In May 2022, my husband and I along with 4 others in our group, put deposits down on what I thought would be a cruise of a lifetime. So I thought. Barcelona to Dubai with visits to Israel and Egypt was what sold us. Fast-forward to 2023 and this cruise itinerary was basically scrapped including Israel, Egypt, Jordan & Oman (and rightfully so because of the war.) However, Oceana replaced these ...
We chose this cruise because the offer from the travel company (Imagine Cruising) seemed great. In hindsight it wasn't all that terrific.
First of all, the ship is beautiful. Very understated, but at the same time oppulent. Beautiful chandeliers, nice rooms to relax in.
Our stateroom (1105) was great. We stayed in that cabin for 5 weeks (Barcelona to Sydney). Room steward Steven was ...
We boarded in Barcelona great city. Embarkation easy. We liked the ports this cruise offered and being a new ship were so excited to sail on her, We were on the Majestic Princess for 35 nights Barcelona to Singapore for our trip of a lifetime. The ship herself is beautiful and new but not a ship for entertaining her travellers. The Piazza was always busy for line dancing and ballroom lessons it ...
It was a new ship and it was a means of getting to Sinapore with out along flight.
Faults,
Standard of food improved when travel agents arrived.
The slots or poker machines where used as a cash cow as the progressive jackpots were zeroed in the middle of my cruise.
The cost of bottled wine and beer was excessive another company cash cow, when bottled wine is more than three ...
i-pad check-in? Waited 2 hours at the terminal in Barcelona. Water offered may be nice!
More broadband than all cruise ship added together? Internet barely works.
Satellite TV? Can't get any basic news for 5 out of 16 days.
Staff- They are all very good. Tries hard and sincere. That includes all dining rooms, pool bars, activities etc...
Guest service area- VERY POOR. Minimal line ...