I'll start by saying we travel a lot, but aren't "cruise people". We've only been on one other cruise. Most of our travel is self-booked, no groups, tours, etc. That said, we were looking to do something out of the ...

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Sail Date October 2019

colmTT

1 Review Written

7 Helpful Votes

A well organised, efficient, pleasant, friendly, smooth cruise experience

Celestyal Olympia

Greece

We chose this cruise because I had never visited the Greek islands. We only had 3-4 days to spare, so I chose the Iconic Aegean cruise. I've seen some negative reviews of Celestyal Olympia, but we had a great ...

Sail Date July 2019

Kristi S from MInnesota

1 Review Written

8 Helpful Votes

A review from a non-cruiser

Celestyal Olympia

Greece

We wanted a short cruise at the end of our two week vacation in Greece. This one fit the bill perfectly. First, I am NOT a cruiser. However, as the fates would have it, I ended up on three cruises this year. The ...

Sail Date June 2019

Suntrav

1 Review Written

10 Helpful Votes

Beautiful way to see Greek Islands

Celestyal Olympia

Greece

Looking for tremendously attentive hospitality and service levels? Celestyal Olympia gets 6 Stars out of 5! The service, the kindness, the attitudes of the staff were A-1 throughout the cruise. This was a ...

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Sail Date May 2019

Amrish

1 Review Written

6 Helpful Votes

Wonderful experience with a most hospitable and friendly service staff

Celestyal Olympia

Europe - Eastern Mediterranean

We were a large group on our golden jubilee reunion tour (all alumni of the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, India - class of 1969) who after a 11 day tour of the Greek mainland decided to round it up with ...

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Sail Date April 2019

Dragon789WV

1 Review Written

34 Helpful Votes

Horrible Excursions - getting to islands AFTER it was dark!

Celestyal Olympia

Greece

My wife and I were on a Globus tour of Greece and this 3-day cruise was included. Unfortunate thing is that neither cruise ship nor Globus told us what TIME we would arrive at each of the islands. This was a ...

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Sail Date November 2018

Jacana18

1 Review Written

5 Helpful Votes

Amazing cruise of the Greek Islands

Celestyal Olympia

Greece

We sailed on the Iconic Aegean cruise for four nights. It was great value for money. We had 2 nights first to explore Athens. The embarkation went very smoothly, well organized. This is the first time we have been ...

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Sail Date May 2018

JanSu

1 Review Written

8 Helpful Votes

Disappointed by the policy for cancelled tours

Celestyal Olympia

Greece

Some good points but don't expect the ship to be the same standard as a more luxury cruise ship e.g. Cunard The size of the ship is good with only 9 floors and plenty of lifts which arrive quickly. Our inside room ...

Sail Date August 2018

MirnaP

1 Review Written

2 Helpful Votes

Pretty good

Celestyal Olympia

Greece

We have choosed this cruise to see as many islands as possible. It was organized by agent. Our group did embarked at Pyrineis. Cruise was a pleasent suprise for us. Overall we have enjoyed our trip. There have been ...

Sail Date July 2018

rkisakurek

1 Review Written

4 Helpful Votes

My favorite vacation, thanks to Celestyal Olympia..

Celestyal Olympia

Greece

We chose this trip by chance, and I had the most wonderful 3.5 days in the cruise. Before the trip begins I know there will be little time on the islands and Athens, but this was what I've chosen and approved before ...

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Sail Date August 2018

Dumarakm

1 Review Written

13 Helpful Votes

Disappointed

Celestyal Olympia

Greece

The cruise was disappointing in that we stopped on the islands for very short periods. We were very rushed and at times it felt like we were herded like cattle. The food was mediocre and the ship is very dated with ...

Sail Date July 2018

rednurse

1 Review Written

9 Helpful Votes

Awful, failed at basic standards of service!

Celestyal Olympia

Greece

We boarded on Friday June 22nd. We entered our room (2039) and realized the floor was wet and there was an odor of mold. We called the front desk and they sent someone with a blower to dry it. I then realized the ...

Sail Date June 2018

angisa

1 Review Written

3 Helpful Votes

Great escape

Celestyal Olympia

Greece

The rapport price/benefits was very good. Very good organization, all the personal very kind. The islands to stop were good chooses. The food was very good, the same the entertainment. The fact that it was ...

Sail Date May 2018

JB11

1 Review Written

11 Helpful Votes

Excellent Cruise Round Greek Islands

Celestyal Olympia

Greece

I saw this cruise mentioned in a national paper, the baseline price looked very reasonable and so I checked out the website. It was an all inclusive deal and, even with an upgraded outside window view, was good ...

Sail Date May 2018

TTBD

1 Review Written

8 Helpful Votes

Great idea, poorly executed

Celestyal Olympia

Greece

Cruise was part of a tour package and things started off well. My experience is definitely colored by the air conditioning not working in my cabin until the last night despite numerous maintenance requests. I ...

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Sail Date April 2018

Ringhilescu

1 Review Written

7 Helpful Votes

Thanks Celestyal Olympia

Celestyal Olympia

Greece

It was the first experience on a cruise ship. It was an extraordinary experience. About the ship, the organization or the conditions offered can only speak to the superlative. Everything is very well organized. The ...

Sail Date October 2017

EazyCruiser

1 Review Written

10 Helpful Votes

Celestyal Cruise is a struggle from start to finish

Celestyal Olympia

Mediterranean

3 couples travelling together, Friends who have never cruised before chose this cruise, asked us to join them. They were not impressed. Very disappointing. Embarking/Disembarking was a smooth efficient process, ...

Sail Date October 2017

albuqbarb

1 Review Written

3 Helpful Votes

Not your typical cruise line

Celestyal Olympia

Greece

We participated on a tour with Gate 1 Travel embarking on a 4 nights cruise in the Aegean Sea leaving from Athens Our ship was the Celestyal Olympia we had an unlimited drink package , you cannot order 2 ...

Sail Date October 2017

costalb2000

1 Review Written

12 Helpful Votes

Another fantastic experience with Celestyal Olympia

Celestyal Olympia

Greece

AUGUST 2017 MY CELESTYAL OLYMPIA REVIEW : Returning from another incredible experience with Celestyal ! I had originally booked the 7 night itinerary of the Nefeli, but the ship was then exclusively ...

Sail Date August 2017

Theano

1 Review Written

3 Helpful Votes

Excellent cruise

Celestyal Olympia

Greece

Best price great destination . They offer high standard food very good service, the cabins were excellent. The entertainment team offered a great show. We had a fantastic time. The staff was excellent the were very ...

Sail Date August 2017

pezoporos1

1 Review Written

13 Helpful Votes

Value for Money

Celestyal Olympia

Europe - Eastern Mediterranean

We booked this cruise as we wanted to see as much of the islands as possible in just a few days. This is exactly that happened and rather successfully, as now we wish, we had stayed longer. I' ll state first the ...

Sail Date August 2017

alliet10

5 Reviews Written

16 Helpful Votes

See Greek Islands!

Celestyal Olympia

Greece

This cruise was booked as part of a tour package of Greece. We visited Mykonos, Patmos, Kusadasi, Crete and Santorini, all in 3 days! As other reviewers have noted, this schedule is grueling, but it gets you a lot ...

Sail Date May 2017

ilisidi

1 Review Written

13 Helpful Votes

Very pleasant first cruise

Celestyal Olympia

Greece

This cruise was part of a package so I didn't really choose it. After purchasing the package, I looked on Cruise critic and saw poor reviews, which made me a little nervous. However, I found the ship to be in nice ...

Sail Date May 2017

Rob101

1 Review Written

26 Helpful Votes

Early start of tours just killed it for us

Celestyal Olympia

Greece

We chose this cruise as it fit in with our schedule, and allowed us to sample many Greek islands. It was booked via a travel agent, and included several tours and a 'blue' alcohol package. The travel agent would ...

Sail Date May 2017

RossPhx

1 Review Written

10 Helpful Votes

Forced March At Santorini

Celestyal Olympia

Greece

For the adventurous, the port call in Santorini can provide excitement when the cable car breaks down and you have to descend the 588-step stairway/path (no railing) in a short amount of time or be left behind with ...

Sail Date May 2017