Just returned last night from a 12 night Mediterranean cruise on the Riviera. Overall the cruise was excellent. Ports of call were a great variety and a couple were hidden gems that I would never have considered visiting previously.

Excellent options for dining including Joques, Tuscana, Red Ginger and Polo Grill. Toscana was hands down the best. Rooms were fairly spacious and services on board were top notch. Not very handicap accessible on ship or on excursions.

Major concern---flew into Venice a day ahead of cruise and booked room through Oceania at the Hilton. Hotel was TERIBBLE!! Waited hours for luggage, staff was rude and not helpful with information, waited hours for room and way over priced. After traveling 15 hours my least favorite part. Read more