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Istanbul to Europe Cruise Reviews

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Nice but flawed

Review for a Europe - Eastern Mediterranean Cruise on Seven Seas Voyager

DLondon
2-5 Cruises • Age 50s

This is our second cruise with Regent, we embarked in Istanbul and went (are still going) around the Eastern Mediterranean. The butler and steward are fantastic they always have a smile and are super helpful, nothing we have asked for is too much work for them. The food was mostly ok, not wow but ok, we did have one bad meal - lunch at the compass rose, the burger was undercooked, potatoes ...
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Sail Date: May 2023


Disappointing

Review for a Europe - Eastern Mediterranean Cruise on Marina

Cruisersince1990
10+ Cruises • Age 80s

We chose this particular cruise because the itinerary included three places we wanted to visit. It was our first experience with Oceania and will be our last. When we signed up or the trip, we were unaware of how Oceania differs from most or all other cruise lines. We have cruised with most of the better known lines, in the Baltic, Alaska, Hawaii, Carribean, Panama, Cuba, Bahamas, and on most ...
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Sail Date: May 2023

Traveled with disabled person


Incredible, excursion-packed trip with NO at-sea days

Review for a Europe - Eastern Mediterranean Cruise on Viking Star

365-Wander4Ever
2-5 Cruises • Age 50s

We chose this cruise because of the many ports and countries, and ZERO at-sea days. Our primary reason for cruising is to see as much as we can, off of the ship. Viking delivered. The food was great for the most part, though we thought the Chef's Table was overrated, and much preferred Manifredi's. The buffet was pretty good, with only a few dishes that we didn't care for. Lots of seafood, ...
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Sail Date: April 2023


Good but there are better ships and cruise lines

Review for a Mediterranean Cruise on Seabourn Encore

PaulMCO
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

It is great to be cruising again, this is our 6th post Covid cruise. This was our second Seabourn post covid cruise. the others on Odyssey plus Crystal (pre bankruptcy), Oceania, and Regent. What attracted us to Encore was this itinerary which most cruise lines do NOT undertake -- both the Greek and Turkish riviera with many small islands like Kos, Kas, Cesme, Mykonos, Cyprus, plus Bodrum, ...
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Sail Date: April 2023

Cabin Type: Veranda Suite


Not the Seabourn it used to be

Review for a Europe - Eastern Mediterranean Cruise on Seabourn Encore

peterwkli
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

My wife and I have sailed with Seabourn many times and were looking forward to our post-pandemic cruise. However, we were disappointed with the level of service provided by Seabourn and it is definitely not at the superior quality the cruise line used to offer. First off, the wait staff in the dining areas are all great and diligent as before and so are the cabin service personnel. However, ...
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Sail Date: April 2023

Cabin Type: Veranda Suite


Exhausting, But We Loved It!

Review for a Mediterranean Cruise on Viking Venus

Carlos@Minn
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

We took a 15 day Ancient Med Treasures cruise which is really two 7 day cruises, back to back. It worked out well, with an extra day in Athens. This cruise had a very nice itinerary. We also added the two day pre-cruise extension in Istanbul. It is really a one day extension, with too much "free time" at the hotel. Even though the Conrad hotel is gorgeous, it's not within walking distance ...
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Sail Date: November 2022

Cabin Type: Deluxe Veranda Stateroom


Consistent, High Quality Experience on the Viking Venus

Review for a Mediterranean Cruise on Viking Venus

Curious60
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

This was truly an Antiquities Tour. Cultural sites demonstrated the beginning of early civilizations. The on shore excursions were well designed for a variety of people and the guides were extremely well versed in their subject areas. The ship was superb with Scandinavian style and quality entertainment. The Cruise director was a surprise alto Soprano formally trained opera singer.... the ...
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Sail Date: November 2022

Cabin Type: Deluxe Veranda Stateroom


An absolute pleasure

Review for a Mediterranean Cruise on Celestyal Crystal

Ann Wakeman
First Time Cruiser • Age 70s

This was our first experience of sea cruising and it was an absolute pleasure. Everything aboard the Celestyal Crystal was well-organised and the ship had a lovely atmosphere. She was very attractively furnished in all the public areas that we saw and our cabin was beautiful. The various lounges and open air decks made for comfortable opportunities from which to view surrounding scenery. All the ...
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Sail Date: October 2022


Viking thinks of everything.

Review for a Europe - Eastern Mediterranean Cruise on Viking Sky

SVA
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s

We wanted to see Istanbul and liked the choices of other ports in the itinerary. Viking crew are professional without giving up their welcoming warmth. I like the size and layout of the ship. While we ate at the specialized restaurants, we found the food quality, variety and service to be just as good in The Restaurant and the World Cafe. We enjoyed Sasha, the pianist, and the violin/piano duo ...
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Sail Date: October 2022


Trip of a lifetime!

Review for a Europe - Eastern Mediterranean Cruise on Viking Sky

jennamargaret
First Time Cruiser • Age 30s

Other family members have sailed with Viking before, but this was my first ever cruise-- and I think all other cruises line now be spoiled for me, since I've experienced how amazing Viking is. The ship was beautiful, the food was amazing, and the crew was so wonderful. They were friendly and clearly well trained. The destinations was absolutely beautiful as well; we lucked out with perfect weather ...
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Sail Date: October 2022


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