stayed in Venice a couple nights ahead of the cruise, making sure to choose a hotel not more than 2 bridges from Piazelle Roma - where the transportation can be arranged to the ships.Carrying heavy luggage over those bridges was very difficult. There are steps over these bridges, no ramps. I don't know how anyone with much of a handicap can make it around this old city. Regardless, Venice is something not be missed. Bring your insect repellant if mosquitos like you - I'm sure glad I had mine! We used the Vaperettas and didn't do the gondola thing. Make sure to visit the Rialto Bridge and market! The fish market and fruits are not to be missed! Sharing a bag of cherries with my husband was a highlight to be sure. There was many little alleyways to get lost in all over Venice, so just make sure to get back to the Grand Canal and you can find your way back home.

When it was time to head to the ship taking the People Mover was a bit of a challenge, and we hadn't understood the directions, and nearly went back towards the city of Venice again.We even paid twice, and they man refused to refund the money after misdirecting us. Oh well...glad it was only a few Euros a piece! Read more