Marella Spirit Review

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Review for the Eastern Mediterranean Cruise on Marella Spirit
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Dean
2-5 Cruises • Age 80s

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Sail Date: Aug 2011
Traveled with children

We embarked at Corfu ( no option on list to select Corfu )on the 26th August having stayed on the island for a week previously. The transfer from the hotel was quick and when we arrived at port we had priority check in as we had booked a suite. This was quick and our luggage was delivered promptly to our suite without any problems.

The suite was as expected, clean and spacious. We had stayed on the Celebration , the sister ship to the Spirit, so knew what to expect in terms of layout, size and room service. The Bathroom sink lacked a plug so we called reception and and someone from maintenance appeared within 5 minutes to sort it out. We discovered we had 2 stewards Jenni and Robert, who we didn't meet until later, but they were both fantastic and helpful throughout the whole cruise and treated us to some wonderful towel folding creations. Our ironing service was prompt and very useful as we needed items ironed for the Captain's evening. We had tea and coffee making facilities and complimentary breakfast service on a morning of our choice.The only thing we missed which we had on the Celebration was petit fours before dinner.

On the first morning at our muster station we met Carly ( one of the entertainment team ) who remembered us from the previous year when we were on the Celebration. Our cabin steward made sure our daughter had a child sized life jacket and there were staff on hand to assist everyone including those with disabilities.

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Not sure about the 'treasure chest' style bedside cabinets in the suite. Good for dumping stuff in, but you have to take everything off the lids first to get into it. Ladies and gents separate mirrors /dressing area but the shelving unit underneath the mirrors are too small. Plugs are in the side - sometimes plugs are upside down so if you're having trouble with a travel plug thats probably why. Storage for suitcases is not immediately obvious. We used the top of the TV cabinet and one suitcase was too big to fit into the wardrobes. Plenty of hanging space in cupboards and fridge is also located in one of the cupboards. Large bolster on the bed is unnecessary and takes up space.

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