My husband and I have traveled on several cruise lines ranging from the large Royal Caribbean boats to the river cruises such as AMA Waterways and in between on Oceania. We were looking forward to this Windstar ...

Sail Date August 2018

DOfir

1 Review Written

12 Helpful Votes

DISGUSTED BY WINDSTAR

Star Breeze

Europe - British Isles & Western

Let me begin by saying this was to be my dream vacation. My last vacation was 5 years ago. I work incredibly hard and when I finally chose to take the time I sought out Windstar. I explained my needs and my ...

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Sail Date August 2018

22Sailings

2 Reviews Written

26 Helpful Votes

Missed Ports - Few Returns

Aegean Odyssey

Europe - British Isles & Western

Air Canada did what Air Canada does. Poor food, and a 3 hour delay on the tar mac, scrunched in a corner with a cricket team. Hotels: Edinburgh was the best part of the trip - mostly because of 3 interesting, ...

Sail Date June 2017

Lyian

2 Reviews Written

6 Helpful Votes

Short cruise

Marco Polo

Europe - British Isles & Western

Cabin was clean and comfortable but I wouldn't want to be on for a long cruise 14+ nights as wardrobe space was at a minimum. There was a good range of public areas and bars. The accommodation round the pool was ...

Sail Date August 2017

Drkkmac

1 Review Written

9 Helpful Votes

Disaster

Wind Star

Europe - British Isles & Western

We chose this cruise because of the date, destination and my birthday. Our documentation stated the cruise left from Edinburg and the address on the ticket was for Edinburgh; however, when we gave our ticket and ...

Sail Date August 2016

GARYTHEHITMAN

12 Reviews Written

38 Helpful Votes

Long time Wind Surf fan, first time on back to back itinerary

Wind Surf

Europe - British Isles & Western

We chose the Edinburgh to Dublin itinerary because of the positive experience we had a few years ago on a Windstar cruise that disembarked in Edinburgh, and our desire to visit other interesting stops in Scotland ...

Sail Date August 2016

Margaret Mackay

2 Reviews Written

12 Helpful Votes

Very exciting to see another part of the world, wonderful.

Black Watch

Europe - British Isles & Western

Iceland and the Faroe Islands Cruise this year on Black Watch was an experience of a lifetime. Having read some previous reviews was not sure about Black Watch. BUT nothing wrong, the ship is being refitted in ...

Sail Date August 2016

digitl

1 Review Written

41 Helpful Votes

Unacceptable in so many ways

Marco Polo

Europe - British Isles & Western

Cruise and Maritime Voyages' Marco Polo has problems and we would never cruise on her again. She is old and tired, food is poor, safety and security in need of serious attention, organisation leaves much to be ...

Sail Date August 2016

nicola78

3 Reviews Written

15 Helpful Votes

Great value for money if you get a good deal

Marco Polo

Europe - British Isles & Western

I was a bit sceptical about my 7 night Scottish Island cruise on Marco Polo as I'd hear a few bad things about the ship, but have to say I had a great time. We chose this one based on the itinerary and were ...

Sail Date August 2016

susen067

1 Review Written

12 Helpful Votes

Time for an upgrade or refurbishment.

Marco Polo

Europe - British Isles & Western

This ship is very tired and old and needs lots of updating. The waiting and bar staff are very hard workers, polite and friendly but the reception staff and excursions staff appear to be more aloof. The food apart ...

Sail Date August 2016

stewpot

1 Review Written

15 Helpful Votes

CRUISING ON A BUDGET !

Marco Polo

Europe - British Isles & Western

Ship - having read many of the previous reviews we were worried about the holiday - what had we let ourselves in for?! Our first impressions of the ship were very good. She is just over 50 years old but ...

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Sail Date July 2016

Kentish

2 Reviews Written

4 Helpful Votes

Ryanair of Cruising....

Marco Polo

Europe - British Isles & Western

We had wanted to have a look at the Scottish Isles and the itinerary of the cruise we chose was provided by CMV Marco Polo. We knew that Marco Polo was 50 years old and not necessarily the ship we would have given ...

Sail Date July 2015

toadwarble

3 Reviews Written

28 Helpful Votes

A little disjointed and disappointing after my previous trip

Boudicca

Europe - British Isles & Western

I went on a previous cruise in March - see my review "Absolutely magical experience" - this time with my wife, so the previous cruise was fresh in my mind and my descriptions in hers. This time departing from ...

Sail Date July 2015

Mazzablue17

1 Review Written

3 Helpful Votes

Cruised from DUNDEE TO NORWEGIAN FJORDS AND BACK TO DUNDEE [ 29TH MARCH 2015]

Magellan

Europe - British Isles & Western

Marvellous Magellan!! We travelled via GLENTON HOLIDAYS - therefore we were picked up from home in a mini-bus form AYRSHIRE and driven to the port of Dundee to join the Magellan. There followed a very slick and ...

Sail Date March 2015

Ivy Banker

1 Review Written

Pleasant, low key cruise break

Discovery

Europe - British Isles & Western

First time on Discovery under CMV ownership (been 3 times as Voyages of Discovery) and first time taking my 86 year old mother. Discovery is about is low key unpretentious cruising (that's what we like about it) and ...

Sail Date August 2014

Paradiddler

1 Review Written

Black Watch - All Inclusive

Black Watch

Europe - British Isles & Western

Fjords and Coastal towns of Norway - Sept 2013 My partner and I have been on 4 cruises but this was our first with Fred Olsen and our first away from the Med. The food, service and entertainment on board the Black ...

Sail Date September 2013

OLDSAXON

1 Review Written

Older and Wiser

Marco Polo

Europe - British Isles & Western

Motor Ship Marco Polo, what to be said? She is without doubt a clean ship, a manageable ship and a ship well organised for the ‘Adult’ clientele they intend to and do cater for. Our cabin 505 was quite ...

Sail Date May 2013

a_virks

1 Review Written

4 Helpful Votes

What a waste of time!

Marco Polo

Europe - British Isles & Western

I came across this cruise on the Guardian website and was immediately taken by the itinerary (Faroes and the Western Isles). Although we got an early-booking discount, we paid almost £1,000 for a 5-day cruise for ...

Sail Date May 2013

fourkidsinfamily

1 Review Written

1 Helpful Vote

Exceeded expectations!

Azamara Quest

Europe - British Isles & Western

We had 8 family members on this cruise ranging in age from 11-78. The ship is very comfortable and the crew was as friendly as a crew can be. We were a little concerned that the 4 kids (ages 11-15) would not have ...

Sail Date July 2012

sjspen

1 Review Written

fjords and land of the midnight sun

Marco Polo

Europe - British Isles & Western

We had never cruised before so were a little unsure of what to expect... espacially after reading some of the negative reviews givent to the Marco Polo on this site.. Firstly, Marco Polo is a cruise ship built ...

Sail Date June 2012

barnego

2 Reviews Written

25 Helpful Votes

90 kgs luggage allowance ! do you need this in Greenland!

Boudicca

Europe - British Isles & Western

We would consider ourselves to be experienced cruisers who go for the itinerary rather than the ship. If the ship is a good one ,then thats a bonus. We've sailed with 10 different cruise lines,some up to four times ...

Sail Date July 2011

Alan Reed

4 Reviews Written

1 Helpful Vote

My shortest cruise ....EVER

Azamara Journey

Europe - British Isles & Western

I have just returned from a very brief trip on the Azamara Journey. The ship was visiting Leith as part of its current cruise and Azamara Club kindly allowed Margaret to invite a few of her clients to view the ship. ...

Sail Date August 2010