This was our first cruise so we really did not know what to expect. We were very exited...Came to Italy 10 days before our cruise and visited Rome, Naples and Florence. Last two days we spent in Venice. Stayed in Ca Maria Adele, a boutique hotel in Dosoduro area, little out of the way of the tourist area. This was our first stay in Venice, and we loved it, loved it, loved it. it is so easy to get lost in Venice, so easy to find your way again, and really difficult to get bored in that unreal surrounding:-)

We arrived to the terminal during lunch time and since it was very busy, had to wait for a while. We had a balcony room on deck 7. I liked the cabin, large enough and very clean, we did not have high expectations anyway. Our budget for this trip was limited, but balcony is a must for my husband. Our bed was very comfortable too.

The Windjammer Cafe is in a great location, has a breakfast and lunch buffet daily and serves the same food everyday (no problem for us). We bought soda package ($55) and had unlimited drinks. Read more